Interviews

Papa Roach Singer Jacoby Shaddix Reflects on Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy: ‘One of the Greats’

When Ozzy Osbourne takes the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5 for what’s been announced as his final live performance alongside Black Sabbath, it won’t just be a farewell to the Prince of Darkness—it’ll mark the end of an era that shaped generations of rock and metal. For Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of […]

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Jacoby Shaddix Says Warped Tour Gave Papa Roach ‘Our Big Break’

In the annals of rock music lore, few summer institutions held more sway than Warped Tour. It was sweaty, chaotic, and gloriously DIY—a punk rock summer camp that launched countless careers. For Jacoby Shaddix and Papa Roach, it was everything. “That’s where we got our big break,” Shaddix tells SNSMix.com, the gravel in his voice

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Buckcherry’s Josh Todd Remembers Woodstock ’99: ‘We Got Out Early’

For Josh Todd, the frontman of Buckcherry, playing Woodstock ’99 was the kind of surreal rock ‘n’ roll rite of passage you don’t forget—especially when history later rebrands it as a cultural meltdown. Todd opened up about the experience and looking back on Woodstock 99′ during an exclusive conversation with SNSMix (full video can be

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Jacoby Shaddix From Papa Roach Talks The Dual Nature on ‘Even If It Kills Me’ As New Album Takes Shape [Interview]

By James Wright | SNSMix.com After more than two decades at the forefront of modern rock, Papa Roach continue to evolve while staying rooted in their mission: turning pain into purpose. Their latest single, “Even If It Kills Me,” is the clearest declaration yet that the band is as hungry, creative, and emotionally driven as

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Buckcherry’s Josh Todd on ‘Roar Like Thunder,’ Rock Survival and Meeting James Brown

When Josh Todd walks into a room—or more accurately, walks onto a stage—he doesn’t ask for permission to bring the noise. He’s been doing it for over two decades, and with Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry’s upcoming 11th studio album, he’s not slowing down. “We just wanted it to rock from beginning to end,” Todd says

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The Ataris’ Kristopher Roe on Legacy, Loss, and Finding New Life in “Car Song”

The Ataris’ Kristopher Roe on Legacy, Loss, and Finding New Life in “Car Song” After nearly two decades without a new studio album, The Ataris are roaring back with a deeply personal single—and frontman Kristopher Roe has a lot to say about where he’s been, where the band is going, and how grief and growth

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Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath Talks “Nod,” Longevity, and the State of Punk in 2025

Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath Talks “Nod,” Longevity, and the State of Punk in 2025 Rise Against is back.  Rise Against’ s Tim McIlrath recently sat down with Skratch N Sniff and SNSMix.com to talk about their first new music in three years, as well as their upcoming new album. After a three-year musical hiatus, the

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Johnny 3 Tears Talks “Hollywood Forever,” Sumerian Records Signing, and Hollywood Undead’s Rebirth

In a revealing sit-down with Skratch N’ Sniff and SNSMix.com, Hollywood Undead co-founder Johnny 3 Tears reflects on a transformative chapter for the band — from dropping their heartfelt new single “Hollywood Forever” to signing with Sumerian Records and embracing a new creative approach. “Every time we start coming out with new music and, like,

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