Exciting news for rock fans: Papa Roach has officially unveiled their plans for a highly anticipated 2025 tour alongside Rise Against. This tour not only celebrates the rich musical histories of both bands but also commemorates the remarkable 25th anniversary of Papa Roach’s groundbreaking album, Infest. In a recent interview on Loudwire Nights with host Chuck Armstrong, guitarist and co-founder Jerry Horton shared insights into the tour and the journey leading up to it.

“We’ve always dreamed of embarking on a major tour like this, and our desire to tour with Rise Against has been longstanding,” Horton expressed during the discussion. Fans can enjoy the full interview by listening to the audio player located near the conclusion of this article.

“However, it seems that things never quite aligned in the past. Often, the cycles of the bands don’t sync up, and despite mutual interest, timing can be a significant hurdle. It’s been a long wait, but now we feel ready to take this step,” Horton added, highlighting the complexities of coordinating such tours.

The announcement of The Rise of the Roach tour has generated considerable excitement among fans, especially since this year has been relatively quiet for Papa Roach. This upcoming tour represents a thrilling opportunity for fans to experience the band’s electrifying performances live.

Moreover, fans can look forward to even more thrilling developments in 2025.

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“We have been diligently working on new music throughout the year,” Horton revealed, hinting at the creative output from the band. “Currently, we have about seven to eight songs that are nearing completion, and I can assure you, they are absolute bangers. While I don’t want to divulge too much, expect some heavy tracks that will resonate with our audience,” he added enthusiastically.

Insights from Jerry Horton on Loudwire Nights

• The impressive success of Papa Roach’s latest single, “Leave a Light On,” and its conceptual connection to one of their iconic tracks: “The fascinating aspect is that it serves as a sort of narrative bookend to ‘Last Resort.’”
• The discussions within the band regarding the release of “Leave a Light On” as an official single: “This was our first self-released album, so we were determined to do everything right and honor our fans in the process.”
• The initial aspirations of Papa Roach when they began making music together three decades ago: “Back in ’93, ’94, our focus was purely on having fun. It wasn’t until ’97 that we realized, ‘Hey, we can take this seriously and pursue it as a career.’”

Catch the Full Interview in the Podcast Player

Jerry Horton joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday, Nov. 14; the show is available for replay online here, and you can tune in live every weeknight at 7 PM ET or on the Loudwire app. Additionally, check out your local radio station for availability and listen to past interviews on-demand.