Papa Roach and Shinedown announce co-headlining dates and bring show to Bank of Kentucky Center

November 3, 12:46 PMCincinnati Concerts ExaminerGinny McCabe

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Yesterday, multi-platinum, Grammy-award-nominated Papa Roach and multi-platinum, 2009 American Music Award nominee Shinedown announced co-headlining concert dates. The tour will kick off the on Saturday, December 5th at the Bank of Kentucky Center in Highland Heights, KY at 7:30 p.m.

"We are stoked to be touring with Shinedown, we have a lot of love and respect for them. It's been a long time coming, be prepared, both bands are going to annihilate the stage,” said Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix.

Known for their live shows, Papa Roach have been touring in support of their new album and fifth studio recording, "Metamorphosis," which debuted at #8 on The Billboard 200 chart earlier this year. Papa Roach is currently on tour with Australian sensation JET and fresh off the heels of their summer tour alongside Nickelback.

"Playing shows every night is what we're built for. We make a club feel like an arena and we make an arena feel like a club,” Shaddix said.

Shinedown holds a record for 10 consecutive top five rock radio hits from their three studio albums. The Jacksonville, Florida-based band’s latest single, “If You Only Knew,” is already #10 on the Active Rock charts and climbing, with the companion video in rotation at VH1 and Fuse. Last month, Shinedown performed the song on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and, later this month, the band will be attending the 2009 American Music Awards, where they’ve been nominated for “Favorite Alternative Rock Artist” alongside Kings Of Leon and Green Day. “

Produced by multiple-Grammy Award winner Rob Cavallo, "The Sound Of Madness" debuted at #8 on The Billboard 200 chart upon release last summer and has since been RIAA-certified Gold, spawning three consecutive #1 rock singles – “Devour,” “Second Chance” and “Sound Of Madness.”
“We’re really excited to combine forces with Papa Roach on these dates. Just like us, they bring it every night for their fans,” said Shinedown frontman Brent Smith. “I guarantee you this…its gonna be LOUD!”

Launching on this tour, Papa Roach has partnered with WHY (World Hunger Year) http://www.whyhunger.org to support local and national efforts to end hunger and poverty. The band will be auctioning off special VIP fan experiences via www.paparoach.com including meet and greets, an interview with the band, side-stage tickets, soundcheck access and much more – with all proceeds going to WHY. In addition to raising money, Papa Roach will build awareness from the stage along their tour stops and visit local food banks and homeless shelters to lend support. Statistics show that about 36.2 million Americans are hungry and every day almost 16,000 children from around the globe die from hunger-related causes.

“We’re proud to work with World Hunger Year to help those in need. We've been fortunate enough to have a voice and we want to use it by giving back. We encourage everyone to help out their local communities,” Shaddix said.

Additionally, Shinedown will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the tour to the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. This hometown center works to educate and empower individuals and families through support, assistance and awareness within the community to optimize the potential of all individuals with autism and related disabilities. For more information about CARD, visit http://www.shinedown.com.

Papa Roach on Tour with Shinedown:
12/5 Highland Heights, KY Bank of KY Center on-sale now
12/6 Erie, PA Erie Civic Center on-sale now
12/8 Binghamton, NY Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena w/ Shinedown and Halestorm on-sale now
12/12 Cedar Rapids, IA US Cellular Center with Shinedown and Halestorm on-sale: 11/6
12/15 Rockford, IL Rockford MetroCentre with Shinedown and Halestorm on-sale: 11/6
12/16 Poplar Bluff, MO Black River Coliseum with Shinedown and Halestorm on-sale: 11/6
*more dates to come

Tickets are $33.50 and $39.50 (plus applicable ticket fees.) Tickets for Highland Heights, KY, Erie, PA and Binghamton, NY are available now and additional dates go on sale this weekend. For more  information, visit http://www.paparoach.com or http://www.shinedown.com.