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Papa Roach’s Louder Than Life Set Scrapped Amid Bassist’s ‘Unexpected’ Emergency

Billboard · September 20, 2026 at 1:08 AM

A medical emergency involving bassist Tobin Esperance has knocked Papa Roach out of its scheduled appearance at Louder Than Life, the band confirmed Friday (Sept.

19), just hours before they were due onstage in Louisville.

The group framed the decision as guided by doctors rather than choice.

“After

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Papa Roach’s Louder Than Life Set Scrapped Amid Bassist’s ‘Unexpected’ Emergency

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