Papa Roach In Vancouver

Papa Roach In Vancouver Celebrates Infest

Papa Roach in Vancouver was a momentous night. Marking the return of Jacoby, Wesley, Tony, and Jerry. Their Rogers Arena performance was their first time back in the city in more than 14 years. Last appearance being at the Commodore Ballroom. This time, Papa Roach delivered an eclectic show built around celebration. Twenty-five years ago, the band carved their place in the rock and nu-metal scene with their debut Infest. The album that put them on the map. That record continues to resonate, drawing fans to a full hockey arena for the Rise of the Roach Tour. Many arrived eager to relive the memories shaped by the band’s music. Excitement didn’t rest solely on Papa Roach either, as co-headliners The Used also had plenty to celebrate.

The Used

Twenty-six years ago in Orem, Utah, four musicians led by vocalist Bert McCracken. Formed what would become one of the most influential groups in the emo-rock scene. Just a year later, they left their mark with the release of their self-titled album. Hits like “A Taste of Ink” and “Buried Myself Alive” still trigger a rush of nostalgia whenever I hear them. Now, twenty-five years later, The Used are celebrating that legacy on the biggest scale of their career. “We never thought we’d be able to do this at a hockey arena,” Bert exclaimed. Screams of thousands answered with thunderous cheers.

The Used came armed with every major hit, and fans couldn’t get enough. Opening with the punch of “Pretty Handsome Awkward” and “The Bird and the Worm,” a one-two statement. With crowd surfing and mosh pits breaking out across the floor. This was the performance fans had been hoping for, and no one was holding back for their emo heroes.

The Setlist

The 12-track set continued with favourites like “All That I Got” and “Buried Myself Alive”. Modern twist from their latest project MEDZ even made the list with the fiery addition of “Fuck You”. Things wrapped on a powerful note as “The Taste of Ink” closed the night. Not a single voice in the arena fell silent, and Bert even handed parts of the chorus to Vancouver. A moment the crowd embraced without hesitation. It was a reminder of what The Used does best: bringing a community together. As their set reached its end, Vancouver’s heart felt torn open saying goodbye to a band whose legacy has shaped so many memories. But it didn’t stay open for long, because Papa Roach in Vancouver followed immediately with a bang.

Papa Roach

Kicking off the set with “Even If It Kills Me”. Papa Roach made it clear from the first second that they weren’t holding anything back. Pyro blasted into the air again and again, setting the tone for a high-intensity performance. Jacoby pushed Vancouver’s energy to a different level entirely. It didn’t take long for fans to jump in on vocal duty either, as his anthemic, larger-than-life delivery practically pulls the crowd into his journey.

Papa Roach in Vancouver delivered an anthemic 20-track set that felt truly celebratory as the band marked 25 years of Infest. Hearing songs like “Last Resort” and “Blood Brothers” pulled me straight back to childhood. Sitting in the back of my parents’ car without a worry in the world, suddenly feeling five years old again. The band mixed in medleys that nodded to their peers, including Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff”. Also, an emotionally charged cover of Linkin Park’s “In the End”. An anthem every nu-metal fan knows by heart.

The Moments

The energy kept shifting in exciting ways. Jacoby left the stage several times to get up close with fans. Moving through the stands, singing face-to-face, shaking hands, and creating moments that felt personal and unforgettable. One of the most meaningful points of the night came through a suicide-prevention video. Papa Roach has long made it part of their mission to remind fans they are loved and valued. Jacoby said it best: “Since day one we’ve been about mental health”. The video closed with the band announcing that proceeds from the show would be donated to a local mental health charity, solidifying the impact they continue to make beyond the music.

In Closing

Concluding the night, Vancouver gave Papa Roach everything they had as the show reached its peak with “Last Resort”. For anyone who grew up with the band in the early 2000s, this is the hit of all hits. It dominated radio, topped charts, and became a defining anthem of its era. In Rogers Arena, it felt like the entire city was singing it back, every voice echoing through the building. The finale was explosive, one that will stay with thousands who were there. With the combined force of The Used and Papa Roach in Vancouver, this became one of the standout shows of the year. It’s a night I’ll be thinking about for years to come, and one I hope to experience again sooner rather than later.

Thank You

I’d like to thank The Used and their team for allowing us to capture the night. While also thanking Papa Roach In Vancouver for allowing us to experience the show. To find out more on the bands, please visit here: https://theused.net/ & Papa Roach Site