Papa Roach Enter Studio for New Album Recording

Papa Roach have officially announced entering the studio to record a new album, a follow-up to 2012’s “The Connection.”

Singer Jacoby Shaddix did the talking via Facebook, expressing great excitement for the band’s next endeavor. “Today is our first day in the studio in Las Vegas with producer Kevin Churko! So excited for this next phase of life … feeling inspired,” the vocalist noted, along with an attached photo.

Churko is known for working with such acts as Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment and Hellyeah. As for the eight Roach record, it’s currently set for a tentative summer release.

“The Connection” saw its release in October 2012 via Eleven Seven Music, landing at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart with 22,000 units shipped in the US within the first week.