'90s Rock Band Is Suddenly Climbing the Charts 33 Years After Forming
More than three decades after first coming together, Papa Roach is climbing the charts once again.
The band's latest single with hip-hop star Humankind, "See U In Hell," currently sits at No. 10 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, giving the veteran rockers another notable milestone more than 30 years after their formation.
"The dude is the real deal," Papa Roach vocalist, Jacoby Shaddix, told Rolling Stone of Humankind. "We didn't meet each other before this. I've been a fan. I love [his song] 'Big Dawgs,' such an amazing track. We bang it in the dressing room before shows all the time."
Originally formed in California in 1993, Papa Roach emerged as one of the defining rock acts of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Led by Shaddix, the group broke into the mainstream with its blockbuster album Infest, which featured the massive hit "Last Resort."
That song became one of the signature rock anthems of its era and helped establish Papa Roach as a major force in modern rock.
Unlike many bands that emerged during the same period, Papa Roach managed to survive multiple shifts in the music industry, evolving its sound while maintaining a loyal fan base. Over the years, the group scored additional successes with songs such as "Scars," "Forever" and "Help," proving the band's appeal extended well beyond its initial breakthrough.
The success of "See U In Hell" demonstrates that the group remains relevant in today's hard rock landscape.
The song's climb into the Hot Hard Rock Songs top 10 comes at a time when many veteran rock acts are finding renewed visibility through streaming platforms, social media and younger listeners discovering their catalogs for the first time.
Part of the song's success can be traced to its connection with Netflix's Devil May Cry adaptation of the popular video game series. The track was featured as part of the music surrounding the series, introducing Papa Roach's latest material to a new generation of viewers while also reconnecting longtime rock fans with one of the genre's most enduring bands.
More than 33 years after forming, the band continues to tour, record and build its legacy.
"We made our decision early on, which was to make music more for our fans than for critical acclaim," guitarist Jerry Horton, told Louder. "We built this world where Jacoby expresses himself through the music, and almost uses it as therapy. And in turn, that helps other people get through their lives. That's ultimately the rewarding part of what we do."
The rise of "See U In Hell" to No. 10 serves as another reminder that Papa Roach remains one of the rare rock bands from the 1990s still capable of generating new chart success decades into its career.
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This story was originally published June 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM.