Overview
- Papa Roach, which canceled their Louder Than Life slot on Saturday, said bassist Tobin Esperance suffered an unexpected medical emergency and could not perform.
- The band posted a brief social media statement asking for privacy and saying Esperance’s health is their immediate concern.
- Their set had been scheduled for 8:25 p.m. on the Life Stage and organizers have not confirmed whether a replacement act will fill the slot.
- The canceled festival appearance would have been the band’s last U.S. show before a European tour that begins November 1 in Glasgow, and the group said they hope to welcome Esperance back when that run starts.
- Louder Than Life draws more than 200 bands across several days, so the late change disappointed fans, raised logistics questions for the festival, and leaves observers watching for any further tour or lineup adjustments.