Papa Roach Cancels Festival Set Due to Bassist Medical Emergency

Papa Roach canceled their scheduled performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 19, 2026, due to a medical emergency involving bassist Tobin Esperance. The band announced the withdrawal in a statement posted on their social media, citing advice from medical professionals. The statement said, "After careful consideration and advice from medical professionals, Papa Roach bassist Tobin Esperance will be unable to perform this weekend due to an unexpected emergency. Therefore, we will not be able to perform at this year's Louder Than Life festival, and wish everyone the best." The band emphasized that Esperance's health is their immediate concern and that they look forward to welcoming him back on stage in November. No further details were provided about the specific nature of the medical emergency. The 46-year-old bassist, who joined the band in 1996, has a minimal public presence outside of the band's official accounts. His brother, Anthony "Twan" Esperance, also performs with Papa Roach as a touring guitarist. The canceled set was the band's final U.S. date before the start of their European tour.