PAPA ROACH PRESENT £20,000 CHEQUE TO THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY (CALM) AFTER THEIR SOLD-OUT UK ARENA TOUR

11th February 2025 0 By Jon Deaux

Following their sold-out UK tour, Papa Roach presented a cheque for £20,000 to the suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) before their show at Wembley Arena. The “RISE OF THE ROACH TOUR” which spans Europe, the UK, and two legs across North American arenas and amphitheatres, donated £1 from every UK ticket sold to the charity. The band has raised awareness about mental health and suicide prevention throughout their career.

The tour saw the band bring their biggest-ever production and journey deep through their vast music catalogue, including a celebration of the 25th anniversary of their iconic breakthrough album INFEST. Special Guests for the global tour include Wage War in the EU and UK and Rise Against and Underoath in the US. Tickets are on sale HERE.

Simon Gunning, CEO of Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) said “We can’t thank Papa Roach – and every single person who bought a ticket – enough for their support. Not only have the band raised vital funds for our life-saving work, but they’ve started a conversation on a global scale about suicide prevention. When we bring these conversations out of the shadows and into the light, we break down the stigma that surrounds it, and that really does save lives. Thanks to Papa Roach and all the fans for leaving that light on.”

“The kick-off to the “RISE OF THE ROACH TOUR” has been incredible” said frontman Jacoby Shaddix. “CALM, along with every audience from each tour stop, is now part of our mission to “Leave A Light On” for those who may need help.”

Papa Roach is still seeing massive streams worldwide – nearly 200 million and counting – from “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” with duet partner Carrie Underwood where all profits go to the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The track and campaign were recognized in the 2025 Clio Music Awards, where it received a Bronze award in the category of Social Good.

The band recently released a brand-new single “Even If It Kills Me” via their own label New Noize Records/ADA, which is a welcome return to their alternative hard-rock roots. Listen HERE

ABOUT PAPA ROACH
Papa Roach, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-selling pioneers of Alternative Hard Rock, is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of their groundbreaking album INFEST in 2025. Known for their candid approach to mental health, the band has long used their platform to raise awareness for the topic and the cause of suicide prevention, initially with their iconic hit “Last Resort” and through their recent collaboration with Carrie Underwood on “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” which continues to climb the charts almost full year after its release. The ever-evolving band has released eleven studio albums to date, with their latest, Ego Trip, on their own label, New Noize Records. The band’s music has racked up over 850 million streams globally, with Ego Trip producing four #1 singles and adding to their impressive tally of 26 Top-10 hits and 12 #1s across Rock, Alternative, and Hot AC charts. Now, Papa Roach is kicking off a new chapter with the release of “Even If It Kills Me.” Following sold-out arenas in the UK and Europe, their Rise of the Roach tour will continue across North American arenas and amphitheaters in 2025.

ABOUT CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK. They run a life-saving helpline for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. It’s free, anonymous, and open from 5 pm to midnight every day.
Their website has loads of tools and resources packed with practical, non-clinical advice to make talking and managing mental health easier.

CALM also run vital campaigns to increase awareness, smash stereotypes, and change the culture around mental health and suicide.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a suicide prevention charity fighting to reduce the devastating impact of suicide in the UK. They host a life-saving suicide prevention helpline and vital online resources to help people manage their mental health.