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NEWS : STORIES
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08.14.2002 7:52 AM EDT
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Papa Roach's Shaddix Halted From Jumping Off Bridge
Local officials shut down stunt intended for new video.
by
Jon Wiederhorn
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Papa Roach
(Photo:
Dreamworks
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Papa Roach had to scrap plans for a bridge-jumping scene in the video for their next single, "Time and Time Again," after local officials put the kibosh on the stunt.
Frontman Jacoby Shaddix intended to bungee jump from Sacramento's Folsom
Bridge in the clip for the song, which addresses the strained love affair between himself and his wife. Problem was, someone once committed suicide from the location, so the city of Sacramento was unwilling to allow Shaddix to carry out his thrill-seeking feat there, the group's publicist said.
At first, Papa Roach figured they'd simply switch locations, but all the other bridges in the city could not be shut down on the dates of the shoot (August 8 and 9). The band didn't want to shoot in another city because the performance shots required audiences, and the Roach wanted to use their hometown fans. Finally, they decided to do away with the bridge-jumping scene altogether, perhaps figuring an overhead helicopter, rambunctious kayakers and rocky terrain provided enough visual stimulation.
The video, directed by the Malloys (Blink-182, Avril Lavigne), depicts the group playing an impromptu show for their fans on a bridge. When police try to shut them down, Papa Roach move further down the bridge and out of the officers' grasp. Finally, the band shuts down the bridge entirely, preventing the cops any access whatsoever. During the clip, a throng of rabid fans gather to rock out, some kayaking over from the shore and settling on the rocks to enjoy the performance.
As they did with their "Last Resort" video, Papa Roach recruited the fans for "Time and Time Again" through an open invitation on their Web site. The single will be released to radio next month, and the clip will likely air around the same time.
This report is provided by MTV News
 
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