Vocalist Papa Roach Starred In Horror Movie The Retaliators

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JAKARTA - A new trailer for the horror thriller The Retaliators was released a few days ago. The film features a number of musicians from the members of Five Finger Death Punch, Escape The Fate, From Ashes To New, and The Hu as well as Tommy Lee (Motley Crue) and Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach).

This film by Better Noise Films will be released next year. While the soundtrack will be packed with lineups from all of the artists mentioned above, in addition to tracks from Bad Wolves, Nothing More, All Good Things, Cory Marks, and Tempt.

Shaddix, who made his acting debut in this film, said: "When I heard about the film last year, I talked to the creative team and I felt I had the vehicle to see if I could expand my reach as an artist."

"Really, I can not imagine how much I enjoy this experience and can not wait to find other films in the future," explained Shadixx, reported by Blabbermouth, Friday, January 1.

The Papa Roach frontman will appear alongside players such as Michael Lombardi (Rescue Me, The Deuce), Marc Menchaca (Ozark, Black Mirror, The Sinner) and Joseph Gatt (Ray Donovan, Game Of Thrones, Banshee, Dumbo).

Lombardi, who is also a co-producer of the film, said of Shaddix's acting in the role of Quinn Brady: "I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought he might be good because he's a great storyteller with his songs, but I was completely blown away by his performance. as an actor. "

"I see Jacoby is very focused and committed. He is never afraid to try something challenging. For example, he and I have a scene together where his character has to slap me, pull my hair and lick my face. Luckily we just have to take pictures. twice, because he did it 100 percent. My face was red, cracked, and wet when the director shouted 'cut'. He's a beast, "Lombardi said.

Meanwhile Dan Waite, managing director of Better Noise in Europe, told Music Business Worldwide, The Retaliators was a very exciting project as a number of metal band frontmen made cameos in the film.

"So when The Retaliators is released, we will have a rock audience (of music fans) who want to see their favorite band members, unite with fans of horror and thriller genres in the world of film. Horror thriller audiences are very open to the acting of rock stars - there Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Lemmy, Iggy Pop, Marilyn Manson; the list is long. "