The Rise, Fall & Return of TAPROOT

[@jrodtr]

Thanks for making the video! Well-done! - Jarrod Montague

[@FADEntertainment]

Omg! Thank you so much! :D That means a lot!!! 🤘🏻

[@prongATO]

Jarrod, so awesome to have you back with the band. Your Blue Sky Research work was amazing.. I mean amazing. (I’m a drummer). BSR is an autobiographical album for me. If someone made a movie of my life, the entire album would be the soundtrack from 2005-2008! I loved hard music but your exploration into BSR coincided with me liking more melodic groove metal. I can REALLY hear the Pantera influence in a song like Poem.

[@prongATO]

And yes, I know Poem was on Welcome, just wanted to mention that.

[@retyrasteria]

Blue Sky Research is a musical masterpiece. I remember purchasing the record in 2005 and putting it in my CD player on a bus ride home. I could not believe how different and soothing nu metal could be. Still listening to the record 20 years later.

[@FADEntertainment]

@@retyrasteria It's a super underrated record without a doubt! 🤘🏻

[@jesseforce9933]

AGREED. Their previous stuff was mixed...That album though??? PERFECT IN NEARLY EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.

[@ndowroccus4168]

Was hoping someone posted how great BSR is

[@starfire3949]

100% agreed. That entire album is solid gold

[@Abrinley23]

Taproot was one of my favorite bands back in the day. They were one of my first concerts and the singer was super cool and signed my shirt.

[@FADEntertainment]

That's awesome! Especially if you still got the shirt :)

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

Me too. House of Blues Orlando in 2000 Taproot Hed PE Papa Roach

[@jeffreyflanders2391]

Seeing taproot live end of this month

[@Sealpie]

Good video, thanks for all the history! Taproot was the first band I ever saw, I was probably 14-15. They opened for Linkin Park at the Showbox in Seattle. I had no idea that night was going to change the course of my life and I would be a total show junkie from that point on. It was a great time! January 26th, 2001!

[@FADEntertainment]

We all remember our first! ;) Plus that sounds like a really great lineup and memory! 🤘🏻 Thanks for watching :)

[@floydsemlow8253]

🤘🤘

[@lolawchooawchoo]

This was an amazing video. I believe you did Taproot justice with the information you put out. Thank you! Taproot was a favorite band of mine back in the day and this video made me happy!

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you so much!!! I'm glad that I was able to do that! It really means a lot :D

[@FrederickChampaguno]

Remember that band 40 Below Summer. Gaaahd!! Were they great. I remember seeing Taproot,3rd Strike,Flaw,40 Below on the same bill. Good memories

[@Unyko]

I saw them at Rockville '24, It was one of the greatest experiences I've had in my life as I've been listening to them since middle school.

[@-firelights-]

been along for most of this ride...love taproot and love to see them back. Great video

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :D

[@Ensource]

the new taproot album is GOOD. taste of old but blend of some new!

[@skip2175]

I never thought I'd hear of anything Taproot again, hopefully they make a comeback

[@FADEntertainment]

Well, they just released a new album 6 months ago! So they're back their thing 🤘🏻

[@florasock4292]

Interesting story, thank you for putting it in such a clear and entertaining video. Crazy how Victory Records just shows up every now and again [coincidentally they're with the "the Bunny the Bear" CD I bought the other day] Never any pressure to make more videos, but I'll be watching if you do 🖤

[@FADEntertainment]

The one good thing about Victory Records was definitely was their taste in artists during that era, haha Thanks for watching and all the support as always 😇🖤

[@gators-rock-tim-t9247]

blue is my fav cd from taproot

[@shaneatkins1445]

I’ve been a hardcore fan from the beginning, one of my top 5 favorite artists imo! Love every album and their growth through each one is incredible! Forever Endeavor Taproot!! 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@carlyspivey9080]

Taproot is one of my very favorite bands. I am not shocked at Fred Durst's upset especially if Interscope was his label, however, very unprofessional of him. He sounded like a spoiled brat instead of a fellow musician happy to help them find their way even if it was with a different label. And if Mike didn't want to come back after settling down, thats just fine, but why be upset that everyone else is ready to get back out there? Wish them the best and be happy for them. It's life. Life's direction can change quickly. I think it is fantastic that members of Taproot took time off to take care of themselves, and their families for a while instead of having their lives fall apart while they were thousands of miles away on tours. We are all regular people in this world, some just have talent deserving recognition like Taproot. ❤❤ Very informative and interesting video! 👍

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you for watching! I'm happy to know I was able to inform and entertain 🤘🏻 :)

[@ayy_its_sid5741]

sick video bro, love Taproot to bits, still got Gift on CD too.

[@FADEntertainment]

@ayy_its_sid5741 Thank you!!! :D means a lot 🤘🏻

[@USMC19]

Great Video, never new the story behind Taproot. Cold is an underrated band. No one on KZbin has made a videos about Cold

[@FADEntertainment]

I would definitely like to make a video on them eventually :)

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

13 ways is a timeless masterpiece. It still sounds unique to this day. And the last track is simply one of the best closing tracks of all time.

[@floydsemlow8253]

Cold is a personal favorite of mine also, Could you do a video on them? You just earned a subscriber for that comment. Drake video cheers 🥂 Chardon, Ohio

[@FADEntertainment]

That's a video that I would definitely love to make eventually :) I can't make any promises in regards to when, though. I've got at least one other little project lined up already but Cold's on the list for sure!

[@floydsemlow8253]

@@FADEntertainment cool cool can't wait man. Keep em comin!🤘

[@FADEntertainment]

@@floydsemlow8253 I'll do my best! Lately it's been very hard to find time for youtube because of school and some other life things, but comments like these are a big motivation 🤘🏻 Thanks for watching, man! :)

[@floydsemlow8253]

@@FADEntertainment I totally understand, you know great algorithm it's how I found you I mean I guess my music choice is a big part of that. Do what you got to do man. I'm here when you're ready ❤️

[@thomasanderson2757]

I will forever say that Nu Metal (along with Metalcore) is the best Metal genre. Bands like: Linkin Park, Papa Roach, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Deftones, System of a Down and Taproot to name a few are the reason why I defend Nu Metal.

[@FADEntertainment]

Nu Metal and Metalcore are for sure my personal favourite branches of metal as well! 🤘🏻

[@DraculaXHunter101]

Taproot is one of my favorite Nu-Metal bands of all time, always loved that they had a small bit of a metalcore flair to their sound whenever the heavier parts came on! Great history lesson, this video was fantastic!

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you so much! Those words really mean a lot :) And I'm very happy that I've been able to reach other Taproot fans with this video 🤘🏻

[@belinskiniko]

Just found your channel.. I’ve come to really enjoy the way you produce content. This was a nicely made video, I absolutely love Taproot. You should make a video on Presence or 40 Below Summer at some point !!

[@FADEntertainment]

@@belinskiniko thank you so much! those words mean the world :)

[@cheznasty]

Great video. Taproot is one of my favorite groups and this video taught me many things I didn't know about them. Well done!

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you so much! Glad I could add anything of value :)

[@EliAlexanderClark]

New guitarist Taylor Roberts is a freaking solid fit for the band.

[@prongATO]

Blue Sky Research is their best album, IMO.

[@RAP1979]

Agreed 👍

[@atrainbrady3208]

All of their albums are great.

[@emt8756]

Taproot is an amazing band!! I remember working their shows when they came into central Illinois in the early 2000s. Their music is awesome!

[@edwardmiller3873]

I saw them a few weeks ago. They still put on a great show. Steve and the band always will talk to you and will take pictures.

[@jandkwhite6459]

Mine is still one of my favorite tracks of all time

[@HolyShnikeez_1975]

💯

[@prongATO]

SC/SSRS is an awesome album too. My favotire song on the album is Victim I Play (VIP)

[@Paool]

Taproot was a favorite of mine for years. I was shocked the first time I heard BSRL and I honestly hated it. Fast-forward 5 years later when I was in my 20s I revisited the album and loved it. I had to get past hoping for another Gift or Welcome and just hope for a good album and be open to change. Couldn't do that as a teenager

[@AtheistMartyr]

GREAT video about a band I love! Thanks so much. Let's Go Taproot! And Let's Go Hawks!! Love you guys

[@FADEntertainment]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad to hear you enjoyed 🤘🏻 :))

[@alfordv1]

Man, this randomly turned up on my feed to watch. i went into our local record store and randomly picked up "Gift" not long after release and bought on a whim, purely on album cover. i LOVE "I" and "Mirrors Reflection"! imma be honest - i'm a few beers in and will watch this intently tomorrow!

[@lifewithintergrity]

Their bassist is super underrated.

[@spoonysmalls]

i feel like this guy watched a lot of reading rainbow growing up

[@floydsemlow8253]

😜🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@prongATO]

TBH, their albums flowed my life almost perfectly. Blue Sky Research was the album I needed, when I needed it. It will always remain on my top lists.

[@wakeuprepriseinthesunshine9294]

Thanks for making this video. I always loved the song Again and Again. I randomly thought of them and wondered how they've been. I was surprised to see how different Stephen looks, I almost thought they got a new singer. I really wanna know what happened to him? His face got really skinny and he doesn't look well. I don't recognise him at all. It saddens me.

[@poragburagohain87]

Loved Taproot since 2002

[@superking9559]

I'd love to see a return of TrustCompany

[@ryan.j.drewes6184]

alien ant farm, taproot and linking park was the first concert i ever went to. saw them all play at the electric factory in philadelphia, i think 2001! it was right before linkin park took off. i remember saying to myself that the second band was the best, which happened to be taproot.

[@FADEntertainment]

That's such an awesome first concert to go to! 🤘🏻 Thanks for sharing :)

[@AnyOneGamingTV]

Nice video bro

[@FADEntertainment]

@@AnyOneGamingTV thank you!!! 🤘🏻 :D

[@RobbWebbVideos]

I'm the new Taproot video guy. We've filmed about 20 of the shows starting in 2023 for an upcoming DVD

[@FADEntertainment]

That's awesome! Very curious to see how that turns out :D

[@RobbWebbVideos]

@@FADEntertainment I missed out on Vegas this past weekend.But I'll be with them in florida and for most of the rest of the tour starting next week

[@jesseforce9933]

​@@RobbWebbVideos Will the Reading, PA show be featured on the DVD at all?

[@RobbWebbVideos]

@@jesseforce9933 I am only capturing shows and not in charge of what footage makes it to the final product . I hope a little bit of every location makes it into what we produce

[@jesseforce9933]

@@RobbWebbVideos Yeah, that would be cool. Have a good night man and thanks for answering back so fast.

[@fu102]

taproot!!!!

[@deadpoolfanatic1802]

Going to see them on the 29th. For the first time

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

Skrape is another goodie

[@Tennessee_Plumbing]

Cold is my favorite band...I am going to see them in 10 days and i got VIP tickets..Are you seeing Cold and Orgy this year?

[@FADEntertainment]

I would love to, but they would unfortunately have to come to Europe for me to see them 🥲

[@Treeclimbingexpert]

They will be at Aftershock and so will I.

[@FADEntertainment]

@@Treeclimbingexpert awesome!!! Have fun! :)

[@scottst1112]

Who else had a 3 cd credit from Columbia House and took a risk on a band and self titled album they never heard of but took that chance because the description mentioned Deftones as a comparable artist?

[@fu102]

close for me. i was napstering some tunes and some before gift music from them wound up in m folder. i was addicted instantly, and have been a mega fan ever since

[@prongATO]

I remember hearing that Billy from Smashing Pumpkins had a lot of input into Blue Sky Research.

[@fu102]

i know he is credited on cowriting at least one of the songs on it

[@kaimultivideo4956]

Steve is a genius songwriter and a badass in the studio, but his voice isn’t for everybody… and his live performances were always lacking. His one dimensional growl, his flamboyant vibrato, his childlike lyrics, and his corny compulsion to act out his lyrics on stage are things that I feel have always held them back from the big show.

[@fu102]

i actually quite like his stage demeanor. its very....stephen. stephen is a goofy jokey dude like all the time

[@kaimultivideo4956]

@@fu102 cool. He still holds them back live, and always has. Its his band and he can do what he wants tho. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MiNiMeMiniatureDrumCovers]

Should have went right the F inside after he said that

[@prongATO]

Nu-metal was a welcome break from all the grunge garbage.

[@usernamesareforidiot]

The problem with Blue Sky Research and Our Long Road Home was that at the time, they sounded like EVERY other band on the radio. Gift blew up because it sounded unique. It's no coincidence that they fell off when they started chasing the popular sound of the time instead of developing the sound that they created. Not trying to knock them or anything, they seem like good dudes. It's just my analysis based on what I saw and heard at the time.