Taproot performs on May 25th, 2013 at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan – photos by Chris Schwegler
2012 was a roller coaster year for TAPROOT. From constant touring and the release of their new album, The Episodes (4/10/12) to frontman Stephen Richards’ confronting his ongoing battle with seizures, the band is back and ready to rock in 2013. TAPROOT announced they will begin their first full US tour of the year with […]
Taproot performs on February 22nd, 2013 in support of “Episodes” at Crimson Lounge in Riverview, Michigan – photos by Chris Schwegler
Taproot performs on April 22nd, 2012 in support of “The Episodes” at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan – photos by Chris Schwegler
Release Date: April 10th, 2012 Reviewed By: Mirak Habbiyyieh Since 1997, Taproot has rocked little stages in Ann Arbor, MI to big stages in arenas around the world. Taproot is back with their 6th album ‘The Episodes’ on Victory Records and ready to rock some more. Leaving no rock unturned ‘The Episodes’ is definitely their […]
Taproot have announced that they will release their sixth studio album, ‘The Episodes,’ on April 10, which is just two years after it’s predecessor — but the band reveals that the conceptual piece has been in the works for much longer. Taproot once again teamed with Tim Palatan, the producer of their 2010 effort ‘Plead […]
Taproot perform on March 26th, 2011 in support of “Plead The Fifth” for Rockin for a Match: A Benefit for Taylor Kanas at Emerald Theater in Mt Clemens, Michigan – photos by Chris Schwegler
November 24th, 2010 – Taproot performs live at Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. Credit: Chris Schwegler.
Taproot premiered their new video for “Release Me,” Taproot’s second single of their latest release Plead The Fifth. The mystic regret-filled video is up on Youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDMZIGSmOEs The band has also announced they’ll be back on the road for a two-week run with Modern Day Escape. A full list of dates can be seen below. […]
May 23rd, 2010 – Taproot performs live at Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Chris Schwegler.
Rock On The Range in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Chris Schwegler. Day One – May 22nd, 2010 Godsmack Three Days Grace Taddy Porter Deftones Skillet Sevendust Rise Against Richy Nix Puddle Of Mudd Papa Roach Nonpoint Killswitch Engage Adelita’s Way Day Two – May 23rd, 2010 Limp Bizkit Mastodon Rob Zombie Shaman’s Harvest Slash Taproot Theory […]
by Joshua Lask / Schwegweb.com Schwegweb had a chance to sit down with Phil Lipscomb, bassist, of the band Taproot. Here is what came from it. Schwegweb: What would be your biggest influence to get into music? Phil Lipscomb: “My older brother influenced my musical tastes the most I think. It’s hard to say if […]
Rock on the Range 2010 featuring TAPROOT Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 Event Info: Rock On The Range 2010 Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-866-448-7849. Columbus Crew Stadium is located at One Black & Gold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43211 About The Band: From the beginning, TAPROOT has created a smarter, deeper style of post-hardcore and […]
April 29th, 2010 – Taproot performs live at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan. Credit: Chris Schwegler.
Release Date: May 11, 2010 Review by Mirak Habbiyyieh Plead The Fifth the fifth album from Taproot, brings them to Victory Records for what is possibly their heaviest album to date. Stephen Richards, Mike DeWolf, Phil Lipscomb and Nick Fredell round out Taproot’s lineup. Right out of the gate, Plead The Fifth is in your […]
Release Date: September 16, 2008 Reviewed by Evelyn Miska “Our Long Road Home” is Taproot’s first full-length release since parting ways with Atlantic Records in 2006. The product of those last two years is not only a new album but also a new approach. After their departure from Atlantic Records, Taproot decided not to sign […]
Release Date: August 16, 2005 Reviewed by Vin Cherubino After making a flawless debut with “Gift”, many felt that Taproot’s follow up album “Welcome” was a disappointment that never really tapped into their potential. Three years later, “Blue Sky Research” comes along and successfully blends together the raw elements of “Gift” along with the more […]