In 2023 interviews, Richards stated that his health issues were a reason for the extended period of inactivity for the band, which led to a delayed release of the new album. On August 9, 2023, Taproot issued the single “No One Else to Blame”. Another track, “Favourite Song”, came out…
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The first single from SC\SSRS , titled “V\CT\M \ PLAY”, was released on April 6, 2023. The band stated that Montague had rejoined the lineup, although Coughlin planned on playing sporadic one-off shows in Montague’s absence. In addition, it was announced that Taylor Roberts had replaced Lizzio on guitar.
In February 2023, Taproot announced that they would be releasing a new album, titled SC\SSRS , on September 29. The album ultimately became their first studio release since 2012’s The Episodes .
In 2021, it was reported that Richards was working on new music. A condensed version of Besides , titled Best of Besides , was announced in early 2023, with a release date of April 30, 2023. A double-LP vinyl was also set to come out later that same year. The…
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On October 16, 2017, the band announced a twentieth-anniversary show and performed on December 23 at Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan. Montague played drums on older songs, while Coughlin performed more recent material. The compilation Besides was released as an eight-disc, 130-track box set in December 2018.
On February 27, 2017, they announced on Banana 101.5 that they would play their second album Welcome in its entirety. Original drummer Montague also appeared at the anniversary concert, along with his band WestFall as the opening act. Taproot performed on May 13 and 14, 2017, at the Machine Shop…
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On September 6, 2016, Taproot announced that they would be releasing a rarities collection entitled Besides .
On August 8, 2015, Taproot played at Dirt Fest in Birch Run, Michigan, with Dave Lizzio, formerly of Nonpoint , as the band’s guitarist. The performance was also notable for its guest appearance of founding member Montague on drums. It was the band’s first show since the departure of DeWolf.
On August 4, 2015, the Alice in Chains book Alice in Chains: The Untold Story was released, and it mentioned an unfinished collaboration between original frontman Layne Staley and Taproot. Just prior to his death from an overdose, Staley was set to record vocals for a Taproot song that was…
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On July 9, 2015, a statement was released by Lipscomb, stating that DeWolf was not interested in continuing with the band. A replacement on lead guitar was not immediately named.