October 13, 2008 - When Michigan rockers Taproot were dropped from their major label, they took a philosophical look at their situation. Lead singer Stephen Richards documented the group's journey on Taproot's latest album, "Our Long Road Home."
June 23, 2008 - Taproot's fourth album, "Our Long Road Home," will be released Sept. 16 through the Velvet Hammer music and management group, home to System of a Down, Alice In Chains, Cypress Hill, Mickey Hart, The Fall of Troy, and Scars on Broadway, among others.
November 2, 2005 - Boston-area rockers Staind--who in late September announced plans to head up the multi-act Fall Brawl Tour--have since locked in venues for the run.
November 2, 2005 - When Michigan rock band Taproot parted ways with the original producer of its latest release, "Blue-Sky Research," the group was understandably frustrated. But an unexpected blessing soon fell in the members' laps: help from former Smashing Pumpkin Billy Corgan.
September 23, 2005 - Staind--whose chart-topping, third album landed in stores last month--will back the set with a fall outing that will include a round of dates with P.O.D., Taproot and Flyleaf.
July 21, 2003 - Taproot, which last month kicked off a summer run in support of its sophomore album, has extended the outing through the end of August.
June 9, 2003 - Alt-metal quartet Taproot logs more miles this summer as it hits the tour trail for another round of dates that support its sophomore effort, "Welcome."
January 21, 2003 - Disturbed's second Music as a Weapon package tour kicks off in early March with a roster that also includes Taproot, Chevelle and Unloco.
June 6, 2001 - Taproot and Nonpoint have arranged to spend off-dates from the Ozzfest tour playing a series of club and theater shows. The outing will begin on Sunday (6/10), two days after Ozzfest’s Friday night (6/8) kick-off.
