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Dave Grohl Collaborating with Corey Taylor, Others for Sound City Studios Documentary

Dave Grohl Collaborating with Corey Taylor, Others for Sound City Studios Documentary

We’ve heard rumblings that the Foo Fighters frontman was working on some new projects lately—everything from new songs for the Foos to recording with members of Ratt. And now, Slipknot and Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor has confirmed additional details on Dave Grohl’s mysterious plans.  read more

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10 Awesome Things About Dave Grohl

10 Awesome Things About Dave Grohl

In honor of Dave’s 43rd birthday today, we’ve compiled 10 awesome facts about one of the coolest dudes in rock 'n' roll.  read more

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Dave Grohl Fills In For Hospitalized Cage the Elephant Drummer

Dave Grohl Fills In For Hospitalized Cage the Elephant Drummer

It was a once (well, maybe twice) in a lifetime experience for the members of Cage the Elephant when Dave Grohl filled in for drummer Jared Champion after his appendix burst on Monday night. And it sounds like Grohl will be making another appearance with the band tonight in Los Angeles at the Forum. The band has been supporting the Foo Fighters on their tour supportingWasting Light .  read more

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The 15 Best Nirvana Songs Not On Nevermind

The 15 Best Nirvana Songs Not On <i>Nevermind</i>

Nirvana’s Nevermind, one of the most important albums of the 1990s, celebrated its 20th anniversary over the weekend. It launched Kurt Cobain, Kirst Novoselic and Dave Grohl into superstardom and changed the trajectory of popular music.  read more

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Foo Fighters Announce Full North American Tour via Ridiculous Video

Foo Fighters Announce Full North American Tour via Ridiculous Video

Perennial mainstream rock 'n' roll heroes Foo Fighters took a creative approach in unveiling the remainder of their upcoming two-month tour of North America. Press releases be damned — this is the age of viral marketing, and the Foo Fighters are making sure to be provocative.  read more

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Watch Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Pat Smear Join Mike Watt for 'Big Train'

Watch Dave Grohl, Eddie Vedder, Pat Smear Join Mike Watt for 'Big Train'

Three major artists — Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and Mike Watt — were in Seattle at the same time for a variety of reasons (Foo touring, Jam recording, Watt touring), and members of the latter two bands joined Watt for an impromptu performance of “Big Train.”...  read more

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New Foo Fighters Album Was Inspired by ABBA

New Foo Fighters Album Was Inspired by ABBA

Foo Fighters’ forthcoming seventh LP, Wasting Light, is inspired by the pop sounds of ABBA and the Bee Gees, says frontman Dave Grohl....  read more

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UPDATE: David Bowie Birthday Celebration Live Album An Unauthorized Bootleg

UPDATE: David Bowie <em>Birthday Celebration</em> Live Album An Unauthorized Bootleg

Update: Turns out the new live album is nothing more than a bootleg), and it’s not authorized for release by the Bowie camp. Artistdirect reports the iconic David Bowie will release a new live album, Birthday Celebration – Live in NYC 1997, on April 26. The album has appearances by Foo Fighters, Billy Corgan, Lou Reed, The Cure’s Robert Smith and The Pixies’ Frank Black....  read more

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Foo Fighters Tour Garages, Say No To Glee

Foo Fighters Tour Garages, Say No To <em>Glee</em>

Before embarking on their upcoming summer tour, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are planning a “garage” tour through April. In the spirit of the band’s new album, Wasting Light, recorded entirely in Grohl’s garage, the Foos plan to play a number of intimate shows in fans’ garages through april....  read more

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Foo Fighters to Screen Documentary, Live Concert in Movie Theaters

Foo Fighters to Screen Documentary, Live Concert in Movie Theaters

The Foo Fighters documentary Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is set to debut next week at SXSW, and their forthcoming album Wasting Light will drop on April 12. However, on April 5, Foo fans will get the chance to screen the new doc, as well as watch the band perform the new album in its entirety live....  read more

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