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
Found in: Music, NewsGlee and Kings of Leon Feud Moving Toward Resolution
Back in January, Glee creator Ryan Murphy had some rather sharp words for Kings of Leon when the band refused to let their music be used for the show. A feud ensued, obscenities and possibly-homophobic slurs were exchanged, and it seemed like everyone had an opinion about the argument. However, it now seems that the two sides are making an effort to make peace.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsStream Foo Fighters' Wasting Light In Its Entirety
After months upon months of small Foo Fighters news tidbits leading up to their April 12 release of their seventh record Wasting Light, we can finally hear the entire LP streaming in its entirety. No more 10-second clips, 38-second clips, live clips or any other kind of clips. Just 11 complete studio songs for your listening pleasure. While our news writers try to figure out what to do with their free time now that both the Foo Fighters and The Strokes’ stories will not comprise half of their daily assignments, you can directly proceed below to hear Wasting Light. In... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Strokes, Foo Fighters, Friendly Fires to Headline BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend
The Strokes, Foo Fighters, Friendly Fires, and Lady Gaga are set to headline BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend. Ellie Goulding, Two Door Cinema Club, Noah and the Whale, The Joy Formidable, The Vaccines and Cage the Elephant are also set to play.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsUPDATE: David Bowie Birthday Celebration 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
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters Tour Garages, Say No To Glee
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
Found in: Music, NewsWoodie Awards Performances from Sleigh Bells, Odd Future, Foo Fighters and More
mtvU’s Woodie Awards took place last night, with performances from Two Door Cinema Club, Odd Future, Sleigh Bells, Wiz Khalifa and Foo Fighters.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters to Team with Motörhead for Spring Tour
Last we saw Foo Fighters and Motörhead together, the Foo boys were being driven around in their now-famous white limo by Motörhead frontman Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister. Now it seems they rather liked being together, seeing as Motörhead will join the Fighters of Foo for a number of dates on their just-announced spring and summer tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters Detail Record Store Day Release, Preview Documentary
Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are hard at work. Gearing up for the release of their forthcoming seventh LP, Wasting Light, the Foos are also planning a release for this year’s Record Store Day, a 13-track-cover album entitled Medium Rare.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo 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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