Foo Fighters sue Marvel for copyright infringement
You wouldn’t like the Foo Fighters when they’re mad. The band filed a copyright infringement suit last week against Marvel Comics, accusing the company of using two of its songs in an online trailer without permission. The band’s suit alleges that Marvel used substantial excerpts from the songs “Best of You” and “Free Me” from the 2005 album In Your Honor in a trailer for the new television series Wolverine and the X-Men. Roswell Records Inc., which owns the master recordings to the songs, was named as a co-plaintiff in the suit. Dave Grohl and Co. are seeking unspecified damages,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWGA reaches compromise with Grammy Awards
The 50th Grammy Awards will air Feb. 10, despite the tension as the writers’ strike continues to keep artists and execs at arms. On Jan. 15, Grammy producers made a formal request to the Writers Guild of America Board of Directors for an interim agreement that would contract writers for the awards. Just last week, the WGA announced that it would, in the least, not picket the event. The Recording Company has hence begun to coordinate acts for the show. The lineup includes a gospel segment featuring Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige and the Clark Sisters. The Time will reunite,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMore Foo Fighters U.S. tour dates announced
For all you followers of the Foo who felt let down by the lack of tour dates that were previously announced for the band’s U.S. trek, here is some good news. Foo Fighters have added more performances on to their North American trek. Originally scheduled for only six dates spanning throughout the months of January and February, the band has joyously tacked on some more shows. The Foo Fighters will now kick off their tour on Jan. 16 in Sunrise, Fla. and will conclude their journey in Minneapolis, Minn. on Feb. 27. Tickets for select shows are on sale now.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters announce U.S. tour, go green
Earlier this year, the Foo Fighters re-released their epic 1997 album The Colour and Shape along side their sixth studio album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. In the wake of their old/new recordings Dave Grohl and Co. have been performing for our over seas neighbors. Now, the Fightin' Foo is bringing the show back to the motherland. With U.K. dates wrapping up this weekend, the band has finally announced some U.S. gigs. Foo Fighters will pick up their tour on Jan. 23 in Dallas, Texas. If you’re ready to support the Foo Fighters and want to ensure that you... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFoo Fighters - "The Pretender"
Click above to watch “The Pretender” from Foo Fighters’s new record Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace out now on RCA Records. ... read more
Found in: Video of the DayFoo Fighters: Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace
Over the last 12 years, the impact and energy of... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsFoo Fighters, Acoustic Tour
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Found in: Concerts, ReviewsDischord - Foo Fighters
Let us know what YOU think! Read these two opposing reviews, then cast your ballot for or against the Foo Fighters' In Your Honor... read more
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