Heartening news has come out of the Foo Fighters camp, as frontman Dave Grohl told XFMthat the band have completed writing their new album. The only downer is that fans will have to wait until next year for the project to surface.
Gretsch announced a new signature snare endorsed by Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Pursuing a music career isn't exactly easy as pie, and although his work as a member of Nirvana and Foo Fighters has given him iconic rock star status, Dave Grohl still remembers the days he worked at a furniture warehouse harboring still unfulfilled dreams. In an interview with Off Camera (excerpted by Alternative Nation), Grohl offered up some very logical advice to musicians who want to break into the industry.
It was only a few months ago that the Foo Fighters revealed that they were taking a break, stepping away from the stage unaware of when they would return. So much for that "break." Drummer Taylor Hawkins reveals that after the rather high profile participation the band members had in Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' project, they've now begun the creative process for the next Foo Fighters record.
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Music licensing can cost a pretty penny, and oftentimes that's a big hurdle to cross for independent filmmakers. However, Foo Fighters, Gaslight Anthem, Cary Brothers, and Staind guitarist Mike Mushok have all given the filmmakers behind the 'Beach 119' Superstorm Sandy documentary short a break as they donated their music free of charge to the project...
'This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl' is a new book that tells the epic story of the former Nirvana drummer, and current Foo Fighters frontman, based on 10 years of original, exclusive interviews with the man himself and conversations with a legion of musical associates like Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme, DC punk legend Ian MacKaye, and 'Nevermind' producer Butch Vig...
Foo Fighters just won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for their song 'White Limo.' The band was up for six Grammy Awards this year, and in addition to the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance award, the Foos have already won the Best Rock Song, Best Rock Album and Best Long Form Video categories, before the main telecast has even started
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Foo Fighters have confirmed the next run of shows in their ongoing American arena headlining tour. Pre-sales for this leg, which kicks off September 14th in St...
Record Store Day is an annual celebration designed to support, celebrate, and fortify independent record stores. Now in its fourth year, the wildly-popular event features hundreds of rare special releases and promotions, as well as many special in-store events at record stores around the world...
Stone Sour are still busy tracking 'Audio Secrecy,' their third studio album and follow-up to 2006's 'Come What(ever) May,' but this week they're giving Noisecreep an exclusive video from the recording sessions...