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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Frontman Dave Grohl Has 'Crazy Idea' for Next Foo Fighters Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:00:49 +0000

Much has been made about Foo Fighters old-school approach of recording to tape for their most recent album,’Wasting Light,’ and now frontman Dave Grohl is promising an unconventional approach to the band’s next album. Grohl tells Billboard, “[I've got] a crazy idea of what I want to do with the next record and how we record it. It’s [...]

Dave Grohl on Performing Nirvana Material Live: 'It Just Hasn't Felt Right'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:56 +0000

When Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl began to put together Foo Fighters in 1994, it would have been incredibly easy to draw fans in by covering the Nirvana monster tracks which made the drummer a grunge icon. However, Grohl never took that path, choosing to focus on original music while taking the Foos down a different path than the one Nirvana had helped carve.

Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor + Josh Homme Let Music Do Talking During 'Mantra' Studio Session

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:41:22 +0000

In the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme, you've got three of rock's great frontmen, yet with their 'Sound City' soundtrack collaboration the three musicians chose to let their instruments do the talking on a new song called 'Mantra.'

Entire Soundtrack For Grohl's "Sound City" Documentary Streaming Online

T-Rav — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:38:51 +0000

You got a preview of this project when a track from the soundtrack made it in the Rocktagon a few weeks back. Now the entire soundtrack is streaming online and you can listen to it right here! “Sound City: Real to Reel” was created by the Foo Fighter’s frontman to celebrate the art of recording. [...]

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City: Real to Reel' Soundtrack Streaming in Full

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:05:01 +0000

Now that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has introduced his 'Sound City' documentary to the world, the film's soundtrack has become available for streaming in full. Consisting of experimental collaborations with musical giants such as Paul McCartney, Trent Reznor, Corey Taylor and many more, the transfixing 11-track 'Sound City: Real to Reel' album is now yours to experience (listen below).

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Are Beginning Work on New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:53:03 +0000

So much for that Foo Fighters hiatus announced in October 2012! According to frontman Dave Grohl, work on a new Foo Fighters album is set to begin this week. Dave Grohl may be the hardest working man in rock today, having just premiered his ‘Sound City’ documentary, rolling out shows with his Sound City Players [...]

Watch Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme, And Trent Reznor Jam Out In SOUND CITY

Mick Nasty — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:19:27 +0000

If you’re a fan of Rock at all SOUND CITY is a must see movie. Right now there isn’t a Blu Ray or DVD release but you can order and stream the video online or on Amazon and it’s fantastic. Dave Grohl sits down with several big name artists in the business and talks about [...]

Dave Grohl Explains History of Rock 'n' Roll on 'Chelsea Lately'

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 15:57:33 +0000

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is made the most of his week-long hosting stint on 'Chelsea Lately,' and while he's done a solid job with his interviewing skills, the rock frontman scored big laughs with a sketch on the history of rock 'n' roll.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Collaborates With RDGLDGRN on New Song 'I Love Lamp'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:52:49 +0000

Dave Grohl may be the hardest working man in the world of rock. Along with his highly decorated careers with Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Probot, Them Crooked Vultures and many others, Grohl recently premiered his 'Sound City' documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, with the film now available to see in select theaters. Taking on yet another project, Grohl collaborated with Washington, D.C., group RDGLDGRN to record the song 'I Love Lamp.'

Soundgarden Unveil 'By Crooked Steps' Video Directed by Dave Grohl

Chad Childers — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:43:22 +0000

Nothing says badass like a "gang," but director Dave Grohl takes a little bit of a sting out of those troublemaking lads from Soundgarden by having them cruise the streets on Segways in the band's latest video for 'By Crooked Steps.'

Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor & Company vs. Hell or Highwater – Rocktagon

T-Rav — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:05:46 +0000

The week starts off with GBF newcomer Hell or Highwater, facing off against a project by Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor and company. Listen to the songs, cast your vote, and find out who wins tonight during Nocturnal Emissions. Dave Grohl - "From Can To Can't" feat. Corey Taylor This song will be featured [...]

Dave Grohl + Corey Taylor 'Sound City' Collaboration 'From Can to Can't' Surfaces

Chad Childers — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:23:18 +0000

It's hard to follow in Paul McCartney's footsteps, but if there's anyone with the balls and pedigree to do it, Corey Taylor would be that man. The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman, who seemingly has his hands in everything, was one of the participants in Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary and a new song featuring Taylor from the soundtrack has surfaced online.

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' Documentary to Receive Theatrical Release

Chad Childers — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:36:52 +0000

While the lucky few are flocking to Park City, Utah this coming week for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary, there are a lot of other music fans chomping at the bit to check out the star-studded flick. Those cries for more screenings have been answered with a one-night theatrical release set to take place in a number of major cities later this month.

Dave Grohl to Perform With Corey Taylor + Others During Sundance Film Festival Set

Chad Childers — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:07:12 +0000

The 'Sound City' soundtrack is definitely star-studded, so when Dave Grohl revealed that he would have several guest stars join him for a concert celebrating the premiere of his 'Sound City' documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, there was naturally a lot of questions about who would be part of the Sound City Players. Now, after a little bit of arm twisting, it's so far been revealed that Corey Taylor, Taylor Hawkins and Alain Johannes will be among those joining Grohl in Park City, Utah, for the gig on Jan. 18.

Soundgarden Recruit Dave Grohl to Direct Video for 'By Crooked Steps'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:14:19 +0000

When Dave Grohl isn't working on his 'Sound City' documentary and jamming with Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, his former Nirvana bandmates or Paul McCartney, he's hanging out with his friends in Soundgarden to direct the band's latest video.

Dave Grohl Reveals 'Sound City' Documentary Cast + Soundtrack Details

Chad Childers — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:33:52 +0000

For the better part of the last year, Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl has been building the buzz while compiling and editing footage for his 'Sound City' documentary about the famous Los Angeles music studio and the Neve console where many of rock's great albums have been made. Now fans can really get excited as the full cast for the film and details of what songs were recorded for the movie's soundtrack have been revealed.

Paul McCartney + Nirvana Members Perform New Song 'Cut Me Some Slack' at 12-12-12 Concert

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:12:54 +0000

Throughout the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief at New York City's Madison Square Garden, a monumental bulk of talent occupied the grand stage. During the charitable event, which lasted for over five hours, legendary artists such as Bruce Springsteen, the Who and the Rolling Stones performed for a worldwide audience, but the true highlight of the night was the collaboration between Beatles legend Paul McCartney and Nirvana members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear (touring member) on the new song 'Cut Me Some Slack.'

Dave Grohl Announces 'Sound City' Documentary Release Date, Takes Jab at Justin Bieber

Chad Childers — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:57:25 +0000

There’s a lot of anticipation for Dave Grohl‘s forthcoming documentary, ‘Sound City,’ and now fans can circle Feb. 1 on their calendars as that is the date for the worldwide release of the set. The film, which documents the legendary studio’s history and in particular the Neve 8028 console that was responsible for some of [...]

Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Set To Guest Host the 'Chelsea Lately' Show

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 06:15:58 +0000

Musician, director, humanitarian - Dave Grohl has been one busy Foo Fighter this year. And now, it has just been revealed via the Foos' Twitter page that the frontman will serve as guest host on the 'Chelsea Lately' show on the E! network tonight (Dec. 6), filling in for the show's usual host, Chelsea Handler.