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Queens of the Stone Age, '…Like Clockwork' — Album Review

Tree Riddle — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:08:13 +0000

Here we are in 2013 and Queens of the Stone Age are finally back with the long-awaited new album ‘…Like Clockwork.’ Was it worth the wait? Read our album review to find out. It’s been a tough six years for Queens of the Stone Age fans. After the band’s 2007 release ‘Era Vulgaris,’ there were [...]

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 [...]

Watch Dave Grohl's SXSW Keynote Speech

Chad Childers — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:36:08 +0000

Dave Grohl is taking over Austin this week as one of South by Southwest's most prominent figures. The musician just had a chance to show off his 'Sound City' documentary for the Austin denizens and is heading to the Austin Convention Center today to give his keynote speech for the music conference. The speech itself will stream live online courtesy of NPR and SXSW at noon ET / 9AM PT and you can catch it right here in the player below.

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 & Others, 'Sound City – Real to Reel' — 2013 New Album Preview

Tree Riddle — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 19:26:29 +0000

The soundtrack for Dave Grohl's 'Sound City Movie' is headed our way in 2013 with an all-star cast which includes Corey Taylor, Josh Homme and Sir Paul McCartney fronting a 3/4 Nirvana reunion.

Dave Grohl Explains The History Of Rock [VIDEO]

Maggie Meadows — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:32:52 +0000

Dave Grohl has been filling in as guest host on Chelsea Lately. If you are not familiar with the show, it is a late night talk show on the E Network. All of Dave's guests this week have been musicians in recognition of the upcoming Grammy Awards. Watch as Dave explains the history of rock with the help of Chelsea's crew.

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.'

Dave Grohl's Sound City Players Enlist Stevie Nicks, Members of Nirvana + More in Hollywood

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:03:19 +0000

Almost four hours. That's how long Dave Grohl and his Sound City Players commandeered the stage at the Palladium in Hollywood for last night (Jan. 31). That's a long time for any act to perform, but this was no average show -- or average band. This was Dave Grohl performing with the likes of Stevie Nicks, John Fogerty, members of Rage Against the Machine and more. Grohl did warn the crowd "we're gonna be here for a while," and he didn't disappoint, turning in a once-in-a-lifetime, you-had-to-be-there show.

Soundgarden Is a Badass Segway Gang in Grohl-Directed 'By Crooked Steps' Music Video

Tree Riddle — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:26:36 +0000

Soundgarden have never really been a comedic band, but Dave Grohl has injected his signature music video hilarity into the band’s latest clip for ‘By Crooked Steps.’ Dave Grohl has pretty much worked with everyone in rock music that is still living after his recent star-studded jam session/documentary ‘Sound City.‘ However, no one from Soundgarden [...]

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters 'Have Really Awesome Big Plans for the Next Album'

Chad Childers — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:08:48 +0000

Foo Fighters may be on a break, but fans shouldn't fear about their future. First of all, relationships seem to still be intact with the band's members turning up at the musician's recent 'Sound City' concert to help him promote his documentary. And secondly, Dave Grohl himself says that he's got a plan in place for his return to the band.

Corey Taylor Performs 'From Can To Can't' Live With Dave Grohl's Sound City Players

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:44:43 +0000

Dave Grohl may have successfully upstaged his own ‘Sound City’ documentary screening at Sundance when he followed it up with a concert for the ages. The live spectacle featured his Sound City Players and included 17 different guest musicians playing over three hours of music at the Jan. 18 Park City, Utah event.

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

Chad Childers — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:00:52 +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 Reveals Full Sound City Players Lineup for Sundance Film Festival Gig

Chad Childers — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:17:38 +0000

After spending the last day teasing some of the people who would be joining him at the Sundance Film Festival, Dave Grohl has revealed all of the guests that will make up his Sound City Players lineup for the special show.

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

Chad Childers — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:07:12 +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 17:00:19 +0000

Soundgarden have tapped Foo Fighters/Nirvana/Queens of the Stone Age/The Crooked Vultures/Tenacious D member Dave Grohl to direct their video, which officially means he has worked with every rock band out there.

Nirvana Reunion Rumors 'Nonsense,' Dave Grohl's Rep Says

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:39 +0000

Courtney Love can rest easy, as a rep for Foo Fighters' frontman and 'Sound City' documentarian Dave Grohl dismissed rampant rumors that the musician is planning to reunite Nirvana and install a new singer at the helm.

Watch the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:46 +0000

Beginning at 7:30 PM ET tonight (Dec. 12), fans around the globe can tune in to stream 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, with all proceeds benefiting the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Although musicians from a wide range of genres are participating in the humanitarian effort, the rockers [...]

Dave Grohl Says He Made Out With Kid Rock's Mom on 'Chelsea Lately' [VIDEO]

Tree Riddle — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:24:32 +0000

Dave Grohl subbed in for Chelsea Handler on E!'s 'Chelsea Lately' last night and revealed his recent make-out session with Kid Rock's mom during an interview with Ray Romano.

Dave Grohl 'Sound City' Documentary Gets February 1 Release

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:40:44 +0000

Audiophiles and Dave Grohl fans, mark your calendars for Feb. 1. That’s when the Foo Fighters frontman plans to release his directorial debut, the documentary ‘Sound City,’ on a worldwide scale. The film will enjoy a premiere at the vaunted Sundance Film Festival, which takes place Jan. 17 through Jan. 27 in Park City, Utah. [...]

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl + Taylor Hawkins Swap Places To Honor Led Zeppelin

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:22:57 +0000

Over the weekend (Dec. 2), several rockers descended upon Washington, D.C., to pay homage to one of the most influential rock bands of all time – the legendary Led Zeppelin. The tribute performances for the annual Kennedy Center Honors show would see the combined talents of Foo Fighters, Lenny Kravitz and Kid Rock all take the stage to play classics from Led Zeppelin and attempt to do them justice.