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Foo Fighters debuted their new track ‘Nothing At All’ in a livestream yesterday (May 21).The livestream, titled Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts, was recorded at the band’s 606 studios in Northridge, California. It featured debut performances of songs from their forthcoming album, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the recording.The band played an eight-song set during their rehearsal, which was shot in black and white.

Foo Fighters have confirmed Josh Freese as their new touring drummer.The news was confirmed during their Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts livestream on Sunday (May 21) in which the band prepared for their comeback tour and delivered “a few surprises”.Since the band confirmed that they would be continuing to make music in January following the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022, many famous sticksmen have been linked with the gig.Both Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron and Rufus Taylor (son of Queen’s Roger Taylor) denied speculation that they were involved in the band’s new project, and Freese has now been confirmed as the band’s new drummer.Freese has previously played drums for Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Paramore, Devo and more, and fans had anticipated his announcement as the new Foos live drummer recently cancelled planned gigs with The Offspring and Danny Elfman.Foo Fighters’ tour begins next week (May 24) in New Hampshire.Foo Fighters officially have a new drummer !! Welcome Josh Freese !! pic.twitter.com/gcXGMGCV0H— Giuseppe Mercadante (@itsmercadante) May 21, 2023The band are set to head out on a series of headlining concerts in the US between August and October, with festival shows at Boston Calling, Bonnaroo, Riot Fest and more also confirmed.They have also announced a live show in Brazil with Wet Leg and Garbage in support.Last week (May 12) the Foos also teased fans in the UK by suggesting that a new string of live shows are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced”.The band also recently shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first

Foo Fighters have enlisted the help of a new drummer, just over one year after the death of Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins died in March 2022 at his hotel in Bogotá, Colombia, while on tour with the band. He was 50.The announcement came during a livestreamed event on Sunday, in which the band revealed that Josh Freese, session drummer and longtime friend of Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl, was joining the band for their upcoming tour. Titled, «Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts,» the livestream saw the band, which till now was comprised of Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee, playfully announce their new drummer by teasing fans with a gameshow like reveal.In succession, three top-notch drummers knocked on the door of the band's rehearsal room --  Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee, and Tool's Danny Carey — saying things like, «There’s a white Mercedes blocking my car,» or «Hey I got the PF Changs!» and «I groomed your poodles for you,» while the band members responded by saying things like, «We’ll be right there!»It's then a voice is heard shouting, «Um… EXCUSE ME?!» When the band looks to see who it is, Freese is seen sat behind a drumkit that had been strategically placed off-camera.«Can we play a song or something?!» he asks before the band starts playing songs from their new album, .Freese is a natural choice for the group, as he's a friend of both Grohl and Hawkins and is a veteran session drummer who has performed with a stacked set of bands, including, Guns N' Roses, A Perfect Circle, Puddle of Mudd, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Paramore, the Replacements, Sting and the Vandals.

Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service and more have been announced to headline Riot Fest 2023 – see the full line-up below and buy tickets here.The festival will return to Chicago’s Douglas Park across the weekend of September 15-17 and also welcome the likes of The Mars Volta, Turnstile, Queens Of The Stone Age, Death Cab For Cutie and more.Rounding out a stacked line-up are the likes of The Breeders, Death Grips, The Gaslight Anthem, 100 gecs, Warpaint, PUP, Jehnny Beth, Code Orange, Tegan and Sara, Kim Gordon and many more.See the full line-up for Riot Fest 2023 below.Tickets are on sale now here.ICYMI: The Riot Fest 2023 lineup is here! We'll see you September 15-17, 2023 at Douglass Park in Chicago. Tickets are ON SALE NOW: https://t.co/NE1pfAnPKa pic.twitter.com/e1vHlNpwlo— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) May 19, 2023This week, Foo Fighters shared ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’ — and announced a free global streaming event.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first new material since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.

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Foo Fighters‘ upcoming album ‘But Here We Are’ is being dedicated to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins and frontman Dave Grohl‘s late mother Virginia Hanlon Grohl, it has been revealed.The record – due out on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records – will mark their first new material since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Pre-order the album here.Earlier this week, Brooklyn-based graphic arts studio Morning Breath Inc.

Foo Fighters have shared the ‘Under You’ — the latest single to be released from their forthcoming album — and announced a free global streaming event.Shared today (May 17), the single is the second that the rock veterans have taken from their upcoming 11th studio album ‘But Here We Are’, following on from ‘Rescued‘ last month.Set for release on June 2 via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, the LP will mark their first new material since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.The band first teased the new track earlier this week by sharing a 25-second snippet online. This featured the emotive lyrics: “I woke up and walked a million miles today / I’ve been looking up and down for you / All this time it stills feels just like yesterday / That I walked a million miles with you.”The track is takes on an upbeat pop-rock sentimentality, with both singles drawing upon the emotive rock sounds of their 1995 self-titled debut, and the dynamic songwriting seen with their fan-favourite LP ‘The Colour And The Shape’.

Foo Fighters have teased another new song from their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.The unnamed track, which follows recent comeback single ‘Rescue Me’, is set to drop this Wednesday (May 17).The band have shared a 25 second snippet of the song which features the lyrics: “I woke up and walked a million miles today / I’ve been looking up and down for you / All this time it stills feels just like yesterday / That I walked a million miles with you.” You can listen to it below.It will be the second single from the Foo Fighters’ first album since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.5.17.23 pic.twitter.com/ZBPiR6P6v9— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) May 15, 2023Produced by longtime collaborator Greg Kurstin and the band, ‘But Here We Are’ is described as “the first chapter of the band’s new life” and “a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything [the band] endured over the last year” as “a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family”.Revealing their plans to continue without Hawkins earlier this year, the band posted: “Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life. And for the past 27 years our fans have built a worldwide community, a devoted support system that has helped us all get through the darkest of times together.

Foo Fighters have confirmed that there are UK live dates that are “soon to be announced” ahead of their North American tour.Spotted by the Foo Fighters UK fan group on Twitter, the rock icons have taken to their official website and shared that there are “forthcoming and soon-to-be-announced” UK live dates. Early ticket access is easily accessible by pre-ordering any format of their forthcoming album ‘But Here We Are’.The Dave Grohl-led band will be kicking off their North American tour on May 24 in Gilford, New Hampshire.

Foo Fighters were reportedly scheduled to perform on Saturday Night Live (SNL) before the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike forced cancellations.According to Entertainment Weekly, the band were supposed to perform for SNL‘s season final later this month alongside debuting host Jennifer Coolidge of The White Lotus. The now-cancelled episode would have marked the Foo Fighters’ eight performance on the long-running show.

Foo Fighters have announced a live show in Brazil with Wet Leg and Garbage – find all the details below.The Dave Grohl-led band are due to perform at the Estádio Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, Paraná on September 7, two days before their previously confirmed gig in São Paulo (September 9).Both Wet Leg and Garbage will appear as special guest support acts at the new date.Tickets go on general sale at 10am BRT this Thursday (May 4) – you’ll be able to buy yours here. Check out the announcement post below.A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters)The news comes shortly after Grohl made a surprise appearance during Wet Leg’s set at the second weekend of Coachella 2023.Last year, the frontman spoke of his admiration for the Grammy-winning duo – aka Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – while speaking to The Independent.“This Isle of Wight band is starting to blow up in America,” Grohl explained.

Foo Fighters‘ guitarist Chris Shiflett has shared his latest single ‘Dead and Gone’ from his forthcoming solo album.The track, written in 2020 during the pandemic and recorded with producer Jaren Johnston of the Cadillac Three in Nashville, features Charlie Worsham on dobro and Tom Bukovac on guitar.Shiflett shared that the song is an ode to the characters and character of his Santa Barbara hometown.“My hometown was an odd mix of luxury paradise and working-class grit and continues to be a bottomless pit of lyrical inspiration,” he said. “Sad to say there’s been more than a few friends who’ve left us too soon, so there are lots of stories there, kind of a lost generation.”A full new solo album, recorded with producer Jaren Johnston, is set for release later this year via Snakefarm.Shiflett released two NEW songs, ‘Born & Raised’ and ‘Long, Long Year’, in 2022, which were his first new solo releases since his 2019 album ‘Hard Lessons’.Meanwhile, Foo Fighters recently announced their 11th album ‘But Here We Are’ and shared its first single ‘Rescue’.

Queen‘s Roger Taylor has responded to rumours that his son Rufus is joining Foo Fighters as their new live drummer.Rufus Taylor – the Godson of the late Taylor Hawkins, and current member of The Darkness – performed on-stage with the Foos at last year’s huge Hawkins tribute concerts, which took place in London and Los Angeles.He was one of the numerous guest drummers to join Dave Grohl and co at the emotional shows, appearing alongside the likes of Travis Barker, Nandi Bushell and Hawkins’ teenage son Shane.Last week saw Foo Fighters return with ‘Rescued’, their first single since Hawkins’ death in March 2022. With it, the band shared details of their 11th studio album ‘But Here We Are’ (out June 2).Next month, the group will hit the road for a run of festival appearances and US headline shows.

Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance during Wet Leg‘s set at the second weekend of Coachella 2023.The Isle Of Wight duo were introducing a staple of their live set, where they get the audience to let out a long scream, when the Foo Fighters frontman came on stage.

Foo Fighters are healing through music. The rock band announced the forthcoming release of their first new music since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.  will be out on June 2 while a new single, "Rescued," is available now. «A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year,  is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family,» states a press release announcing the news.

“Rescued,” the band’s first song since the death of beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022.And you can feel the ghost of Hawkins in the haunting chorus: “We’re all free to some degree/To dance under the lights/I’m just waiting to be rescued/Bring me back to life.”Back in ferocious form, you can hear the revived Foos emerging from their mourning after Hawkins died at 50 from a suspected overdose while the group was on tour in South America.“It came in a flash/It came out of nowhere/It happened so fast/And then it was over,” sings frontman Dave Grohl, seemingly referencing Hawkins’ passing at the beginning of the song.Later, Grohl hints at his deep grief: “I fell in a trap/My heart’s getting colder.” Then the singer repeats a plea to “rescue me tonight,” as if he wishes he could have saved Hawkins.“Rescued” dropped Wednesday as the Foo Fighters announced “But Here We Are,” their 11th studio album, due June 2.It’s the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band’s follow-up to 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight,” which arrived just four months before Hawkins’ death.A press release describes “But Here We Are” as “a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year” and “a testament to the healing powers of music.”The release continues, “ ‘But Here We Are’ is the sound of brothers finding refuge in the music that brought them together in the first place 28 years ago, a process that was as therapeutic as it was about a continuation of life.”

On June 2, Foo Fighters will release But Here We Are, the Dave Grohl-led rock band's 11th album and the first since the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Ellise Shafer Foo Fighters has announced its first album since the sudden death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. “But Here We Are” is set to arrive on June 2, with its lead single, “Rescued,” available now. “A brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year, ‘But Here We Are’ is a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family,” according to a press release. “Courageous, damaged and unflinchingly authentic, ‘But Here We Are’ opens with newly released lead single ‘Rescued,’ the first of 10 songs that run the emotional gamut from rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between.”

Foo Fighters have returned with new single ‘Rescued’ and details of a surprise new album ‘But Here We Are’.After teasing snippets of music online in recent weeks, now Dave Grohl and co have shared their first new music since the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.Drawing on the emotive rock sounds of their earlier debut album and ‘The Colour And The Shape’ era, ‘Rescued’ lyrically offers up themes of “rage and sorrow to serenity and acceptance, and myriad points in between,” as the band explained in a press release.Produced by longtime collaborator Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, 11th album ‘But Here We Are’ is described as “the first chapter of the band’s new life” and “a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything [the band] endured over the last year” as “a testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family”.It has not been revealed who is drumming on the record or who’ll behind the kit for the band’s upcoming tour dates, but Pearl Jam‘s Matt Cameron recently shot down rumours that he’d be joining the band.Foo Fighters release ‘But Here We Are’ on June 2. Check out the full tracklist below.‘Rescued’‘Under You’‘Hearing Voices’‘But Here We Are’‘The Glass’‘Nothing At All’‘Show Me How’‘Beyond Me’‘The Teacher’‘Rest’A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters)Revealing their plans to continue without Hawkins earlier this year, the band posted: “Foo Fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life.

Foo Fighters have taken to social media to share what appears to be another teaser of upcoming music. Check it out below.The snippet of music was shared by the band on Twitter earlier today (April 18) and contains 25 seconds of what seems to be their first new music without Taylor Hawkins.

Foo Fighters music on the way? The band got fans talking on Wednesday when they posted a cryptic message on Instagram that seemed to tease an upcoming announcement.In the post, the words «Are you thinking what I'm thinking?» flashed onscreen as music played. The band, which is comprised of Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee, didn't offer any other information.A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters)If new music is set to be released, it'd be the first time the band put out new songs since Taylor Hawkins' death last year.

Foo Fighters have surprised fans by sharing what appears to be a teaser of new music. Check it out below.The band are currently gearing up to play their first full headline shows since the tragic passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year.

Foo Fighters have added six new concerts to their upcoming US tour slate.The band took to social media on Tuesday (April 11) to announce the shows, all of which are structured around previously-announced festival appearances and other headlining concerts between August and October. Four shows will feature support from The Breeders.A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters)Foo Fighters will play three gigs in early August before headlining Outside Lands in San Francisco.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The Eddie Vedder-founded Ohana Festival in southern California will again feature the Pearl Jam frontman as one of the top attractions in 2023, as is customary, along with a heavy-hitting selection of rock names in the top slots and an eclectic lineup for the undercard slots. The Killers and Foo Fighters join Vedder as the headliners for the three-day festival, taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Doheny State Beach in Doheny Point. Haim, the Chicks and the Pretenders are the second-billed acts across the three days. Other marquee attractions in the idyllic beachside setting will include Father John Misty, the War on Drugs, Japanese Breakfast, Goose and Rainbow Kitten Surprise.

Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has denied reports that he is planning to replace Taylor Hawkins on drums with the Foo Fighters.It comes after The Sun reported earlier this month that the sticksman and Angels & Airwaves drummer Atom Willard were being lined up for the band’s summer dates in the US and Canada.A source is said to have told the tabloid: “The Foos have been working with a number of musicians close to Taylor and the band over the past few months. Matt and Atom are front runners to drum at the gigs, the first of which is in May.“Primarily it will be Matt but Atom will be on rotation with him.

Foo Fighters‘ ‘My Hero’ in tribute to the band’s late drummer Taylor Hawkins – watch below.Tomorrow (March 25) will mark one year since Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota, Colombia aged 50.To commemorate the anniversary, 100 drummers joined forces with Belgian rock band Black Box Revelation to play a special live rendition of the aforementioned 1998 Foos single.The performance took place at Belgium’s largest concert hall Sportpaleis Antwerp, which was the last venue in the country Hawkins played with Foo Fighters.In a statement, Black Box Revelation said: “Taylor Hawkins was the best drummer of our times. Honouring him with this tribute was an experience we will never forget.”Gino Kesteloot, one of the participating musicians, added: “It’s the first time I played together with 100 other drummers.

Courtney Love has reiterated her call for more female acts to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, while highlighting that there are also “few” past inductees of Black origin.The Hole vocalist recently took to social media to respond to an article titled ‘Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame celebrates women who rock’, which had been shared by author and journalist Jessica Hopper.“Do they tho?” Hopper wrote. “719 inductees to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, only 61 are women.

Foo Fighters, Green Day and Avenged Sevenfold have been announced as headliners at this year’s Louder Than Life festival – check out the full line-up below.The four-day festival in Louisville, Kentucky takes place at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center from September 21 to 24, where the likes of Weezer, Queens Of the Stone Age, Limp Bizkit and Turnstile will also perform.Other acts on the massive line-up include Rancid, Tool, Godsmack, Pantera, Babymetal, Code Orange, Falling in Reverse, Deafheaven, Nothing But Thieves, Enter Shikari, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Bad Omens, Run The Jewels, Asking Alexandria, Jehnny Beth and many more.Check out the line-up poster below.“The fans spoke, and we listened,” promoter Danny Wimmer said in a statement. “The Foo Fighters, Green Day, Tool, and Avenged Sevenfold were our most fan-requested bands for 2023, so being able to deliver this massive lineup to them is so special.”Tickets are available to purchase now from here.Foo Fighters have also been announced to headline Outside Lands festival in San Francisco this summer, with other appearances planned for Boston Calling, Sonic Temple, Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park and Bonnaroo.The Dave Grohl-led band also announced a trio of US headline shows for this year across May and June.The upcoming dates will mark the group’s first full gigs since the death of Taylor Hawkins last March.

The organizers of Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival have announced the event’s 15th anniversary lineup. This year’s headliners are Kendrick Lamar, ODESZA, and Foo Fighters, forming an identical marquee to that of this year’s Bonnaroo.

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters and Lana Del Rey among others.The full festival performance roster was revealed via the festival’s official Instagram account on Tuesday (March7) and features over 50 acts on its bill. Check out the full performance line-up below.Outside Lands is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary from August 11 until August 13 at Golden Gate Park.

Dave Grohl is due to feed the homeless again in Los Angeles.The Foo Fighters singer and guitarist helped out at Hope Of The Valley‘s BBQ last month, cooking for and serving 450 people over an 18 hour period.His gesture came as a result of major snow storms that were about to hit LA.Now, Feed The Streets LA has today (March 6) announced that Grohl will help the organisation hit its 3,500 meals a month target by cooking for the homeless in the Yucca and Skid Row areas of the Californian city.A post shared by FEED THE STREETS (@feedthestreets_la)Feed The Streets LA wrote alongside footage of Grohl helping set up and cook food last month: “2023 has been off to a rocky start with the losses on 5th street. We’ve been trying to figure out ways to keep up with our activations and continue to put out 3,500 meals a month.

If you didn’t think Dave Grohl could get any more awesome, here’s the evidence he could.

Dave Grohl is a man of the people. The Foo Fighters frontman put his own time and effort into giving back to his community in a truly impressive display of compassion and support.Grohl volunteered for a lengthy BBQing session at Los Angeles’ Hope Mission last week, amid the ongoing storms raging across Los Angeles and Southern California, reports.Rowan Vansleve, CFO of the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, posted a video Grohl recorded to cheer on the organization's 350-Mile Run to End Homelessness — in which Vansleve and colleague Ken Craft ran from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to raise funds and awareness for their cause.«In the middle of our 350 mile run to end homelessness, we got the coolest video ever from Dave Grohl, of the Foo Fighters,» Vansleve captioned the video Grohl recorded. «Not only did [he] wish us luck, but he cooked for hundreds of people who live in our shelters in the middle of one of the worst storms.

Dave Grohl recently called into a homeless shelter in LA to cook for 500 people.The Foo Fighters frontman spent 16 hours on the barbeque at the Hope of the Valley rescue mission cooking up ribs, pork butt and brisket, according to TMZ.This gesture came as a result of major snow storms that were about to hit LA.Hope of the Valley CEO Rowan Vansleve posted a video taken with Grohl, which you can watch below, as part of their mission between Las Vegas and Los Angeles focusing on homelessness.In the clip, Grohl spoke of being “all in” in the mission while ‘My Hero’ played in the background. Vansleve also commented on the post: “In the middle of the storms this week.

Foo Fighters have announced a trio of US headline shows for this year – find all the details below.The Dave Grohl-led band were already scheduled for a run of summer festival appearances including Boston Calling, Sonic Temple, Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, and Bonnaroo.Today (February 28), the Foos have confirmed their own concerts in Gilford, New Hampshire (May 24), Rogers, Arkansas (June 14) and Pelham, Alabama (June 16).Tickets are due to go on sale at 10am local time this Friday (March 3) – you’ll be able to purchase yours here. A fan pre-sale has also gone live today (February 28).

Dave Grohl is doing his bit to help feed those less fortunate.