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August 3, 2022

Watch King Princess Perform “Let Us Die” on ‘Fallon,’ with an Onstage Tribute to Taylor Hawkins (New LP Out Now)

King Princess, the stage name of indie singer/songwriter Mikaela Straus, released a new record, Hold On Baby, on July 29. The second full-length King Princess album, following 2019’s Cheap Queen,...

June 27, 2022

Watch: Dave Grohl Joins Paul McCartney (and Bruce Springsteen) for Emotional Glastonbury Performance (Grohl’s First Appearance Since Taylor Hawkins’ Death)

In the three months since the March 25 death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, band leader Dave Grohl has understandably maintained a very low profile. Hawkins’ passing was sudden,...

June 17, 2022

Foo Fighters Announce More Guests for Sold-Out Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in London 9/3, Los Angeles 9/27

When the Foo Fighters first announced a pair of concert events meant to pay tribute to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins, it ended a silence from the iconic rock band...

June 8, 2022

Foo Fighters Announce Very Special Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts — 9/3 in London, 9/27 in Los Angeles

It’s been a little over two months since the tragic passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia on March 25...

May 25, 2022

Watch 1,000+ Musicians Cover Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” in Tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Rockin’1000 Event

Rockin’1000 first began as a coordinated attempt to bring the Foo Fighters the small Italian town of Cesena for a concert, a gathering of hundreds upon hundreds of musicians channeling...

May 9, 2022

Pearl Jam Rocks the Forum, Covers Foo Fighters in Emotional Taylor Hawkins Tribute (“He Lived His Life to the Fullest, We Just Want More of It”)

There was a moment onstage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles this past Saturday night, May 7, when Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder found himself at a loss...

May 2, 2022

Chili Peppers Honor Taylor Hawkins at Jazz Fest: “We Love the Foo Fighters, & We Love Our Brother Taylor Hawkins”

On Sunday night, the Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, filling a headliner void left by Foo Fighters after Dave Grohl...

April 19, 2022

Out Now: Taylor Hawkins Among Guests on ‘Brother Johnny,’ Edgar Winter’s New Tribute Album to Johnny

As we noted back in January, the Johnny Winter tribute album Brother Johnny by Edgar Winter is out now on Quarto Valley Records. 17 tracks featuring a star-studded array of...

April 4, 2022

Watch The Grammys Honor Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters with Special ‘In Memoriam’ Segment

The broadcast of the 64th annual Grammy Awards aired Sunday night, and over the course of the evening “rock” music was at a premium — as all of the rock...

March 30, 2022

Paul McCartney on Taylor Hawkins: “You Were a True Rock and Roll Hero And Will Always Remain in My Heart”

In the immediate aftermath of the March 25 death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, the musician’s fans, friends, musical colleagues and acquaintances quickly flooded social media with tributes, memories...

March 29, 2022

Foo Fighters Cancel All Upcoming Live Performances After Death of Drummer Taylor Hawkins

On Tuesday, the Foo Fighters shared an official statement confirming that they have cancelled all upcoming scheduled performances in the wake of the sudden, shocking and tragic death of drummer...

March 29, 2022

SiriusXM Remembers Taylor Hawkins: Listen to Stories, Music and Memories on Special Tribute Show with Kat Corbett & Mark Hamilton

On Monday, the SiriusXM channel Lithium dedicated a block of hours to Taylor Hawkins, the Foo Fighters’ drummer who shockingly passed away at age 50 in his hotel room in...

March 28, 2022

RIP Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters: See Tributes from Elton John, Brian Wilson, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Incubus, Wolf Van Halen & more

Friday night’s devastating news that Taylor Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia at age 50 was met with unimaginable shock and grief from all corners of...

March 25, 2022

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Dies at 50: 1972-2022

Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters, has died at the age of 50. The band’s social media pages shared the following statement: The Foo Fighters family is devastated by...

February 4, 2022

NHC (Dave Navarro/Taylor Hawkins/Chris Chaney) Cover Pink Floyd & Level 42 on ‘Intakes & Outtakes’ EP (Listen)

The past few months have seen NHC, a rock supergroup featuring Dave Navarro (of Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers fame), Taylor Hawkins (drummer of the Foo Fighters) and Chris Chaney (Jane’s...

December 15, 2021

New from NHC (Dave Navarro/Taylor Hawkins/Chris Chaney): “Lazy Eyes,” Filmed at the Troubadour

NHC (Dave Navarro/Taylor Hawkins/Chris Chaney) debuted a new video, "Lazy Eyes," filmed at the Troubadour in West Hollywood.

November 19, 2021

Watch the Trippy New Liam Lynch-Directed Video for “Devil That You Know” from NHC (Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins & Chris Chaney)

Last week, NHC — the new rock supergroup featuring Dave Navarro (of Jane’s Addiction and the Red Hot Chili Peppers fame), Taylor Hawkins (drummer of the Foo Fighters) and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) — debuted...

November 12, 2021

NHC (Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney) Share New Songs, “Devil That You Know” & “Lazy Eyes”

Back in September, the world was introduced to a new rock and roll supergroup of impressive pedigree: NHC, a trio made up of Dave Navarro (of Jane’s Addiction and the...

September 20, 2021

Hear Two Songs from NHC, Rock Supergroup Featuring Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney

NHC is a new rock and roll supergroup with a collective resume that would make other groups blush. The N stands for Dave Navarro, guitarist of Jane’s Addiction (and, for...

December 11, 2020

Trip Out with Nighttime Boogie Association (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins & Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron)

How’s this for an all-star alt/rock team-up? Nighttime Boogie Association is a new project from Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters, and Matt Cameron, drummer of Pearl Jam (and,...

September 9, 2020

9/12: Neil Peart Tribute Live Stream Event ft. Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins, Cindy Blackman-Santana & More

This weekend, a star-studded live stream tribute honoring the late, great Neil Peart of Rush will take place, bringing together several drum legends as they all pay their respects to...

January 8, 2020

Watch Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders, Dave Grohl and Perry Farrell Obliterate the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Stage with ‘I Really Blew It’

You may know Taylor Hawkins as the drummer for the Foo Fighters, but he also enjoys work outside the globe-trotting alt/rock heroes fronting his own band, Taylor Hawkins & the...

November 8, 2019

Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders’ New LP ‘Get the Money’ Can Best Be Exemplified By This Screaming, Flaming Dave Grohl Apparition (Listen)

If you’re going to call your album Get the Money, that implies a certain … style to the musical proceedings, and Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders delivered on that...

October 28, 2019

Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders Premiere Glammed-Out ‘Middle Child,’ Ft. Dave Grohl on Guitar (Listen)

On Nov. 8, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will unleash Get the Money, a new album with his project Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders. It’s setting up to be...

October 22, 2019

Stream the Slick ‘Get the Money’ from Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders, ft. Chrissie Hynde, Joe Walsh and Duff McKagan

Last week, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins unleashed a song off the upcoming album from his other band, the amusingly named Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders. The album is...

October 15, 2019

New Album from Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, ‘Get the Money,’ Out Nov. 8

One of the most consistently impressive things about the Foo Fighters is the dedication each member has to side projects. Not content to merely ride the wave of being part...

August 20, 2019

Dave Grohl Has ‘A Lot of Demos’ Worked On for a New Foo Fighters Record, According to Taylor Hawkins

Might there be a new Foo Fighters record on the horizon? In 2017, the Foos released Concrete and Gold, their ninth studio album to date and began touring the world...

November 23, 2016

The Spirit of the '80s is Very Much Alive in Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins' New 'Range Rover Bitch' Music Video (Watch)

Fresh off the release of his new mini-LP and just in time for Thanksgiving, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has debuted a music video for the song “Range Rover Bitch.”...

November 11, 2016

New Music Friday: Stream Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins' Rollicking Solo Mini-LP 'Kota'

Because nobody in the Foo Fighters is ever *really* taking a break, even if their main band takes an official timeout, Taylor Hawkins has unleashed a new mini-LP today titled...

November 1, 2016

Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins: New Solo LP 'Kota' Out 11/11, Stream 'Range Rover Bitch' Now

Taylor Hawkins is just a tireless musician. In addition to his two decades of work as the drummer for Foo Fighters (and all that entails), he’s also cut his teeth...

August 9, 2022

Watch Ozzy Osbourne’s First Public Performance Since 2019 — a Surprise Appearance with Tony Iommi

On Monday, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi surprised the world by appearing on stage in their hometown of Birmingham, England, to perform during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 Commonwealth...

August 8, 2022

Recap: Red Hot Chili Peppers/The Strokes/King Princess Light Up Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium

One of the most powerful attributes of music is its ability to bring together people of all demographics, backgrounds and ideologies. Over the course of the past few decades, few...

July 22, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne Reunites with Tony Iommi for the Blistering “Degradation Rules” — from New LP ‘Patient Number 9’

If you’re curious what a new song bringing together Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi might sound like in 2022, well, wonder no more. Titled “Degradation Rules,” the aggressive, powerful track...

June 27, 2022

Q&A: Lit’s Ajay Popoff on New Album ‘Tastes Like Gold,’ the ‘That Thing You Do!’ Moment of “My Own Worst Enemy,” Riding in Dave Grohl’s Private Jet & More

In 1999, an Orange County, California-based band named Lit released a song called “My Own Worst Enemy.” The lead single from the band’s second album, A Place in the Sun,...

June 24, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne Debuts “Patient Number 9” ft. Jeff Beck; New LP ft. Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton & More 9/9

The Prince of Darkness is back once again! On Friday, Ozzy Osbourne returned with a new song/music video, “Patient Number 9,” the title track from a forthcoming album set for...

June 8, 2022

Art Alexakis Q&A: 30 Years of Everclear, Touring with MS and Being ‘Confrontationally Authentic’ (“When You’re 60, You Don’t Have to Be Nice Anymore”)

Originally recorded in a friend’s basement for $400, 1993’s World of Noise was the first release from Everclear, prior to its emergence in the mid-1990s as an alt/rock staple with era-defining radio hits like “Father...

April 11, 2022

Rush ‘Moving Pictures’ 40th Anniversary Edition Coming 4/15 (Preview/Pre-Order)

Their eighth album, Moving Pictures firmly established Rush and the Canadian prog-rock trio‘s place in history after its release in 1981. The record spawned now-classic anthems like “Tom Sawyer” and...

April 1, 2022

Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers Return Re-Energized on ‘Unlimited Love,’ a Mix of the Familiar and the Fresh

There’s a certain comfort to the Red Hot Chili Peppers sounding like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which they do throughout Unlimited Love, a sprawling new album released this week...

March 28, 2022

Alt-J and Portugal. the Man Tour: A Perfect Pairing of Unpredictable Indie/Alt Pioneers (Recap of LA Show 3/27)

The combination of English indie/rock trio Alt-J and Portland-by-way-of-Alaska alt/psychedelic/indie ensemble Portugal. the Man sounded like a solid pairing when the groups’ current tour was announced a few months back...

February 25, 2022

Catch ‘Studio 666,’ the Foo Fighters’ New Horror/Comedy Heavy on the Gore (and Laughs) — In Theaters Now

You may think to yourself, “wait, what? Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are starring in a horror film?” when confronted with the existence of Studio 666. But yes, it’s...

February 18, 2022

Dave Grohl Q&A: The Story Behind ‘Studio 666,’ Fake Vomit and the Foo Fighters Bringing Back the Rock & Roll Movie

Leave it to Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters to bring back the concept of the “band movie.” Once a popular career move for acts like the Beatles and the...

January 7, 2022

Edgar Winter & Joe Walsh Team Up for “Johnny B. Goode”; All-Star Tribute Album to Johnny Winter Out in April

Due out on April 15, Brother Johnny is an all-star tribute album to the late Johnny Winter, compiled and spearheaded by his brother, Edgar Winter. The album will be released...

December 21, 2021

Watch Anthony Kiedis & Dave Navarro Reunite for Lou Reed’s “Walk on the Wild Side” at an LA Benefit Concert

Anthony Kiedis joined Dave Navarro and friends for a Lou Reed cover at 'Above Ground 3' at the Fonda Theatre on Dec. 20.

November 23, 2021

2022 Grammy Nominations Announced

On Tuesday, the official list of nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards were announced via a live stream. An interesting note from Variety explained a key change instilled for this...

November 18, 2021

Watch Foo Fighters’ Indescribably Ridiculous “Love Dies Young” Video, ft. Synchronized Swimming, Coach Jason Sudeikis (from ‘Ted Lasso’) & a ‘Caddyshack’ Reference

Every now and then we’re treated to a totally absurd music video from the Foo Fighters. Remember “Learn to Fly” and its madcap adventures in the sky? Or even as...

November 17, 2021

Brian’s Song: New Documentary ‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ Goes Inside the Beach Boy’s Saga (Q&A)

Brent Wilson (no relation to Brian Wilson) is a Kentucky-born and bred director/writer/producer who specializes in music-themed documentaries. It should come as no surprise that a filmmaker hails from the...

September 28, 2021

New ‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ Documentary Set for Release in November (ft. A New Original Song)

Back in April, the social media channels belonging to Beach Boys figurehead and musical genius Brian Wilson shared a poster for Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, a new documentary film...

August 27, 2021

Foo Fighters Bring Rock Back to the Forum in LA with Marathon Gig ft. Nandi Bushell and a Charlie Watts Tribute

“I … I’m a one-way motorway,” sang Dave Grohl, slowly, with the lights dimmed at the Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the gathered masses anticipating something great from...

July 20, 2021

Foo Fighters Go Disco: Stream ‘Hail Satin,’ the Band’s Bee Gees Covers EP (and B-Side of Live Tracks)

Dave Grohl‘s falsetto may — no, it will — catch you off guard the first time you put on Hail Satin, the new EP of disco covers from the Foo...

July 12, 2021

Foo Fighters Give the Bee Gees’ “You Should Be Dancing” a Rock Makeover — Kinda (‘Dee Gees’ LP Out 7/17 for Record Store Day)

Recently, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters announced something that on the surface sounds quite intriguing: Hail Satin, A collection of Bee Gees covers released as The Dee Gees (Grohl’s...

July 8, 2021

Nancy Wilson Debuts Powerful Music Video for “Walk Away,” from ‘You and Me’ Solo LP

You and Me, the new solo album from Heart‘s Nancy Wilson that marked her very first such release in her amazing career, is an especially personal collection of songs, borne...

June 16, 2021

Watch Clips from the Foo Fighters’ 100%-Capacity Club Gig in Los Angeles (and its Excited Audience)

On Tuesday night, the day California reopened its economy, the Foo Fighters played an intimate show at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Calif. — a warm-up gig before Dave...

May 7, 2021

Out Now: ‘You and Me,’ the Awaited Solo Debut Album from Heart’s Nancy Wilson (Listen)

“I do get to feel like a boss, I do love that feeling. I know how to delegate when I’m inside a power structure like Heart. But I do enjoy...

April 30, 2021

Out Now on The Coda Collection: ‘What Drives Us,’ a Documentary from Dave Grohl Chronicling the Touring Musician’s Lifestyle

What compels a musician to pack up everything he or she owns into a run-down van and head out on the road in search of rock and roll glory? The...

April 27, 2021

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Shares Poster for ‘Long Promised Road,’ a New Documentary Film About His Life & Career

Long Promised Road is the title of an upcoming documentary film chronicling the life, career and legacy of Beach Boys figurehead Brian Wilson. Drawing its name from a song on...

April 20, 2021

Foo Fighters Share New Animated Video for ‘Chasing Birds’ — the Perfect Desert Freak-Out for 4/20

Today, April 20, is more commonly known as 4/20 — a day held in high regard by marijuana enthusiasts (pun intended). The Foo Fighters chose the day to premiere a...

April 16, 2021

Nancy Wilson Debuts Eddie Van Halen Tribute, “4 Edward,” from Her New Solo Album ‘You and Me’ Out 5/7

On May 7, Nancy Wilson of Heart will step out on her own with You and Me. It’ll be the iconic guitarist/songwriter‘s very first proper solo album, and she has...

April 16, 2021

Nancy Wilson on Being the ‘Boss’ for Her Solo LP ‘You and Me,’ the Power of Women in Music and Honoring Eddie Van Halen (The Interview)

The many accomplishments and leadership provided by Nancy Wilson were recognized by the Women’s International Music Network at January 2021’s SheRocks Awards, where the singer/songwriter known for her classic music...

March 9, 2021

Nancy Wilson Shares New Song ‘You and Me,’ a Touching Tribute to Her Mother (Listen/Pre-Order New LP Out 5/7)

On May 7, Nancy Wilson of Heart will release her first-ever solo album, and the title track to You and Me was debuted this week. A musical salute to her...

February 22, 2021

Nancy Wilson: First-Ever Solo Album ‘You and Me’ Coming 5/7, Features a Heartfelt Tribute to Eddie Van Halen, More

On Monday, Nancy Wilson officially detailed her upcoming solo album, You and Me, which will be released on May 7 and is the first official solo release from the legendary...

February 1, 2021

Album Review: Foo Fighters Follow Through on the Promise of Something Different (with Surprising Results) on ‘Medicine at Midnight’

The Foo Fighters warned you things would be different this time around. The overall vibe and structure of “Shame Shame,” the lead single from Dave Grohl & the gang‘s new...

January 21, 2021

Watch the Foo Fighters Dedicate ‘Times Like These’ to the ‘Unshakeable’ Teachers of the U.S. in Inauguration Day’s ‘Celebrating America’

On Wednesday night, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters took part in Celebrating America, the primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks and featuring a number of music icons performing from...

January 19, 2021

Nancy Wilson’s ‘Fanatic’ Epiphone Guitar Available Now; Honoree of 2021 She Rocks Awards 1/22, Part of NAMM Believe in Music Week

This Friday, Jan. 22, Nancy Wilson of Heart will be among the list of honorees of the 2021 She Rocks Awards. The ceremony, which usually takes place at the NAMM...

January 19, 2021

Watch the Foo Fighters’ New Music Video for ‘Waiting on a War’; New Album ‘Medicine at Midnight’ Coming 2/5

Last week, the Foo Fighters premiered another song from their upcoming studio album, Medicine at Midnight, which will be released on Feb. 5. The premiere of the song was attached...

January 15, 2021

Foo Fighters Play New Songs on ‘Kimmel,’ Announce Involvement in Biden/Harris Inauguration Day 1/20

All Foo Fighters, all the time. When it’s time for Dave Grohl and the guys to get heavy regarding a new album and its promotional cycle, they go hard. That’s...

January 14, 2021

Foo Fighters Celebrate Dave Grohl’s 52nd Birthday with ‘Waiting on a War,’ Inspired By His Childhood in D.C.

Thursday, Jan. 14 marks the 52nd birthday of Dave Grohl — and the Foo Fighters mastermind saw fit to honor the occasion by sharing “Waiting on a War,” another new...

December 31, 2020

Foo Fighters Roar Into 2021 with an Epic New Song — Stream ‘No Son of Mine’

Here’s one way to crash into the new year: new music! Prior to the final few hours of 2020, the Foo Fighters teased a new song titled “No Son of...

December 30, 2020

Foo Fighters to Ring in the New Year with a New Song, ‘No Son of Mine’ (Preview)

The upcoming tenth album from the Foo Fighters is titled Medicine at Midnight — so what better time to debut a new single than midnight on New Year’s Eve, right?...

December 16, 2020

Hear the Foo Fighters’ Rockin’ Cover of Chuck Berry’s ‘Run Rudolph Run;’ New Amazon Music Holiday Gig Streaming Now

On Tuesday night, Amazon Prime Video premiered a special Amazon Music Holiday Plays concert featuring the Foo Fighters. Filmed recently at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, the special Yuletide...

December 10, 2020

Dave Grohl & Greg Kurstin ‘Hanukkah Sessions’: Beastie Boys, Drake, Bob Dylan and More, One for Each Night of Hanukkah (Listen)

The Hanukkah Sessions was launched by Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin on Dec. 10 — here’s every performance thus far in the series.  Hanukkah begins tonight, Dec. 10, and Dave...

December 2, 2020

Watch Ann Wilson, Metallica, Billy Corgan and More Cover Alice in Chains for Museum of Pop Culture Award Ceremony

On Tuesday night, a number of rock and roll luminaries paid homage to Alice in Chains, the recipients of the Museum of Pop Culture’s Founders Award. The Seattle-based rock/grunge band...

November 23, 2020

Watch Foo Fighters Reminisce Over the Past 25 Years (and Roast Themselves) in New ‘Times Like Those’ Video

2020 was supposed to be a big year for the Foo Fighters — it marked the 25th anniversary of when Dave Grohl officially launched his post-Nirvana band with a self-titled...

November 20, 2020

Foo Fighters Perform ‘Shame Shame’ on ‘Colbert’ as Dave Grohl Admits Defeat in Drum Battle with Nandi Bushell

A double-dose of Foo Fighters news for you this Friday, Nov. 20: Thursday evening, Dave Grohl and the band shared a full-band performance of their new single, “Shame Shame,” for...

November 10, 2020

Foo Fighters Premiere ‘Shame Shame’ Video, Announce Live Stream Gig from the Roxy 11/14

When the Foo Fighters are back, they’re REALLY back — that is to say, Dave Grohl and the guys make their presence felt in a major way. This past Saturday,...

November 7, 2020

Foo Fighters Return with Funky New Song ‘Shame Shame’ — New Album ‘Medicine at Midnight’ Out in February

Foo Fighters are back. After some cryptic teasing in recent days, Dave Grohl and the band shared a new song, “Shame Shame,” on Saturday (just ahead of their Saturday Night...

October 22, 2020

Nancy Wilson Shares New Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising,’ from Wilson’s Debut Solo Album Due in 2021

Back around Oct. 1, Nancy Wilson of Heart dropped some big news: She’s close to finishing work on her first-ever proper solo album, and the iconic rocker expects to release...

October 19, 2020

Watch Foo Fighters’ #SOSFest Set from the Troubadour & Hear Pat Smear’s Story About a Fistfight with Tom Waits

This past weekend, several big-name music artists and bands participated in #SOSFest, a virtual fundraising live stream event from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and its continued efforts to...

September 14, 2020

Dave Grohl Wrote a Superhero Theme Song for 10-Year-Old Drummer Nandi Bushell, His ‘Drum Battle’ Opponent

The ongoing ‘drum battle’ challenge between Dave Grohl and 10-year-old musical prodigy Nandi Bushell has hit a new level, as on Monday the Foo Fighters band leader shared a brand...

August 12, 2020

Watch Nuno Bettencourt Cover Classics from Queen, Radiohead and Heart with Julian Lennon, Nancy Wilson, Steve Vai, Brian May and More (from an AXS TV Special)

World-class guitarist Nuno Bettencourt was recently the focus of an hour-long special that aired on AXS TV on Aug. 3. At Home And Social With Nuno Bettencourt & Friends found...

July 29, 2020

Lolla2020: Watch the Official Lollapalooza Virtual Festival, Featuring 150+ Performances/Appearances — Streaming on YouTube 7/30 – 8/2

In non-pandemic circumstances, the Lollapalooza Music and Arts Festival would be taking place this weekend. Instead, the mega-fest announced a significant “virtual event” in its place — one calling on...

July 27, 2020

Lollapalooza Launching Free, Four-Day ‘Lolla2020’ Virtual Festival, Streaming 150+ Performances/Appearances on YouTube 7/30-8/2

Like so much else in 2020, there will be no Lollapalooza due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but on Monday, the mega-fest announced plans for an extravagant streaming festival in...

May 20, 2020

23 Years Ago, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters Took a Leap with ‘The Colour and the Shape’ — and Never Looked Back

Up through the release of 1995’s self-titled Foo Fighters debut record, the project was very much “the drummer of Nirvana making his own music” — so much so that Dave...

April 27, 2020

Foo Fighters: 25th Anniversary ‘D.C. Jam’ with Chris Stapleton, Pharrell, The Go-Go’s and More Canceled Due to COVID-19

UPDATE, 4/27: The Foo Fighters have canceled D.C. Jam due to COVID-19 concerns. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fL69LpAIW/ When the Foo Fighters want to throw a party, they throw a party. And this July...

April 24, 2020

Watch the Foo Fighters Live at Hyde Park 2006 (a Set ft. Special Guests Lemmy Kilmister and Queen) on YouTube Today 4/24

Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters want to keep you entertained today, so the band‘s official YouTube channel will be broadcasting the band’s epic 2006 gig from Hyde Park in...

April 23, 2020

Watch the Foo Fighters’ ‘Times Like These’ Performed for BBC 1’s Live Lounge — ft. Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, Ellie Goulding, Bastille and More, for COVID-19 Charity

To cop the hook from “Times Like These,” the smash-hit single from Foo Fighters‘ 2001 album One By One, it’s times like these we learn to love again — and...

March 30, 2020

Dave Grohl and the Tale of Following Pantera at Ozzfest, a Road Trip for the Ages and Losing His Wallet in Barstow

A new installment of the DavesTrueStories Instagram account, set up by Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl recently as a means of entertaining the masses (useful now during the coronavirus...

February 18, 2020

Foo Fighters Announce 25th Anniversary Tour Dates, Revisiting Stops on 1995 Trek

We already know the Foo Fighters have big plans for 2020. After all, a band’s 25th anniversary is cause for celebration, and with a new album in the works, Dave...

January 9, 2020

Watch a New, Extended Trailer for the Doors Documentary ‘Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek’

On Feb. 12, a special documentary from The Doors will screen in theaters for one night and one night only. Break On Thru: A Celebration of Ray Manzarek is a...

January 2, 2020

Foo Fighters Share Cryptic Microphone-In-A-Bathtub Photo for the New Year — What Does It Mean?

As the clock barreled toward midnight on Tuesday night, New Year’s Eve, the Foo Fighters had a plan. And at the stroke of midnight ET, the band‘s social media pages...

December 9, 2019

The Doors Announce ‘Break on Thru’ Documentary Film in Honor of Late Keyboardist Ray Manzarek

The music of The Doors simply wouldn’t be as vibrant and powerful were it not for the contributions of keyboardist Ray Manzarek. On Monday, the band announced a new documentary...

December 6, 2019

Hear the Foo Fighters’ Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Have a Cigar,’ Circa 1999

The Foo Fighters find a way to keep fans entertained at all times, even when taking a break from touring the world or releasing new music. Recent months have seen...

November 8, 2019

The Foo Fighters Treat Fans to New EP of Rarities, Demo Recordings and Covers — Listen

For fans of the Foo Fighters, there’s simply no such thing as hearing “everything,” because Dave Grohl pretty much hasn’t ventured out of the recording studio in decades. That’s a...

August 26, 2019

Foo Fighters at Reading & Leeds: Campaigning for an Oasis Reunion, and Dave Grohl’s Daughter Violet Joins Him on ‘My Hero’

This past Sunday night, the Foo Fighters headlined the UK’s Reading Festival. Drummer Taylor Hawkins took the opportunity to adorn his drum kit with big pictures of Noel and Liam...

June 20, 2019

Preview Rush’s New Movie ‘Cinema Strangiato,’ in Theaters for One Night Only 8/21

Cinema Strangiato is the name of a new film put together by Canadian prog-rock heroes Rush that will screen in theaters for one night only on Wednesday August 21. Taking...

February 22, 2019

Stevie Nicks: New Compilation ‘Stand Back: 1981-2017’ Coming 3/29 to Celebrate Her Second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The life and career of Stevie Nicks is almost mythical. From her pre-Fleetwood Mac days and the cherished Buckingham Nicks album recorded before she and Lindsey joined the band, which...

October 8, 2018

Cal Jam 18: Foo Fighters and Friends Reinvent the ‘Rock Festival’ with an Unforgettable Day (and Nirvana ‘Reunion’) — Recap/Photos

To witness Cal Jam 18 in San Bernardino, Calif., was to experience rock and roll in its purest state in 2018. The Foo Fighters gathered their friends and colleagues at...

February 1, 2017

Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett Readying Solo LP 'West Coast Town' for April Release; Premieres Title Track

Anybody who knows anything about the Foo Fighters knows this: the individual members don’t shy away from projects outside of their globe-trotting, festival-headlining, million-selling main band. And with the Foos’...

January 4, 2017

Foo Fighters Buzz: Is a New Album and/or North American Tour in the Works for 2017?

The Foo Fighters, historically, are one of the most active bands on the alt/rock scene. When it’s time for an album or ambitious miniseries project (or both!), the Foos tend...

November 7, 2016

Rush: '2112' 40th Anniversary Reissue Coming on 12/16 with Covers from Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, More

On December 16, a fancy new 40th anniversary reissue of Rush‘s landmark album 2112 will be released. Needless to say, the Canadian prog-rock heroes have quite a package in the...

March 6, 2015

Going ‘Off the Score’ with Stewart Copeland: The Interview

  Stewart Copeland is many things: accomplished, world-class drummer with the Police, songwriter, composer, filmmaker, and public speaker. Naturally, the chance to speak with him one-on-one is an undeniable treat, so we...

February 27, 2012

Watch Two Foo Fighters Play a Pizza Joint in Southern California (VIDEOS)

On Saturday night, Taylor Hawkins (drums) and Chris Shiflett (guitar) of the Foo Fighters played a fun set of cover songs at Rock & Roll Pizza at the Rack in...

August 4, 2022

Watch Eddie Vedder Join The Strokes for “Juicebox” in Seattle (Opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers)

On Wednesday night, The Strokes performed at T-Mobile Park in Seattle as special guest support for the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ ongoing Unlimited Love world tour (the second is coming...

July 14, 2022

Pearl Jam Links with Samuel Bayer for the First Time in New Video for ‘Gigaton’ Standout “Quick Escape”

Samuel Bayer is the man responsible for many of the most memorable and iconic music videos of the past few decades — including Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Blind Melon‘s...

June 28, 2022

Pearl Jam Releasing ‘Gigaton (Tour Edition)’ 7/8, Featuring 11 Live Songs Recorded on 2021 Tour

Pearl Jam recently embarked on its anticipated Gigaton tour, which was originally postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic after being scheduled in support of the Rock & Roll Hall of...

May 18, 2022

Pearl Jam Cancels Sacramento and Las Vegas Concerts as Jeff Ament Tests Positive for COVID

Pearl Jam recently went back out on the road on a much-anticipated tour in support of 2020’s Gigaton. The tour was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

May 17, 2022

Original Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Krusen Joins Band at Fresno Gig (First Performance with PJ Since 1991)

Pearl Jam is out on its anticipated and pandemic-delayed tour in support of 2020’s Gigaton record. So far, it’s been an emotional, cathartic experience (click here to read our full...

November 19, 2021

Out Now: The Darkness as Revved-Up and Glammed-Out As Ever with Extravagant New Album ‘Motorheart’ (Listen)

The press release said it all: Motorheart, the new album from jubilant English glam-rock outfit The Darkness, is “a record of immeasurable rock and roll extravagance.” Released today, Nov. 19,...

August 12, 2021

Listen to The Darkness’ New Song About a ‘Devoted Sex Robot’ — “Motorheart” Album Coming 11/19

It’s hard to believe it’s almost been twenty years since English glam/rock band The Darkness emerged with 2003’s Permission To Land, a record that put the ensemble on the map...

October 19, 2016

Foo Fighters Jam at Secret LA Gig with A-List Crew of Rock Icons – Watch

The Foo Fighters are on another self-imposed ‘hiatus’ after a global blitz in support of their 2014 album Sonic Highways and accompanying HBO mini-series. Despite that, Dave Grohl and the...

October 1, 2012

"Mustang Sally" at 45 (Interview) – Sir Mack Rice and Spooner Oldham Tell The Story

Bruce Springsteen surprised fans in 2010 when he joined local band Timepiece at a Farmingdale, New Jersey club for a rousing rendition of Wilson Pickett’s Mustang Sally. Not that Bruce...