Getty Image The new Foo Fighters album But Here We Are dropped last week after it was teased with singles like “Rescued,” “Show Me How,” and “The Teacher.” They took to Twitter today (June 8) to share gratitude to those involved in the making of the record. “A most heartfelt & profound ‘thank you,’” they …
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Dave Grohl’s Vulnerable Note For Fans Might Actually Hint At A Surprise Foo Fighters Festival Appearance
Getty Image Foo Fighters are settling back into life on the road following the death of Taylor Hawkins and introduction of new drummer Josh Freese. As they do, Dave Grohl has shared a touching new note, which may actually tease a surprise appearance at Glastonbury later this month. The handwritten message reads, “Hey. It’s been …
Boston Calling 2023 Saw The Big-Stage Return Of Foo Fighters And Plenty Of Local Talent
David Brendan Hall Boston Calling isn’t the Coachella, Lollapalooza, or Bonnaroo of the Northeast, and that’s a good thing. Those festivals are special for their own reasons, but Boston Calling is a landmark event for something all its own: striking an unmatched balance of world-class acts and local talent. Roughly one-third of this year’s lineup …
Foo Fighters Say A Sorrowful Goodbye On ‘The Teacher,’ An Emotional, Ten-Minute Rock Epic
The past year-plus has been tough for Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl. Of course, drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away in early 2022. Furthermore, while no official announcement has been made and no obituary has surfaced, some fans say Dave’s daughter Violet shared the news about the death of Virginia Hanlon Grohl, Dave’s mother, on Instagram …
Foo Fighters Gave New Drummer Josh Freese A Proper Musical Introduction With Covers Of Devo, Nine Inch Nails, And Other Bands He Was In
Getty Image Josh Freese was introduced as Foo Fighters’ new drummer a little over a week ago. It’s wrong to frame the addition of Freese as replacing the late Taylor Hawkins, who died suddenly in March 2022, because nobody could ever do that. But Dave Grohl and the Foos are trying to make the previously …
Josh Freese Admits Replacing Taylor Hawkins In Foo Fighters Is ‘Bittersweet’ In A Succinct New Statement
Getty Image For a while, the future of Foo Fighters was up in the air after the death of Taylor Hawkins. Eventually, though, they revealed that Josh Freese would be their new live drummer. Freese has since sat behind the kit for a few shows, and now he’s offered a little insight into his perspective …
Foo Fighters’ Boston’s Calling Set Was A Full-Fledged Family Affair With Appearances From Shane Hawkins And Violet Grohl
Getty Image We are less than a week away from Foo Fighters highly-anticipated 11th studio album, But Here We Are. The album marks the first Foo Fighters album since the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins, last year. During this new era of Foo Fighters, the band’s members are committed to carrying on his …
Foo Fighters Make An Unexpected Aesthetic Pivot On ‘Show Me How,’ A Dreamy New Single Featuring Violet Grohl
The new Foo Fighters album But Here We Are finally arrives next week. The lead single “Rescued” was a compelling preview, which many fans compared to group’s 2005 album In Your Honor. Now they’re getting another taste with one more new song. “Show Me How” is the newest track. It’s a totally unexpected foray into …
What Is Foo Fighters’ Tour Setlist For 2023?
Getty Image Foo Fighters are officially back on the road. Last night (May 24), the band took to the Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion At Meadowbrook in Gilford, New Hampshire for their first show with Josh Freese as their new touring drummer, following the death of Taylor Hawkins. As the band’s current tour gets underway, …
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Dave Grohl Held Back Tears Dedicating A Song To Taylor Hawkins At The Emotional First Foo Fighters Show With A New Drummer
Getty Image Last night (May 24) was a big one for Foo Fighters: Their performance at the Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion At Meadowbrook in Gilford, New Hampshire was their first since revealing Josh Freese as their new live drummer. Naturally, it was an emotional show for Dave Grohl, especially when it came time to …
Foo Fighters’ Quest To Find A New Live Drummer Has Come To An End
Getty Image Foo Fighters’ quest to find a new drummer has come to an end. On Sunday, May 21, during their pre-tour live stream, Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts, the band shared the news that Josh Freese is their new live drummer. After the tragic death of the group’s beloved drummer, Taylor Hawkins, fans …
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A Closer Look At The New Foo Fighters Album’s Packaging Reveals A Dedication To Taylor Hawkins And Virginia Grohl, Dave Grohl’s Mom
Getty Image Foo Fighters have a new album, But Here We Are, on the way, and it’ll be their first one since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Now we’ve gotten a better look at the design of the physical release, which revealed the project is dedicated to Hawkins, as well as Dave Grohl’s mother, …