Justin Sullivan, Getty Images 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. As previously reported, Grohl will be playing a show in Park City Utah Jan. 18 to coincide with the premiere of his new ‘Sound City’ documentary , which is based on the legendary Hollywood recording studio. The singer already teased a photo with him performing alongside Queens of the Stone Age ‘s Alain Johannes and Foo Fighters ‘ Taylor Hawkins . Plus, Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor had confirmed his participation in a Salt Lake City newspaper. Now Grohl has revealed the full lineup in a new tweet . It includes many of the ‘Sound City’ soundtrack contributors, including his Foo Fighters bandmates Rami Jaffe, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear along with his onetime Nirvana partner Krist Novoselic . In addition, Grohl’s Queens of the Stone Age pals Johannes and Chris Goss are taking part. The rest of the lineup includes a number of familiar names. Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk, John Fogerty , Stevie Nicks , Cheap Trick ‘s Rick Nielsen , Rick Springfield, Fear’s Lee Ving and violinist Jessy Greene will also join in on the fun. Tickets for the show go on sale today at 5:00PM PT/8:00PM ET at www.parkcitylive.net . [button href=”http://loudwire.com/dave-grohl-sound-city-documentary-sundance-premiere/” title=”Next: Watch the ‘Sound City’ Trailer” align=”center”]
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Dave Grohl Reveals Full Sound City Players Lineup for Sundance Film Festival Gig
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No Comments »Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz + More Rock Kennedy Center Honors Tribute to Led Zeppelin
December 27th, 2012 Metalkult Getty Images (3) Foo Fighters , Kid Rock and Lenny Kravitz were among the musicians that rocked Led Zeppelin classics during the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to the legendary rock band, which took place a few weeks ago but aired last night (Dec. 26) on CBS. Only half of the Foo Fighters’ two-song set from the event, which was originally taped on Dec. 1, aired on TV, but at least we got to see the guys jam out to ‘Rock and Roll’ with the Foos’ drummer Taylor Hawkins stepping into the role of lead singer, doing his best Robert Plant impression. Meanwhile, Grohl paid tribute to his drum hero, the late John Bonham, by pounding the skins during the performance. Kid Rock rocked the stage for a high-energy rendition of ‘Ramble On,’ off 1969?s ‘Led Zeppelin II,’ while Kravitz delivered a strong performance of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ with President Obama seen singing along from the audience. The Zeppelin tribute started with a comedic speech by actor-musician Jack Black and ended with a rendition of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ led by Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Check out the performances in the clip below: Watch the Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Honors Tribute Performances
Posted in News Tags: a-seen-singing, foo fighters, from-the-event, kennedy, kid rock, lenny-kravitz, musicians, nancy-wilson, news, performances, president, robert-plant- No Comments »Dave Grohl: Queens of the Stone Age Provide Him ‘No Boundaries’ Rock
November 24th, 2012 Metalkult Kevin Winter, Getty Images Dave Grohl is heading back behind the drumkit for Queens of the Stone Age , and he says one of the things the experience provides is freedom from restrictions. The Foo Fighters leader told BBC Radio 1 (via NME ) that he’s really enjoying backing up old pal Josh Homme and that the musical chemistry is undeniable. Grohl explained, “With Queens of the Stone Age, like, there were no boundaries with that band, there were no limits with them, it was like if you did something insane, you’d do more, if you did something that seemed too ridiculous — and honestly the new Queens of the Stone Age record, I’m playing drums on that, and I’ll do something so completely ridiculous, I’ll just, like, ‘There’s no way that that Josh isn’t going to let me do that,’ and he’ll say, ‘Do that for forty-five seconds, over and over again, that’s become, like, part of the song, that is a big part of the song,’ and that’s the way they work.” The drummer previously took a turn behind the kit for the ‘Songs for the Deaf’ album and he says it was definitely a unique experience. He recalls, “When you walk into a festival backstage with Queens of the Stone Age, it’s like, the record stops. People stop and they stare, and it’s like, Queens of the Stone Age are, without question, the baddest rock and roll band in the world! And they still are, and when ‘Songs For The Deaf’, when that came out, it blew people’s minds, man, for real.” Grohl is filling the void of drummer Joey Castillo, who, incidentally, joined Queens of the Stone Age after Grohl returned to Foo Fighters. The group continues to record new music and a disc is expected next year. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/queens-of-the-stone-age-no-one-knows-top-21st-century-hard-rock-songs/” title=”Next: Queens of the Stone Age – Top 21st Century Hard Rock Songs” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: a-big-part, bbc, dave grohl, foo fighters, getty-images, josh-homme, kevin-winter, really-enjoying, rock, stone No Comments »Dave Grohl Named Keynote Speaker at 2013 South by Southwest Conference
November 16th, 2012 Metalkult John Shearer, Getty Images Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has a little more time on his hands during the band’s hiatus , and he’ll use part of it to travel to Austin next March, where he’ll be the keynote speaker at the annual South by Southwest Music and Media Conference and Festival. Grohl will speak to the audience of industry members and music lovers Thursday, March 14, at the Austin Convention Center, which houses most of the South by Southwest’s speakers during the week. The musician should have plenty to discuss, reflecting on his experiences in two of rock’s most iconic bands — Nirvana and Foo Fighters. He’s also been one to lend a hand to other acts and almost became drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers before ultimately deciding to launch Foo Fighters in his post-Nirvana period. Grohl has previously drummed with Queens of the Stone Age , as well, and is back with that group as they prepare their 2013 release. On top of that, Grohl has spent much of the last year working behind the scenes with some of music’s biggest names on a documentary about the legendary recording board at Los Angeles’ Sound City studio. It was at the studio that the musician played drums on Nirvana’s breakout album, ‘Nevermind.’ The film, titled ‘ Sound City: Real to Reel ,’ is expected to surface in 2013. South by Southwest runs March 12-17, 2013 in Austin, Texas. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-foo-fighters-songs/” title=”Next: 10 Best Foo Fighters Songs” align=”center”]
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November 7th, 2012 Metalkult Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl will be heading back behind the drumkit for Queens of the Stone Age ‘s next album. [ Loudwire ] Soundgarden are streaming their ‘King Animal’ album a full week before its release. [ Loudwire ] Suicide Silence have launched a donation page to benefit late vocalist Mitch Lucker ‘s daughter. [ Loudwire ] Machine Head are the latest metal band to run into issues with Walt Disney at the Orlando House of Blues. [ Loudwire ] Trapt have premiered their hard-hitting new video for ‘Bring It.’ [ Loudwire ] Green Day are getting closer to releasing their ‘Dos’ album, which makes this a perfect time to count down the 10 Best Green Day Songs. [ Diffuser.fm ] Veteran punk band Bad Religion have finalized the details on their upcoming ‘True North’ album. [ Rock Music Report ] Jimi Hendrix ‘s Woodstock performance will screen in theaters in full on his 70th birthday. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ] Pink Floyd ‘s Roger Waters is writing again, working toward his first solo album in 20 years. [ Ultimate Classic Rock ]
Posted in News Tags: a-perfect-time, disney-at-the, foo fighters, getty-images, grohl, machine-head, mitch-lucker, Music, North, orlando, releasing-their, religion, roger-waters, soundgarden No Comments »Election Day: Rockers Take Action on Twitter
November 6th, 2012 Metalkult Whitney Curtis, Getty Images It’s arguably the most American day of the year (sorry, Fourth of July), as those with the rights given to them as American citizens are heading out to the polls today to cast their votes on both candidates and bills that will affect their immediate future. It’s one of the great things about being an American is having elections that give you the right to help determine what the future will hold. Whether it be current President Obama or his opposition, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney that you vote for, the key is the exercise of your right as an American citizen. A number of top rockers have weighed in via Twitter, attempting to get their fans out to the polls to vote. Some have remained bipartisan, while others are specifically attempting to sway their followers in a certain political direction. See what members of Foo Fighters , System of a Down , Motley Crue , Pearl Jam and more have to say about Election Day in the tweets below: I don’t care WHO you VOTE for, just fucking do it. The power is in OUR HANDS. #Vote — Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) November 6, 2012 Friends in the US, Please go and vote today to make sure no crazy right wing C**t takes control of our destiny again. — Serj Tankian (@serjtankian) November 6, 2012 Election Day! Stand up and be counted. — Rise Against (@riseagainst) November 6, 2012 Don’t forget to Vote today! fb.me/1nyLfWdRE — Anthrax (Band) (@Anthrax) November 6, 2012 Today’s the day! Anyone vote yet? @ sonnywhosoever — Payable On Death (@POD) November 6, 2012 Today’s a big day for the USA !! Get out there and vote!!Who’s Gonna Win ??? — My Darkest Days (@MyDarkestDays) November 6, 2012 OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND COLORADO, IF YOURE VOTING TODAY HELP LEGALIZE IT! twitter.com/DAVIDMDRAIMAN/… — DAVID DRAIMAN (@DAVIDMDRAIMAN) November 6, 2012 Just so u know, I already voted. But today’s the final day to be able to do so. So get out & do it! iiii]; )’ — Slash (@Slash) November 6, 2012 GET OUT THERE AND VOTE! — Rev Theory (@revtheory) November 6, 2012 Tweet us a photo of you with an “I Voted” sign and we’ll RT some. Use #IVoted tag. #GoVote ! — Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) November 6, 2012 twitter.com/foofighters/st… — Foo Fighters (@foofighters) November 6, 2012 There you have it. If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to get out at your first convenience. If so, take pride in knowing you’ve done your civic duty. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/motorhead-lemmy-kilmister-calls-mitt-romney-a-f-ing-monster/” title=”Next: Motorhead’s Lemmy Weighs in on Presidential Election” align=”center”]
Posted in News Tags: darkest-days, election, exercise, followers, foo fighters, getty-images, lemmy-weighs, massachusetts, opposition, president, president-obama, right, theory No Comments »Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Rejoins Queens of the Stone Age for Next Album
November 6th, 2012 Metalkult Mark Mainz / Jonathan Wood, Getty Images We now know what Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is going to do with at least part of his hiatus , as it’s been revealed that he’s returned to the drumkit to play on the next Queens of the Stone Age album. Queens leader Josh Homme confirmed the news to BBC Radio . For further proof, the band posted a mixing board photo on their Facebook page (see below) showing the knobs for Homme’s guitar and Grohl’s drums. With the addition of Grohl, that means that longtime drummer Joey Castillo has exited the band . Homme confirmed Castillo’s exit during his appearance on BBC Radio. Incidentally, Castillo joined the group following the 2002 album ‘Songs for the Deaf,’ which featured Grohl on drums. Grohl and Homme have a longtime friendship and musical connection that also included their partnership in the band Them Crooked Vultures . Homme revealed earlier this year that the band had returned to recording after several stops and starts in recent years. The band’s sixth studio album will be the follow-up to their 2007 effort, ‘Era Vulgaris.’ The group had reportedly worked on material dating as far back as 2008, and a supposed 2011 release never came to fruition. Though an official release date has not been announced, a new album is expected in 2013 and the group has already booked appearances at Lollapalooza Brazil and Chile and at the Download Festival . In addition to his upcoming plans with Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl is in the process of wrapping up his ‘ Sound City ‘ documentary, based on the popular Los Angeles recording studio and featuring many top names in rock that have recorded there over the years. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/new-trailer-for-dave-grohls-sound-city-documentary-unveiled/” title=”Next: Watch a Trailer From the ‘Sound City’ Documentary” align=”center”] QOTSA Facebook
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