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Eddie Vedder + Dave Grohl Join 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Show at Madison Square Garden

Samir Hussein / Theo Wargo, Getty Images Rockers are getting into the giving spirit and generously donating their time to victims of October’s devastating Superstorm Sandy. Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder  and  Foo Fighters  frontman  Dave Grohl , as well as Bon Jovi, have been added to the lineup for the 12-12-12 concert, which will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund’s efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The one-night-only show will take place at Madison Square Garden, the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” in New York City on Dec. 12. Grohl and Vedder join a spectacular lineup that includes previously announced performers like Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kanye West, the Who, Roger Waters, Alicia Keys and more. Even more artists will be announced for this multi-genre bill, which features rock, pop and hip-hop acts. Tickets go onsale on Monday, Dec. 3, at 12PM ET. The 12-12-12 show is helping the community and the nation come together to provide support to the Tri-State area, which was battered and bruised by the storm’s winds, rain and power. [button href=”http://loudwire.com/best-grunge-bands/” title=”Next: 10 Best Grunge Bands” align=”center”]

Daily Reload: Dave Grohl, Soundgarden + More

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 ]