Today's Best bets Oct 30, 2009
The Hong Kong-based singer-songwriter's sound has been compared to the Smashing Pumpkins and the Foo Fighters. Also appearing are Athens' Chris Moore, described as "original Southern Soul"; Bros. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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The line-up of artists is pulled from the console Rock Bands: Smashing Pumpkins, Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, and more. EA has opened a download shop for the iPhone Rock Band where you can buy additional tracks for 99 cents a pair. (IGN Wireless Games)
LEGO Rock Band Update Oct 17, 2009
Foo Fighters -"Breakout". Good Charlotte -"Girlsli>The Hives -"Tick Tick Boom. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cus Words: Disenchanted Lullaby Oct 14, 2009
Which issue is more worthy of discussion seems up for debate among fans, but with a Foo Fighters song in mind, BSB staffer Marcus Hartman explains how he sees it. to read the rest of this story. (Bucknuts.com)
Them Crooked Vultures get into a jam Oct 13, 2009
Jones is clearly jazzed to be joining another thunderous rhythm section, as Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters held down the drum seat with the same combination of skill and mania he exhibited during his tenure with Nirvana. One of the night s great pleasures was watching Grohl pound away with a Cheshire cat grin, free from frontman pressures. (Boston Globe)
Pixie picked for MTV new act gong Oct 13, 2009
Artists confirmed to perform at the Europe Music Awards include Foo Fighters, Green Day, Leona Lewis and Shakira. Singer Katy Perry will return to host the event following her flamboyant appearance at the 2008 ceremony in Liverpool. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Game Hunters Oct 10, 2009
The game will support up to four players through a Bluetooth connection and will release with 20 tracks from artists such as Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters and the Pixies. Players will also be able to download additional tracks at a later date. (USA Today -- Tech)
'Rock Band' videogame heading for iPhone Oct 10, 2009
A version of the videogame customized for iPhones and iPod Touch devices will debut with songs from bands including Smashing Pumpkins, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foo Fighters, and Blink-182, according to EA Mobile. In a variation on how the videogame is played on consoles, colored buttons will stream along on-screen guitar necks, with players staying in tune by tapping matching spots pictured on touchscreens. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Band Hero Track List Pre... Oct 10, 2009
Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench". Lacuna Coil - "Our Truth". (IGN PS2)
Full DJ Hero Set List Oct 7, 2009
Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench" vs. Beastie Boys - "Sabotage" (DJ-Guitar mix). Foreigner - "Juke Box Hero" vs. DJ Z-Trip ft. Murs - "DJ Hero" (Produced and mixed by DJ Z-Trip). (IGN PS2)
Rockers unite for jail campaign Oct 3, 2009
Members of the Clash, the Foo Fighters and the MC5 have united on stage to support a campaign to teach prisoners to play guitar. Mick Jones of the Clash, Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters and Wayne Kramer of the MC5 joined Billy Bragg at the gig. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
White House hottest music venue in D.C. Sep 30, 2009
It's the White House, and since February, the place has been crawling with pop stars of every lumen: Stevie Wonder; Earth, Wind and Fire; Paul Simon; Foo Fighters; ; Fergie; Ziggy Marley; Martina McBride; Sweet Honey in the Rock; Diana Krall; India. Arie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Featured acts Sep 26, 2009
"And I'm the kind of guy that if I can't get that done, then it's going to hold me back from all this other stuff I want to do. I just know I've got to make it or I can't branch out." He has described his solo music as a cross among Foo Fighters, Johnny Cash and Social Distortion. Taylor placed 100th on Hit Parader magazine's recent list of the Top 100 metal vocalists of all time. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
For USC, Pac-10 needs more balance Sep 26, 2009
"98.7 in LA is going to play the new foo fighters song this morning in case you're interested". Hey, how could you not be. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Lady Gaga leads MTV Europe nominations Sep 22, 2009
- Foo Fighters; Green Day; Kings of Leon; Linkin Park; U2. Best Alternative. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Evans lets Foo Fighters do the talking Sep 21, 2009
Feisty Australian cyclist Cadel Evans says his thoughts after a podium finish in the Tour of Spain are best summed up in a song by rock band the Foo Fighters called I'll Stick Around ... "My conclusion of Vuelta can be found in I'll Stick Around by the Foo Fighters - careful listening required!" Evans posted on website Twitter, adding: "(Your guess who 'you' is).". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Verizon Wireless Customers First to Live Out Their Rocker Dreams on Mobile Phones with Rock Band From EA Mobile, Harmonix and MTV Games Sep 17, 2009
In Rock Band for mobile phones, Verizon Wireless customers can master all four ways to play, including lead Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals, while rocking out to songs from great artists like 30 Seconds To Mars, Blink-182, and Foo Fighters. Rock Band lets players hit the road solo or form a band and play with friends. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kanye West Joins A Pantheon Of Awards-Show Stage Crashers Sep 15, 2009
" And who could forget the 2000 VMAs, when Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford climbed up the stage scaffolding and shook the set during a Best Rock Video acceptance speech from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst? Sometimes the intruder is a nobody, such as the gentleman by the name of Nicholas "Sixx" King, who made a habit of interrupting speeches for a few years. He did his best in 2006 to for Video of the Year for "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" when he ran up onstage and grabbed the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
SDSU to Play Host to Southern Utah in Annual KGB Skyshow Sep 10, 2009
During halftime of the game, the Marching Aztecs will perform a Rock `N Roll spectacular to the music of Led Zeppelin and Foo Fighters. . (Goaztecs.com)
Birds of a feather rock together in super tour Sep 5, 2009
Secrecy surrounds the recordings and touring plans of Them Crooked Vultures, which features Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss) on vocals and guitar, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, and former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on drums. Posters have been plastered around town this week featuring a picture of a vulture-headed man and a link to a website with a clock counting down to next Friday, when an announcement is expected to be made by Frontier Touring. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Freezepop and PAX Three Packs Ava... Sep 5, 2009
- August 21st, 2009 Plus tracks from Foo Fighters and Grateful Dead for Wii and White Zombie and The Zombies for Rock Band Unplugged ... - July 31st, 2009 Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Talking Heads Offer Up Five Track... Aug 29, 2009
- August 21st, 2009 Plus tracks from Foo Fighters and Grateful Dead for Wii and White Zombie and The Zombies for Rock Band Unplugged. - August 14th, 2009 Plus tracks from Gorillaz and Red Hot Chili Peppers for Wii and Pat Benatar and Coheed and Cambria for Rock Band Unplugged. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rock supergroup play first UK gig Aug 28, 2009
Them Crooked Vultures features Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Nirvana, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. They made a surprise appearance at Brixton Academy in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Spinal Tap Returns Aug 26, 2009
Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged. Don't call it a comeback. (IGN FilmForce)
BJC should bring more variety Aug 21, 2009
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Crowes, Foo Fighters, Muse, 311, Phish, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam, Tool, Weezer, Aerosmith and the Beach Boys. What do all these artists have in common, other than being awesome. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Clips from U2's Wembley gig Aug 16, 2009
That figure was matched last summer by the Foo Fighters when the US band played at Wembley following its rebuilding. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
U2 gig 'breaks Wembley record' Aug 15, 2009
That figure was matched last summer by the Foo Fighters when the US band played at Wembley following its rebuilding. Tickets are still available for U2's Saturday show, which will see them supported by Glasgow-based rockers Glasvegas. (BBC News -- UK)
Rock supergroup springs to life Aug 7, 2009
They also launched a MySpace page, adorned with logos from the artists' normal bands - Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age and Led Zeppelin ... Jones also collaborated with Grohl, contributing to the fifth Foo Fighters album, In Your Honor in 2005. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The joys of attending an outdoor music fest Aug 5, 2009
I was never really a fan of Foo Fighters, but they rocked that day, says the Washington, DC-based public relations manager. That was one of the best performances I have ever seen. (MSNBC -- News)
Beyonce and Lady Gaga Tied With Nine '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Nominations While Britney Spears Comes In a Close Second With Seven Nods Aug 5, 2009
Dre) Label: Island Label: Interscope/The Atlantic Group -------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Beastie Boys Bjork Title: Sabotage Title: Human Behavior Album: III Communication Album: Debut Director: Spike Jonze Director: Michel Gondry Label: Grand Royal/Capitol Records Label: Elektra Entertainment ---------------------------------- ---------------------------- Radiohead George Michael Title: Karma Police Title: Freedom Album: OK Computer Album: Listen Without... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Complete List Of MTV Video Music Award Nominees Aug 5, 2009
Show airs live on Sunday, September 13, at 9 p.m. on MTV.. " Best Direction ? Beyonc?, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" ? Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi" ? Britney Spears, "Circus" ? Cobra Starship (featuring Leighton Meester), "Good Girls Go Bad" ? Green Day, "21 Guns" Best Editing ? Beyonc?, "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" ? Lady Gaga, "Paparazzi" ? Britney Spears, "Circus" ? Miley Cyrus, "7 Things" ? Coldplay, "Viva la Vida" Best Special Effects ? Gnarls Barkley, "Who's Gonna Save My Soul" ? Lady... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Soundtrack to Cult Favorite This... Aug 1, 2009
Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged ... Additional tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters will be available in the Wii; Rock Band Music Store, and tracks from Jane's Addiction and Styx will be available for Rock Band Unplugged ... 00 USD, (200 Wii Points) per trackWii Back-Catalog AdditionsAdditionally, tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters will be available Aug. 4 in the Wii Rock Band Music Store. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Caught in foreign territory Jul 31, 2009
These were the outside observations offered to West Australian trio Eskimo Joe when they invited British producer Gil Norton (the Pixies and Foo Fighters) to listen to their most recent and biggest-selling release, Black Fingernails, Red Wine, last year. The criticism, of course, was mostly constructive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 things to do this weekend Jul 31, 2009
LISTEN. If you're not up for the Lollapalooza crowds next weekend, but still love the music, try TRIBUTE-A-PALOOZA. This day-long event at She-Nannigans and the Original Mother's, two Rush and Division area bars, features bands covering the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots and other past Lollapalooza favorites. Aug. 1, 2 p.m., Cover charge is $2 before 7 p.m., $5 after. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 Jul 30, 2009
Guitarist Pat Smear (Foo Fighters) is 50. Actress Tawny Kitaen is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Football, music drive Sun Devils' QB Jul 30, 2009
" That "something" is an alternative rock sound that Harkins thinks at times has a Foo Fighters feel. Mix in Szakacsy's rap and hip hop and the "sound is really unique," Szakacsy said. "We didn't go in there expecting to do anything. We were just trying to soak it in because it was such a good opportunity. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Jackson Browne settles with GOP over song use Jul 22, 2009
McCains campaign ran afoul of several musicians during his presidential run, including the Foo Fighters, Heart and John Mellencamp. Obama wasnt immune either soul legend Sam Moore asked his campaign to stop using Soul Man. (MSNBC -- News)
Browne settles over McCain song Jul 22, 2009
Page last updated at 15:50 GMT, Tuesday, 21 July 2009 16:50 UK. Jackson Browne released Running on Empty in 1977. (BBC News -- Americas)
A.A. Bondy transitions from grunge to folk Jul 21, 2009
Verbena split in 2003 after three albums (one of which was produced by Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl) and two EPs, and Bondy - who was known back in those days as Scott Bondy - reinvented himself as a folksinger, complete with acoustic guitar, harmonica holder and tunes that one critic said "overflow with unflinching sincerity.". And while Bondy - who opens for Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band tonight at the 40 Watt - has assumed a rather rustic persona, he's very much... (Athens Banner-Herald)
‘Laser Guitar Hero’ at the Planetarium Jul 6, 2009
On July 10, Laser Rock 2009 opens with music by the Bravery, Foo Fighters, and others. Tonight at 5:30 p.m. (ongoing). (Boston Globe)
Against the odds Jul 6, 2009
Foo Fighters previewed new track at Independence Day show. Guilty Pleasures. (The Age, Australia)
From Fenway to the fairway Jul 6, 2009
Other familiar faces at the ballpark yesterday included Foo Fighters manager John Silva, who flew to Boston after spending his July 4 with the band at the White House, True Jackson, VP producer Dan Kopelman, and Star Trek director J.J. Abrams, who sat in Tom Werner s seat for the Seattle showdown. Abrams recently told the Globe that he and wife Katie McGrath, who went to Simmons College, are huge Red Sox fans. (Boston Globe)
Bay Area radio music directors pick the hits Jul 1, 2009
A: Some notable Live 105 staples and spin leaders include Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kings of Leon, Offspring, Killers, Linkin Park, Nirvana, Depeche Mode, Incubus, the Cure, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Silversun Pickups, Sublime and Smashing Pumpkins. Q: Who is your pick for the breakout act of 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
16 Second Stare: Tampa-Based Emerging Rock 'N Roll Band Motors a Performance Spot at This Year's Love Ride 26 Jun 27, 2009
Multiple music acts perform each day, and last years headliners included fan favorites Foo Fighters and ZZ Top. With Jay Leno as the Grand Marshal of Love Ride, his affiliation with the organization attracts many high-profile celebrities in past years such as Gene Simmons, Velvet Revolver, Guns N Roses band members Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan and extreme sport athlete Mike Metzger. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blink-182, Weezer to headline free Virgin fest Jun 26, 2009
The non-free event -- which attracted approximately 60,000 fans over two days -- featured headliners Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots, among other acts. (Editing by Dean Gooodman at Reuters). (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Jun 5, 2009
Also playable here at the show are the VH songs "Jump" and "Ain't Talking About Love." The other bands joining the party include Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, and Blink 182. You'll start out seeing the modern Van Halen, but eventually unlock the classic images of the band with huge hair and tight pants. (IGN PS2)
Review: Guitar Hero Metallica Jun 4, 2009
The 28 Metallica tunes span the band's career, and are complemented by 21 other artists selected by the supergroup, including Queen, Foo Fighters, Motorhead, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Alice in Chains. The head-banging black T-shirt brigade will not be disappointed with the track list. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
E3 2009: DJ Hero Update Jun 3, 2009
The guys at FreeStyle gave a demonstration with a mash-up of Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" vs. Foo Fighters' "Monkey Wrench." Awesomeness ensued. As opposed to the DJ-only mixes where a lot of cutting and scratching is being done to both tracks, here the DJ cut up "Sabotage" while the guitarist played along with the straight instrumental version of "Monkey Wrench." This mode will boast 10 of its own mixes, just for DJs and guitarists to settle their differences. (IGN PS2)
Invaders Must Die Jun 2, 2009
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters fame makes an appearance on 'Run With The Wolves' as his prowess on the drums extenuates the track's imposing bass lines and paves the way for 'Stand Up' to bring a purely instrumental but characteristically writhing conclusion to the albums brilliance. Audaciously uplifting, 'Invaders Must Die' is unequivocally The Prodigy's best release yet and former-glory songs such as 'Breathe' and 'Fire Starter' may now, finally, sidle to the erstwhile and allow their brazen... (iAfrica.com)
More to local music than pop princesses and rock wannabes May 28, 2009
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Today's Best Bets May 22, 2009
Local rock band Lullwater combines '90s, modern rock, classic and folk rock that's inspired by local, breakthrough acts Widespread Panic and the Drive-by Truckers as well as Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. Sequoyah Prep School plays poppy, southern-tinged rock. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Guitar Hero Smash Hits S... May 2, 2009
Guitar Hero II Avenged Sevenfold - "Beast And The Harlot" Rage Against The Machine - "Killing In The Name" Rush - "YYZ" Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Free Bird" Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench" Iron Maiden - "The Trooper" Nirvana - "Heart-Shaped Box" Lamb of God - "Laid To Rest" The Police - "Message In A Bottle" Wolfmother - "Woman" Kansas - "Carry On Wayward Son" Stone Temple Pilots - "Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart" Warrant - "Cherry Pie" Alice in Chains - "Them Bones" Danzig - "Mother" Jane's... (IGN PS2)
Dodge Theatre hits 2 million in attendance May 2, 2009
Since its first show April 11, 2002, with Harry Connick Jr., hundreds of music acts have headlined at the venue, including David Bowie, Coldplay, Prince, Foo Fighters, Kid Rock and Stevie Nicks. The Dodge Theatre was the site for George Lopez s live HBO special in 2007 and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour in 2002, featuring Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy and Ron White. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
GH II Tracks In GH Smash Hits Apr 28, 2009
Foo Fighters - "Monkey Wrench". Iron Maiden - "The Trooper". (IGN PS2)
NEW ALBUMS: Let the music of this year's Jazz Fest come to you Apr 28, 2009
Neil Young plays guitar and Booker T. and Rob Schnapf (Beck, Foo Fighters) co-produced. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
SingStar Queen Announced Apr 17, 2009
Their timeless hits include "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen," "We Will Rock You," "We are the Champions" and "Under Pressure." Queen has sold more than 40 million albums in the United States and bands like Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and My Chemical Romance have all cited Queen as a major musical influence. The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated SingStar Queen for PS2 "T" for Teen. (IGN PS2)
Rock till you drop in 'Guitar Hero Metallica' Apr 17, 2009
Guitar Hero: Metallica also features more than 20 songs from other artists personally selected by the band, including Foo Fighters, Judas Priest, Queen, Motorhead, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Thin Lizzy. In case you've never picked up (or observed) a Guitar Hero game before, these music-based challenges let players jam along to some of rock's greatest hits over the past 40 years, using guitar/bass and drum-shaped peripherals, as well as a microphone to sing, karaoke-style. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nirvana tribute band brings act to Fresno Apr 15, 2009
I do often think of how insane it is that the Foo Fighters has out-lasted Nirvana by approximately seven years. Im very humble about our length of existence thus far. (Fresno Bee)
* Hard rock made easy Apr 13, 2009
The music is a tight compilation of Metallica songs mixed with a catalog of music that was handpicked by the band, including songs from Queen, Slayer, Mastodon, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains and others. Whether you like video games or not, it's easy to see the educational value in these games, something that hits home when your five-year-old nephew asks you to take him to see Rush, AC/DC and Iron Maiden. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Spinal Tap announce 'world tour' Apr 7, 2009
Bassists from almost every other act on the bill including Metallica, Foo Fighters and Beastie Boys, joined Spinal Tap on stage in an effort to get the noise level up to 11 - a comedy reference to the film. The announcement of the new tour comes after the band revealed on their website that their Unstoppable tour, scheduled for this year, had been cancelled. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today! Apr 4, 2009
4:22 pm April 3, 2009, by Jay. With baseball season opening this weekend, this video all but chose itself for our Friday afternoon quittin time music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Activision's Guitar Hero(R) World Tour Takes 'Favorite Video Game' Honors at Nickelodeon's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards Apr 1, 2009
On Sunday, March 29, 2009 Guitar Hero Metallica, the newest entry into the Guitar Hero franchise, debuted at retailers across North America giving fans the chance to experience the music of Metallica plus 20 top bands, such as Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Social Distortion, Queen and The Sword. Guitar Hero World Tour continues to be one of the best-selling video games since its release on October 26, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
I just found Palladia. I'm 45 years old..I remember when MTV came out and... Mar 18, 2009
" The first week of September will be Outdoor Music Week on Palladia, featuring outdoor music concerts with performers including Madonna, Usher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Green Day, Genesis, Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Kanye West, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Queen, Will Smith and The Rolling Stones. The channel will premiere a different concert every Saturday at 9... (Multichannel News)
Jackson tickets: Your e-mails Mar 13, 2009
It was much more difficult obtaining tickets for Foo Fighters at the 02 in 2007 and AC/DC at the 02 for this coming April. Colin, Sutton, Surrey, UK. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Silversun Pickups Say Swoon Is The Band's 'Time Capsule' Mar 3, 2009
"He's kidding. (We think.) But there's no denying that the past few years have been fairly eventful for the Pickups, who rose from favorite sons (and daughters) of Los Angeles' Silver Lake district to the show-stealing gigs at Coachella and Lollapalooza (not to mention opening slots on European tours for the Foo Fighters and the Kaiser Chiefs), based largely on the buzz generated by Carnavas, a blurry blast of My Bloody Valentine shoegaze, filtered through the Smashing Pumpkins hit machine. Two... (VHI.com -- Music News)
