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Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl Joins Rolling Stones at Anaheim Show

Chad Childers — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Most assumed that the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour moniker was a reference to their 50 years in music, but it might eventually double as a status for the amount of special guests during their current run. The latest to join in the Rolling Stones fun was Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who hopped onstage to play guitar and sing during the band's Anaheim, Calif. stop Saturday night (May 18). Fan-shot footage can be seen above.

Rocktagon- Grohl/Taylor VS Linkin Park

Jackie — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:43:21 +0000

The duo of Dave Grohl and Corey Taylor win our Rocktagon again! Tonight they are facing the new one from Linkin Park! Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD!

Dave Grohl with Corey Taylor- From Can To Can't

Linkin Park- Castle Of Glass

Rocktagon- Grohl/Taylor VS Red Line Chemistry

Jackie — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:22:02 +0000

The new collaboration between Dave Grohl and Corey Taylor wins the rocktagon! Tonight they will be facing, Red Line Chemistry! Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD!

Rocktagon- Drowning Pool VS Gohl/Taylor

Jackie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:09 +0000

Drowning Pool wins last nights Rocktagon! Tonight will be an epic battle because Drowning Pool will be facing the new collaboration between Dave Grohl and Corey Taylor! Listen to both songs then vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Drowning Pool- One Finger [...]

Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Are Beginning Work on New Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:53:03 +0000

So much for that Foo Fighters hiatus announced in October 2012! According to frontman Dave Grohl, work on a new Foo Fighters album is set to begin this week. Dave Grohl may be the hardest working man in rock today, having just premiered his ‘Sound City’ documentary, rolling out shows with his Sound City Players [...]

Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' Documentary to Receive Theatrical Release

Chad Childers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:36:52 +0000

While the lucky few are flocking to Park City, Utah this coming week for the Sundance Film Festival premiere of Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary, there are a lot of other music fans chomping at the bit to check out the star-studded flick. Those cries for more screenings have been answered with a one-night theatrical release set to take place in a number of major cities later this month.

Dave Grohl Reveals Full Sound City Players Lineup for Sundance Film Festival Gig

Chad Childers — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:17:38 +0000

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.

Rocktagon- Surrender The Fall VS Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, Pat Smear

Jackie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:18:28 +0000

Surrender The Fall broke through Three Days Grace’s winning streak last night! Tonight they will be taking on a new song, which is a collaborative from, Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear. Listen to both songs then vote in the poll below! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is on [...]

Nirvana Reunion Rumors 'Nonsense,' Dave Grohl's Rep Says

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:00:39 +0000

Courtney Love can rest easy, as a rep for Foo Fighters' frontman and 'Sound City' documentarian Dave Grohl dismissed rampant rumors that the musician is planning to reunite Nirvana and install a new singer at the helm.

Watch the 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief

Mary Ouellette — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:13:46 +0000

Beginning at 7:30 PM ET tonight (Dec. 12), fans around the globe can tune in to stream 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden in New York, with all proceeds benefiting the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Although musicians from a wide range of genres are participating in the humanitarian effort, the rockers [...]

Dave Grohl Announces 'Sound City' Documentary Release Date, Takes Jab at Justin Bieber

Chad Childers — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:00:25 +0000

There’s a lot of anticipation for Dave Grohl‘s forthcoming documentary, ‘Sound City,’ and now fans can circle Feb. 1 on their calendars as that is the date for the worldwide release of the set. The film, which documents the legendary studio’s history and in particular the Neve 8028 console that was responsible for some of [...]

Dave Grohl: 'Queens of the Stone Age the Baddest Rock'n'Roll Band in the World'

Dave Kim — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:43:03 +0000

Even after announcing the Foo Fighters are going on hiatus, frontman Dave Grohl won't be short on projects anytime soon. The former Nirvana drummer will get behind the kit to record the upcoming Queens of the Stone Age album, and claims the band is the toughest group in rock.

Dave Grohl, James Hetfield + Axl Rose Among Richest Rock Vocalists

Chad Childers — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:30:45 +0000

Being the frontman of a rock band can provide you with plenty of opportunities, including financial ones. Some rockers have benefitted more than others over the years, and Celebrity Net Worth has compiled a list of the richest rock singers, with Dave Grohl, James Hetfield, and Axl Rose among those doing well.

Dave Grohl Named Keynote Speaker at 2013 South by Southwest Conference

Chad Childers — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:29:21 +0000

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.

The World's Richest Lead Singers

Shaffee — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:30:00 +0000

The website Celebrity Net Worth is at it again with a new list of the richest lead singers in the world. Paul McCartney tops the list with an estimated net worth of $800 million.

Here are the top 10 richest

Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Shares Musical Memories in Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' Film

Chad Childers — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:59:19 +0000

Trent Reznor is looking ahead to a busy 2013, but before that he's sharing a few thoughts on where it all started for him musically as part of the footage for Dave Grohl's 'Sound City' documentary.

Dave Grohl To Be Saluted in Ohio Birthplace With 900-Pound Drumsticks

Chad Childers — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:30:37 +0000

Yes, Dave Grohl can pound the drums with the best of them, but he may have a little trouble dealing with the drumsticks presented by the city of his birth – Warren, Ohio. According to the Youngstown News, the city has constructed 900-pound drumsticks out of huge poplar logs as a tribute to one of [...]

Dave Grohl Sets the Record Straight About His Grammy Acceptance Speech

Dave Kim — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:00:03 +0000

Dave Grohl was one of the highlights at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this week. From rocking a Slayer shirt to taking part in all-star jams with the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Deadmau5, the Foo Fighters frontman was on a roll. However, it was Grohl's all-too-short acceptance speech that had music fans crying foul on both sides of the spectrum.

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Slipknot's Corey Taylor Work on a Song Together

Dave Kim — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:55:35 +0000

Rock fans should get excited about this piece of news. Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Slipknot ringleader Corey Taylor have teamed up on a song together. Taylor revealed the news on his Twitter page, stating that he collaborated with Grohl and Nirvana producer Bitch Vig. It seems like the Stone Sour frontman has accomplished [...]

Courtney Love Continues to Trash Dave Grohl

Dave Kim — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Courtney Love doesn't seemed ashamed about her onstage meltdown a few days ago in Brazil. The Hole frontwoman was still fuming about former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl after their set at the SWU Festival in San Paulo. Love was interviewed backstage and said Grohl doesn't deserve any Nirvana money, despite being in the band.