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Foo Fighters Announce “Everything or Nothing At All” Stadium Tour
Concerts & Tours

Foo Fighters Announce “Everything or Nothing At All” Stadium Tour

Foo Fighters are heading back out on the road for the “Everything or Nothing At All” tour. The band, anchored by bassist Nate Mendel, will be joined by special guests Pretenders, The Hives, Mammoth WVH, Amyl and the Sniffers, Alex G, and L7 on select dates.

Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”
New Albums

Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”

Dave Grohl planned to write an “insane prog-rock record” after 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight” before tragedy struck when drummer Taylor Hawkins died. They’ve just released their 11th studio album, “But Here We Are,” which deals with their monumental loss.

Hal Leonard Publishes Foo Fighters Bass Tab Book
Sheet Music & Instruction

Hal Leonard Publishes Foo Fighters Bass Tab Book

Hal Leonard has added to their Bass Tab Collection of books with a collection of Foo Fighters bass transcriptions. Each of the 20 songs is presented note-for-note in both musical notation and tablature.

Dee Gees (Foo Fighters): You Should Be Dancing
Bass Videos

Dee Gees (Foo Fighters): You Should Be Dancing

The Foo Fighters have morphed into the Dee Gees, and a new album is coming. “Hail Satin” will be available on vinyl on July 17th through Record Store Day 2021. Here’s the first taste, with the band performing the Bee Gees’ “You Should Be Dancing”.

Foo Fighters Announce 2021 Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Foo Fighters Announce 2021 Tour Dates

Last year, the Foo Fighters were set to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a world tour. Obviously, that was canceled. Instead, they’re celebrating their 26th anniversary this year starting with a tour in July and August.

Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci to Host “Giants of Rock” Webinar
Events

Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci to Host “Giants of Rock” Webinar

The Berklee Bass Department’s weekly hangout will continue tomorrow. Hosted by Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci, the session this week will feature “Giants of Rock” with rhythm section members from four major bands.

Foo Fighters Release “Medicine at Midnight”
New Albums

Foo Fighters Release “Medicine at Midnight”

For their tenth studio album, the Foo Fighters have proven they’re not content to rest on their laurels. “Medicine at Midnight” is the most musically diverse in their catalog with a wide range of sounds.

Foo Fighters Release Surprise EP
New Albums

Foo Fighters Release Surprise EP

The Foo Fighters released a surprise EP this week compiled from their archive including one of their earliest gigs. “00950025” has three tracks, two of which were taken from the band’s 1995 appearance at the Live at Reading Festival in London.

The Foo Fighters Return with “Concrete And Gold”
New Albums

The Foo Fighters Return with “Concrete And Gold”

The Foo Fighters are back with their ninth studio album, Concrete and Gold. The album features an eclectic array of styles that came to leader Dave Grohl in a burst of inspiration, standing in stark contrast to 2014’s Sonic Highways. Bassist Nate Mendel holds it all together, no matter the writing arrangements. “It’s really been pretty consistent over the years,”...

Foo Fighters’ Bassist Releases Solo Album Under “Lieutenant” Moniker
New Albums

Foo Fighters’ Bassist Releases Solo Album Under “Lieutenant” Moniker

The first record by Lieutenant — If I Kill This Thing We’re All Going to Eat for a Week — marks the solo debut of Foo Fighters’ bassist Nate Mendel. Lieutenant is really a side project for Mendel, also known for his past tenure in Sunny Day Real Estate. The album has a decidedly pop/college rock sound, as you can...

Foo Fighters’ Bassist Tours With Solo Side Project, Album Due Soon
Concerts & Tours

Foo Fighters’ Bassist Tours With Solo Side Project, Album Due Soon

Foo Fighters’ bassist Nate Mendel is hitting the road alone this spring. He’s touring to promote the release of If We Kill This Thing We’re All Going to Eat for a Week by his solo side project, Lieutenant. The album comes out on March 10 and Mendel’s first Lieutenant date is March 18 at SXSW in Austin. Mendel is the...

Foo Fighters Announce 2015 North American Tour Dates Supporting “Sonic Highways”
Concerts & Tours

Foo Fighters Announce 2015 North American Tour Dates Supporting “Sonic Highways”

The Foo Fighters’ tour supporting the album/show Sonic Highways will hit North America in July, opening with a spectacular show at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The tour also marks the 20th anniversary of the band’s first album release. D.C. is one of the cities featured in the Foo’s Sonic Highways television show on HBO, which documents the making of...