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Foo Fighters, Skrillex Top Bill For Outside Lands 2012

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jack White, Metallica, Stevie Wonder and Fun. also set to appear at fifth-annual San Francisco fest, set for August 10-12. By James Montgomery Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Nate Mendel Photo: Peter Wafzig/ Getty Images Jack White, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Skrillex and Metallica top the bill for the fifth annual Outside Lands festival, set for August 10-12 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Beck, Sigur Ros, Big Boi and more are also set to appear at the fest, along with a host of bands shaking the rust off from their lengthy breaks — Bloc Party, Franz Ferdinand, Regina Spektor, Grandaddy (!) etc — and hotly tipped newcomers like Alabama Shakes, Of Monsters and Men and Yellow Ostrich. Want even more? OK, how about the Kills, Die Antwoord, Fun., the Walkmen, Justice, and Explosions in the Sky? All in all, Outside Lands organizers announced more than 60 bands for the bill — with more set to be revealed in the coming weeks. Tickets for the fest will go on sale Thursday at noon PT through SFOutsideLands.com , and a portion of every ticket sold directly benefits San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department. Oh, and in keeping with grand tradition, this year’s fest also boasts a huge selection of food and wine options, so you can get your locally sourced, totally organic buzz on while watching Norah Jones. Oddly fitting. Since launching in 2008, Outside Lands has hosted a who’s who of top-tier talent (Radiohead, Pearl Jam, the Kings of Leon), with last year’s fest being headlined by Muse, Phish and the Arcade Fire. For more information on Outside Lands 2012 — including the full line-up — check out the official site . Related Artists Foo Fighters Skrillex

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Foo Fighters Gush Over Grammy Wins, ‘Un-Us’ EDM Performance

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Dave Grohl especially excited about Best Hard Rock/Metal win for ‘White Limo’: ‘That’s kind of the coolest song we’ve ever written.’ By Kara Warner, with reporting by James Montgomery Foo Fighters win Best Rock Performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards Photo: Getty Images Music’s biggest night has come and gone , with Adele and the Foo Fighters walking away with the most Grammy loot. Although Adele bested the Foos with her six Grammy wins compared to their five, the rockers owned the night in their own way, including their part in a tribute to electronic music that also featured David Guetta, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and deadmau5 . When MTV News caught up with the band on the Grammy red carpet — when they had already won four trophies, including Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for “White Limo,” Best Rock Song for “Walk,” Best Rock Album for Wasting Light and Best Long Form Music Video for “Foo Fighters: Back and Forth” — we chatted them up about their pre-show wins, specifically the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance trophy, which frontman Dave Grohl had expressed earlier was the one he wanted most. “We got it!” Grohl said. “I feel so bad for the Dream Theater guy, because they actually had a metal performance, we didn’t, but it’s awesome. That’s kind of the coolest song we’ve ever written,” he said of the edgy “White Limo.” Producer Butch Vig fondly recalls his Wasting Light sessions with the Foos to MTV News. The bandmembers were very relaxed and unaffected by their wins. When we mentioned that their fourth win for Best Rock Album is now the most any rock band has won, they were completely surprised, but grateful nonetheless that they could sit back and focus more on their own performance and the EDM tribute versus the awards. “It’s kind of nice. Now we can just sit there and play and not worry about Grammys anymore,” Grohl said. “I think if we win them all, we look like di–s.” Video: Watch Highlights From The 2012 Grammy Awards Grohl said the band was amped up for their EDM performance with deadmau5 not only because he made a really “clever” remix of their hit “Rope,” but because the onstage collaboration was so unexpected. “We’re going to begin with our [version of ‘Rope’] and kind of mash up and transition into his,” Grohl said. “It’s so un-us, though, when you hear it that it’s awesome,” drummer Taylor Hawkins chimed in. Stick with MTV News for all the news on Whitney Houston’s tribute, the Grammy red-carpet fashion , Grammy winners and more until the hangover wears off! Related Videos 2012 Grammy Awards Show Highlights 2012 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Highlights Related Photos 2012 Grammy Awards: Backstage And Audience 2012 Grammy Awards: Main Show Related Artists Foo Fighters

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Grammy Performances: Don’t Expect Foo Fighters To Dance

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I think we go on right after Chris Brown or something, and I don’t want to dance after Chris Brown has been dancing,’ Dave Grohl says. By James Montgomery Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Nate Mendel Photo: Peter Wafzig/ Getty Images LOS ANGELES — One of the oddest moments during Sunday’s 54th Grammy Awards might have nothing to do with Adele not winning everything. It could very well end up being the recently announced tribute to electronic music, a performance that will bring together David Guetta, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Deadmau5 and, uh … Foo Fighters . And though one of those things is most certainly not like the other, the combination just doesn’t seem all that bizarre to Foos frontman Dave Grohl. He’s learned firsthand that the gap between rock and electronica isn’t all that wide, as he told MTV News on the red carpet at Friday night’s pre-Grammy MusicCares concert. “Well, Deadmau5 is maybe the only EDM artist I know because we did a bunch of festivals over the summer, and for whatever reason, he would be headlining over there while we were headlining over here,” he said. “I guess people thought that our audiences would split, but our audiences are compatible in a way, because what he does … rocks. “The remix that he did for [Foos’ single] ‘Rope’ is really good, and it’s clever; it’s not just some bullsh– dance sh–,” he continued. “He actually did a rearrangement … so when we were asked to perform with him, we said OK.” And though Grohl wouldn’t divulge any details of what may happen during the Foos’ brief excursion into electro (“I think you have to call it ‘EDM’,” he pointed out), he did let us know what won’t : namely, dancing of any sort. “What do you think, I’m going to f—ing dance? ” he laughed. “When we got asked to do it, I said, ‘I can’t do it. I can’t dance.’ I think we go on right after Chris Brown or something, and I don’t want to dance after Chris Brown has been dancing. Nobody can dance like that guy.” Chaos! Profanity! Wardrobe malfunctions! Don’t miss our Grammy red-carpet live stream this Sunday, February 12, for a full three hours of mayhem, starting at 5 p.m. ET on MTV.com. And the fun doesn’t end Sunday: MTV News has you covered for all the Grammy red-carpet fashion , Grammy winners and Grammy news until the hangover wears off! Related Videos A Guide To The Grammys 2012 Related Photos 2012 Grammy Rehearsals 2012 Grammy Awards Pre-Parties 2012 Grammy Performers Related Artists Foo Fighters

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Exclusive: Foo Fighters Go For Gold In Grammy Promo

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

MTV News brings you a first look at 30-second spot, debuting Tuesday. By Kara Warner Photo: NARAS The countdown to the 2012 Grammys is on. Last week, we got a sneak peek at a few promo photos of host LL Cool J and nominees Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift . This week, MTV News has landed an exclusive first look at the television ad campaign featuring the 25-time-nominated Foo Fighters, who are up for six Grammys this year, including Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for Wasting Light. Check out the complete list of 2012 Grammy nominees. The 30-second teaser, which debuts Tuesday night on CBS, opens with an aerial shot overlooking a bejeweled city, reminiscent of the Emerald City from “Wizard of Oz” but all in gold, not green. Over the opening notes of the Foo track “Bridge Burning,” the camera starts to zoom in toward the center of the city, with the gem-like walls exploding into pieces around the shot. From the golden and dusty debris, the Foos emerge individually rocking out to the song. First Taylor Hawkins, then Dave Grohl, followed by Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear. The promo ends with the Grammy slogan — “We Are Music” — etched into the rock formations. According to a statement from the Recording Academy, the focus of this year’s ad campaign is on the “raw emotion in music that connects fans and artists and transcends the Grammy stage. It’s that moment where the artist is ready to push the music out and the fan is ready to receive — that’s the true power of music.” The stylized visuals in the video spots are aimed at exposing and enhancing the emotions of this year’s nominees and their songs. In addition to the promo featuring the Foo Fighters, look out for additional spots with Adele, Bon Iver and Skrillex, as well as the print campaign, which features Grammy winners and current nominees Bruno Mars and Paul McCartney. The 54th annual Grammy Awards air live Sunday, February 12, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. What do you think of the Foo Fighters promo? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Foo Fighters

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World News Briefs — October 9, 2011

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Libya Fighters In ‘Final Stages’ To Take Gadhafi Hometown, They Say — CNN Tripoli, Libya (CNN) — Fighters loyal to Libya’s new leaders say they have “reached the final stages of the fight” to take control of former leader Moammar Gadhafi’s hometown. About 10 people were killed and more than 100 injured in the fighting overnight, said Al Zubair Al Kadi, a field commander on the frontline in Sirte,… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : War News Updates Discovery Date : 09/10/2011 10:37 Number of articles : 2

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King of Fighters XIII Not Quite Ready To Be Crowned

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Sorry hardcore fighter fans, but Atlus today announced a wee bit of a delay for the release of The King Of Fighters XIII . The game is now set to launch for the Xbox 360 and PS3 on November 22. But hey, they also released this trailer that highlights some of the new features, some new characters, and crazy-ass moves. “While fans will initially be disappointed by the news that THE KING OF FIGHTERS… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : GayGamer.net Discovery Date : 28/09/2011 04:00 Number of articles : 4

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Dave Grohl Kicks Unruly Fan Out of Foo Fighters Show

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Foo Fighters ‘Bringing It Hard’ To MTV Movie Awards

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It’s going to be a whole other level,’ drummer Taylor Hawkins promises MTV News. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello and Sway Calloway Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl rehearses for the MTV Movie Awards on Friday Photo: John Shearer/WireImage.com On Sunday, the Foo Fighters will take the stage at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards . The band, known for passionate, ear-bleeding rock and roll, will certainly have A-listers like Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone and Kristen Stewart rocking out in the audience. It’s the first time the Foos have performed on the show since 2005, and they are taking it all in stride. But what can fans expect when the band takes the Gibson Amphitheatre stage in Universal City, California? Moments after they wrapped their rehearsal, drummer Taylor Hawkins told MTV News, “It’s going to be a whole other level. Stuff you’ve never seen before. I can’t give that stuff away.” Frontman Dave Grohl did reveal what song they’ll be playing, but didn’t give away much else. “We’re playing the song ‘ Walk ,’ which we just made the video for ,” he said. “Bringing it hard to the movie people! Yeah, Hollywood!” They aren’t the only ones excited about the performance. MTV Movie Awards Executive Producer Mark Burnett said the band’s sure-to-be-epic performance will be a highlight. “There’s always fun stuff. The big things this year, which I cannot wait [for, is] Foo Fighters,” he said. “Which, I mean, I think you can’t go wrong with an epic rock band at the Movie Awards.” Lupe Fiasco and Trey Songz will also be on the show for the first TV performance of their song “Out of My Head,” followed by Lupe solo on “The Show Goes On.” Will wizards, vampires or dream thieves steal the 2011 MTV Movie Awards ? Find out June 5, when the 20th annual show airs live at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Tune in at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT that night for the “America’s Best Dance Crew” finale and Movie Awards pre-show, loaded with live action from the red carpet, exclusive movie clips and a special edition of “After Hours.” Related Videos Get Ready For The 2011 MTV Movie Awards! Related Artists Foo Fighters

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Foo Fighters Claim First #1 Album With Wasting Light

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Adele’s 21 holds steady at #2, with Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale dropping to #6. By Gil Kaufman Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage It’s hard to believe that after more than a decade and a half and six studio albums, the Foo Fighters have never had a #1 album. But that historical anomaly will be corrected on next week’s Billboard albums chart when the group’s latest, Wasting Light , hits the top spot thanks to sales of 235,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan. That is more than twice the amount sold by the #2 album, Adele ‘s still-strong 21, which slips down a notch to #2 as sales tick up 5 percent to 93,000. The Foos lead a cavalcade of new faces in the top 10, with reunited bluegrass icons Alison Krauss & Union Station coming in at #3 with Paper Airplane (83,000), folk-rock icon Paul Simon debuting at #4 with So Beautiful or So What, (68,000) and Spanish rockers Mana at #5 with Drama Y Luz (47,000). British pop sensation Jessie J just missed out on a top 10 debut, sliding in at #11 with Who You Are, which sold 34,000 copies. The rest of the top 10: Britney Spears ‘ Femme Fatale (#6, 43,000, down 43 percent), Songs for Japan (#7, 37,000), Wiz Khalifa ‘s Rolling Papers (#8, 37,000), Chris Brown ‘s F.A.M.E. (#9, 35,000), and Mumford & Sons ‘ Sigh No More (#10, 35,000). Hipster rock faves TV on the Radio return with Nine Types of Light (#12, 32,000), while indie rap duo Atmosphere hit #13 with The Family Sign (28,000). One of the week’s biggest drops comes courtesy of the CD version of Radiohead ‘s King of Limbs, which plunges 71 percent in its second round on the chart, falling 20 spots to #23 on sales of 19,000. Also charting was the latest solo album from Animal Collective member Panda Bear , Tomboy, which climbed in at #29 (18,000). It was all Foos on the iTunes chart, where Wasting Light topped the album tally, followed by Adele, Songs for Japan, Krauss, Mumford, Simon, Jessie J, TV on the Radio, Spears and Atmosphere. Katy Perry’s run on the iTunes singles chart continues, as her “E.T.” collabo with Kanye West sat atop the list, followed by Rihanna’s “S&M” remix with Spears, the Black Eyed Peas’ “Just Can’t Get Enough,” Lady Gaga’s “Judas” and Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep.” Rounding out the list are Jeremih with 50 Cent and “Down on Me,” Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song,” Jennifer Lopez’s “On the Floor,” Chris Brown’s “Look at me Now” and Spears’ “Till the World Ends.” Look for things to stand pretty pat next week when the new faces will include the Glee: The Music — Presents the Warblers collection and the Gorillaz ‘ iPad album , The Fall . Related Videos MTV First: Foo Fighters’ ‘Rope’ Related Artists Foo Fighters

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Did the Foo Fighters Slam Glee Just to Get Press For Their New Documentary?

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Say you’re a band with a project to promote. The easiest way to get some quick media attention is by picking a fight with a hugely popular entertainment entity (or Charlie Sheen), since the press is desperate for any new story involving said entity. With that understanding then, is it merely coincidental that the Foo Fighters decided to start trashing Glee just in time for the premiere of their documentary, Foo Fighters: Back and Forth ?

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