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Dave Grohl says need for validation was like ‘a hungry ghost’

Rock band are returning with a new album and tour of North America

The Independent UK

‘Validation was an insatiable monster’: Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ punk-rock return – and life after his infidelity

In his first newspaper interview after fathering a child outside his marriage, Grohl discusses his changed outlook, his grief for Taylor Hawkins, and the 430 therapy sessions he’s had

The Guardian - UK

"I was afraid of silence, afraid of having to feel." Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl reflects on the aftermath of the death of his best friend and bandmate Taylor Hawkins

"Losing Taylor was never meant to be"

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“My life was going down the toilet. I was trying to stay out of everybody’s way, just to finish what I’d started." The story behind the troubled birth of Foo Fighters' second album, The Colour And The Shape

Despite countless setbacks and obstacles, Dave Grohl emerged from Kurt Cobain's shadow with a clutch of songs that primed Foo Fighters for stadiums

Louder

Violet Grohl follows in dad Dave's footsteps and announces debut album

Violet Grohl, the daughter of Foo Fighters legend Dave Grohl, has confirmed details for her upcoming debut album.

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Kooler than ever: Kim Gordon on punk, Kurt and slopaganda

In Sonic Youth she destroyed the rock mainstream alongside Nirvana in the 90s, and now as a blistering solo artist she’s continuing the fight against autocrats, algorithms and music that sucks

Evening Standard

"There's no tanks, fantastical swordfights or bloody executions, just sweat, songs and almighty sing-alongs: rock'n'roll at its very best." Foo Fighters return to their punk roots in a very sweaty Manchester club

Dave Grohl winds back the clocks with a very sweaty, very intimate show in Manchester

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"This is what it felt like 30 years ago!" Watch Foo Fighters perform unreleased new song Of All People at intimate London show

Dave Grohl and friends offer up a second taste of forthcoming album Your Favorite Toy

Louder

Foo Fighters at Shepherd's Bush Empire: Peak Dave Grohl for die-hards and new moshers

5/5 This surprise show tied into a new album announcement was a treat for fans with Dave Grohl loving every second

Evening Standard

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl learned of daughter's record deal over dinner

The Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl is not involved in his daughter Violet's music career.

BANG Premier

"It was super duper heavy!" The story behind the Dave Grohl song that Ozzy Osbourne rejected, which found a home on one of the most unexpected heavy metal albums ever released

My Tortured Soul could have been a very different song

Metal Hammer

"Maybe it’s time." Dave Grohl might finally be ready to let Foo Fighters do something they've never done in their 30 year career

Could 2027 see Foo Fighters tick off another bucket list dream?

Louder

"It wasn’t just me… we were like, ‘Hey man, that was awesome. That was such a blast, but we are going to move on and find another drummer”: Dave Grohl explains the simple reasoning behind Josh Freese’s Foo Fighters exit

His face just didn’t fit

MusicRadar

Foo Fighters announce special show for fans - with a catch

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Foo Fighters spark fan frenzy with new ticket rule for surprise gig

Tickets could only be purchased in-person from a single box office

Evening Standard

Foo Fighters fans rush to buy tickets for surprise Dublin gig

The tickets could only be purchased, in person, from a location in the city centre.

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Dave Grohl addresses Josh Freese's departure from Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl has insisted the decision to fire Josh Freese from Foo Fighters "didn't happen overnight".

The Independent UK

Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins: ‘Continuing was complicated’

Hawkins, the former Foo Fighters drummer, died suddenly in 2022 aged 50

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Evening Standard

Dave Grohl says ‘world is not the same’ since death of Foo Fighters bandmate

Taylor Hawkins died suddenly in 2022 while the band were on the South American leg of their world tour.

Louder

"We wake up in the morning and everybody just texts about how much we miss him." As Foo Fighters launch new album Your Favorite Toy, Dave Grohl reflects on life without Taylor Hawkins

Foo Fighters' new album Your Favorite Toy will be released in April

Louder

"It's the fuse to the powder keg of songs." Foo Fighters announce new album Your Favorite Toy, share explosive title track

The follow-up to 2023's But Here We Are album is incoming

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Josh Freese: Don't feel sorry for me

Josh Freese has insisted no one "should feel sorry" for him after he was sacked by the Foo Fighters because he's very happy with his career now.

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Foo Fighters release new music

Foo Fighters have released new music on their website but out of the 10 snippers, only one of them features a vocal and all are between five to 13 seconds long.

Louder

"I've got to be careful about what I say about it. But I've got a lot to say." Superstar drummer Josh Freese on his enforced "mystery" exit from Foo Fighters

"One day it was nothing but laughs... and then it was just over"

Louder

"Pat Smear left me a voicemail and said, 'I have the weirdest request and it involves Mariah Carey'." How Taylor Momsen and Foo Fighters thrilled Mariah Carey by performing two songs from her secret alt. rock album for the very first time

Mariah Carey's 'lost' alt. rock anthems finally get the public performance they deserve

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