The Foo Fighters debuted a video yesterday for “These Days,” which includes footage of the band’s December 13 concert in Auckland, New Zealand that literally caused earthquake-level tremors. Foos frontman Dave Grohl recalled the seismic-shaking show, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “I didn’t notice when it was happening, but our sound guy who was in the middle of the field could feel the ground moving up and down. It was f***ing crazy.” Strap in and watch the video below!
Today is Eddie Van Halen’s birthday, and to celebrate this guitar god’s 57th, we thought we’d let you have a sneak preview of their next single “Blood and Fire”.
You’re welcome.
The constant slow leak of new tracks off the forthcoming Van Halen album A Different Kind of Truth continued yesterday with the exclusive release of a 90-second preview of “Blood and Fire.” The album arrives on February 7. The Van Halen 2012 North American tour takes flight at a SOLD OUT show on February 18th in Louisville!
Flea.
Silly String.
Does it get much better than that?
Before frontman Anthony Kiedis was sidelined with a tour-postponing foot injury, the Red Hot Chili Peppers managed to find time to shoot a video for their latest “I’m With You” single, “Look Around.” The new clip takes the song title literally, and features a rotating camera looking in on all four Peppers in their own room. Chad Smith is in a bathroom with his drum kit built around the toilet, while newcomer Josh Klinghoffer is in a nearly empty room with little more than his guitar and a chair. But the band members aren’t the only stars. Kiedis is joined by his young daughter Everly and Flea dances around with silly string and a lady friend sporting matching mint-colored hair.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are taking a break while Kiedis recovers from multiple injuries to his foot. Their U.S. tour behind “I’m With You” was scheduled to start last week, but has since been rescheduled to kick off March 29th in Sunrise, Florida.
Check out the video for “Look Around”!
Pinball and AC/DC enthusiasts are celebrating the release of the AC/DC pinball machine. Fans will flip over the fact that this new customized pinball machine allows players to rock out to 12 of the band’s classic cuts, including “Back in Black,” “Highway to Hell,” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” while racking up the points. The AC/DC pinball machine, manufactured by Stern Pinball, Inc, is available from $5699-$8499.
We particularly like the song choices.
You can check out a larger, more detailed photo of the game here.
Dave Grohl likes to keep himself busy. The Foo Fighters frontman, who also plays drums in Them Crooked Vultures, has collaborated with members of the 80′s rock band Ratt for a new side project he’s currently referring to as “TBA.”
A great name for a project, if we do say so ourselves.
Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini took part in the recording, although Pearcy is keeping mum about the details. “We’ll let (Dave) tell you about it when he’s ready, kidz,” he wrote on Twitter. “We’re just privileged to be a part of that.” And speaking of Ratt…alt-country rocker Ryan Adams covered the band’s classic tune “Round and Round” on NPR earlier this week. Click here to listen.
Rockers Killswitch Engage have announced that they have split with lead singer Howard Jones. “We love Howard and are thankful for the nine years that we’ve had him in the band,” read a statement from the heavy metal rockers. “Out of respect for everyone involved we will not be discussing the specific reasons behind this decision.” The band adds that finding a replacement for Jones is “priority #1,” and that they “look forward to having a new record…in the not too distant future.” Jones, who appeared on four Killswitch albums, was the band’s second lead vocalist. He replaced Jesse Leach in 2002.
Some rumors are just too good to be true. Our hopes are dashed. And they were high hopes.
Ha ha … you see what we did there?
Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour is denying rumors that the band plans to reunite for the 2012 Olympics in London. “There is no truth to the recent media speculation,” read a statement from Gilmour’s rep. Meanwhile, EMI plans to release “Immersion” and “Experience” editions of Pink Floyd’s The Wall. The new releases feature a 7-disc set that includes a DVD with film clips from the 1980 Wall tour and a “Behind-The-Wall” documentary, as well as CDs of excerpts from Roger Waters’ original demos and work-in-progress versions of songs on the final album. Both editions hit stores February 28th.
