Foo Fighters Tease a Brand New Song, Book Additional Headline Tour Dates


Foo Fighters teased a brand new song on social media! The absolutely rocking track sounds along the lines of the band’s heaviest work. Sources around the band have teased the band has secretly recorded new music to release this spring, perhaps an entire album. According to a previous report, Radio X DJ Chris Moyles, Foo Fighters might drop a new album in March. During a February 7th show, Moyles leaked the news after playing the band’s 2011 track “Walk” from Wasting Light. “I love that song so much – Foo Fighters, and ‘Walk.’ They’ve got a new album coming out in, er, March, Foo Fighters… which I’m very much looking forward to.” Moyles did not qualify the comment any further. They also have booked additional headline tour dates around their growing slate of festival headline dates this spring and summer. The band is rumored to announce their new drummer soon, possibly from the following famous list of drummers Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam, Soundgarden), Atom Willard (Against Me!), Josh Freese (Descendants, DEVO, perfect circle), and Rufus Taylor (The Darkness, and song of Roger Taylor of Queen). Foo Fighters will return to touring in 2023 with Boston Calling, one year after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Foo Fighters released their award-winning album Medicine At Midnight in 2021 and their metal album under the name Dream Widow in 2022, supporting their comedy horror film Studio 666.

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Foo Fighters Book Headline Dates for This Spring


Foo Fighters have booked additional headline tour dates around their growing slate of festival headline dates this spring and summer. The band is rumored to announce their new drummer soon, and possibly release new music in March. According to a previous report Radio X DJ Chris Moyles, Foo Fighters might drop a new album in March. During a February 7th show, Moyles leaked the news after playing the band’s 2011 track “Walk” from Wasting Light. “I love that song so much – Foo Fighters, and ‘Walk.’ They’ve got a new album coming out in, er, March, Foo Fighters… which I’m very much looking forward to.” Moyles did not qualify the comment any further Foo Fighters will return to touring in 2023 with Boston Calling, one year after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Foo Fighters released their award-winning album Medicine At Midnight in 2021 and their metal album under the name Dream Widow in 2022, supporting their comedy horror film Studio 666.

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Foo Fighters Are Rumored to Release a New Album in March 2023


According to Radio X DJ Chris Moyles, Foo Fighters might drop a new album in March. During a February 7th show, Moyles leaked the news after playing the band’s 2011 track “Walk” from Wasting Light. “I love that song so much – Foo Fighters, and ‘Walk.’ They’ve got a new album coming out in, er, March, Foo Fighters… which I’m very much looking forward to.” Moyles did not qualify the comment any further Foo Fighters will return to touring in 2023 with Boston Calling, one year after the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Foo Fighters released their award-winning album Medicine At Midnight in 2021 and their metal album under the name Dream Widow in 2022, supporting their comedy horror film Studio 666. Continue reading


The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 1-13-23


 

Check out our weekly news show! ? We cover the major stories of the week in heavy music, rock, and metal news, tour dates, and festivals, New Music Friday, and more!

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Boston Calling 2023 Books Foo Fighters, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Paramore, Queens of the Stone Age, and More


Boston Calling has announced the lineup for its 2023 festival, taking place over Memorial Day weekend, from Friday, May 26, to Sunday, May 28, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston. Headliners include Foo Fighters and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Friday), The Lumineers and Alanis Morissette (Saturday), and Paramore with Queens of the Stone Age (Sunday). Foo Fighters were one of the headliners announced for 2022, but canceled that appearance after the tragic death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Specially priced presale 3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tickets, as well as Single Day General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets are on sale this Thursday, January 12 at 10:00am ET. For more information and to purchase, visit the link below.

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Nine Inch Nails to Replace Foo Fighters at Boston Calling, Full Daily Lineups Revealed


Boston Calling, the acclaimed three-day festival poised to make its triumphant return to Allston, Massachusetts this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 29, 2022, announces its full daily lineup today. Headlining the festival are rock and roll icons Metallica alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers Nine Inch Nails. NIN is replacing Foo Fighters, the orginal headliner. These three powerful rock bands will lead a lineup of over 50 performers, including the largest collection of regional talent ever to take the stage at Boston Calling. The 2022 bill features an incredibly diverse mix of globally recognized music stars, including Rüfüs Du Sol, Weezer, Haim, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Avril Lavigne, Black Pumas, Modest Mouse, Goose, Cheap Trick, Oliver Tree, Earthgang, Orville Peck, The Struts, and many more.

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Metallica, Foo Fighters, The Struts, Weezer and More to Headline Boston Calling 2022


Boston Calling, the acclaimed three-day festival poised to make its triumphant return to Allston, Massachusetts this Memorial Day Weekend, May 27 – 29, 2022, announces its full lineup today. Headlining the festival are rock and roll icons Metallica alternative rockers The Strokes, playing their first show in Boston since 2006; and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers Foo Fighters. These three powerful rock bands will lead a lineup of over 50 performers, including the largest collection of regional talent ever to take the stage at Boston Calling. The 2022 bill features an incredibly diverse mix of globally recognized music stars, including Rüfüs Du Sol, Weezer, Haim, Run The Jewels, Glass Animals, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Avril Lavigne, Black Pumas, Modest Mouse, Goose, Cheap Trick, Oliver Tree, Earthgang, Orville Peck, The Struts, and many more. The entire lineup can be found below, listed by day. Rage Against the Machine was previously announced as a headliner, going back to 2020, but the band has pulled out as they reshuffled their spring touring plans.

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Foo Fighters and Rage Against The Machine to Headline Boston Calling 2022


Boston Calling, one of the East Coast’s biggest Indie and Alternative Rock festivals, would have taken place this weekend, if not for year two of the pandemic. The fest took a big step towards coming back stronger with the announcement of Foo Fighters and Rage Against The Machine as the headliners for next year! Both bands were to have headlined the event in 2020. Early bird tickets are on sale now, and many more bands will be announced, all at the link below

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Foo Fighters Postpones Their 25th Anniversary “Van Tour”


Foo Fighters have informed their fans that they are postponing their 25th Anniversary “Van Tour”, celebrating their debut album due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic. The tour was originally scheduled to take place in April and May, will see the band playing at the same cities as during their debut 1995 tour when Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear hit the road in a Dodge van. The dates are now rescheduled for later in 2020. As of now the Foof’s next scheduled show is their headline show at Boston Calling, and their 4th of July fest DC Jam, Dave Grohl commented:Continue reading


Rage Against The Machine Adds Additional Dates to Their World Tour


Rage Against The Machine has booked additional dates to its previously announced reunion tour. The trek, which will feature legendary rap duo Run The Jewels (Killer Mike and El-P) in direct support, will now include five shows at the Madison Square Garden in New York City: on August 10, 11 13, 14 and 17. Tickets to the newly added concerts on August 14 and August 17 will go on sale on Thursday (February 27) at 11 a.m. Also newly added is a second date in East Troy, Wisconsin.Continue reading