Sound City Newest Grohl Project...

Dave Grohl can do it all-singing, acting, drumming.  Now Grohl can add directing and producing to the list.  The Foo Fighters front man announced today he will be directing and producing the documentary Sound City, a film about the legendary recording studio in Van Nuys, California.  Grohl came up with the idea for the documentary after he purchased the Neve 2028 recording console from the studio.  The console is considered the apex of analog recording equipment, and was built in 1972.  The machine has been used to record some of the biggest artists of the last 20 years: Fleetwood Mac, Guns and Roses, Metallica, Tom Petty, Nirvana, and Rage against the Machine to name a few. A statement from Grohl can be read below:

Grohl has many ideas for the film.  The documentary will showcase the history behind the infamous studio. Performances from artists who used the recording studio will also be in the film. It will also focus on albums that were recorded there and went on to change not only music, but that made an impact on history.  Grohl's personal history with the studio knows that impact very well.  His first time in Sound City was in 1991 to record the album Nevermind with nirvana. 

Head over to Sound City's Official Website to check out a trailer for the film!

Its worth wasting time on Wasting Light...

So yesterday(April 12, 2011), The Foo Fighters released their 7th studio album, Wasting Light, to great praise. Many are stating that this is the band's best work since 1997. Although the album may sound simple at times, do not be fooled. Wasting Light is the record that cements The Foo Fighters' staying power in rock and roll. Recorded in front man Dave Grohl's basement, the band did not use any computers. This means the album was recorded solely on analog tape. Wasting Light also features Pat Smears return to the band's line up.

Wasting Light is close to incredible in my opinion. The album covers several rock genres, which makes it enjoyable for many. The Foo Fighters have some amazing ballads on this record. They definitely take back the throne in that department. The heavy metal fans are covered as well. Some songs boast three different guitar riffs. A guest appearance from Krist Novoselic, former band mate to Grohl and Smear in nirvana, gives Wasting Light a similar sound to nirvana album Nevermind. This is a record you play on repeat for many months, and one that will generate talk for some time to come. Please Check it out!!

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