Check out the latest from Foo Fighters ‘Asking For A Friend’! A soaring rocker that marks as the start of a new era for the band that will be touring stadiums across North America starting August 4th in Toronto. The closest it comes is Soldier Field in Chicago on August 8th.
Dave Grohl wrote a lengthy statement about the song and upcoming tour which in part says this.
Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing. From reconnecting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reuniting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.
What better way to share the view than with close friends?
In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album “Blues for the Red Sun” became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh. A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens of the Stone Age.
Take cover.
But none of this would be complete without new music to share from Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami, Ilan and I. “Asking for a Friend” is a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear. Searching for “proof” when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.
One of many songs to come…
Let’s watch this mountain come into view together.
Dave
The full statement can be read here. The closest date to us is Chicago which will be August 8th.
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