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Queens of the Stone Age debut new song, drummer at Lollapalooza Brazil

- March 31st, 2013

Queens of the Stone Age had a little Easter treat for fans last night as the hard rockers debuted a brand new track at Lollapalooza Brazil.

The song, My God is the Sun, is the first sample of new music off their forthcoming new album, …Like Clockwork (watch the performance below).

In addition to the new tune, they also unveiled new touring drummer Jon Theodore, whose resume includes The Mars Volta and One Day as a Lion. Dave Grohl took over the recording duties last year on the new album after long-term drummer Joey Castillo was pink-slipped.

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It’s the band’s first live show since 2011, when they toured in support of the re-release of their 1998 self-titled debut album. Josh Homme and co. have booked various festival dates this summer, including a headlining gig at the Squamish Valley Music Festival in Squamish, B.C. in August.

…Like Clockwork will be out in June through Matador. Guests include Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, Nine Inch Nails rocker Trent Reznor, Elton John, Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears, and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner.

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Here’s the full setlist:

The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
No One Knows
First It Giveth
Sick, Sick, Sick
Burn the Witch
Monsters in the Parasol
Hangin’ Tree
Make It Wit Chu
My God Is the Sun
Little Sister
Better Living Through Chemistry
Do It Again
Go With the Flow
A Song for the Dead

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Rush, Dave Grohl to perform together at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction?

- March 26th, 2013

Some of rock’s greatest drummers be could be playing together at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Rolling Stone reports.

With final planning underway for the 28th Rock Hall ceremony on April 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, word is that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, who is inducting Rush this year, could be teaming up with the legendary Canadian rock trio during their live performance.

It remains to be seen whether Grohl will play drums or add a second guitar to the mix. Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins is also rumoured to be joining them – it may make for a very loud set.

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Other inductees taking the stage that night will be Randy Newman (playing alongside John Fogerty and Jackson Browne), Heart (the original lineup is still in question, but Ann and Nancy Wilson will be on stage) and Public Enemy.

John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will pay honour late blues great Albert King, likewise with Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson singing for the late Donna Summer, and Usher will perform a tribute to Quincy Jones.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast on HBO on May 18.

Rush – consisting of singer/bassist Geddy Lee, drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson – had been eligible for a Rock Hall nod since 1998 – their self-titled debut was released in 1974, and they’ve gone on to record 19 studio records in total, including last year’s critically acclaimed “Clockwork Angels.”

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Watch Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and Trent Reznor perform ‘Mantra’

- March 8th, 2013

Dave Grohl’s new disc Sound City: Real to Reel doesn’t come out until next week, but he’s released a teaser song/video for the album.

The instrumental track, titled Mantra, features Grohl on drums, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme on bass, and Nine Inch Nails leader Trent Reznor on keyboards.

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The song is exactly what you would expect from the threesome – a simple, slow burning tight riff with haunting keys laid over powerful drums and a pounding bassline.

The album is the soundtrack to to the Sound City documentary, which is out now.

Watch the video below:

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Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl to induct Rush into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

- January 23rd, 2013

One of the busiest guys in music has added another item to his to-do list – he’s inducting Canrock legends Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl (as well as bandmate Taylor Hawkins) will do the honours at the ceremony, which takes place on on April 18th at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles, according to Rolling Stone. It will be broadcast on HBO on May 18.

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Other presenters include Don Henley, who will induct Randy Newman, John Mayer will fete the late Albert King, and Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will inaugurate Donna Summer. The inductor for Public Enemy has yet to be announced.

Tickets go on sale to the public on February 1st, but members of the Rush and Heart fan clubs can beat the box office in a special pre-sale.

Rush – consisting of singer/bassist Geddy Lee, drummer Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson – had been eligible for a Rock Hall nod since 1998 – their self-titled debut was released in 1974, and they’ve gone on to record 19 studio records in total, including last year’s critically acclaimed “Clockwork Angels.”

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