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Hey everybody, Dave here

rcamatt — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:02:48 +0000

Hey everybody,

Dave here. It's been quite a while since I've sat down to write something for you guys, but as we're coming to the end of an amazing tour and an amazing year, I figured I'd take this opportunity to say thank you....

Where do I begin?

Thank you all for making "Wasting Light" the most incredible album experience of our band's 17 year history. For real. The fact that a rock and roll record, made in a garage, completely analog to tape with no help from computers, could be a #1 album around the world, AND get a Grammy nomination for "Album of the Year".....well....these days that's no small feat. It's truly inspiring, and it makes us feel like the luckiest band in the world. So thanks. It means everything to us.

And the shows......from the secret club gigs, to playing in peoples garages all over the country.....from the arenas to the festivals to the stadiums....we've had the best gigs of our lives. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who came out and spent those 2 hours and 45 minutes with us every night. It's been exhausting.....but it's been a blast.

Looking back at the past 18 months, I don't think we've ever worked so hard at making an album, and it ever being so easy. From day one, the idea for this record was to make something completely simple and honest, to capture that thing that happens when you put the 5 of us in a small room. No big production, just real rock and roll music: That's why we decided to do it in my garage. We wanted to retain that human element, keep all of those beautiful imperfections: That's why we went completely analog. And, most of all, we wanted it to sound huge: That's why we decided to use Butch Vig. His role in this whole experience is huge, and he deserves a great 'thanks', too. Not many producers would accept the challenge that we handed him. He's the best, for sure. Together, we made the album of a lifetime. Again.

And to all of you.....we're not finished yet. There are still more shows to play, more songs to write, more albums to record, for years to come. I mean.....If you would have told me 17 years ago that in 2012 I would be writing songs for our 8th studio album....well.....

If it weren't for you guys, we wouldn't be here. We owe you so much.

Take care of yourselves.

We'll see you out there, folks.

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Hello Sendai!

rcamatt — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:59:17 +0000

Hello Sendai!

We’re excited to announce that the public onsale has begun for Foo Fighters at Zepp Sendai on March 8th.

Tickets for Sendai and the rest of the Japan shows available HERE

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'Wasting Light' Named iTunes Album Of The Year !

rcamatt — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:10:32 +0000

iTunes has declared Foos’ Wasting Light as the ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Thanks iTunes !

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'Wasting Light' Featured As Amazon Lightning Deal Today!

rcamatt — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:52:02 +0000

Get your physical copy of Wasting Light on Amazon for just $6.99 from 6:00-10:00PM PST today!

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Foos Nominated For 6 Grammys!

rcamatt — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:15:58 +0000

Woah! Foo Fighters have been nominated for 6 Grammys, including album of the year!

Check out what they have been nominated for below and be sure to tune in on Sunday, February 12th at 8PM ET. Long Live Rock and Roll!! READ about it HERE.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR – WASTING LIGHT

BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE – “WALK”

BEST HARD ROCK PERFORMANCE – “WHITE LIMO”

BEST ROCK SONG – “WALK”

BEST ROCK ALBUM – WASTING LIGHT

BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO – FOO FIGHTERS: BACK & FORTH

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Japan Shows On Sale Now!

SAMadmin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:59:35 +0000

March 7 - Tokyo - Yokohama Arena
March 8 - Sendai - Zepp Sendai
March 9 - Nagoya - Zepp Nagoya
March 11 - Osaka - Zepp Osaka
Tickets available here - HERE

'Wasting Light' Deluxe Available For $9.99 This Week!

rcamatt — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:21:10 +0000

The deluxe edition of Wasting Light is just $9.99 at iTunes for this week only. Celebrate Turkey Day early and get yours today!

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Foos Take Home 2011 American Music Award!

rcamatt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:48:04 +0000

Congratulations to Foos on their big AMA win. In case you missed it, Foo Fighters took home the Alternative Rock Music – Favorite Artist Award!

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FOO FIGHTERS TO APPEAR AT LOLLAPALOOZA 2012 - BRASIL & CHILE

rcamatt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:43:28 +0000

Foo Fighters are SUPER EXCITED to announce an appearance at Lollapalooza Brasil + Chile. Check here http://www.lollapaloozabr.com/ and here http://www.lollapaloozacl.com/ for more information. Read more

FOO FIGHTERS ARE COMING TO ARGENTINA !!

rcamatt — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:40:29 +0000

Hi guys,
Foos are happy to confirm our FIRST EVER Rock Show in Argentina !! Foos will be performing at the 2012 Quilmes Rock Festival taking place April 3rd and 4th @ River Plate Stadium FF will headline both nights. Acts appearing w Foos over the two days include ARCTIC MONKEYS, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACK HEARTS, MGMT, TV ON THE RADIO AND BAND OF HORSES

FOO FIGHTERS FAN PRE-SALE starts 6:00pm Sunday, November 20th here:
http://livepassqa.showare.com.ar/preventa.asp
Password is LIMO
Tickets go on sale to the public (internet) on Tuesday, November 22nd at 00:00hrs here:
www.livepass.com.ar
Telephone sales (5170-5843) and outlet sales begin 10am on Tuesday 22nd
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Foos Performance With Joan Jett On Letterman

rcamatt — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:07:47 +0000

Did you miss Foos performance of “Bad Reputation” with Joan Jett on Letterman last night? We’ve got you covered. Watch it below !

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FOO FIGHTERS WITH JOAN JETT ON LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN - TONIGHT !!

rcamatt — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:32:54 +0000

Hey guess what? THIS was so fun, we're gonna do it again TONIGHT on Late Show with David Letterman ! 11:35p/10:35c.
Foo Fighters with Joan Jett! Stay up late & watch rock!

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