It’s hardly a secret that one of the world’s biggest rock bands is currently in the country, packing arenas and playing their classic tunes to sold-out crowds. Yes, kids, Dave Grohl and his band of merry men in Foo Fighters are Down Under spreading the good word of rock and roll.
But of course, no Foo Fighters tour would be complete without some extracurricular activities from the band members. Besides being one of the world’s most successful bands and Dave Grohl’s unyielding charisma, the band is renowned for making appearances in small clubs and even street corners while on tour.
It appears their 2015 Australian tour with Rise Against is no exception. Chevy Metal, the hard-rocking cover band formed more than a decade ago by Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, will play a free show at the opening stop of the 2015 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast.
The gig’s going down this Friday, 6th March at 4.30pm at Snapper Rocks and will see Hawkins sitting behind the kit as always, joined by Foos bandmate Chris Shiflett on guitar, his Birds of Satan co-star Wiley Hodgden on bass, and Rami Jaffee on keys.
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The band will be tearing through some deep cuts off albums by Rolling Stones, Queen, The Police, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, and more. Hawkins, Hodgden, Shiflett, and Jaffee will also be helping to raise awareness for the Mauli Ola Foundation, which provides care for individuals living with genetic diseases.
“Spending time with these kids is really special,” said Mick Fanning, three-time world champion. “They were having the best time and it’s inspiring. We had a great turn out from the top surfers in the world and the kids were absolutely ripping. Thanks to Mauli Ola for organizing such a fun afternoon.”
Meanwhile, having blitzed through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart, as well as Adelaide last night, the Foos are now set to round out their latest Australian tour at nib Stadium in Perth this Sunday. So far, reviews have been stellar, with many calling it one of the best Foos tours yet.
As Tone Deaf reviewer Christian Stranger noted, this tour has seen the band playing through cuts from their entire discography, going all the way back to their self-titled 1995 debut, including numerous tracks from their latest effort, 2014’s ambitious Sonic Highways.
