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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Dave Grohl confronts ‘insatiable monster’ on new Foo Fighters album after affair

  • Foo Fighters are set to release their new album, Your Favorite Toy, next month, marking their first record in three years and featuring new drummer Ilan Rubin.
  • The album is also the first since frontman Dave Grohl publicly admitted to an affair and fathering a child outside his marriage.
  • Grohl discussed addressing his need for validation on the new album, particularly in the song "Child Actor", describing it as confronting an "insatiable monster".
  • He revealed he had to "turn everything off" after disclosing his infidelity, including his concern for public opinion, to focus on humility, gratitude, and empathy.
  • Bassist Nate Mendel noted a change in Grohl, observing that he is now placing greater prominence on life outside of music, with the band also embarking on a North American tour and playing two shows in Liverpool.

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