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- Cut Me Some Slack — A raw supergroup moment with Paul McCartney
- No One Knows — Dave Grohl’s thunder on Queens of the Stone Age
- New Fang — When Grohl powered a modern rock supergroup
- Centuries of Sin — Probot’s heavy side, written by Grohl
- Shake Your Blood — Another intense track from Probot’s catalog
Dave Grohl’s musical footprint goes far beyond Nirvana and Foo Fighters. Across side projects and high-profile collaborations, he has left powerful performances that reveal different sides of his artistry. Below are five standout tracks that show Grohl stretching into metal, hard rock and one-off supergroup moments.
Cut Me Some Slack — A raw supergroup moment with Paul McCartney
This jam came from the Sound City sessions and feels like a live, spontaneous breakup of genres. Grohl fronts the performance with gritty energy. The track pairs him with Paul McCartney, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear.
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- Why it stands out: It captures a rare moment of Grohl leading a one-off supergroup.
- Sound to notice: Driving rhythm, conversational vocals and a loose, electric feel.
- Where to hear it: Sound City-related releases and live clips from the documentary era.
No One Knows — Dave Grohl’s thunder on Queens of the Stone Age
Grohl’s drumming on this single helped define its propulsive pulse. The groove is central to the song’s tension and release.
- Grohl’s role: He played the drums during the Songs for the Deaf sessions.
- Why listeners remember it: The beat is both muscular and precisely timed.
- Tip for listeners: Focus on the drum fills that push the chorus forward.
New Fang — When Grohl powered a modern rock supergroup
As the drummer for Them Crooked Vultures, Grohl fuels this crunchy single. The band pairs him with Josh Homme and John Paul Jones.
- What to expect: A tight, riff-forward track with explosive drumming.
- Why it matters: The song shows Grohl’s chemistry with veteran rock players.
- Listen for: Punchy snare hits and an elastic groove that drives the chorus.
Centuries of Sin — Probot’s heavy side, written by Grohl
Probot was Grohl’s metal outlet. He wrote the music, recorded many parts and brought in guest vocalists.
- Grohl’s contribution: Composer, multi-instrumentalist and creative driver.
- Why it’s different: It’s rawer and heavier than his mainstream catalog.
- Highlights: Distorted riffs, aggressive tempo and an unapologetic metal tone.
Shake Your Blood — Another intense track from Probot’s catalog
This song doubles down on the project’s pounding energy. It’s built to showcase a classic metal attitude.
- What makes it memorable: Relentless riffing and a muscular production style.
- Grohl’s role: Architect of the music and the driving force behind the recording.
- Good for: Fans who want to hear Grohl unfiltered into heavier territory.
