More than 10 years have passed since Nirvana ruled the airwaves, but Kurt Cobain’s former bandmate Dave Grohl is still carrying the rock ‘n’ roll torch with his own band, the Foo Fighters.

Grohl teamed up with other notable musicians after Cobain’s death to take what Nirvana had begun and build upon it. Today, the Foo Fighters have released six studio albums and contributed to the evolution of rock. With grinding guitars and perfect pop song structures, Grohl and his musical partners in crime (including drummer Taylor Hawkins, bassist Nate Mendel and guitarist Chris Shiflett) have shown the world what post-grunge rock is—and also what it could be.

The Foo Fighters have also proved they aren’t afraid to take risks to develop their musical identity. In 2005, the band released the double-disc In Your Honor, of which one disc was acoustic and the other was electric. The exploration of both sides of rock was a success, and the band achieved more hits, including “Best of You” and “DOA.”

Grohl and company continue to rock audiences with tracks from their latest album, Echoes, Silences, Patience & Grace. If you’re looking for drums and guitars that will thrash your eardrums, a Foo Fighters concert is likely the best place in town. Purchase tickets now for a show during the band’s two-night engagement in Las Vegas this month.

Foo Fighters perform at The Joint September 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $62 and $172.

By Caitlin McGarry

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