The Foo Fighters have treated fans to quite a surprise, a new batch of songs in the form of the Saint Cecelia EP. The best part, it's available for free via their website. 

Several weeks ago, the band launched a mysterious countdown clock via FooFighters.com with little explanation. The pay off is 5 fresh new songs from the band. Many expected the conclusion of the countdown would be an announcement of season two of Sonic Highways, but that's not the case.

The EP was recorded when they were in Austin, Texas for Austin City Limits. While staying at the Saint Cecilia Hotel, they were inspired to record new music for the fans.

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Saint Cecilia EP Tracklisting

  1. Saint Cecilia
  2. Sean
  3. Savior Breath
  4. Iron Rooster
  5. The Neverending Sigh

 

 

 

Here's a letter from Dave via Foo Fighters.com:

19 November 2015

 

Tonight, Let me begin with a preface to a letter I wrote a few weeks ago from my hotel room in Berlin while on our final tour for this album. I felt the need to write this foreword in light of the heartbreaking tragedies of Nov. 13th, as this project has now taken on an entirely different tone. As has everything, it seems...

 

The Saint Cecilia EP was put into motion back in October of this year as a celebration of life and music. The concept being that, as our world tour drew to a close this week, we wanted to share our love of both with you in return for everything you have given us.

 

Now, there is a new, hopeful intention that, even in the smallest way, perhaps these songs can bring a little light into this sometimes dark world. To remind us that music is life, and that hope and healing go hand in hand with song. That much can never be taken away.

 

To all who were affected by the atrocities in Paris, loved ones and friends, our hearts go out to you and your families. We will return and celebrate life and love with you once again someday with our music. As it should be done.

 

Dave Grohl

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