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The Foo Fighters’ eighth album, due out this fall, will be accompanied by an HBO series documenting the eight-city odyssey during which the record was created. The series, which is still untitled, is directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, second from left.

So much for taking an extended break.

The Foo Fighters have not only confirmed that they were in the midst of making of their eighth album, due out this fall, now it’s been revealed the release will be accompanied by an HBO series documenting the eight-city odyssey during which the record was created.

In the series, directed by Foo founder Dave Grohl, the band taps into the musical heritage and cultural fabric of eight cities, all of which have been known for specific music scenes over the years. Chicago, Austin, Texas, Nashville, Tenn., Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., and New York were the chosen spots, with the Foos basing themselves at legendary studios integral to the unique history and character of each location.

One song was recorded in each city, with every song featuring local legends sitting in, and every lyric written in an unprecedented experimental style. Grohl held off on putting down words until the last day of each session, so as to be inspired by the experiences, interviews and personalities that became part of the process. While the studios and interview subjects have yet to be announced, it is know that Grohl talked to Paul Stanley of Kiss, Nancy Wilson from Heart, Joe Walsh of the Eagles and Fugazi’s Ian MacKaye.

“(Grohl’s) heartfelt passion for this project is contagious, and his talent as a musician and filmmaker is undeniable,” said Michael Lombardo, president of HBO programming. “We are excited to go on this journey with him and the Foo Fighters for this insider’s look at how regional music inspired them to create their own new music.”

The series, set to debut later this year, builds on the foundation laid by Grohl when he directed last year’s Grammy winning Sound City documentary about the history of the famed Los Angeles studio where everyone from Tom Petty to Metallica recorded. The 2013 feature film — Grohl’s directorial debut — was a celebration of the human element in the creation and recording of music, this time around is, in Grohl’s words, “a love letter to the history of American music.”

Each episode delves into the singular regional identity of each city — how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years, and in turn the impact those people had on the cultural fabric of their hometowns — ultimately celebrating their common bond. Every artist who appears in the show, regardless of genre or locale, started as an average kid with the universal dreams of making music and making it big.

Grohl’s interviews with these musicians are integral to the show and the creation of the album as his chemistry with bandmates Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear. Grohl’s unequaled passion for both the music he creates and the music that inspires its creation once again fuels the type of honest and trusting musician-to-musician exchange that made Sound City a critical and commercial smash.

Premiering as the Foo Fighters’ 20th anniversary approaches, the HBO series aims to “give back” to the next generation of young musicians. As interviewee Buddy Guy puts it, “Everything comes from what’s come before.”

The new Foo album will be the first since “Wasting Light” was released in 2011. That album featured a reunion between Grohl and Butch Vig, who produced Nirvana’s “Nevermind.” “Wasting Light” hit No. 1 on the charts around the world and spawned a bevy of radio hits, including “Rope,” “White Limo” and “These Days.” It also featured guest performances from Grohl’s former Nirvana bandmate Krist Novoselic and Bob Mould.