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Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters’ decision to move on from drummer Josh Freese was a collective, months-long process; the band called Freese to break the news and pursue a new direction, as they gear up for their 12th album Your Favorite Toy and an Australia–NZ stadium tour. Freese joined in 2023 after Taylor Hawkins’ death and has since pursued other projects.
The Foo Fighters played their first show since 2024 with new drummer Ilan Rubin at a small California venue, confirming his position in the band and showcasing a setlist of their hits, signaling a new era for the band following recent lineup changes and their latest album release.
The Foo Fighters have replaced their drummer Josh Freese with Ilan Rubin, who joins the band after Freese's departure earlier this year. Freese will now join Nine Inch Nails, with whom he has a longstanding relationship. The band recently celebrated their 30th anniversary and released new music, with Dave Grohl expressing gratitude for past drummers.
The Foo Fighters have reportedly replaced their drummer with Ilan Rubin, who will join the band after Josh Freese's departure, coinciding with a drummer swap between the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails, where Freese is returning to NIN. This change follows Freese's exit after two years with the Foo Fighters, and Rubin's previous commitment to NIN.