Foo Fighters announced a 2026 stadium tour starting in August, featuring Queens of the Stone Age as support on most dates, along with a new song titled 'Asking for a Friend.' Tickets go on sale October 31, with pre-sales available for newsletter subscribers and artists. The tour marks their first stadium run since 2023-2024 and includes major North American cities.
The Foo Fighters played their first show in over a year at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, debuting new drummer Ilan Rubin and performing a 25-song set that included rare and classic tracks, with upcoming international tour dates announced.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The Foo Fighters debuted their new drummer Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, at a surprise concert in San Luis Obispo, performing 25 songs including classics and rare tracks, marking a new chapter for the band as they prepare for upcoming tour dates in Asia and Mexico.
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 announced a surprise all-ages concert in San Luis Obispo at the Fremont Theater, with tickets available only through in-person purchase at the box office, requiring fans to line up early and present a physical ID and credit card. Fans began lining up hours before tickets went on sale, with the event scheduled for Saturday evening.
Foo Fighters have announced Ilan Rubin as their new drummer after parting ways with Josh Freese, who previously played with Nine Inch Nails, marking a swap between the two bands' drummers. Rubin, a long-time member of Nine Inch Nails, is uncertain if his role with Foo Fighters is permanent or just touring. Freese's departure from Foo Fighters follows his earlier tenure with Nine Inch Nails, and both drummers are now involved in upcoming tours with their respective bands.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Rolling Stone
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 and Nine Inch Nails have reportedly exchanged drummers, with Josh Freese returning to Nine Inch Nails and Ilan Rubin joining the Foo Fighters, following Rubin's prior commitment to NIN and Freese's departure from the Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins' death.
The Foo Fighters have reportedly appointed Ilan Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and other bands, as their new drummer following the departure of Josh Freese, with an uncertain whether he's a full-time member or touring drummer, as they prepare for upcoming shows.
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.
The Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails are swapping their touring drummers, with Josh Freese rejoining NIN and Ilan Rubin joining the Foo Fighters, in a surprising drummer shuffle that began in May and involves notable band member changes and upcoming tours.
Ilan Rubin has been revealed as the new drummer for the Foo Fighters, replacing Josh Freese who is returning to Nine Inch Nails. Rubin, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and Angels & Airwaves, may join as a full-time member or touring drummer. The band is set to tour starting October, with Rubin's exact role still unclear. Freese's departure follows his recent joining the Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins' death.
The Foo Fighters have released a new song, 'Today’s Song,' with Dave Grohl returning as the drummer, marking their first original release since their 2023 album, and are planning live shows in Asia and Mexico this fall.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will feature headliners The Rolling Stones, along with Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, Queen Latifah, and Jon Batiste, as well as other acts such as Hozier, The Killers, and Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals. The festival will take place over two weekends, starting April 25 and ending May 5, with a special celebration of Jimmy Buffett and a focus on Colombian music and culture at the Cultural Exchange Pavilion.
The 2024 New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup features headliners like the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and Chris Stapleton, along with Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the Killers, and Bonnie Raitt, as well as a diverse array of acts including Vampire Weekend, Queen Latifah, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The festival will also showcase local talent and celebrate the music of Colombia, with tickets currently on sale for the event taking place from April 25 to May 5.
