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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.
Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters’ decision to move on from Josh Freese was discussed over months as the band charted a new direction after Taylor Hawkins’s death; they told Freese they would hire a different drummer, and Freese said the fit didn’t resonate for him, while Grohl stresses honoring Hawkins’s legacy as the band continues forward.
Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters’ firing of Josh Freese was a band decision made in 2024 during a shift after Taylor Hawkins’ death, not an overnight move, and the group brought in Ilan Rubin as their drummer. Freese had previously said he didn’t resonate with the band’s music, and the broader 2025 drummer-swapping saga also saw Freese return to Nine Inch Nails; the interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music previews the band's new album.
Foo Fighters have told drummer Josh Freese that the band is moving in a different direction and will no longer be playing with him, with longtime Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin set to join. Freese, who joined in 2023 after Taylor Hawkins’s death, said the split came after a band-wide discussion about a new direction. Grohl stressed the change wasn’t abrupt and reflected the band’s evolving path post-Hawkins, as they prepare for a stadium tour. Freese will return to Nin during this period.
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.
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 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.
Foo Fighters gave a rare performance of "New Way Home" and introduced new drummer Josh Freese at a DC concert, which was only their second proper concert since the death of former drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band's emotional performance paid tribute to Hawkins, with frontman Dave Grohl dedicating a song to him and the entire concert feeling like a catharsis for the band. The concert also marked the opening of The Atlantis, a new venue in DC, and the unveiling of a life-size sculpture of Grohl. The band's new album, "But Here We Are," features 10 songs about loss and grieving, including Grohl's love letter to Hawkins, "Under You."
The Foo Fighters' emotional return to the stage at Boston Calling saw the band showcase their new percussion section, including newcomer Josh Freese, who added a tightness and thrust to their sound. The absence of late drummer Taylor Hawkins was felt throughout the set, but his son Shane received a wave of love and applause from the crowd when he took over the drums for a song. Dave Grohl delivered a performance of depth and grit, and the band ended with their trusted finale 'Everlong', leaving no need for an encore.
The Foo Fighters have announced Josh Freese as their new drummer, replacing the late Taylor Hawkins. Freese, a veteran drummer who has played with Guns N Roses, The Vandals, Nine Inch Nails, and the Replacements, has musical roots in Minnesota. His grandfather was a long-time music teacher and band director with Edina Public Schools, and his father was a tuba soloist at the University of Minnesota. Freese's brother Jason also plays keyboards for Green Day.
The Foo Fighters have introduced Josh Freese as their new drummer ahead of their upcoming tour and album release, the first since the death of their previous drummer, Taylor Hawkins, last year. Freese, a veteran musician who has played with bands like Nine Inch Nails and Weezer, was featured in an hourlong streamed rehearsal that included surprise cameos by other drummers and a new song, "Rescued." The Foo Fighters were devastated by Hawkins's death, and the streamed event appeared to reflect their lingering grief.
Foo Fighters have announced Josh Freese as their new drummer, replacing the late Taylor Hawkins. The announcement was made via a live stream, followed by a live performance. Fans can watch the stream for the next 48 hours.
The Foo Fighters have announced Josh Freese as their new drummer, following the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins last March. The band teased fans with cameos from other famous drummers before revealing Freese, who has played with Guns N’ Roses, Paramore, and Nine Inch Nails, among others. Fans have welcomed Freese with open arms, and the Foo Fighters have already sold out their upcoming show in New Hampshire on May 24, which will be Freese's first performance with the band in front of an audience.