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Rock's Biggest Drum Swap Just Shook Two Iconic Bands
The Foo Fighters just made big moves behind the drum kit. The Hollywood Reporter confirms Ilan Rubin, 37, best known for his long-standing role with Nine Inch Nails, is joining the Foos. He replaces Josh Freese, 52, who exited the band in May after just a year of playing with joined Nine Inch Nails in 2009 and became the youngest-ever Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2020. But his rock cred doesn't stop there. He's also known for his work with Angels & Airwaves and film composer Danny Elfman. It's not surprising the Foo Fighters brought Rubin on. What is surprising is Freese is returning to Nine Inch Nails in his was Nine Inch Nails' drummer from 2005 to 2008. Freese confirmed his Foo Fighters departure back in May, saying the band chose "to go in a different direction," but added that he held no hard feelings. He stepped away to focus on family life. Now, he's back just in time for the band's massive "Peel It Back" North American tour starting August 6. As for Rubin, it's unclear if his role in the Foo Fighters is permanent or strictly for touring. The timing is tight, as he had reportedly committed to Nine Inch Nails through 2024 but recently informed Trent Reznor that he'd accepted "a job with another band."The Foo Fighters are gearing up for their own tour, beginning October 2 in Jakarta. They'll hit major cities including Singapore, Tokyo, and Mexico City. The Foos latest song, "Today's Song," marks their 30th anniversary. In a letter to fans, lead singer Dave Grohl, 56, reflected on the band's highs, lows, and the legacy of the late Taylor Hawkins, who died in 2022 at the age of 50. He also mentioned how "this story would be incomplete" without "the thunderous wizardry of Josh Freese." This double drummer move marks one of the most high-profile drummer swaps in modern rock history. Rock's Biggest Drum Swap Just Shook Two Iconic Bands first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 31, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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01-07-2025
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Foo Fighters Drop Blazing 80-Second Minor Threat Cover Paying Tribute to Dave Grohl's Hardcore Roots
The Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album recently turned 30 and the Dave Grohl-led band appears to be in a nostalgic mood. That explains why the group dropped a surprise cover of Minor Threat's early 1981 hardcore classic 'I Don't Wanna Hear It' on Monday (June 30) as part of a three-decade celebration they're calling #FF30. The accompanying video for the blitzing punk tune — which features an instrumental track recorded in 1995 and vocals laid down this year — is a lightning fast montage of candid, chummy images from throughout the band's career, including a healthy dose of sweet snaps with beloved late drummer Taylor Hawkins. More from Billboard Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan & Linkin Park to Headline Corona Capital 2025 Gavin Adcock Blasts Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' During Concert Rant: 'That Sh- Ain't Country Music' Lorde Reveals Which 'Virgin' Song 'Kicked My A-' to Write & Seemingly Teases Deluxe Tracks Though on the surface the blazing, barking vocals and triple-time speed of the track are seemingly at odds with the Foos' typical mix of pop hooks and radio-friendly rock, the cover makes perfect sense given Grohl's punk rock pedigree. The singer/guitarist who was born in Ohio but moved to Virginia as a child was introduced to punk by his cousin when he was 13-years-old, setting him on a path or rock that included teen stints in a series of bands including Fast and Dain Bramage. He joined the D.C. hardcore band Scream in 1986 as their drummer, teaming up with the group that was signed to Discord Records, an independent label founded by Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye. The original version of 'I Don't Wanna Hear It' was feature on Minor Threat's debut 1981 self-titled EP and on the Foos version Grohl barks out the iconic chorus: 'I don't want to hear it/ No, you're full of s–t.' The song is the first new music from the Foos since their 2023 But Here We Are album and based on the notes, the instrumental track was recorded around the time of the release of the self-titled Foo Fighters debut — on which Grohl played nearly every note — with vocals laid down sometime this year. The cover is part of an expansive 30th anniversary celebration that has included a barrage of Instagram posts of classic music videos, promo shots and live performance clips from the group's career, as well as a deep-dive Substack features notes, photos and ephemera tied to the band's 11 studio albums. The Foos have been off the road and out of the news for most of the past year since Grohl revealed last August that he'd fathered a child out of wedlock. They've begun to slowly re-emerge with the #FF30 rollout and the announcement of their first run of shows since the sacking of drummer Josh Freese in May; the well-traveled session and touring drummer was tapped in 2023 to replace Hawkins after his shock death in March 2022 at age 50 while on tour in Colombia. At present the Foo Fighters are planning to get back on the road in October with a show in Jakarta at Carnaval Ancol, followed by an appearance at an F1 event in Singapore on Oct. 4, as well as shows in Tokyo and Osaka that month and a slot at the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Nov. 14; at press time no information was available on who will play drums for those gigs. Listen to the 'I Don't Wanna Hear It' cover below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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03-06-2025
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Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan Head South For Corona Capital
In what will be one of their first shows with an as-yet-unidentified new drummer, Foo Fighters have signed on as a headliner for the Corona Capital festival, which will be held Nov. 14-16 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. Chappell Roan and Linkin Park will anchor the other two nights. As previously reported, the Foos abruptly fired Josh Freese last month after less than two years in the band, and his replacement has yet to be named. Beyond Corona Capital, the Dave Grohl-led group's schedule also includes four other fall shows in Asia, beginning Oct. 2 in Jakarta. More from Spin: Sabrina Carpenter Calls Out A 'Manchild' On New Single No 'Kidding': Alex Warren Expands Latest LP Big Thief Mull 'Infinity' On Upcoming Album As for Corona Capital, it will also feature performances by Queens of the Stone Age, Franz Ferdinand, Garbage, Lucy Dacus, Vampire Weekend, Aurora, Alabama shakes, the reunited Grizzly Bear, Jelly Roll, Deftones, Weezer, James, AFI, Men I Trust, Pinkpantheress and TV on the Radio, among many others. Click here for tickets. Corona Capital will also be hosting smaller events in Merida, Guadalajara and Monterrey in celebration of its parent beer's 100th anniversary, with details to be announced. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
New York Post
20-05-2025
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Ex Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese lists 10 theories why he was fired: ‘Once whistled ‘My Hero' for a week solid'
It's times like these when you gotta laugh. Fired Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese is having some cheeky fun about getting booted from the band. After announcing that he was unceremoniously dumped from the group on Friday, the 52-year-old skinsman shared his 'Top 10 possible reasons Freese got booted from the Foos' on Instagram. Advertisement 5 Josh Freese has been drumming for Dave Grohl's Foo Fighters since 2023. Steve Galli/Shutterstock Counting down from 10 to 1, Freese started with 'Once whistled 'My Hero.' For a week solid on tour. Next up: 'Could only name one Fugazi song.' Advertisement No. 8? Simply 'Two words: polyrhythms.' Then he took a dig at his own drumming: 'Metronome-like precision behind the kit deemed 'soulless.'' Freese added a little percussion humor for No. 6: 'Demanded starting every rehearsal with a 20 minute cowbell sound bath.' 5 Josh Freese posted his 'Top 10 possible reasons Freese got booted from the Foos' on Instagram. joshfreese/Instagram Advertisement No 5 poked fun at the his lack of facial hair: 'Never even once tried growing a beard.' He followed that up with 'Didn't show up to studio because Mercury was in retrograde.' No. 3 was a reference to an axman from the Offspring: 'Promised Noodles he could be 4th guitarist.' 5 'I support whatever they feel is best for the band,' wrote Josh Freese on Instagram after getting booted from the Foos. joshfreese/Instagram Advertisement Then he blamed his tour-rider requests on No. 2: 'Refused to perform unless he was guaranteed a Ouija board and nunchucks after every show.' And the No 1 possible reason Freese got booted from the Foos: 'The whole poodle thing was getting to be a bit much.' (The musician has five of the dogs.) Freese, who joined the Foo Fighters in 2023 after the 2022 death of drummer Taylor Hawkins, announced his firing from Dave Grohl's band in an Instagram post. 5 Josh Freese found out that he was fired from Dave Grohl's Foo Fighters over the phone. joshfreese/Instagram 'The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided 'to go in a different direction with their drummer.' No reason was given. :( Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage,' Freese wrote. 'I support whatever they feel is best for the band,' he added. 'In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band,' Freese continued. 'So while I'm not angry-just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I'm fine.' 5 'I'm not angry — just a bit shocked and disappointed,' wrote Josh Freese after getting fired from Dave Grohl's band. joshfreese/Instagram Advertisement Then he promised: 'Stay tuned for my 'Top 10 reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters' list.' Freese has been a drummer in the punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 and is also a member of the new wave band Devo, which he joined in 1996. The rocker is no stranger to iconic bands as he has also worked with Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails and Weezer.
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20-05-2025
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Josh Freese Theorizes Why He Was Fired from the Foo Fighters: A Poodle Obsession, No Facial Hair and More
Josh Freese was fired from the Foo Fighters on May 16 Days later, the drummer posted a list of possible reasons that he and the rock band parted ways Freese joined the Foo Fighters in May 2023 after Taylor Hawkins diedJosh Freese has some ideas about why his gig with the Foo Fighters didn't work out. After two years as the drummer for the rock band following Taylor Hawkins' death, Freese, 52, announced that they were parting ways on Friday, May 16. Days later, Freese posted about what he thinks led to the sudden departure. On May 19, the musician posted a cheeky list on Instagram titled "Top 10 possible reasons Freese got booted from the Foos" in descending order. "#lol #peaceoutrainbowtrout #byefelicia," he captioned the post. One reason Freese listed was for that he "once whistled 'My Hero' for a solid week on tour." He also guessed that because he could only name one Fugazi song and that he never tried growing a beard his stint with the Foo Fighters was short-lived. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Other reasons listed included his "metronome-like precision behind the kit [was] deemed 'soulless,' " asking that every rehearsal began with a "20 minute cowbell sound bath" and not showing up to the studio "because Mercury was in retrograde." He also promised The Offspring musician Noodles that "he could be fourth guitarist." Noodles, 62, joked in the comments, "But you PROMISED." The drummer teased that he "refused to perform unless he was guaranteed a Ouija board and nunchucks after every show." Freese concluded the list with perhaps the most egregious reason: "the whole poodle thing was getting to be a bit much." In Freese's defense, he is a devoted poodle dad to several poodles. Freese joined the Foo Fighters members Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett and Rami Jaffee in May 2023. "The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided 'to go in a different direction with their drummer.' No reason was given. :(,' Freese wrote in an Instagram post. "Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band." He added that it was his time being fired from a band. Freese noted he was "not angry — just a bit shocked and disappointed." "But as most of you know I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands so, I'm fine," he concluded. Read the original article on People
