Foo Fighters just pulled a fast one on us. Josh Freese, the guy who stepped up as drummer after the tragic loss of Taylor Hawkins, says he’s officially out. No smoke, no mirrors—just a straight-up boot.
Josh spilled the tea saying the band told him on May 12 they’re “going in a different direction.” That’s it. No messy drama, no public spat. Just a cold “thanks, but no thanks” in classic rock band style. The kicker? Josh claims this is the first time in his 40-year drumming career anyone’s given him the boot. Ouch!
Freese joined Foo Fighters in May 2023, filling some seriously huge shoes after Taylor Hawkins passed away. He kept the beat on their 2023 tour and was part of the vibes around their album But Here We Are. But now, the band is shaking things up again—without him.
No official word from the Foo Fighters themselves, so we’re left wondering who’s next to grab the sticks. Meanwhile, Josh seems to be taking it in stride, even joking about a “Top 10 reasons Josh got booted” list on social media. Classic Freese—always a showman.
So, what’s next for the Foo Fighters? They’re gearing up for a big gig at the Singapore Grand Prix this October, their first live show since some recent drama around frontman Dave Grohl. Drum drama and rock ‘n’ roll—never a dull moment!
Sources like San Francisco Chronicle and People have covered the story, confirming the timeline and Josh’s surprise. For now, it’s just a big shake-up in the rock world. Stay tuned.