Josh Freese announced on social media today that he has parted ways with the Foo Fighters. Check out the full news below.
“The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different direction with their drummer,’” Freese wrote. “No reason was given.” He continued, “I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band.”
Josh Freese officially joined Foo Fighters in 2023, stepping in after the passing of Taylor Hawkins. His final performance with the band took place during a private show at the House of Blues in Anaheim last September.
It’s currently unclear who will drum for Foo Fighters going forward. For now, their only scheduled performance is at the Singapore Grand Prix on October 4.
Josh Freese:
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, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve never been let go from a band, 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. Stay tuned for my “Top 10 possible reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters” list.
Josh
Last year, in 2024, Foo Fighters headlined the Hellfest 2024 festival.
