Foo Fighters Announce Josh Freese as New Drummer

We finally have some news on the new Foo Fighters drummer!

Since the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins last year, the Foo Fighters have announced a new album and a new tour for 2023, but who will replace Taylor?

During a global livestream event on Sunday, May 21st, the band announced that the new drummer will be Josh Freese, a session player, who has recently played with The Offspring.

Besides The Offspring, he’s been a part of an impressive amount of notable bands and artists throughout his career. Pitchfork said:

Over the past decade, he’s contributed to new records by Lana Del Rey, Rob Zombie, Bruce Springsteen, A Perfect Circle, Sting (with Shaggy), and many more. He’s toured and recorded with Danny Elfman, was a member of Devo’s recent live lineups, and, in the past, has been a member of Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails, the Vandals, Weezer, and Sublime With Rome. His credits include the Evanescence hit “Bring Me to Life,” Meredith Brooks’ “Bitch,” Good Charlotte’s “The Anthem,” and Puddle of Mudd’s “She Hates Me.”

Freese is an excellent choice for the Foo Fighters, but he has some big shoes to fill! Read more from Pitchfork HERE.