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Foo Fighters deliver a five-song Tiny Desk set at NPR’s office, opening with Spit Shine and featuring Child Actor, My Hero, Everlong, and Learn to Fly; Dave Grohl calls the moment special and credits Trouble Funk as an inspiration, with the band hinting at nearly two months of North American dates starting in August, kicking off in Toronto.
Nicola Coughlan and Aimee Lou Wood will host the next two episodes of SNL U.K. (Episodes 5 and 6); Coughlan’s April 25 installment features Foo Fighters, while Wood’s May 2 episode features Meek, as Sky/ NOW’s comedy continues with weekly installments.
Dave Grohl says he had absolutely nothing to do with his daughter Violet’s signing to a record deal, revealing he only learned about it at dinner. He describes himself as a hands-off dad whose daughter independently made the album with producer Justin Raisin. Grohl praises Violet’s independence, noting her success inspired him, and mentions Foos’ forthcoming album My Favorite Toy (out April 24) as they perform in the UK at intimate shows.
Charli XCX applauds Dave Grohl and his daughter Harper’s viral ‘Apple’ dance after watching the clip on The Graham Norton Show, where the Foo Fighters performed “Your Favorite Toy” from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy (out April 24). The performance featured Jason Falkner on guitar, a nod to Pat Smear with a photo on the kick drum, and comes as Grohl reflects on aging and the band’s enduring chemistry with new drummer Ilan Rubin as they prep their 12th studio release.
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.
Charli XCX joins Dave Grohl on The Graham Norton Show as Foo Fighters perform the title track from their upcoming Your Favorite Toy, with Jason Falkner filling in for Pat Smear (Smear’s face appears on the kick drum); Jake Shears and Babydaddy provide backing vocals, and Charli learns about Grohl and his daughter Harper’s viral Apple dance TikTok clip.
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.
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond festival returns to Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center from Sept. 24–27 with Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, and Chris Stapleton as headliners, along with Dave Matthews Band and more than 100 acts across multiple stages, offering four days of music and experiences; weekend and general admission passes are on sale.
At the MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Mariah Carey, Foo Fighters enlisted Taylor Momsen to sing on their set, delivering covers of songs from Carey’s secret 1990s grunge project, including “Love Is A Scam” and “Demented,” as a star-studded lineup paid tribute to the singer.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 lineup, led by Foo Fighters and Backstreet Boys, features about 80 acts on six stages May 22–24 at the Napa Valley Expo. The bill also includes Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and more, with roughly 90% of acts new to the festival. Three-day GA tickets start at $475 with a $100 layaway option; the festival also offers a Silent Disco and a Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage.
Foo Fighters announced a 2026 stadium tour starting in August, featuring Queens of the Stone Age as support on most dates, along with a new song titled 'Asking for a Friend.' Tickets go on sale October 31, with pre-sales available for newsletter subscribers and artists. The tour marks their first stadium run since 2023-2024 and includes major North American cities.
The Foo Fighters played their first show in over a year at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, debuting new drummer Ilan Rubin and performing a 25-song set that included rare and classic tracks, with upcoming international tour dates announced.
The Foo Fighters debuted their new drummer Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, at a surprise concert in San Luis Obispo, performing 25 songs including classics and rare tracks, marking a new chapter for the band as they prepare for upcoming tour dates in Asia and Mexico.