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At the Hollywood Bowl, Foo Fighters delivered a sold-out show backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel for his penultimate LA Phil concert, mixing deep-cut tracks with hits alongside a gospel choir and paying emotional tribute to late drummer Taylor Hawkins before closing with Everlong.
Foo Fighters performed a 15-song set with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl as part of a celebration for outgoing LA Phil music director Gustavo Dudamel, mixing hits with rare tracks such as I Should Have Known (first since 2012), Razor (first since 2006) and Home (first since 2007). The show included a dedication of Aurora to Taylor Hawkins and concluded with Everlong, with fireworks lighting the sky; Dave Grohl had previously played with Dudamel at Coachella 2025. The band are touring behind their 12th album, Your Favorite Toy, and have more dates including UK appearances on the way.
The Hulu documentary Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear chronicles Barker’s brush with death after a 2008 plane crash, his long battle with opioid addiction, and the recovery that followed, set against his evolving relationship with Kourtney Kardashian. It details Kardashian’s miscarriage and their fertility journey, including multiple IVF attempts and a high-risk surgery during her pregnancy, showing how Barker and his family endured fear and grief while finding renewed purpose as parents. The film also includes a posthumous cameo from Taylor Hawkins, highlighting Barker’s early rise and enduring resilience.
The Hulu documentary Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear chronicles Barker’s near-fatal 2008 plane crash, his battle with opioid addiction and sobriety, and his life with Kourtney Kardashian—including their miscarriage Tulip and IVF journey—along with a posthumous Taylor Hawkins cameo, revealing Barker’s resilience across a nine-year filming span now streaming on Hulu.
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.
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.
Foo Fighters' latest album "But Here We Are" is a back-to-basics, emotionally charged record that pays tribute to the band's late drummer Taylor Hawkins. Dave Grohl returns to the drum kit while recording the album, which features soaring melodies and impassioned vocals. While some of the quieter tracks suffer from predictable lyrics, the album's closer "Rest" is a fitting eulogy for Hawkins, with bone-shaking noise and a hushed murmur from Grohl.
Foo Fighters' new album, But Here We Are, is a response to the grief of losing drummer Taylor Hawkins and frontman Dave Grohl's mother. The album is back to basics, with muscular chords and melodic riffs, and features a stunning response to the pain of last year in the epic, shape-shifting rock song The Teacher. Grohl's honesty and vulnerability about his loss may inspire other writers to tackle the subject of male friendship in music.
Foo Fighters gave a rare performance of "New Way Home" and introduced new drummer Josh Freese at a DC concert, which was only their second proper concert since the death of former drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band's emotional performance paid tribute to Hawkins, with frontman Dave Grohl dedicating a song to him and the entire concert feeling like a catharsis for the band. The concert also marked the opening of The Atlantis, a new venue in DC, and the unveiling of a life-size sculpture of Grohl. The band's new album, "But Here We Are," features 10 songs about loss and grieving, including Grohl's love letter to Hawkins, "Under You."
Foo Fighters paid tribute to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins by bringing his son, Shane, on stage to play drums on a classic song during the Boston Calling Music Festival. However, a technical mishap with the snare drum stalled the show, leading to some comedic banter between frontman Dave Grohl and Shane. Taylor Hawkins passed away in March 2022, and the band recently announced Josh Freese as his replacement on drums.
Foo Fighters invited Taylor Hawkins' son, Shane Hawkins, to play the drums during their performance of "I'll Stick Around" at the Boston Calling music festival. The band's frontman, Dave Grohl, also brought up his daughter, Violet Grohl, to contribute vocals for two songs. The set marked the band's first performance since introducing Josh Freese as their next drummer, although it's unclear if he'll be a permanent member. The band is gearing up for the release of their upcoming album, "But Here We Are," their first since Hawkins' death in March 2022.
The Foo Fighters' emotional return to the stage at Boston Calling saw the band showcase their new percussion section, including newcomer Josh Freese, who added a tightness and thrust to their sound. The absence of late drummer Taylor Hawkins was felt throughout the set, but his son Shane received a wave of love and applause from the crowd when he took over the drums for a song. Dave Grohl delivered a performance of depth and grit, and the band ended with their trusted finale 'Everlong', leaving no need for an encore.
Foo Fighters' headlining show at Boston Calling saw Shane Hawkins, son of late drummer Taylor Hawkins, join the band for a performance of "I'll Stick Around." The young drummer had previously demonstrated his chops during tribute shows for his father, but his appearance at Boston Calling was uniquely affirming. Dave Grohl's daughter, Violet, also joined the band for a few songs.
The Foo Fighters have introduced Josh Freese as their new drummer ahead of their upcoming tour and album release, the first since the death of their previous drummer, Taylor Hawkins, last year. Freese, a veteran musician who has played with bands like Nine Inch Nails and Weezer, was featured in an hourlong streamed rehearsal that included surprise cameos by other drummers and a new song, "Rescued." The Foo Fighters were devastated by Hawkins's death, and the streamed event appeared to reflect their lingering grief.