Josh Freese Opens Up About Foo Fighters Exit
Josh Freese, recently dismissed from Foo Fighters, has "a lot to say" about his exit but is choosing his words carefully for now. The drummer's comments suggest possible future revelations or memoirs about his time with the band. Freese's departure adds to ongoing speculation about internal dynamics within the rock group.
- Josh Freese's tenure with the Foo Fighters began in 2023, following the death of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, and ended with his dismissal in May 2025. - Freese stated that the band informed him of their decision "to go in a different direction" via a phone call but gave no specific reason for his dismissal. - In a recent interview, Freese mentioned the immense pressure of replacing the "beloved Taylor Hawkins" and also admitted that the Foo Fighters' music was not something he deeply resonated with. - He has described the band as being "good to me… until they weren't," adding to the mystery surrounding his sudden departure. - Freese is a highly prolific session drummer who has played on over 400 albums and has been a member of numerous notable bands, including The Vandals, Devo, A Perfect Circle, and Guns N' Roses. - Following his exit from the Foo Fighters, Freese rejoined Nine Inch Nails, a band he had previously played with from late 2005 to 2008. - In an interesting swap, the drummer who replaced Freese in the Foo Fighters is Ilan Rubin, who was the drummer for Nine Inch Nails.
