US EditionLook: Josh Freese Ousted as Foo Fighters Drummer
- Josh Freese, the 52-year-old drummer who joined Foo Fighters in 2023, announced on May 16, 2025, that he is no longer with the band.
- Freese said the Foo Fighters contacted him Monday night to inform him they had chosen to part ways without providing an explanation.
- Freese expressed his support for the band’s decision, shared that he was surprised and let down by it, and reflected positively on his experience performing with the group over the previous two years after stepping in for the late Taylor Hawkins.
- He shared on Instagram that the Foo Fighters informed him Monday evening of their choice to take their drummer role in a different direction, accompanying the message with a sad face emoji.
- The Foo Fighters, currently with Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Nate Mendel, and Rami Jaffee, seem to continue without Freese, with an upcoming show on October 4, 2025.
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