Little by little, the Drumpocalypse is being mitigated. Following Josh Freese’s firing in Might, Foo Fighters will likely be changing him with drummer Ilan Rubin, and Freese will return the favor by filling in for him on 9 Inch Nails’ tour.
It’s unclear whether or not Rubin — who’s been a touring member for 9 Inch Nails since 2009 — will likely be everlasting or simply for Foo Fighters’ forthcoming gigs that begin in October. Freese was a everlasting drummer for 9 Inch Nails from 2005 to 2008, and has carried out with Weezer, Chic With Rome, Sting, and extra.
In his authentic assertion about his firing, Freese wrote:
The Foo Fighters known as me Monday night time to let me know they’ve determined “to go in a distinct route with their drummer.” motive was given. 🙁 Regardless, I loved the previous two years with them, each on and off stage, and I assist no matter they really feel is greatest for the band. In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve by no means been let go from a band, so whereas I’m not angry-just a bit shocked and dissatisfied. However as most of you understand I’ve at all times labored freelance and bounced between bands so, I’m fantastic. Keep tuned for my “High 10 attainable causes Josh bought booted from the Foo Fighters” checklist.
9 Inch Nails lately accomplished the European leg of their tour, and subsequent week they’ll be in North America. Earlier this month they launched the tune “As Alive As You Want Me To Be.”