Josh Freese has introduced that he gained’t be drumming for the Foo Fighters anymore.
The sticksman – who was publicly unveiled as a band member two years in the past throughout their Getting ready Music For Live shows livestream, although he didn’t play on their 2023 eleventh album However Right here We Are – has taken to Instagram to disclose that he was informed on Monday, Could 12 that he’s been “let go”.
Josh writes that Foos informed him they might be going “in a distinct course with their drummer”, and that “no purpose was given”. He provides that he’s “not offended – only a bit shocked and disenchanted”, having “by no means been let go from a band” earlier than.
Learn Josh’s assertion beneath:
“The Foo Fighters referred to as me Monday evening to let me know they’ve determined to ‘go in a distinct course with their drummer’. No purpose was given. Regardless, I loved the previous two years with them, each on and offstage, and I help no matter they really feel is finest 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 offended – only a bit shocked and disenchanted. However as most of you realize I’ve all the time labored freelance and bounced between bands so, I’m wonderful. Keep tuned for my ‘Prime 10 attainable causes Josh obtained booted from the Foo Fighters’ checklist. Josh.”
Foo Fighters haven’t posted something but about Josh’s substitute. The band not too long ago introduced their first gig of 2025, on the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore, on October 4.
See Josh’s publish beneath: