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Foo Fighters Announce Ilan Rubin as New Drummer

7/31/2025

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The Foo Fighters have welcomed Ilan Rubin, a former member of Nine Inch Nails, as their new drummer, stepping in for Josh Freese who is rejoining NIN. At just 35, Rubin, the youngest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, brings a wealth of experience from bands like Angels & Airwaves, just in time for NIN's upcoming North American tour.

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The Foo Fighters have welcomed Ilan Rubin, a former member of Nine Inch Nails, as their new drummer, stepping in for Josh Freese who is rejoining NIN. At just 35, Rubin, the youngest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, brings a wealth of experience from bands like Angels & Airwaves, just in time for NIN's upcoming North American tour.