Foo Fighters Tease New Album with Riffs and Upcoming Tour

The Foo Fighters have unveiled a collection of 10 new music riffs on their official website, each lasting between five to 13 seconds. While these snippets do not provide full songs, they are anticipated to be precursors to the band's upcoming 12th studio album, following their 2023 release, "But Here We Are." Among the snippets, only one features vocals, with frontman Dave Grohl repeating the phrase “Turn the cameras off.” The band also shared a brief montage of heavy riffs on Instagram, accompanied by the message “Consider this an evaluation,” suggesting a return to their cryptic marketing strategies.

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The Foo Fighters are set to embark on a North American stadium tour from August 4 to September 26, 2026. This tour will mark the first with new drummer Ilan Rubin, previously of Nine Inch Nails. The announcement follows the band's recent performance in Australia, where Grohl hinted at the completion of new songs, stating, “We might have a whole new record of fucking songs that we just finished the other day.” The band has additional festival appearances scheduled for May 2026.

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Former drummer Josh Freese, who was recently let go from the band, expressed his surprise at the decision in an interview with Modern Drummer magazine. He reflected on his time with the Foo Fighters, stating, “I did really enjoy the two years I spent with those guys, however, and they were good to me until they weren’t.” Freese acknowledged his respect for Grohl, emphasizing his admiration for him as a drummer. He mentioned having “a couple small theories” regarding his departure but refrained from elaborating further.

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The Foo Fighters have not provided detailed commentary regarding the new music or Freese's departure. However, Grohl's remarks during live performances indicate a positive outlook on the band's future projects. The snippets released on their website have generated excitement among fans, with some noting the nostalgic feel of the marketing approach.

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While the release of new riffs has been met with enthusiasm, some fans have expressed disappointment over the lack of complete songs. The brevity of the snippets has led to mixed reactions, with some calling for more substantial previews of the new material.

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• “We might have a whole new record of fucking songs that we just finished the other day.” — Dave Grohl, Frontman, Foo Fighters

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• “I did really enjoy the two years I spent with those guys, however, and they were good to me until they weren’t…. I loved having Dave Grohl as a bandleader. I truly respect him so much as a drummer first and foremost. To me, he’s a drummer first and everything else is second. I’ve listened to him on all the great records he’s played drums on more than I’ve listened to any Foo Fighters stuff.” — Josh Freese, Former Drummer, Foo Fighters

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The Foo Fighters' recent activities signal a significant period for the band, with new music on the horizon and a fresh lineup as they prepare for their upcoming tour.

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