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Josh Freese Moves On: Thrives After Foo Fighters Exit

2/16/2026

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Josh Freese, former Foo Fighters drummer, reflected on his dismissal nearly a year ago in a Modern Drummer interview.
He said his comments were misinterpreted and that the Foo Fighters are a big, mainstream act.
Freese has moved on, performing with Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle and collaborating with other artists.
He says he is back where he belongs and does not seek sympathy for the past year.

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Josh Freese, former Foo Fighters drummer, reflected on his dismissal nearly a year ago in a Modern Drummer interview.
He said his comments were misinterpreted and that the Foo Fighters are a big, mainstream act.
Freese has moved on, performing with Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle and collaborating with other artists.
He says he is back where he belongs and does not seek sympathy for the past year.