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Foo Fighters Welcome Ilan Rubin, Honor Hawkins' Legacy

2/25/2026

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Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters frontman, announced the band parted ways with drummer Josh Freese in May 2025.
Freese joined in May 2023 to replace the late Taylor Hawkins, whose impact the band notes.
After a seven-month hiatus, the Foo Fighters named Ilan Rubin as their drummer.
Grohl says the group feels revitalized with Ilan Rubin and will honor Hawkins's legacy ahead of release of Your Favorite Toy in April 2026.

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Story summary

Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters frontman, announced the band parted ways with drummer Josh Freese in May 2025.
Freese joined in May 2023 to replace the late Taylor Hawkins, whose impact the band notes.
After a seven-month hiatus, the Foo Fighters named Ilan Rubin as their drummer.
Grohl says the group feels revitalized with Ilan Rubin and will honor Hawkins's legacy ahead of release of Your Favorite Toy in April 2026.