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Foo Fighters' New Album Reflects Grief, Returns to Punk Roots

4/22/2026

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Foo Fighters announce the album Your Favourite Toy, reflecting grief after Taylor Hawkins died in 2022 and Dave Grohl's mother died shortly afterward.
Grohl describes the recording as therapeutic, often working late to create over 50 instrumental tracks.
Ilan Rubin plays drums on the album.
The album marks a return to the band's punk roots with energetic, raw sounds and emotional lyrics.
The album will release on April 24, 2026.

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Story summary

Foo Fighters announce the album Your Favourite Toy, reflecting grief after Taylor Hawkins died in 2022 and Dave Grohl's mother died shortly afterward.
Grohl describes the recording as therapeutic, often working late to create over 50 instrumental tracks.
Ilan Rubin plays drums on the album.
The album marks a return to the band's punk roots with energetic, raw sounds and emotional lyrics.
The album will release on April 24, 2026.