The Latest Breaking News from Josh Freese

The Who fire drummer Zak Starkey for second time in a month

The band’s drummer since 1996 says there have been ‘weeks of mayhem’ since he was fired then reinstated three days later

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025

“This has been far from a singular endeavour”: your guide to every player who’s ever passed through Nine Inch Nails, from Pretty Hate Machine to now

Ahead of Trent Reznor & co.’s UK tour next month, here’s your chance to swot up on the industrial-rock titans' evolving line-up over the years

Louder · May 18, 2025

“I’m not angry – I’m shocked and disappointed”: Foo Fighters fire drummer Josh Freese two years after he joined the band

Josh Freese, who replaced the late Taylor Hawkins, is no longer the Foo Fighters’ drummer

Louder · May 17, 2025

“I continue to miss Taylor, as does the band, his family, friends and the rest of the world.” Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins while marking one year as the Foo Fighters’ drummer

It's been 12 months since Freese was selected for one of the biggest gigs in rock

MusicRadar · May 22, 2024

On the anniversary of his introduction as Foo Fighters' new drummer, Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins

"I continue to miss Taylor as does the band"

Metal Hammer · May 21, 2024

“It continues to be bittersweet. Part of me is like, 'I wish there wasn’t a reason for me to be the drummer in the Foo Fighters.’” Josh Freese on getting the call from Dave Grohl to take over from Taylor Hawkins

Plus, 5 other things we learned from the session ace’s interview with Rick Beato

MusicRadar · Apr 17, 2024

Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese confirms return to A Perfect Circle after 13 years

In-demand drummer Josh Freese will tour with A Perfect Circle during break in Foo Fighters schedule

Metal Hammer · Mar 23, 2024

Josh Freese confirms return to A Perfect Circle after 13 years: “APC has always been a very special band for me…”

The news follows a cryptic teaser posted by Freese earlier this week featuring a photo of his A Perfect Circle kit

MusicRadar · Mar 22, 2024

“A pretty tight little wrecking crew”: St Vincent confirms that her new album will feature Dave Grohl, Cate Le Bon, Josh Freese, and classic analogue synths

She describes the new record as “post-plague pop” that sounds “urgent and psychotic”

MusicRadar · Feb 19, 2024

5 songs featuring Josh Freese on drums (that you might not know were him)

Best of 2023: Tracks from the session drumming ace that might surprise you

MusicRadar · Dec 27, 2023