Overview
- Freese says he enjoyed two years with the group but they were “good to me… until they weren’t,” praising Dave Grohl’s leadership and drumming.
- He maintains he has “a couple small theories” about why he was let go yet won’t share them now, citing how remarks about Foo Fighters are amplified and taken out of context.
- The drummer reiterates he was told in May 2025 the band would “go in a different direction” with no reason given, an outcome he says he did not see coming.
- Since leaving, he has rejoined Nine Inch Nails, toured with A Perfect Circle, played dates with Weezer, and continued studio work, saying “no one should feel sorry for me.”
- Foo Fighters have moved forward with Ilan Rubin on drums, have festivals and a European tour scheduled, and are teasing new music with song snippets on their website.