Brace yourselves, rock fans — Foo Fighters just dropped the biggest announcement of 2025 so far. 🧨
Dave Grohl and his mighty crew are gearing up for a massive 2026 stadium tour, and they’re bringing along none other than Queens Of The Stone Age. Yeah, you read that right — Grohl and Homme are reuniting for a summer of riffs, sweat, and pure rock mayhem.
⚡ Two Titans, One Tour
This is the stuff of rock dreams, mun. Foo Fighters — the world’s loudest comfort blanket — teaming up with Queens Of The Stone Age, the desert groove gods themselves.
Grohl and Homme have shared stages, studios, and chaos before — from Songs for the Deaf to Them Crooked Vultures — but this time, they’re going full stadium mode. Imagine Everlong blending into No One Knows. That’s not a gig, that’s a religious experience. 🙌
🏟️ Rumoured UK & European Stops:
- London Stadium 🇬🇧
- Manchester Etihad 🏟️
- Cardiff Principality (YESS MUN! 🏴🔥)
- Dublin Aviva 🇮🇪
- Berlin Olympiastadion 🇩🇪
- Paris La Défense Arena 🇫🇷
- Amsterdam Johan Cruyff Arena 🇳🇱
- Milan San Siro 🇮🇹
Full dates and presale info are expected to drop in the coming days — fans are already refreshing Ticketmaster like their lives depend on it.
🎶 New Song: “Asking For A Friend”
Just to make sure our hearts couldn’t take any more excitement, Foo Fighters have released a brand new single titled “Asking For A Friend.”
🔥 The verdict?
It’s classic Foo energy — stadium-sized, heartfelt, and tinged with that bittersweet post-But Here We Are emotion. Grohl’s voice is gravelly yet vulnerable, the guitars shimmer then bite, and the chorus hits like a wave of catharsis.
Lyrically, it’s about connection — or maybe reconnection. About asking for help when you’re not sure how. In true Foos style, it’s both uplifting and gut-punching at once.
🎧 Listen now: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube — or wherever you blast your bangers loudest.
💬 What They Said
Grohl, never one to underplay the madness, told fans:
“We’ve been waiting to get back into the biggest venues we can find — and we couldn’t think of a better bunch of maniacs to share it with than Queens.”
Josh Homme, being his usual swaggering self, replied with:
“Bring earplugs. Or don’t. We’ll see you in the noise.”
That’s not a warning — it’s a promise.
🧨 The Foos + Queens Combo = Chaos
You’ve got Foo Fighters — emotional, melodic, pure heart-on-sleeve rock. Then Queens Of The Stone Age — sleazy grooves, hypnotic riffs, Homme’s smirk and swagger.
Put them together? That’s thunder and lightning in one show. Expect walls of fuzz, endless guitar jams, and probably a few onstage reunions that’ll send Reddit into meltdown.
🥁 Why This Tour Matters
2026 will mark 30 years since Foo Fighters’ debut album. Three bloody decades of anthems, heartbreak, and relentless touring. This feels like a full-circle celebration — not just of the band’s history, but of rock’s staying power itself.
And with QOTSA along for the ride? That’s like throwing petrol on the fire.
As fans, we’ve had to say goodbye to too many legends in recent years — but this, this is proof that rock’s still got fight left in it.
💸 Ticket Info & Presales
Tickets are expected to go on sale next week, with early access for fans who pre-save “Asking For A Friend” or subscribe to the Foo Fighters mailing list.
Rumoured price tiers (based on previous tours):
- 🎟️ General Admission Standing: £85–£95
- 🪑 Seated: £65–£120
- 🏆 VIP/Pit Access: £180–£250 (includes merch, early entry, and probably a cool laminate you’ll wear for months)
We’ll post full presale links and codes as soon as they’re live — stay tuned right here on The Riff Report.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Foos don’t just announce tours — they ignite eras. And with Queens Of The Stone Age in tow, this isn’t just a rock show… it’s a bloody onslaught.
So take cover, charge your phones, and prepare your neck muscles. 2026’s about to get loud.
👉 Listen: Asking For A Friend – Foo Fighters (Official Audio)
👉 Follow: @theriffreportuk for updates, memes, and chaos.
Tidy times ahead, mun. 🤘
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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