Dave Grohl confirms itโs DONE โ the Riff Report crew are pacing the room like itโs Christmas Eve
Right then. Stop what youโre doing. Put the kettle on. Sit down before you fall over.
Foo Fighters have officially finished their TWELFTH studio album, and the hype in Riff Report HQ has reached dangerous levels. Desks rattling. Speakers warming up. Someoneโs already shouting โPLAY ITโ at a wall. Standard behaviour, really.
And the confirmation? Straight from the big man himself.
๐ฅ DAVE GROHL SAYS ITโS WRAPPED โ STICKS DOWN, TAPE ROLLED
Yes butt โ Dave Grohl has confirmed the album is recorded, finished, signed off, sealed, and ready to be unleashed upon the world like a riff-powered wrecking ball.
No half-measures.
No โnearly thereโ.
No โjust one more tweak on the snareโ.
This thing is DONE.
And if history has taught us anything, itโs that when Dave Grohl finishes an album, it usually means:
- Itโs loud
- Itโs emotional
- Itโs built to be played at irresponsible volumes
You love to see it.
๐ฅ ALBUM NUMBER 12 โ STILL HUNGRY, STILL MASSIVE
Letโs pause for a second and appreciate how mad this actually is.
Twelve albums deep and Foo Fighters are still:
- Writing new music
- Packing out stadiums
- Headlining festivals
- Sounding like a band that actually gives a toss
This isnโt a nostalgia act wheeled out for polite applause.
This is a band that refuses to coast, refuses to shrink, and refuses to stop swinging.
Rock bands arenโt meant to have this much energy this far into the game โ yet here we are, mun.
๐ถ SOโฆ WHATโS IT GOING TO SOUND LIKE THEN?
Naturally, details are being guarded tighter than the last pint at closing time. No tracklist. No release date. No sneaky song titles dropped yet.
But if recent live shows, studio vibes, and Foo Fighters history are anything to go by, expect:
- Big, crunchy riffs that hit like a hug to the chest
- Choruses built for tens of thousands of voices
- Emotional moments that catch you off guard
Classic Foos? Almost certainly.
New twists? Youโd bet on it.
Subtle? Absolutely not.
๐ค NEW ALBUM = TOUR CHAOS INCOMING
Letโs not pretend this hasnโt already crossed everyoneโs mind.
A new Foo Fighters album usually means:
- Tour announcements
- Festival rumours
- UK dates selling out in seconds
- Group chats absolutely melting down at 9:01am
Weโre talking muddy fields, arms round strangers, pints in the air, and Dave Grohl grinning like a man who knows heโs about to destroy your voice for three days straight.
The Riff Report crew are already mentally packing wellies. Just saying.
๐ค THE RIFF REPORT VERDICT
Foo Fighters finishing album number twelve isnโt just another โband releases new musicโ headline.
Itโs a reminder that:
- Rock isnโt dead
- Guitars still matter
- Passion beats polish every single time
This album is going to land hard, sound massive, and remind everyone why Foo Fighters remain one of the most important rock bands on the planet.
Weโll be glued to this one like a festival wristband you forgot to cut off.
Stay locked to The Riff Report for all updates, rumours, overreactions, and inevitable shouting when the first single drops.
LOUD. SWEATY. FOOS FOREVER. ๐ค๐ฅ
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 specialโfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heโs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heโs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heโs not writing or interviewing artists, youโll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicโtheyโre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatโs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ค
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