Dave Grohl Opens Up About Taylor Hawkins, Josh Freese, and the Band’s Next Chapter
Foo Fighters have officially entered their dirty thirties — and they’ve done it the only way they know how: with guitars cranked to 11 and emotions running just as high 🎸💥
To celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary (yes, three decades of Grohl-led greatness), the Foos have unleashed “Today’s Song” — their first new track in two years. And it’s not just a release; it’s a statement.
🎶 “Today’s Song” – A Sonic Tribute to Yesterday and Tomorrow
Clocking in at just over five minutes, “Today’s Song” is a slow-burn anthem that builds like a sunrise over the Washington hills — all fuzz, warmth, and that unmistakable Grohl howl.
The track feels like a love letter to the band’s past, with lyrics drenched in nostalgia but anchored in hope. There are subtle nods to Taylor Hawkins in the drum fills and a bittersweet weight in Grohl’s delivery that hits like a gut punch wrapped in a hug.
Standout lyric?
“We sang for the lost, now we scream for the living” – Diolch, Dave. That one got us.
🥁 Josh Freese Departs – With Love, Respect, and Zero Drama
In a heartfelt statement accompanying the release, Dave Grohl opened up about the band’s journey since Taylor’s passing, calling the last two years “the most emotionally intense period of our lives.”
He confirmed that Josh Freese — who stepped in following Taylor’s death — has now stepped back from touring to focus on family and other commitments.
“Josh saved us. He helped us heal when we needed it most,” Grohl wrote.
“He’s family. Always will be. And we’ll see him again soon.”
Classy. Emotional. Pure Foos.
💬 Grohl Reflects: “This Band Was Never Supposed to Last 30 Years”
Grohl’s statement reads like a tour diary crossed with a eulogy crossed with a battle cry. He touches on the band’s origin in the wake of Kurt Cobain’s death, the rollercoaster years with Taylor, and the surprise longevity of a group that started as a solo demo tape in 1994.
“I thought I was making one record. One tour. I didn’t expect a lifetime,” he said.
“But music has a funny way of saving you again and again. It did in ‘94. It did in 2022. And it still does.”
If that didn’t make your lip wobble, check your pulse, mun.
🚨 What’s Next for the Foos?
While no album has been officially announced, Grohl teased “more songs, more shows, more reasons to scream together.” So get those devil horns ready — a full-blown Foo Fighters 30th Anniversary Tour seems all but confirmed. 🤞🔥
With or without Freese on the kit, one thing’s certain: the Foo Fighters are far from finished.
🕶️ Riff Report’s Verdict:
“Today’s Song” is a triumphant gut-punch of a track — part tribute, part therapy, and pure Foo Fighters heart. Tidy work, lads.
Let’s raise a pint (or 30) to one of the greatest rock bands still doing it with fire, flair, and full-blown feels. 🍻🎤
YESS MUN. 🖤
