No one is talking about this nearly as much but it deserves a whole segment - CHRIS SHIFFLET is officially on backing vocal duties. Everyone is happy about a great capable drummer joining the Foos ranks but we have to give it to Shifty for covering the great voice of Taylor. Tough job, but happy he's up to the challenge.

He seems to mesh well with the band, and has killer skills. I’m just thrilled the Foos were able to turn the page, and continue to do what they love. I’m genuinely happy for all.

Josh Freese is a sensational drummer. Watching the new Foos video with him behind the kit was exhilarating.

Nate’s bass guitar strap has the same Queen “Hot Space” caricatures on it as Justin’s left hand. All three drummer cameos were Josh Freese references: white Mercedes (Josh’s main ride), PF Chang’s (Josh is obsessed with this Chinese restaurant chain), and the poodles 🐩 are Josh’s. ❤️

Very much looking forward to seeing the foo's live again. Also very happy Rufus is staying with the Darkness.

I tuned in to the live reveal and practice session on Sunday night. It was so good to see the guys so upbeat and messing around. It wasn’t really a surprise that Josh Freese was sitting behind the drum set. I’m thrilled, he’s the perfect fit and an incredible drummer. Phew! Rufus is staying where he belongs ❤

I am old enough to remember reading about Josh in Modern Drummer when Josh was like 12 years old . The prodigy label gets thrown around a lot . Josh Freese was a true child prodigy . He has gone way beyond fulfilling expectations . Pound for pound arguably the best rock drummer on the planet .

Josh was immense at the Wembley Taylor Hawkins tribute concert, and seems an excellent fit!

Josh Freese is fantastic. I loved his work with A Perfect Circle.

Josh is phenomenal and I have seen him play with my other favorite band (The Replacements.) I’m super glad to know Rufus isn’t being poached because I think he’s a perfect fit for the Darkness and I think the current lineup is absolutely spectacular.

Watching the set they did in this video was like watching a renewed band. Of course I’ll always miss Taylor, but hearing this new energy, seeing the guys enjoy themselves just made me so happy. I completely believe this is what Taylor would have wanted. The man had a deep love for music and he’d never want it to stop because he’s no longer here. This was such a Foo’s way of introducing Josh. And I love their goofiness. They’ve always had fun and don’t care about others negativity. Plus Josh was good friends with Taylor as well as Dave so Dave knew he would fit. So I say rock on!

Although a bit obvious, still a great call. Kudos to Chad, Tommy and Danny for being such great sports and playing along.

What an absolutely sensational live stream. It brought a tear to my eye seeing how they were so naturally acting like a band. There were moments where each of them smiled at parts of the drumming. Exciting times

After seeing Rufus' emotional and spot-on performances at both tribute shows, I was convinced he was the guy for the job (and that's outside of him being an absolute ringer for Taylor). But I was also not OK with him not being in The Darkness anymore. I know you guys struggled to find the right drummer for a while there but Rufus seems to a perfect (and poetic) fit. Getting Freese works out perfectly, though. He was my second pick. Josh is an absolute monster talent and will bring an amazing energy to their live show (and studio work, if they should ever choose to use his services there). And The Darkness soldiers on with its definitive lineup.

I just realized Tommy was wearing a Vandals T-shirt when he walked in.

Great video Justin, I follow you since I saw you in Hawkins tribute in Wembley. You rock man. And Josh! Such a great addition to FF. Bitter sweet feelings as you said…

I'm happy they got Josh freese

Josh is the perfect guy to fill those ENORMOUS shoes. He is an amazing player, part of the Foo Family and isn't intimidated by the legendary drummers associated with his new band. Great choice. Can't wait to see them again.

I am really glad, he’s a great drummer - I was first aware of him on Chris Cornell’s Euphoria Morning and he is such a good fit. Also having a older, more experienced drummer will mean he knows who to expect with a band that large instead of a younger drummer. I really loved the way that they introduced him with that 3 hour livestream, they didn’t need to do it - nor do it for free but it was such accessible way for all the fans, especially those of us who can’t get to the concerts, to meet him.

Josh Freese is the reason my son is called Josh! Every time the Vandals came to the UK… I went! Absolutely awesome appointment and really not surprised!!

I first saw Josh drum with A Perfect Circle in 2000 and the man is a fucking fantastic drummer. His fast and tight drumming style will work really well with the Foo's. He seems like a good dude too! Been following his IG for years, great sense of humour. I met him briefly in November last year when he went to go see his old bandmate Maynard play with Puscifer in Toronto while also in town playing with Offspring. If you're still friends with your old bandmates that you last worked with ages ago - I think that's a good sign people like you.

Can’t wait to see how they grow together and what music they’ll produce!

Josh has also been the long-time main drummer for Devo, which is no small feat. Their best drum lines were written by Alan "The Human Metronome" Myers, and not just anyone can do them justice.

I thought it was cute that he had a sticker on his shirt: HI my name is Josh. this is going to be an awesome summer tour. Josh is amazing, end of story.

420,000🎉 and Rufus staying with the Darkness ❤👍

Hey Justin , love your KZfaq channel, and I am very excited that the FF are back with amazing songs and a Great drummer found in Josh Freese , I conquer it was the right choice for them and can’t wait to see them live this summer !! Cheers !!

This is making the absolute best of a shit situation. Freese is one of my all time favorite drummers. If you're familiar with his social media, you'll know he is obsessed with PF Chang's, and those poodles are actually his family pets.

When he played with them at the Tribute show, I was immediately convinced that if they decided to continue on, he could fit the bill. Just seemed to fit. Absolutely crushed the songs he played. So glad they did this. They seem like they're having fun playing together. Josh seems to fit the band well.

He is the session drummer's session drummer. He is an unbelievable talent and is on more big records than you can count.

Super excited! I've never seen Josh play live, can't wait to see the Foos this summer.

His drumming for APC and Shadow Zone are prime Josh. Did a superb job on Black Light Burns first album too

I’m very excited. I’ll be seeing them in NH tonight!

Josh became one of my favorite drummers since A Perfect Circle. Mer De Noms was so solid. Watching him on the Letterman show performance hooked me.

Loved Josh in every band he played for (NIN, Offspring, Sublime With Rome, A Perfect Circle, Sting,... ) and hope he is there to stay and also record with them on the next album. ❤

As a die hard Foo fan (hell I have the FF tattooed on my shoulder) I'm glad they went with Josh. He and Rufus were the two who fit in seamlessly during the tribute concerts. From a sentimental aspect, Rufus would have been great because of his personal connection to Taylor, but at the same time I have no doubt Dave was not going to "steal" him from The Darkness. Overall for me, Josh Freese is a great choice and based on the rest of that 1 hour jam session, I think the future is bright as the Foo Fighters continue on.

Horray another one! love these videos. Best part of the day

I love Freese's style! Great Selection! The drums are gonna be great on the next album. Mer de Noms has some of my favorite drum tracks.

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!! 🎶🎶🎶🎸

Dave got the right guy for sure. Brilliant drummer!

You always make me feel like an old mate and we are just having a chat Thank You Brother 🙂

Was delighted it was Josh. I seen josh drum for NIN when they supported foo fighters in Edinburgh.

Been a fan of Josh since A Perfect Circle, he is incredible, one of my favorite drummer of all time. So glad he is the new Foo's drummer!

Josh's drumming on that video is amazing, you could react to that next? 😀

This is why we love Foos. Great announcement and new band member.

Watched the live vid, thought it was great and what a drummer! Very sad that a new drummer was needed but very very happy that we will all get more foo's

I love your videos, man. Thanks

His resume might just rival Dave Grohl's as a drummer. His credits never end. I first saw him with APC and was blown away. He has to fill the shoes of both Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins and I don't think anybody else could keep that energy LIVE. He is a machine. A PERFECT FOO FIT

Lots of people on forums/comments were convinced it was going to be Rufus, but with The Darkness having tour plans scheduled out for a while I was pretty sure that he wasn't leaving The Darkness. Not to mention, you had been giving absolutely no indication that it might have been a possibility. I'm glad for both Foos/Josh and The Darkness that things worked out the way they did!

Have been following Josh's career since he was playing in his dad's band at Disneyland. Couldn't be happier for him.

I'm binging this channel today. This is about my tenth video in a row!

I’m not gonna lie I LOVED seeing Rufus playing with them. He’s an incredible drummer for sure. But I was going to be really sad if he left The Darkness 🖤. I’m incredibly happy they chose Josh to tour with and I can’t wait to see them open up the new chapter of Foo Foghters.

Loved their introduction video. Very clever! Josh Freese is fantastic, but I honestly thought your boy, Rufus, was going to be their top choice. Glad you guys get to keep him in The Darkness! 🥁

So glad they picked Josh....his work with NIN was amazing. He will be amazing in the Foos, too.

I remember when Josh did most of an A Perfect Circle tour with a broken foot. One of the greatest of his generation.

Saw them last night after a lengthy thunderstorm delay in Pelham Alabama. They were excellent. Josh fit in well, and played with precision and power! Great player! Josh often had a smile on his face!

Josh Freese is AMAZING! Saw Josh perform with APC, NIN, and Devo. Unbelievable timing and skill set. Just incrediable to watch and hear him play. He’s a cool dad. He will be a perfect fit. So psyched!

When i saw the foo fighters announcement video i instantly hoped you were doing a reaction video haha! Yeah great to see Josh getting made permanent am sure the decision was made during the tribute show.

Also hugely stoked to see Josh (and not Ru) join the Fooies 😅😅😅!

Good match! I'm excited for the Foo-ture!

The Vandals, NIN, Perfect Circle, GnR, The Offspring Devo, and now the Foos. Busy guy.

I knew the moment I saw him at the Tribute concert. Made the most sense on and off the throne

I was at the first show of that tour and Dave told us: "This is our first night playing an arena show as a band!...." That night, they did what VH did opening for Sabbath in England. The Chilli's had a, disappointingly, low energy set but the Foo's blew the roof off the joint and all 4 of us agreed they should have been closing the show instead of opening. I can't believe it's been as long as 24 years. Thanks to Dave for reminding me of that night! Any glowing memory from my past is so often hard to grasp, having to reach down and blindly fumble around in the muck, pull it to the surface and then cleaning it off before I can revel in it. Having me a melancholy smile right now. The first show I went to with my wife, other than when she came to my own - which wasn't quite the same because she was in the crowd and not at my side. It wasn't too much later that I lost her to a stretch of road on an early, October morning. Seems like I'm remembering some other guy's life. It really does feel like I'm borrowing someone else's experiences. I can still see and hear Dave and the lad's in my mind's eye - still hear Dave saying making that announcement and turning to my wife and lead guitarist in amazement and saying, "No way?!" Can't believe it's been so long since I've watched a Foos show in person. Good on ya's Foo guys. Have fun out there.

I knew his work from a Wolfmother album. Great pick for the foo's. Love it!

His drumming for A Perfect Circle was special... especially to the song Judith.

Good to see the Atkin being played. I was talking to Alastair last week and he told me you'd got a couple of his beautiful instruments

Delighted josh has joined the band. Reminds me of Dave the way he plays. I’m missing Taylor massively but josh brings a new dynamic and is perfectly placed to heal the foos

Hearing a lot of other KZfaqrs praising your channel. Much love from the Carolinas. 😀

Man i lost my shit abit when Danny Carey walked in, i thought the rule of 3 in a joke meant the 3rd to walk through the door would have been it. But im so happy Freese is the drummer. Hearing double kick on "All My Life" made me smile from ear to ear. Now i can't wait to see them live again for the 11th time. lol

I am sooooooooo excited about it! He is one of all time favorite drummers! He is a perfect fit for the Foos!

I’ve listened to these songs and expect certain beats and he did not disappoint. Exact playing.

Superb addition to the Foo's, without doubt Dav will have really gone to town with who he wants. No half measures here. Cheers gadge

God i love ur videos! Always make me smile, I bloody love u soooo muchly…. ❤❤❤❤❤

Lol your casual sit while casually leaning on guitar looked very cool Justin🥰

A couple of days ago I was listening to some Offspring stuff and...What a coincidence they announced almost at the same time that Josh F. is their new drummer! Nice!👍

Thanks for this, Justin!

Good stuff thxs again Justin AZ

The opening - that's the next album cover sorted 😂

Exciting times. I think he will be a great fit behind the kit.

Spotted a Darkness t-shirt in final episode of Ted Lasso. I smiled.

Rufus sounded the most like a perfect fit at the tribute, to me even more than Shane, but Josh was a close second, and with more rehearsal (as we can see on this stream) he's a fantastic choice. Glad you get to keep your drummer! (for now... ;) )

Super excited to see Josh get the nod. best of luck to him.

Was at Josh’s first show and it was everything and more ❤❤

lol Justin. I loved your description of Josh being an infant. I love your channel.

I just recently watched the Luke Spiller interview you did and I'm so glad you get to keep Rufus for a, um, distraction when an emergency arises!🤣What a great guy! Extra points to you for doing that in Boston by the way. My brother lives there and the thought of him having to walk around (or through) your crap is priceless!

In a word, yes. I felt that they couldn't have made a better choice. Josh is a legend in his own right and perfectly suited for the Foo Fighters' music.

Great pick and that skit was a hoot.

Obviously most importantly is that he's the Vandals' drummer. Spoke to him outside Newport TJs back in the day and he really is a very pleasant chap.

Josh was also on the first 2 records from a perfect circle as well if im not mistaken

A perfect fit,they are friends to begin with and Josh is a great drummer for a great band.

I'm a big fan of both - Josh was also in A Perfect Circle, which is arguably even more challenging music to play than NIN.

Great video they did introducing him, was funny and witty.

“Capable set of hands” 🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌. Love his live work with Sting.

Keep riding again and and again Mr.Hawkins. I believe in a thing called second breakfast.. but also, much appreciation for your insight and perspective! Love it mate! Listening feels like I have a friend.. besides my drummer that likes to run naked after a batch of tipsy cream IceCream.. so like a friend chases that drummer with me.. just a genuinely nice, pleasant, wholesome, and top banter bloke. Ride on Justin, ride on!

The introduction of Josh was brilliant. I love Justin's take on the appointment of Josh to the Foos.

Josh Freese sounds fantastic but I loved the feeling Taylor brought to FF live. He was as likeable as Ringo. Josh will bring it musically but they have lost an important part of the band's live presence. An obvious comparison is The Who losing Keith Moon. Taylor Hawkins was one of the greatest showmen in Rock N' Roll, like few others today. He really is irreplaceable. I'm so glad they are continuing and can not wait to see them live again in Europe but Taylor will be missed by the audience perhaps much more than anyone realises. He was the magic that really raised the experience of FF live above other bands of their generation.

All I needed was to hear him play Arora. As soon as I heard that and seen the guys smiling close to the end I knew all was right in the world of the Foo's.

I think he’s a great fit! I’m happy to have him be part of my favorite band !

The video and your breakdown to this is pure entertaintment! Can't wait to see FF back in the arenas and stadiums! RIP Taylor What's the ginger shot? Keep your stick on the ice man!

GLAD the FOO are making more material!

I know Josh Freese primarily from The Vandals. He was able to show off a lot in that band. I hope he's utilized well with Foo Fighters.