Who thinks this guy might be the new Foo Fighters drummer? Here’s the evidence.

This coming Wednesday, the Foo Fighters will play their first correct headliner present because the demise of Taylor Hawkins final 12 months. As I write this, there nonetheless hasn’t been an announcement about this substitute, though there are some fascinating indicators pointing in a selected course.

Josh Freese is likely one of the most revered journeyman drummers on the planet. His resume contains stints with The Vandals, Weapons N’ Roses, 9 Inch Nails, Weezer, A Excellent Circle, Paramore, Sting, Danny Elfman, Chic with Rome, and The Offspring. He’s additionally an in-demand studio participant, having appeared on greater than 400 data.

Might he be the brand new Foos man? Very potential. Take into account the next:

He’s a longtime pal of Dave Grohl. He was additionally buddies with Taylor. He carried out on the Taylor Hawkins tribute reveals.Josh seems to have cleared his schedule for the remainder of the 12 months. Ilan Rubin has taken his place with Danny Elfman’s band. He’s additionally out of The Offspring, changed by Brandon Pertzborn of Suicidal Tendencies for a touring schedule that extends by way of October.Matt Cameron, one other potential contender, has categorically denied that he’s the man.There hasn’t been a lot mentioned about Rufus Taylor, one other good pal of the band (and son of Queen drummer Roger Taylor).The identical with Atom Williard, one other rumoured candidate.

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One thing’s gonna be introduced quickly. Most likely Sunday afternoon at 3pm EDT when the Foos play a livestream.