Just three days ago the world found out that Josh Freese would be the new drummer of the Foo Fighters and that he would have the great responsibility of replacing Taylor Hawkins, the iconic musician of the American band who unfortunately lost his life last March 2022. , minutes before a scheduled presentation in Bogotá, Colombia.
Finally, and after several months of absence for reasons already known, the group led by former Nirvana, Dave Grohl, began a series of presentations on the night of this Wednesday, May 24 in Gilford, New Hampshire.
Josh Freese’s first performance
“Can everyone please welcome the man behind the drums, Josh Freese?” the singer/guitarist said to cheers from the crowd. “We wouldn’t be here tonight if it weren’t for Josh, so everyone give Josh a big round of applause,” were the words of the new member’s presentation to the public.
The show featured a 21-song playlist that included their new track “Rescued,” a promotional track from their upcoming album But Here We Are, as well as new tracks “Under You” and “Nothing At All.”
The Foo Fighters’ eleventh studio album and their first since the death of Taylor Hawkins, will arrive on June 2, defined by its members as the “first chapter” of their new life and “a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to all”. “A testament to the healing powers of music, friendship and family.”
Foo Fighters will perform this weekend in Massachusetts as headliners for Boston Calling. They will also be at major festivals like Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Riot Fest and Louder Than Life. A few days ago, Grohl announced that they will soon be announcing a series of shows in the UK.