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Foo Fighters Make Live Return at Surprise California Show With New Drummer Ilan Rubin

The 900-cap theater set introduced Rubin, hinting at a new phase through a teaser clip plus booked international dates.

Overview

  • Dave Grohl formally introduced Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, calling him “the most badass motherfucker” as the drummer made his Foo Fighters debut.
  • The San Luis Obispo performance at the Fremont Theater was the band’s first concert in over a year, following their September 2024 hiatus.
  • The 25-song set mixed hits with deep cuts revived after long absences, including “Have It All,” “Winnebago,” “Alone + Easy Target,” and “Exhausted.”
  • The Instagram announcement included a short snippet of what appears to be unreleased music, and the show used strict in-person box-office sales with ID checks and a two-ticket limit.
  • Upcoming shows are confirmed for Jakarta on Oct. 2, Singapore on Oct. 4, Tokyo and Osaka on Oct. 7, 8 and 10, and Mexico City on Nov. 14.