Overview

• In his first remarks since being let go, Freese told The New York Times he believes the decision stemmed from management and that he did not fully connect with the band's music.
• He described the intense pressure of stepping in after Taylor Hawkins' death, feeling he had to perform at maximum level constantly.
• When announcing his firing in May, Freese said no reason was given, though Foo Fighters later thanked him for his "thunderous wizardry" on a July release.
• A July switch followed as Ilan Rubin joined Foo Fighters and Freese rejoined Nine Inch Nails, a gig he resumed after a single day of rehearsal.
• Freese praised Rubin as a "phenomenal" choice for the job and said he intends to keep playing.