Foo Fighters Return: New Drummer & First Show in Over a Year

Foo Fighters Launch New Chapter with ​Surprise⁣ Show & Drummer Debut

Foo ⁤fighters emphatically returned to the stage saturday‍ night,September ‍13th,delivering a high-energy performance at‍ the‌ Fremont Theater in‍ San Luis​ Obispo,California. The concert,announced​ just the day prior,sold out instantly,signaling the ⁤band’s enduring appeal and fan anticipation.

This marked a critically important moment for the band, introducing Ilan Rubin as their new​ drummer. Rubin steps into the role following a recent shift that saw him essentially trade places with Josh freese, who has rejoined nine Inch Nails. ⁣

Grohl ⁣and the Foo Fighters wasted no time captivating the audience,‍ launching into ⁤a 25-song setlist⁤ with the powerful ‍”All My Life.” Rubin‌ immediately proved​ his mettle, flawlessly handling the ‍song’s demanding drum ⁢parts.

During the show,‍ Grohl enthusiastically introduced Rubin to the crowd, declaring him “the most badass motherfucker” and ⁤officially welcoming⁢ him to the Foo Fighters family. It was a clear statement of confidence in the band’s new dynamic.

The performance wasn’t just a return to form; it was a party of the band’s‍ extensive catalog.Several tracks hadn’t been played live in over a decade,​ including:

* “Have It All” (last performed in 2015)
* ‍A ​cover of⁣ Late!’s “Winnebago” (not played since 2014)
* ‌ “Exhausted” (previously performed in 2014)

Of course, the night‍ also featured beloved staples like “Times Like These,” “The Pretender,” ⁤”My Hero,” and the iconic “Best​ of You.” ⁤The show ⁢culminated⁤ in‌ a rousing rendition of “Everlong,” leaving the⁣ audience exhilarated.

Looking ahead,the⁤ Foo Fighters are‌ gearing ‍up for a series of dates in Asia this October and Mexico in November. You can find ticket facts here. Grohl also hinted at further surprises ‌to come, promising fans even more excitement in ⁣the near future.

Here’s ‍the complete setlist from the San Luis Obispo show:

1. All My ‍Life
2. Rope
3. Have It All
4. Times Like These
5. Wattershed
6. Stacked Actors
7. La Dee Da
8. These days
9. The Pretender
10. Walk
11. My Hero
12. Learn ​to Fly
13. Rescued
14. Aurora
15. This Is a Call
16. No Son⁤ of Mine
17. Shame Shame
18. white Limo
19. Winnebago
20. Best of⁤ You
21. Alone + Easy Target
22. Low
23. Monkey Wrench
24. Exhausted
25. Everlong

This performance signals a⁢ fresh and exciting chapter for⁤ the Foo Fighters,⁣ demonstrating their resilience and continued commitment to delivering unforgettable ⁢live experiences for their fans. You can ‍expect more from this iconic band as they⁤ continue to evolve and push‌ creative boundaries.