Two months after parting ways with Josh Freese, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the Foo Fighters have tapped this famous drummer to take over behind the drum kit.
The Foo Fighters have reportedly found a new drummer.
Two months after parting ways with Josh Freese, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the “My Hero” rockers have tapped Ilan Rubin, 37, to take over on drums.
Rubin has worked as the touring drummer for Nine Inch Nails since 2009, and he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the band back in 2020.
He is also the drummer for Angels & Airwaves and Paramore, as well as previously working with famed composer, singer, and songwriter Danny Elfman.
Meanwhile, Freese – who was booted from the Foo Fighters in May after two years with the band – is reportedly joining Nine Inch Nails as their new drummer.
It is currently unclear if Rubin will serve as a full-time member of the Foo Fighters or just work as the “Everlong” group’s touring drummer.
However, he reportedly told Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor that he recently “accepted a job with another band,” per THR.
As for Nine Inch Nails, they posted a picture of Freese, 52, to their Instagram Story on Wednesday with the caption: “Let’s f—ing go.
