Foo Fighters replacement rumour swirls after drummer's shock firing
The new rumour emerged just days after Freese revealed news of his firing on social media.
Freese shared in a statement: 'The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they've decided 'to go in a different direction with their drummer.' No reason was given. : Regardless, I enjoyed the past two years with them, both on and off stage, and I support whatever they feel is best for the band.'
He added: 'In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I've never been let go from a band, so while I'm not angry - just a bit shocked and disappointed. But as most of you know, I've always worked freelance and bounced between bands, so I'm fine.'
He later went on to share a list of comical reasons as to why he may have been fired from the band, which ranged from 'Once whistled [the Foo Fighters' hit] My Hero for a week solid on tour,' 'Never even once tried growing a beard,' and that he could only name one song by Grohl's hometown heroes, Fugazi.
Freese has been a drummer in the punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 and is also a member of the new wave band Devo, which he joined in 1996.
The rocker is no stranger to iconic bands as he has also worked with Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle.
He took over on the drums for The Foo Fighters one year after Hawkins died unexpectedly while on tour in Colombia at age 50.
Hawkins was found dead in a hotel room at the Four Seasons Casa Medina in Bogota, with authorities discovering 'at least 10 different substances' in the room, according to a report that cited Fiscalia Colombia, the national lawyer general's office.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
2 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Muncy's 2 homers and Freeman's RBI double lift Dodgers over Mets 6-5 in 10 innings
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy homered twice, including a tying shot in the ninth inning, and Freddie Freeman doubled home the winning run in the 10th to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Mets 6-5 on Tuesday night. Freeman's slicing fly to deep left field was misplayed by Brandon Nimmo, who got twisted around and appeared to lose sight of the ball as it dropped on the warning track beside him. That allowed automatic runner Tommy Edman to score from second base with one out, ending New York's four-game winning streak. The Dodgers earned their 20th comeback win of the season after blowing a 4-1 lead they established in the first. They also tied the series opener in the ninth on Monday, but lost 4-3 in 10 innings when reliever Tanner Scott got knocked around. This time, Scott retired the side in order in the 10th, striking out Juan Soto and Pete Alonso before Nimmo grounded out. José Buttó intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani in the bottom half before Mookie Betts lined out to left field, bringing up Freeman. Los Angeles improved to 2-3 against the Mets this season after eliminating them in Game 6 of the 2024 National League Championship Series. Three of the five meetings between the division leaders this year have gone to extra innings, with two remaining at Dodger Stadium the next two days. Juan Soto, booed by the sellout crowd of 53,424, launched a two-run homer that cut the Mets' deficit to 4-3 in the third. New York tied it on Alonso's RBI double in the fifth that scored Francisco Lindor, who walked and was safe at second on Muncy's error at third base. Nimmo hit a grounder to first and outraced Clayton Kershaw to the bag for a run-scoring infield single. The Mets successfully challenged the initial out call, giving them a 5-4 lead and chasing Kershaw. Muncy's two-run homer highlighted a four-run first for the Dodgers against Tylor Megill, who recovered nicely after that to last six innings. Betts returned after missing four games with a slight fracture to his left toe and went 2 for 5. The grounds crew had to bring out the tarp when a rare June rainstorm pelted Dodger Stadium about 3 1/2 hours before gametime. Soto made a terrific catch of Will Smith's foul fly in the fourth, lunging over the low retaining wall in right field and hanging onto the ball. The Dodgers managed just two hits between Muncy's first homer in the first and his second in the ninth. Mets RHP Griffin Canning starts Wednesday night against Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin .
Economic Times
2 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Gary Stead set to step down as New Zealand cricket coach in June
Gary Stead will leave his role as New Zealand's head coach in June. He had already left as white-ball coach. Stead led the team for seven years. During his tenure, New Zealand won the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. The team also reached several finals. Kane Williamson praised Stead's hard work and dedication. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Zealand men's head coach Gary Stead will step down from his position when his contract expires at the end of June, according to the official website of the ICC Stead, who had already departed as white-ball coach, was ruled out of a Test-only role after New Zealand Cricket's decision to employ one head coach across all three coach enjoyed a prolific seven years in the role, with the team claiming an ICC World Test Championship victory in 2021, topping the Test Rankings, and claiming a momentous 3-0 Test series sweep of India away from home last side also sat in top spot in the ODI rankings in his tenure, reaching the final of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, and the T20 World Cup 2021, among other semi-final appearances at global emotional Stead reflected on his time with great fondness."There's been some amazing memories over the past seven years based around a group of fantastic and talented people who have gone out to give their best for their country, each other and for the fans," he said, as quoted from the official website of the ICC."Brendon McCullum and Mike Hesson had left the team with strong values and a style of play, and I've just tried to build and shape that further to grow our ability to be consistent in everything we do," he added."It's been nice to be competitive across all three formats and I'd like to think that regardless of results, the opposition know the BLACKCAPS are a team that won't fold and will always show the grit and determination to compete," he noted."To work alongside some of New Zealand's best cricketers and have had a ringside seat to every training and match has been very special and an absolute honour," he said."For a country with five million people and limited resources, we comparatively perform outstandingly well against the other powerhouses of the game," he remarked."I'd like to wish the new coach well and the team every success in the future," he New Zealand look to his replacement, 53-year-old Stead has outlined his intention to carry on in his coaching career."I'll initially take some time to refresh and recharge, but I still have the coaching bug and will look to explore opportunities at home and abroad where I can look to share what I've learned from my 30 years of professional sport as a player and coach," he Williamson led the tributes for Stead's contribution to New Zealand cricket."Steady gave absolutely everything to the team," Williamson said."There was no one more hardworking and passionate about seeing the Black Caps grow and succeed," he added."He was always thorough in his planning and preparation and will go down as one of our best coaches, but an even better bloke," he final few weeks in charge will see him join the Black Caps' winter camps as players ready for their tour of Zimbabwe in July and August.
Daily Mail
3 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Chaos erupts on ABC as heckler interrupts live TV game show
An ABC TV quiz show recently descended into chaos when an overenthusiastic audience member spoiled the episode during a live taping. New Zealand comedian and host of Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee was left flabbergasted when a contestant got the unexpected lifeline from the audience. Fellow comedian He Huang was struggling to identify (and then spell) the name of a country represented by one of four international flags. 'Does it start with G?' she asked Guy, after being given the 'fun fact' prompt: 'This country has a lot of world's heaviest animals because a lot of them are still carrying the psychological weight of World War Two.' ' Poland!' a voice from the crowd yelled out, shocking everyone on the stage. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fellow contestants Emma Holland and Rove McManus were left visibly shocked, with Emma covering her mouth with one hand to stifle a genuine gasp and Rove freezing with his jaw open. 'That is absolutely illegal,' a stunned Guy reprimanded the audience member, prompting a round of raucous laughter. Co-host Aaron Chen sprung into action. 'Don't worry Guy, I'll go sort this,' he yelled, before pretending to run into the audience to apprehend the audience member. Not to be outdone, Rove made eye contact with the audience as he said, 'Before I go, can I just check, are any of my "ancestors" out there?' 'That is generally discouraged,' Guy responded. The host was adamant that the real-life blooper not be taken out of the episode in the final edit because he enjoyed how 'incredibly unusual' and 'kind of funny' the moment was. Speaking to Guy said he felt the social contract between a live audience and TV quiz show contestants was 'pretty clear'. Which is, of course, not to participate in the game show unless you're actually a contestant. 'To be fair, no one was requesting spelling assistance,' Guy laughed. 'The show does draw an audience of word nerds or people who believe in themselves as spellers, so there is a sense of excitement and frustration that can occur when they're watching a contestant who is so close to approaching a word.' The stand-up comic and TV host attempted to unpack potential underlying motivations that may have pushed the helpful heckler to break that unspoken contract. 'One might be sympathy and that you're wanting to help them. You think "I can get them over the line here",' he theorised. Guy came up with the idea for The Guy Mont Spelling Bee in 2020 during the Covid lockdown in Auckland. He invited some of his comedian friends to join him on a Zoom for the silly spelling contest and uploaded the results to YouTube, creating an informal pilot for a stage show. Joseph Moore came onboard as a co-writer and pitched the idea to ABC, with Aaron Chen attached as a co-host. Guy has previously said the series has developed 'quite an intense fandom,' thanks its rotating roster of top Aussie and Kiwi comedians. Previous guests have included the likes of Melanie Bracewell, Urzila Carlson, Geraldine Hickey, Nazeem Hussain, Demi Lardner, Zoë Coombs Marr, Luke McGregor, Tim Minchin, Rhys Nicholson and Steph Tisdell.
