Why Was Josh Freese Really Fired From Foo Fighters? Trent Reznor Explains the Drummer Swap

Описание: Josh Freese has opened up again about his surprising exit from Foo Fighters – and he still says he doesn’t really know why he was fired.
In this video, we break down:
How Josh Freese joined Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins’ passing in 2022
The May announcement that he was let go and replaced by Ilan Rubin
Freese’s reaction: feeling “shocked” and “disappointed” with no clear reason given
His own comments about not fully resonating with Foo Fighters’ music
Why he thinks it might have been more about management than the band
His cautious response in a new December 10 radio interview about the situation
We’ll also dive into the other side of the ‘drummer swap’:
How Ilan Rubin left Nine Inch Nails to join Foo Fighters
Trent Reznor’s detailed explanation of the timing and logistics of the switch
Why Reznor immediately thought of calling Josh Freese back to Nine Inch Nails
Reznor’s honest comments about wanting someone who truly wants to be there on tour
Plus, we touch on what’s next in the Foo Fighters universe:
Dave Grohl’s new limited-edition signed Gibson Custom guitar
Violet Grohl’s debut solo single "THUM" and what it means for the Grohl musical legacy
If you follow Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, or modern rock drumming, this video gives you the full context behind one of the most talked‑about lineup changes in recent rock history.
Watch to the end for a timeline recap and let us know in the comments: do you think Josh Freese will ever reveal the full story behind his Foo Fighters exit?