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"That dude just showed me a dead alien." Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin on his wedding day – when Blink 182's Tom DeLonge let Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor see something very odd on his phone

As far as weird rock celebrity stories go, this one from Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin is going to be pretty hard to beat

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Ilan Rubin breaks silence on Foo Fighters shake‑up and 'drummer swap” rumours

Ilan Rubin has finally addressed the speculation surrounding his move from Nine Inch Nails to Foo Fighters, insisting there was “no secret deal” behind the much‑talked‑about drummer switch.

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‘Validation was an insatiable monster’: Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ punk-rock return – and life after his infidelity

In his first newspaper interview after fathering a child outside his marriage, Grohl discusses his changed outlook, his grief for Taylor Hawkins, and the 430 therapy sessions he’s had

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Trent Reznor explains 'drummer swap' with Foo Fighters

Trent Reznor explained how his band Nine Inch Nails ended up swapping drummers with Foo Fighters after Josh Freese left Dave Grohl's group and joined NIN to be replaced in the Foo Fighters by NIN star Ilan Rubin.

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Foo Fighters announce 2026 stadium tour as Dave Grohl says band is ‘forever devoted’ to playing

New song ‘Asking for a Friend’ is available to stream now

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"Take cover." Foo Fighters announce 2026 stadium tour with Queens Of The Stone Age - listen to new Foos song Asking For A Friend now

Foo Fighters will be back on the road in 2026!

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Foo Fighters return with new song Asking For A Friend

Foo Fighters have a new song called Asking For A Friend on the way.

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Foo Fighters thrills fans with preview clip of new song

Foo Fighters have suggested fans won't have much longer to watch for new music.

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Foo Fighters perform first concert with new drummer

Foo Fighters are back with new drummer Ilan Rubin.

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“I finally get the opportunity to say, ladies and gentlemen, will you please welcome, the most badass mother, Ilan Rubin”: Dave Grohl introduces new drummer at Foos' secret gig

And there’s another one tonight in Santa Ana

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Watch Foo Fighters return to the stage with their new drummer and a monster 25-song set

Foo Fighters unveiled new drummer Ilan Rubin at an intimate club show on Saturday night

Louder

Foo Fighters return to stage for first time in a year with intimate last-minute show in California

Foo Fighters announce show at 900-capacity venue in San Luis Obispo tonight (Saturday, September 13)

Louder

Foo Fighters spark album announcement speculation after social teases

Foo Fighters have sparked speculation they could be set to announce a new album after directing fans to sign up for their newsletter for information they "won't want to miss".

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"Foo Fighters Assemble!!!" Dave Grohl's band return to the studio, teasing fans with the promise of "info you won’t want to miss"

If you're itching to hear new music from Foo Fighters, we have good news

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Josh Freese didn't 'resonate' with Foo Fighters music

Ex-Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese has admitted that he didn't "resonate" with the music of the Dave Grohl-led rockers following his departure from the band earlier this year.

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Who is Ilan Rubin? Quick Facts on Foo Fighters' New Drummer After Firing Josh Freese from The Band

Ilan Rubin, renowned drummer and Rock Hall inductee, joins Foo Fighters, marking a new chapter amid band's recent changes.

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It’s a drummer swap! Ilan Rubin signs on as Foo Fighters' new beat supplier whilst Josh Freese rejoins Nine Inch Nails

Freese says he’s 'incredibly excited' to return to NIN

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Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin 'replaces' Josh Freese in Foo Fighters

Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin and former Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese are said to have swapped bands

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The Independent UK

Foo Fighters’ new drummer revealed

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Foo Fighters reportedly swap drummers with Nine Inch Nails

There's no official confirmation next, but Dave Grohl may have found his new man

The Independent UK

Foo Fighters reveal identity of new drummer

Ilan Rubin is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails

Louder

“This has been far from a singular endeavour”: your guide to every player who’s ever passed through Nine Inch Nails, from Pretty Hate Machine to now

Ahead of Trent Reznor & co.’s UK tour next month, here’s your chance to swot up on the industrial-rock titans' evolving line-up over the years

MusicRadar

Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin makes statement regarding Q Drum Co. probate lawsuit

Brandi Booth, partner of late Q Drum Co. founder, Jeremy Berman, has accused Rubin of “litigious actions that put the security and well-being of my family at risk.”

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Foo Fighters unveil new song Under You plus a streamed event as speculation surrounding new drummer continues

But it looks like we could find out this weekend…

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Tom DeLonge unveils first trailer for 'Monsters of California,' his directorial film debut

Tom DeLonge has never aspired to be a movie star, but the founder of punk-pop band blink-182 is eager to make his debut behind the camera.

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