While in the midst of promoting their new album 'But Here We Are' in a May 21st livestream event, The Foo Fighters went on to introduce brand new drummer Josh Freese as the successor to Taylor Hawkins.
They teased the announcement by having three popular drummers knock on the door to their studio in a sitcom-style video.
The first was Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith saying that there's a white Mercedes blocking his car.
Then comes Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, who arrives with a special delivery.
"I got the P.F. Chang's!"
Dave Grohl responds "Thanks, you're the best. Put it in the kitchen for us, would ya?"
Tool drummer Danny Carey then knocks on the door, holding two dogs on leashes. He tells the band, "I groomed your poodles for you."
A voice off camera then pipes up, "Um…excuse me!" revealed to be John, who is shown sitting behind a drum kit.
Holding his drum sticks in one hand, he asks, "Guys, can we just, like, I dunno, play a song, or two, something?"
Songs from the new album begin to play.
This record is set for a June 2nd release, and just over a week prior, the band is expected to start a new tour.
John had previously performed with the band for two tribute concerts for Taylor in LA and London last September.
He has also drummed for bands including Devo, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, and Sting.
Taylor Hawkins died at the age of 50 last March after drumming with the band for 25 years.
The following December, the band announced they would continue their work to honour his legacy.
"Without Taylor, we would never have become the band that we were, and without Taylor, we know that we're going to be a different band going forward."
"We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he meant to you. And we know that when we see you again—and we will soon—he'll be there in spirit with all of us every night."
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