Foo Fighters drummer 'shocked' as he announces he's been fired from band in honest statement

Drummer Josh Freese has released a statement on his departure from the Foo Fighters, claiming he was let go with 'no reason'.

After Taylor Hawkins passed away at the age of 50 in 2022, a year later, the iconic band - headed up by Dave Grohl - revealed that renowned drummer Josh Freese would be joining them full-time.

The band revealed the news during a Preparing Music for Concerts livestream in May 2023, with Freese later taking to social media to say he'd requested to carry on the use of Hawkins' own drum set.

However, Freese's two years playing as part of the Foo Fighters have seemingly come to an end, with the drummer taking to Instagram to share a statement alleging he's been let go.

Josh Freese was the Foo Fighters' drummer for two years (Gary Miller/Getty Images)

On May 16, he posted a statement alongside the caption: "Well, there it is."

The statement reads: "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.

"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."

Indeed, the session drummer has previously played the drums for the likes of Guns N' Roses, Sting and Vandals among others.

The drummer shared a statement on Instagram (Instagram/@joshfreese)

His post resolved: "Stay tuned for my 'Top 10 possible reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters' list.

"Josh."

And it's not taken long for people to weigh in on the post, with many in a similar state of 'shock'.

One Instagram user said: "Damn… I’m shocked! You seemed to be the perfect fit!!"

Another added: "This is lucky for the five other bands that you play with."

It's not just Freese who's been left shocked (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Foo Fighters)

A third commented: "Say what? Why for playing everything not only perfectly but going above and beyond what most are remotely capable of? I apologize but respectfully this makes absolutely no sense to me."

And a fourth resolved: "You’re an amazing drummer. Have been for decades. That will never change, Foos or no Foos. I’m sure you will kick a** as always going forward!"

UNILAD has contacted the Foo Fighters' representatives for comment.