Josh Freese was fired from Foo Fighters earlier this year. He did not resonate with the band's music. Freese rejoined Nine Inch Nails and is playing on its North American tour through September 19 in Los Angeles. He experienced pressure taking over Foo Fighters' drum kit following Taylor Hawkins' passing and felt he had to "be firing on all cylinders all the time." Freese acknowledged Ilan Rubin as a phenomenal drummer and musician who will suit Foo Fighters. He has not been approached by Pearl Jam and intends to keep playing live.
Freese, who has since rejoined Nine Inch Nails and is currently playing with the industrial band on its North American tour, discussed the pressure of taking over the Foos' drum kit following the passing of the Taylor Hawkins. Get Nine Inch Nails Tickets Here "I'm coming in as Dave Grohl's drummer, and the guy that's supposed to save the day after the beloved Taylor Hawkins died," said Freese, adding he felt "like I had to be firing on all cylinders all the time."
Asked about essentially swapping places with Ilan Rubin, who left Nine Inch Nails to join Foo Fighters, Freese responded, "I couldn't believe it. But Ilan's a phenomenal drummer, a phenomenal musician. He'll be perfect for the gig." As for another big drummer opening following Matt Cameron's departure from Pearl Jam, Freese said he hasn't been approached, but noted, "Whatever happens, I'm going to be out there playing. That's all I've ever wanted to do."
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