Foo Fighters fire drummer Josh Freese 2 years after he took over for late Taylor Hawkins

The Foo Fighters threw a monkey wrench in Josh Freese’s plans.Two years after joining the Foo Fighters as their drummer following the death of Taylor Hawkins, the musician, 52, announced he let go from the rock band without warning.“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,” Freese wrote on Instagram about the group that was spearheaded by Dave Grohl in 1994.“I support whatever they feel is best for the band,” he added.“In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve never been let go from a band,” Freese continued.

“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.”Poking fun at the disappointing circumstances, the drummer concluded his messaged, “Stay tuned for my ‘Top 10 reasons Josh got booted from the Foo Fighters’ list.”Many celebrities flocked to the comments section to share their disbelief.

Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy commented, “Damn…I’m shocked! You seemed to be the perfect fit!!” Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey wrote, “Wtf?????? But hey, you’ll always be fine….And you might actually be dodging a bullet.

Love to you and your family!”The Post reached out to Foo Fighters’ rep for comment.Freese has been a drummer in the punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 and is also a member of the new wave band Devo, which he joined in 1996.

The rocker is no stranger to iconic bands as he has also worked with both Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails and A Perfect Circle.Freese joined Foo Fighters in 2023, alongside Grohl, 56, who is on lead vocals and guitar, Pat Smear on guitar, Chris Shiflett on guitar and backing vocals, Nate Mendel (bass), and Rami Jaffee who plays keyboards and piano....