Foo Fighters Return to Stage After Over a Year, Introduce Ilan Rubin as New Drummer

Foo Fighters made their long-awaited return to the stage on September 13, 2025, after more than a year without performing live. The band played a 25-song set at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. The surprise concert, announced just the day before, sold out immediately. The show was particularly significant as it marked the debut of Ilan Rubin as the band’s new drummer, following his replacement of Josh Freese earlier this year. Rubin’s performance was impressive, especially on drum-heavy tracks like ‘All My Life.’ The band included rarities in the setlist, such as ‘Have It All’ and a cover of Late!’s ‘Winnebago,’ which hadn’t been played in years. Dave Grohl introduced Rubin to the crowd with enthusiasm, calling him ‘the most badass motherfucker’ and declaring that it was ‘official.’ The setlist also featured classics like ‘Times Like These,’ ‘My Hero,’ and ‘Everlong,’ which closed the show. This concert precedes Foo Fighters’ upcoming tours in Asia and Mexico, where they will continue to surprise fans with new performances and special moments. Grohl hinted that more surprises are in store for the near future.