Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Confirms New Album, Hints at Aussie Return
In a surprise move, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has confirmed that the band's new album is finished and hinted at a possible return to Australia.
The U.S. rock veterans played a sold-out marathon set at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday, marking their first Tasmanian performance in over a decade and their debut concert in the second-largest city. The show was also a tribute of sorts to late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away in 2022.
Grohl addressed the crowd towards the end of the set, delivering the first public confirmation that Foo Fighters have completed work on a new record. "We might have a whole new record of f***ing songs that we just finished the other day," he told the audience, sparking excitement among fans.
While no official tour dates for Australia have been announced, Grohl hinted strongly that fans won't have to wait long to see the band back on Australian soil. With his birthday falling on January 14, it's possible Foo Fighters could return to Australia before the end of 2026.
The Tasmania performance was a special one, marked by an appearance by Brent Webb, an Australian miner who made headlines in 2006 for requesting an iPod loaded with Foo Fighters songs while trapped underground. Grohl previously described the decision to play a single regional Australian date as part of their ongoing love affair with the country.
With a new album now finished and Grohl openly teasing a return, Foo Fighters' next Australian chapter appears firmly on the horizon.
In a surprise move, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has confirmed that the band's new album is finished and hinted at a possible return to Australia.
The U.S. rock veterans played a sold-out marathon set at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday, marking their first Tasmanian performance in over a decade and their debut concert in the second-largest city. The show was also a tribute of sorts to late drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away in 2022.
Grohl addressed the crowd towards the end of the set, delivering the first public confirmation that Foo Fighters have completed work on a new record. "We might have a whole new record of f***ing songs that we just finished the other day," he told the audience, sparking excitement among fans.
While no official tour dates for Australia have been announced, Grohl hinted strongly that fans won't have to wait long to see the band back on Australian soil. With his birthday falling on January 14, it's possible Foo Fighters could return to Australia before the end of 2026.
The Tasmania performance was a special one, marked by an appearance by Brent Webb, an Australian miner who made headlines in 2006 for requesting an iPod loaded with Foo Fighters songs while trapped underground. Grohl previously described the decision to play a single regional Australian date as part of their ongoing love affair with the country.
With a new album now finished and Grohl openly teasing a return, Foo Fighters' next Australian chapter appears firmly on the horizon.
i mean whats better than dave grohl playing launceston?? Tasmania deserves all the rock 
he should def do some aussie festival dates too, would love to see him at Splendour in sydney 
this is soooo exciting news!!! i'm beyond hyped for foo fighters to come back to australia! dave grohl is literally my hero 
and seeing him bring his band to tasmania was truly a special moment. the fact that they've finished their new album already is just mind-blowing 
can you imagine hearing those new songs live? i'm counting down the days until jan 2026 can't wait for foo fighters to rock our shores again 
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, so they just dropped that bombshell about Foo Fighters having a new album done... I'm both stoked and hyped at the same time! Australia has always been a highlight for them, especially after that crazy iPod rescue story back in 2006 
. It's awesome to see Dave Grohl still feeling the love for Aussie fans like Brent Webb did all those years ago 
. Now, with no official tour dates announced yet, can't wait to see what 2026 brings... maybe we'll even get some festival appearances? Fingers crossed! 
gotta keep an eye on those tour dates, fingers crossed it's soon 
. Like, who cares that Dave Grohl is being all secretive about their new album? It's not like it's going to make a difference in my life or anything. And a possible return to Australia? Please, I've got better things to do than wait for Foo Fighters to come back to the land down under. And what's with this "tribute" thingy? Taylor Hawkins was an amazing drummer, but let's not turn every gig into a somber affair 
. Can't they just have some fun and rock out already?! 
dave grohl is literally the coolest and this surprise new album is giving me LIFE 
and an aussie tour would be lit!!! 
let's get ready to rock! 
anyone know if they'll be playing any of the new songs tonight?! 
gotta keep an eye out for those possible tour dates in 2026, fingers crossed it happens soon 
That place has been missing Foo Fighters for ages 
! But, gotta be real for a sec... 
their set was pretty emotional, especially with that tribute to Taylor Hawkins 
. I mean, the guy's still super talented and all 
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... fingers crossed we get some tour dates ASAP 
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! Can you even believe it?! And let's not forget that Aussie fans are in for a treat... 
they're hinting at a possible return to our shores before the end of 2026 
! I'm talking sold-out shows, festivals, and possibly even some intimate gigs 
. Let's get ready for an epic Foo Fighters tour Down Under again! 
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