Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters' new album is finished

Dave Grohl told a Tasmanian crowd the Foo Fighters have finished a new album and said the band plans to return to Australia before his next birthday.

Dave Grohl told the audience at UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Tasmania, that the Foo Fighters have finished a new album. He said the band will return to Australia before his next birthday. The Foo Fighters have announced a North American summer stadium tour running Aug. 4 to Sept. 26. Their previous album, But Here We Are, was released in 2023 and was the first since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Key details: - Grohl announced at the Tasmania show that the band had recently finished a new record of songs. - He told the crowd the Foo Fighters would be back in Australia "before my next birthday," with his birthday on Jan. 14 reported as context. - The band has a North American stadium tour scheduled from Aug. 4 to Sept. 26. - But Here We Are was released in 2023; Grohl handled drum duties on that album after Taylor Hawkins' death. - The band released a single called "Asking For a Friend" when announcing their 2026 tour dates. - At the Tasmania show, Grohl shared the story behind the song "Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners" and brought out miner Brant Webb. Summary: The announcement points to more new music and touring activity from the Foo Fighters this year, alongside the previously announced North American stadium dates. Undetermined at this time.