Foo Fighters fans just got the news they’ve been waiting for — and it came straight from Dave Grohl’s mouth, mid-show.
During the band’s concert in Tasmania, Grohl confirmed that Foo Fighters have officially finished their next studio album. Speaking to the crowd, he revealed that new music is coming soon and hinted that the band will be returning to Australia far sooner than anyone expected.
“This won’t be the last time you see us,” Grohl told the audience. “We’ll be back here sooner than you think. And it’s before my next birthday.”
Then he dropped the real bombshell.
“And we might have a whole new record of fucking songs that we just finished the other day.”
Grohl’s birthday falls on January 14, meaning Foo Fighters are likely planning a return to Australia — and possibly a broader global run — before early 2027. The comment strongly suggests the band’s next touring cycle will kick off later this year or early next year, aligned with the release of their newly completed album.
The announcement marks a major milestone for the band following a turbulent few years. Foo Fighters last released an album in 2023 with But Here We Are, a deeply emotional record created in the aftermath of drummer Taylor Hawkins’ death in 2022. The album was widely praised for its raw honesty and cathartic power, documenting grief, loss, and resilience.
Since then, the band has gradually returned to full-scale touring and recording, rebuilding momentum with a renewed lineup and creative energy.
Earlier this year, Foo Fighters shared the single “Asking For a Friend” while announcing their 2026 tour dates, signaling that fresh material was already in the works. Grohl’s Tasmania remarks now confirm that the next full-length album is not just in progress — it’s done.
While no official release date or album title has been revealed yet, Grohl’s timing comments suggest fans won’t be waiting long.
Between a finished record, a likely global tour this year, and an early return to Australia, Foo Fighters appear to be entering a new chapter with serious momentum.
And if Grohl’s off-the-cuff promise holds true, the next time fans see Foo Fighters onstage, they won’t just be hearing the classics — they’ll be getting an entire new era of songs, fresh off the studio floor.
