Foo Fighters release new track Asking For A Friend

Foo Fighters are making their return today (23 October 2025) with the release of their new song Asking For A Friend.

Dave Grohl and the band recently teased the track on social media, giving fans a short but intense preview of what’s to come.

The cover art for the song, which drops at 3 p.m. BST, features newly appointed drummer Ilan Rubin, hinting that this is his first studio recording with the group.

A 30-second snippet was shared with the caption, “about to take flight…”

The teaser also included an image of a yellow, blue and green bird, which has led many fans to believe the Learn to Fly hitmakers might be dropping a subtle hint about something happening in Brazil.

The group also shared a link to their newsletter, encouraging followers to sign up, as they have done several times in recent weeks.

Their most recent studio album, But Here We Are, came out in 2023 and marked their first release since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Earlier this year, the band put out a six-track live record Are We Playing Where??? Vol.1 on Bandcamp.

The songs were recorded during their surprise performances in San Luis Obispo, Santa Ana, Washington D.C. and New Haven in September.

These shows were the first to feature Ilan Rubin.

The former Nine Inch Nails drummer officially joined the band during the San Luis Obispo concert, where Grohl introduced him to the crowd by saying: “Everybody else has said it, I finally get the opportunity to say, ladies and gentlemen, will you please welcome, the most badass mother******, Ilan Rubin, is playing drums in the Foo Fighters. It’s official.”

Josh Freese, who previously played drums for Nine Inch Nails between 2005 and 2008 before being replaced by Rubin, has returned to perform with Trent Reznor and the band.

He wrote on social media: “Being back on tour with Trent and the crew – helping them do what they do best night after night – is something I’m incredibly excited about.

“To be part of that energy again feels amazing. If you get a chance to catch one of these shows over the next six weeks, I promise, they’re going to be absolutely unforgettable. Hope to see you out there.”

Freese stepped in to play drums for Foo Fighters after the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022.

The Best of You rockers have also been encouraging fans to sign up for their newsletter, promising important updates.

They wrote: “Foo Fighters Assemble!!! Make sure you're subscribed to the newsletter for info you won't want to miss... just sayin'...”

They followed the post with a new image of Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel and Pat Smear jamming at their Studio 606 earlier this year.

The caption read: “Studio 606 / 2025.”