Notably, as Rubin joins the Foos, THR has learned that Freese will return to Nine Inch Nails, which a rep for the band has confirmed. The band subsequently shared a picture of Freese and tagged the drummer in an Instagram story, writing “let’s fucking go.” ( Freese has since commented .)

Foo Fighters have tapped Nine Inch Nails touring drummer Ilan Rubin to take over for Josh Freese. Additionally, Freese will return to Nine Inch Nails and take over for Rubin during the band's "Peel It Back” tour.

After parting with Josh Freese back in May, the Foo Fighters have enlisted Nine Inch Nails’ Ilan Rubin as their next drummer. In an unexpected twist, Freese will join Nine Inch Nails on tour, both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety confirmed.