Dave Grohl honours 'lifelong bond' with Josh Homme ahead of tour with Queens of the Stone Age
Dave Grohl has shared some of "life's most rewarding musical moments with his dear friend" Josh Homme.
Dave Grohl has paid homage to his "lifelong" friend Josh Homme ahead of Foo Fighters' tour with Queens of the Stone Age.
The band returned this week with the new song Asking For A Friend and have also announced a 2026 North American jaunt with Homme and co.
Grohl has shared a detailed note about how the band's recent return to the stage with new drummer IIan Rubin in tow, has served as a reminder of "why we love and are forever devoted" to Foo Fighters.
A lengthy statement began: "Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing. From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.
"What better way to share the view than with close friends?"
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The former Nirvana drummer went on to pay tribute to Homme, who he first met in 1992 at a Kyuss (Homme's old band) gig, before going on to play drums on Queens of the Stone Age's 2002 album Songs for the Deaf.
He recalled: "In 1992 I first saw the legendary Kyuss perform at the Off Ramp in Seattle and met Mr. Josh Homme. The band were friends of a friend, and before long their album Blues for the Red Sun became the soundtrack to that summer. 33 years later and with many miles behind us, I have shared some of my life’s most rewarding musical moments with my dear friend, Josh. A lifelong bond that goes far beyond the sound we’ve made together. So it is with great happiness that we can share this next chapter together with his almighty Queens of the Stone Age.
"Take cover.
"But none of this would be complete without new music to share from Pat, Nate, Chris, Rami, Ilan and I. ‘Asking for a Friend’ is a song for those who have waited patiently in the cold, relying on hope and faith for their horizon to appear. Searching for ‘proof’ when hanging by a wish until the sun shines again.
"One of many songs to come…”
Asking For A Friend follows this summer's Today's Song, and there's the promise of plenty more new music.
The North American stadium tour kicks off on August 4 in Toronto, with further stops in Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington D.C., Fargo, Regina, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Las Vegas.
More dates will be added in due course.
Foo Fighters' 2026 stadium tour dates:
August 4 — Toronto ON — Rogers Stadium
August 6 — Detroit MI — Ford Field
August 8 — Chicago IL — Soldier Field
August 10 — Cleveland OH — Huntington Bank Field
August 13 — Philadelphia PA — Lincoln Financial Field
August 15 — Nashville TN — Nissan Stadium
August 17 — Washington DC — Nationals Park
September 12 — Fargo ND — Fargodome
September 15 — Regina SK — Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
September 17 — Edmonton AB — Commonwealth Stadium
September 20 — Vancouver BC — BC Place
September 26 — Las Vegas NV — Allegiant Stadium
