Foo Fighters have officially completed work on their highly anticipated new studio album, frontman Dave Grohl announced from the stage in Tasmania. During the band’s electric performance in Launceston, Grohl revealed that the group just wrapped up recording “a whole new record of f***ing songs that we just finished the other day,” giving fans their first official confirmation that new music is ready to go.
The announcement came during a rare one‑off Australian performance, the band’s first in the island state of Tasmania in more than a decade. Live in front of an enthusiastic crowd on January 24, 2026, Grohl not only shared the news about the album but also teased that Foo Fighters will be returning to Australia long before his next birthday — a hint that more touring could lie ahead tied to the new release.
This forthcoming record will mark Foo Fighters’ return with a full album following a string of new singles in 2025, including “Asking for a Friend” and “Today’s Song.” It also follows the band’s 2023 album But Here We Are, which was both a critical and commercial success and helped solidify the group’s forward momentum after years of lineup shifts and intense touring.
The new album announcement underscores Foo Fighters’ enduring relevance in rock music, bridging their classic alternative rock roots with fresh creative energy. With recording complete, fans are now eagerly awaiting details on the album’s title, release plans, and how the new material might shape the band’s 2026 touring and festival calendar.