Amidst Foo Fighters rumours, Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane will likely be touring with Chevy Metallic

Taylor Hawkins‘ son Shane has been introduced to tour with Chevy Metallic – regardless of rumours he could be becoming a member of the Foo Fighters.

Simply days in the past, formers Foos drummer Josh Freese introduced he was fired from the band, saying the band referred to as him to say they determined “to go in a distinct route with their drummer”. No further motive was given.

This led to hypothesis about who may take Freese’s place. Many suggesting Taylor Hawkins’ son might take his late father’s earlier place as their drummer – particularly as he has performed with the Foos on current excursions and at Taylor’s tribute reveals.

Nonetheless, Shane has revealed on Instagram that he’ll be touring with covers band Chevy Metallic as a substitute. The band was based by Taylor, and Shane has performed with the band since he was eleven.

The now 18-year-old added that touring with Chevy Metallic was “gunna be a blast”.

It’s nonetheless unknown who will likely be changing Freese, who joined the Foos as their touring drummer in 2023, following the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022.

Previous to that, he had performed for Weapons N’ Roses, 9 Inch Nails, Paramore, Devo and extra. No matter his firing, Freese wrote that “I loved the previous two years with them, each on and off stage and I assist no matter they really feel is greatest for the band.”

He added: “In my 40 years of drumming professionally, I’ve by no means been let go from a band, so whereas I’m not offended – I’m shocked and dissatisfied.”

Freese then teased a “High 10 doable causes Josh acquired booted type the Foo Fighters” record, which he then jokingly revealed yesterday (Could 19).

In the meantime, the Foo Fighters will play their first present of 2025 on the Singapore F1 Grand Prix.