Foo Fighters have teased their first new music since the tragic death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins.
The band, led by Dave Grohl, shared a 13-second trailer of an unheard song on Instagram, asking fans, “Do you think what I think?”
Taylor’s death sent shockwaves through the music industry when he died suddenly at the age of 50 last March, during the South American leg of their tour.
The loss of the band’s beloved drummer put their future in doubt, but guitarist Chris Shiflett previously hinted that the band will make a record in time.
After confirmation they will be Heading into a series of headline US shows and festivals, Foo Fighters have now seemingly hinted that fans can expect new music as well.
Coming soon: Foo Fighters have teased their first new music since the tragic death of their drummer Taylor Hawkins (LR Taylor Hawkins, Dave Grohl and Nate Mendel)
Tragic: Taylor’s death sent shockwaves through the music industry when he died suddenly at the age of 50 last March, during the South American leg of their tour
The white clip, with the question vaguely scribbled across it, was shared without a caption, leaving fans of the band with many questions.
Foo Fighters have yet to confirm who will be behind the drums when their tour kicks off next month.
In December, the group posted an emotional announcement on Twitter, announcing that they would continue performing.
The update gave heartbroken fans comfort in the knowledge that the legendary rockers will continue to perform.
At the beginning of their powerful statement, the band wrote, “As we bid farewell to the most difficult and tragic year our band has ever known, we are reminded how grateful we are for the people we love and support the most. cherish the most, and for the beloved ones who are no longer with us.’
The Everlong hitmakers continued, “Foo fighters were formed 27 years ago to represent the healing power of music and a continuation of life.”
“And over the past 27 years, our fans have built a global community, a dedicated support system that has helped us all through the darkest of times.”
“A place to share our joys and our pains, our hopes and fears, and to sing together in a chorus of life.”
Look closely: The band, fronted by Dave Grohl, shared a 13-second trailer of an unheard song on Instagram, asking fans, “Do you think what I’m thinking?”
“Without Taylor,” the band wrote, “we would never have become the band we were – and without Taylor, we know we will be a different band in the future.”
Concluding their statement, the rock stars wrote, “We also know that you, the fans, meant as much to Taylor as he did to you. And we know that when we see you again – and we will soon – he will be there in our thoughts every night.”
Speaking later last year, Chris said once they’re done and feel able to address questions about Taylor’s passing, they’ll probably do another record.
The musician – who is also joined by Pat Smear, Nate Mendel and Rami Jaffee – said people were generally “respectful” of Taylor’s passing.
However, he circulated rumors about the cause of his death, which was ruled as cardiac arrest, even though an early toxicology report found at least 10 drugs in his system at the time.
Speaking The plug with Justin Jay, he said in October: ‘Most people I’ve encountered were respectful of it or tried to avoid it. It probably will be [more of a thing] when we ever get around to putting out another Foo Fighters record and going back to promo boogie woogie.”
The band continues: In December, the group posted an emotional announcement on Twitter, announcing that they would continue to perform
Chris added, “I remember when I got to Foo Fighters it was 1999 so it was a while after Kurt Cobain died but I saw interviewers trying to tie themselves in to ask Dave about it but do not ask. I would think it would be something like that.’
“Taylor was such a big character and he meant a lot to millions of people, so I get that fascination [his death] but so much of what I’ve seen out there is so dead wrong.
“There are those who say Dave killed Taylor by letting him get the COVID vaccine. Are you going to change it to that? F** you. I try not to pay attention to it, but it does make you angry, because that’s just disrespectful.’
Foo Fighters’ last album with Taylor was 2021’s Medicine at Midnight. Since then, the group has staged two star-studded tribute concerts for Taylor in September in London and Los Angeles.