Foo Fighters unleash new single, announce 2026 North American tour

Foo Fighters have just released a brand-new single, Asking For A Friend, and announced a 2026 North American stadium tour.

Following some exciting teasers, the rock titans – Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Pat Smear, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee and Ilan Rubin – have followed up July’s Today’s Song with a heavy-hitting new banger.

“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,” announces Dave. “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?

“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…”

Listen to Asking For A Friend below:

Catch the band back on the road at the following:

Foo Fighters 2026 North American stadium tour with QOTSA

August

4 Toronto ON — Rogers Stadium
6 Detroit MI — Ford Field
8 Chicago IL — Soldier Field
10 Cleveland OH — Huntington Bank Field
13 Philadelphia PA — Lincoln Financial Field
15 Nashville TN — Nissan Stadium
17 Washington DC — Nationals Park

September

12 Fargo ND — Fargodome
15 Regina SK — Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field
17 Edmonton AB — Commonwealth Stadium
20 Vancouver BC — BC Place
26 Las Vegas NV — Allegiant Stadium

Read this next:

• “It’s about passion and courage and fighting for things you believe in”: The story of Foo Fighters’ In Your Honour
• The story of Foo Fighters’ Concrete And Gold: “All of the music we’ve made has left us a pretty open playing field”
• “I don’t consider it to be our proudest moment”: The story of Foo Fighters’ One By One