Tasmanian Reveal
Foo Fighters’ new album became the headline from a marathon Tasmanian return. At UTAS Stadium in Launceston, Dave Grohl confirmed the band has finished recording a fresh full-length. The one-off show stretched close to three hours and marked their first Tasmanian gig in more than a decade, and their debut in the state’s second-largest city.
New Album Confirmed
Late in the set, Grohl told the crowd, “We might have a whole new record of f***ing songs that we just finished the other day.” It is the first public confirmation of a follow-up to 2023’s But Here We Are, the band’s acclaimed eleventh album. That record debuted at No. 1 in Australia and reframed the group through grief and resilience after Taylor Hawkins’ passing in 2022.
Foo Fighters New Album
Grohl also teased a swift Australian return. “This won’t be the last time you see us,” he said, promising they would be back “sooner than you think.” He added it would happen before his next birthday, which falls on Jan. 14. That timeline suggests an Australian reappearance before the end of 2026, though no dates are confirmed.
Live Moments and Meaning
The Launceston set doubled as a cathartic chapter in the band’s evolving live identity. Their post-2022 shows have leaned on stamina, community, and celebration. Saturday’s performance carried extra sentiment, underscored by an appearance from Brent Webb. The Australian miner became a global story in 2006 after requesting an iPod loaded with Foo Fighters during his underground ordeal.
Australia’s Enduring Bond
When announcing the show, Grohl framed the fly-in as a love letter to a country that has championed the band. “We have a very special relationship with Tasmania — as we do with all of Australia,” he said. The gamble paid off with a sold-out crowd and a regional spotlight that reflects a broader touring trend. Major rock acts are increasingly treating secondary markets as marquee moments, crafting unique nights outside capital city circuits.
What Comes Next
With Foo Fighters’ new album now complete, anticipation shifts to rollout and touring plans. Their recent Australian history suggests a robust return, with the latest music likely to balance anthemic uplift and hard-won reflection. If But Here We Are was a healing statement, the next chapter could distill that resilience into widescreen rock momentum. For Australian fans, the horizon looks close, loud, and unmistakably Foo.
