Josh Freese recently shared an emotional statement following the conclusion of Nine Inch Nails\u2019 \u201cPeel It Back\u201d tour. He expressed his gratitude and reflected on his return to the band in a post shared on\u00a0Instagram.<\/p>\n
The drummer rejoined Nine Inch Nails after being dismissed from Foo Fighters. He used the final show as an opportunity to thank fans and reflect on his experience returning to his former band.<\/p>\n
\u201cTonight\u2019s the last show of the Nine Inch Nails \u2018Peel It Back\u2019 tour,\u201d Freese said. \u201cIncredible shows, top tier crew, management, etc. And the band\u2026well, like I\u2019ve said before, this is one of the few situations where I can walk off stage every night feeling confident and satisfied. It\u2019s not always like that, so it\u2019s nice when it happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
Freese also acknowledged the support he received from fans during his return to the band.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso, thanks to everyone for the love and support I\u2019ve felt while re-entering the NIN world,\u201d he continued. \u201cEven after my departure back in 2009 they always remained an important part of my extended musical family so it\u2019s been a really nice homecoming for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
This emotional farewell marks the end of a significant chapter for Freese. His journey with Nine Inch Nails spans nearly two decades with multiple departures and returns.<\/p>\n
NIN Wiki\u00a0reported that Freese first joined Nine Inch Nails in 2005. He initially filled in during the Live: With Teeth tour before becoming the official drummer. His initial tenure with the band lasted until 2008, when he left to focus on family obligations and other musical projects.<\/p>\n
The drummer\u2019s return to Nine Inch Nails in 2025 came after a unique situation in the rock world.\u00a0Modern Drummer\u00a0noted that Freese rejoined NIN after Ilan Rubin left to join Foo Fighters\u2014the same band that had dismissed Freese earlier in the year. This marked an unusual swap of drummers between two major rock acts.<\/p>\n
Freese\u2019s extensive background as a session musician has made him one of the most sought-after drummers in the industry.\u00a0Wikipedia\u00a0documented that the 53-year-old musician started playing drums at age five and began performing professionally by age 15. Throughout his career, he has worked with a diverse range of artists including Guns N\u2019 Roses, Devo, A Perfect Circle, and The Vandals.<\/p>\n
His versatility across genres and professional reliability have established him as a go-to drummer for both studio work and live performances. This makes his emotional connection to Nine Inch Nails all the more significant in his extensive musical journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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