Josh Freese Rejoins Weezer for South American Tour

Josh Freese, renowned drummer, is reuniting with Weezer for their upcoming South American tour, starting November 2nd, as founding drummer Patrick Wilson shifts to guitar duties. Freese, who was Weezer's touring drummer from 2007 to 2012, shared his excitement on Instagram about joining the band again. This reunion comes after Freese's departure from Foo Fighters in May 2025, a move he described as unexpected and possibly management-related, and his recent return to Nine Inch Nails for their North American tour in early 2026. Weezer's South American tour will include performances in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Santiago, followed by festival appearances in Mexico and Australia. Freese's involvement allows Wilson to explore guitar during the tour, highlighting a significant lineup change for Weezer. The drummer's busy year also saw Nine Inch Nails' Ilan Rubin replacing him in Foo Fighters, illustrating shifts among major rock bands.