Josh Freese

Joshua Ryan Freese born December 25 1972 is an American drummer A member of punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 Freese has also been a member of new wave band Devo since 1996 He was previously a member of hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1997 to 1999 of rock band Foo Fighters from 2023 to 2025 and a member of alternative rock band A Perfect Circle from 1999 to 2012 the latter of which he rejoined in 2024 A prolific session and touring drummer Freese has appeared on over 400 albums since 1986 and performed live with artists including Nine Inch Nails Weezer Sublime with Rome Sting 311 100 gecs the Offspring and Danny Elfman His considerable workload has earned him the pristine reputation as one of the most indemand session drummers in the business according to Variety while Freese jokingly dubbed himself the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars