When does Foo Fighters' new album release?

A new Foo Fighters record arrives in April

The band has scheduled its twelfth studio album, Your Favorite Toy, for release on April 24 via Roswell/RCA. The announcement came alongside the surprise drop of the title track, which the band has already started showcasing live.

What the record sounds like

Dave Grohl has described the new material as a return to punchy, aggressive rock — “noisy, loud bangers,” he said — and positioned the album as uptempo and reminiscent of the band’s earlier arena-ready sound. The title track, released ahead of the LP, underscores that framing: it’s a compact, high-energy rocker designed for stadium play.

How the album is being rolled out

• The band debuted the title track live on British television, performing it for the first time on Graham Norton, giving fans an early taste of the record in a broadcast setting.
• Foo Fighters are pairing the release with high-profile live commitments: the group will headline major festivals and has announced special concerts, including a symphonic performance at the Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel.

Why it matters

Your Favorite Toy marks Foo Fighters’ first major studio statement since 2023’s But Here We Are. The record’s loud, forward-leaning tone and the band’s immediate return to public performance signal both a commercial push and an attempt to reassert the band’s arena-rock identity at a time when festival and stadium dates remain central to major-rock release strategies.