In a New Yr’s Eve message to followers, Foo Fighters mentioned “goodbye to probably the most troublesome and tragic 12 months that our band has ever identified,” whereas additionally teasing their eventual return.

9 months after the tragic passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters seemingly confirmed their intent to maneuver ahead as a band. “With out Taylor, we’d by no means have change into the band that we have been – and with out Taylor we all know that we’re going to be a distinct band going ahead,” the band wrote.

“We additionally know that you simply, the followers, meant as a lot to Taylor as he meant to you. And we all know that once we see you once more — and we’ll quickly — he’ll be there in spirit with us each night time,” the band’s assertion continued.

Since Hawkins’ passing in March 2022, Foo Fighters’ solely exercise has come within the type of two huge tribute live shows, one in London and one in Los Angeles, that occurred again in September.

Learn Foo Fighters’ full New Yr’s Eve message beneath.

“As we are saying goodbye to probably the most troublesome and tragic 12 months that our band has ever identified, we’re reminded of how grateful we’re for the people who we love and cherish most, and for the family members who’re not with us.

Foo Fighters have been fashioned 27 years in the past to characterize the therapeutic energy of music and a continuation of life. And for the previous 27 years out followers have constructed a worldwide neighborhood, a loyal help system that has helped us all get by the darkest of occasions collectively. A spot to share our pleasure and our ache, our hopes and fears, and to affix in a refrain of life collectively by music. With out Taylor, we by no means would have change into the band that we have been – and with out Taylor, we all know that we’re going to be a distinct band going ahead.

We additionally know that you simply, the followers, meant as a lot to Taylor as he meant to you. And we all know that once we see you once more – and we’ll quickly – he’ll be there in spirit with all of us each night time.”