Josh Freeseis taking over as the permanent replacement forTaylor HawkinsinFoo Fighters, the group has announced.

Freese recently played with the Offspring and is a renowned session player.

He will fill the chair vacated whenHawkins died.

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Thelivestreamteased the announcement of Freese.

Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers appeared to say he was being blocked in outside the studio.

Tommy Lee delivered some takeout for the band.

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Tools Danny Carey appeared with dogs he groomed.

The camera finally panned to Freese, who said he wanted to start rehearsing.

Hawkins died at age 50 in Bogota, Colombia while on tour.

Freese performed with Foo Fighters at those shows.