Foo Fighters Announce New Album Ahead of BottleRock Napa Valley Headlining Set

The band's 12th studio album, 'Your Favorite Toy,' is set for release in April before their festival appearance.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Foo Fighters have announced the release of their 12th studio album, 'Your Favorite Toy,' ahead of their headlining performance at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival over Memorial Day weekend. The album's title track will be released as the first single on February 20th, marking the band's first new music of the year. Foo Fighters last played BottleRock in 2021 after debuting at the festival in 2017, and they will launch their 'Take Cover' world tour on June 10th in Oslo, Norway.

Why it matters

Foo Fighters' new album release and headlining appearance at BottleRock Napa Valley are significant events for music fans in the Bay Area and beyond. The band's return to the festival circuit and upcoming tour will generate excitement and anticipation among their loyal fanbase.

The details

The 10-track 'Your Favorite Toy' album was recorded at Foo Fighters' home studio in Los Angeles and co-produced by the band and Oliver Roman. It was engineered by Roman and mixed by Mark 'Spike' Stent. The album follows the band's 2025 standalone single 'Asking For A Friend,' which is also included on the new release.

  • The album's title track 'Your Favorite Toy' will be released as the first single on February 20, 2026.
  • Foo Fighters are scheduled to headline BottleRock Napa Valley over Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24, 2026.
  • The band will launch their 'Take Cover' world tour on June 10, 2026 in Oslo, Norway.

The players

Foo Fighters

An American rock band formed in 1994, led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl.

Dave Grohl

The founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of Foo Fighters.

BottleRock Napa Valley

An annual music, wine, and culinary festival held in Napa, California over Memorial Day weekend.

Oliver Roman

The co-producer of Foo Fighters' new album 'Your Favorite Toy'.

Mark 'Spike' Stent

The mixer of Foo Fighters' new album 'Your Favorite Toy'.

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What they’re saying

“Your Favorite Toy' really was the key that unlocked the tone and energetic direction of the new album. We stumbled upon it after experimenting with different sounds and dynamics for over a year, and the day it took shape I knew that we had to follow its lead. It was the fuse to the powder keg of songs we wound up recording for this record. It feels new.”

— Dave Grohl (San Francisco Chronicle)

“We've never had a lineup this deep before, and we're excited to experience it.”

— Dave Graham, BottleRock Napa Valley co-founder (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Foo Fighters will launch their 'Take Cover' world tour on June 10, 2026 in Oslo, Norway, following their headlining appearance at BottleRock Napa Valley.

The takeaway

Foo Fighters' new album release and upcoming festival and tour dates demonstrate the band's continued relevance and popularity in the music industry, as they maintain their status as one of the premier rock acts performing today.