Dave Grohl Unveils Foo Fighters' New Vinyl Album

The frontman shares a first look at the packaging for the band's upcoming record 'Your Favorite Toy'.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:00pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of the glossy, reflective surface of a vinyl record and its ornate album sleeve, captured in dramatic high-contrast lighting to create a sense of glamour and luxury.The carefully crafted packaging of Foo Fighters' new vinyl album 'Your Favorite Toy' reflects the band's dedication to delivering a premium listening experience for fans.Bridgeport Today

In a new video, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl unboxes the vinyl edition of the band's upcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy', offering fans a preview of the album artwork, packaging, and lyric sheet. Grohl expresses his excitement over the final product, which he says the band's 'team of genius artists' helped create.

Why it matters

The unboxing video provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of a major rock album release, giving fans an intimate preview of the care and attention to detail that goes into the physical packaging of a new record. As a beloved band, Foo Fighters' album rollouts are highly anticipated events in the music industry.

The details

In the unboxing clip, Grohl opens the package to reveal the record sleeve and LP inside, as well as the included lyric sheet. He notes that this is the first time he's done an unboxing video, and says the band put a lot of work into making the vinyl edition of 'Your Favorite Toy' something 'really nice' for fans.

  • The 'Your Favorite Toy' album is due out on April 24, 2026.
  • Foo Fighters will play a one-off show in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 28, 2026.
  • The band will then headline the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May 2026, followed by a full North American stadium tour starting in August 2026.

The players

Dave Grohl

The frontman and founder of the Foo Fighters, known for his work as the drummer of Nirvana and as a prolific songwriter and producer.

Foo Fighters

The American rock band formed by Dave Grohl in 1994 after the dissolution of Nirvana, known for hit songs like 'Everlong' and 'The Pretender'.

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What they’re saying

“I've never done an unboxing thing before. Honestly, this is the first time I've ever seen this.”

— Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Frontman

“This is amazing, I'm very happy, we put a lot of work into this one. Our team of genius artists helped us make something really nice for you.”

— Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Frontman

What’s next

Foo Fighters will launch a full North American stadium tour in August 2026 in support of the 'Your Favorite Toy' album.

The takeaway

Foo Fighters' meticulous attention to detail in crafting the physical release of their new album 'Your Favorite Toy' demonstrates the band's commitment to providing fans with a premium, high-quality listening experience that goes beyond just the music itself.