Foo Fighters Release New 'Your Favorite Toy' Song 'Of All People'

The band's upcoming album is due out next month.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:36pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered, glittering glass shards in high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the raw energy and intensity of Foo Fighters' new rock music.The shattered, glittering textures of Foo Fighters' new single 'Of All People' capture the raw power and intensity of the band's signature sound.Bridgeport Today

Foo Fighters have released a new song called 'Of All People,' a track off the band's upcoming album, 'Your Favorite Toy.' The song features frontman Dave Grohl's signature gritty vocals and lyrics reflecting on survival. The band previously debuted the track live and will be touring North America in support of the new album starting in August.

Why it matters

Foo Fighters are one of the most iconic rock bands of the past few decades, and the release of new music from them is always highly anticipated by fans. This new song gives a preview of the band's musical direction on their upcoming album, which will be their first major release since the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022.

The details

The new song 'Of All People' features lyrics from Dave Grohl that reflect on themes of survival, with the chorus stating 'Of all people, you survived/ When no one else could stay alive.' The band previously debuted the track live during a taping of the Irish performance series Other Voices, and footage of that performance is available on YouTube. 'Your Favorite Toy' is set to be released on April 24 and will also include previously released songs like 'Asking for a Friend' and the title track.

  • The new song 'Of All People' was released on April 10, 2026.
  • Foo Fighters' upcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy' is due out on April 24, 2026.
  • The band will play a one-off show in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 28, 2026.
  • Foo Fighters will headline the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May 2026.
  • The band will launch a full North American stadium tour in August 2026.

The players

Foo Fighters

An American rock band formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl. They are one of the most popular and influential rock acts of the past few decades.

Dave Grohl

The founder, lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter of Foo Fighters. He was previously the drummer for the iconic grunge band Nirvana.

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What they’re saying

“'Of all people, you survived/ When no one else could stay alive. You know you should be dead/ But you're alive instead.'”

— Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters Frontman

What’s next

Foo Fighters will play a one-off show in Bridgeport, Connecticut on April 28, 2026, followed by headlining sets at the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May 2026. The band will then launch a full North American stadium tour in support of 'Your Favorite Toy' starting in August 2026.

The takeaway

The release of new music from Foo Fighters is always an exciting event for rock fans, and 'Of All People' gives a taste of the band's continued creative evolution following the tragic loss of drummer Taylor Hawkins. With a new album on the way and a major tour planned, Foo Fighters are poised to deliver their signature brand of anthemic, guitar-driven rock to audiences across North America.