India, July 31 -- American rock band Foo Fighters have enlisted Ilan Rubin to take over drumming duties, stepping in for Josh Freese, whose exit from the band was confirmed earlier this year. According to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, Ilan, known for his long-standing association with Nine Inch Nails, informed the band's frontman Trent Reznor last week that he had "accepted a job with another band."

Though it remains unclear if Rubin will be a permanent member or touring drummer for Foo Fighters, his upcoming commitments with the group are confirmed. He will not be part of Nine Inch Nails' North American Peel It Back tour, which begins on August 6 in California (US).

The shift follows Josh's announcement in May that he was leaving...