The Foo Fighters has its new drummer, and he is 50-year-old Josh Freese. The band unveiled their pick at their livestream after rumors that Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron and The Darkness’ Rufus Taylor were considered for the position. Josh is known for playing for bands like Guns N’ Roses, Paramore, and Nine Inch Nails.
A New Drummer for the Foo Fighters
Josh Freese is part of the Foo Fighters tour that started on May 24th in New Hampshire. The band is also anticipating the release of their new album called, But Here We Are. The album will be released on June 2nd and shares the minimalist white cassette and album cover for the LP, designed by Morning Breath INC. It is the follow-up to 2021’s Medicine at Midnight and highlights the honest and emotionally raw response to everything the Foo Fighters had to endure in that period.
In a letter to fans, the Foo Fighters vowed to become a different band in the future. In a statement, the musicians wrote that they had said goodbye to the most difficult year the band has ever known and were reminded of how thankful they were for the people that they love and cherish most. The band members also thanked their fans for their support and active community.
Josh Freese Is a Master Drummer
Josh Freese is a true musical virtuoso and an acclaimed drummer and multi-instrumentalist. He has certainly left his mark on the rock and alternative music scenes with his distinctive style, impeccable timing, and boundless creativity, which is probably what made him a sought-after collaborator for the Foo Fighters.
The bands Freese has been a part of also include The Vandals, Devo, and A Perfect Circle. He has also proven himself as a talented solo artist and songwriter and will undoubtedly continue to push the boundaries of his craft with his new band members. His performances are certainly something fans are looking forward to witnessing.
Guide to the Best Time to Buy Flights (International & Domestic)
In the past, it was commonly known that the “secret” best time to buy flights was Tuesday at midnight. However, according to Hayley Berg, a lead economist for a travel deals app, that’s not always the case. At least not anymore.
The Best Day to Buy Flights
Recent research shows that the best day to book a flight is Sunday. Overall, domestic flights tend to be more affordable during the end of the weekend and travelers can save up to 10%. Here are some other scenarios:
- Sunday is the overall best day to book a flight
- Tuesdays or Wednesdays may be the cheapest days to travel domestically
- Thursday is the most affordable day to travel internationally
- January is the best month to travel domestically
- August is known to be the most budget-friendly month to travel internationally
Planning in Advance Is Key
To most people, planning in advance makes so much more sense but let’s dive into more statistics and figure out how far in advance gives the ultimate price deduction possible.
The general rule of thumb is to buy flights at least three weeks in advance for domestic trips. Prices tend to spike in the two weeks leading up to a flight’s departure, rising 25% two weeks out and another 30% in the final week.
This is not the case for international flights though as this would require a minimum of 45 days in advance. For example, the most affordable tickets to Cancun are available even more than 80 days in advance of departure.
The Worst Time to Fly
Sensibly, the holidays are always going to be the busiest times to travel and prices tend to be higher. However, price alone isn’t the only issue as the times when everyone is trying to get somewhere to celebrate guarantee jam-packed airports. This means longer lines, more possibilities to have your suitcases switched or lost, and generally the inconvenience of dealing with huge crowds and all that for a higher price.
Tracking Prices Is Always a Good Idea
There are many websites that check for affordable flights such as:
- Expedia
- Skyscanner
- Orbitz
- Momondo
- Kayak
These are all great options but one feature that Google Flights make super convenient is that people can track the price and receive instant notifications and emails when the price for a selected flight fluctuates.
Another great feature that Google Flights offers is the best user experience when it comes to flexible dates and locations. People can look at the map and as they scroll through different locations, the prices for the most affordable flight available will pop on the screen.
There is one downside to using Google though as it always tracks searches and when someone has Googled “must-see places in Arizona” in the past few days or even weeks, Google has the tendency to direct to more expensive flights. This is why clearing cookies and using the incognito mode is a must when searching for travel deals (not just flying but pretty much everything).