Despite this, all plans were later abruptly cancelled after longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins, unexpectedly died in March 2022. The band cancelled everything planned for the rest of the year, largely going quiet and leaving their future uncertain. In December 2022, a statement was released confirming that Foo Fighters would continue, but that they were "going to be a different band going forward".
The cancellation of all planned activities following Taylor Hawkins' passing led to a period of uncertainty about the band's future.  In December 2022, Foo Fighters confirmed their intention to continue but with a new identity and approach.