The Foo Fighters surprised fans this Friday, October 3rd, with the release of the live EP Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1. The album, recorded at various club shows across the United States in September, is available exclusively on Bandcamp .

All proceeds from ticket sales will go to charities that combat food insecurity in the four cities where the shows took place: San Luis Obispo and Santa Ana, California; Washington, D.C.; and New Haven, Connecticut.

According to a press release, Are Playing Where??? Vol. 1 features "absolutely incredible live tracks, recorded in front of dozens, possibly hundreds of lucky fans at the band's recent surprise club shows."

Foo Fighters played their first show with new drummer Ilan Rubin on September 13th at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo, California. The former Nine Inch Nails member replaced Josh Freese , who was fired from the band in May . To date, the band has not officially stated the reason for the dismissal .

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