Foo Fighters Mark 11th Anniversary of Dave Grohl’s On-Stage Injury in Sweden

Foo Fighters returned to Sweden on June 12, 2024, performing at the Strawberry Arena in Solna exactly 11 years after frontman Dave Grohl broke his leg during a 2015 concert in Gothenburg. Grohl acknowledged the anniversary during the band’s current tour, recalling the incident at Ullevi Stadium that forced the cancellation of multiple high-profile performances, including a headlining slot at Glastonbury.

The 2015 Gothenburg Incident

On June 12, 2015, Dave Grohl fell from the stage at Ullevi Stadium while performing the second song of the set, “Monkey Wrench.” According to BBC News reports from the time, the fall resulted in a broken leg. Despite the injury, Grohl returned to the stage after a brief delay to complete the concert while seated. The accident led to the immediate cancellation of the band’s remaining European tour dates, including two shows at London’s Wembley Stadium and their scheduled headline performance at the Glastonbury Festival.

Reflecting on the Anniversary

During the June 12, 2024, show in Solna, Grohl addressed the crowd regarding the coincidence of the date. “I fell off the stage and I bust my fucking leg,” Grohl said, as noted by NME. He described the 2015 concert as one of his favorite shows in the band’s history because the group chose to finish the performance despite the injury. Following the 2015 accident, the band famously utilized a custom-built “throne” to allow Grohl to perform while his leg remained in a cast during subsequent tour dates.

Impact on Glastonbury and Future Tours

The cancellation of the 2015 Glastonbury set paved the way for Florence + The Machine to step into the headline slot. Grohl later acknowledged the transition during the band’s successful 2017 headlining appearance at the festival. According to the Guardian’s coverage of the 2017 set, Grohl thanked Florence Welch for filling the vacancy, stating that he believed she should have been the headliner that year regardless of his injury.

Current Tour and Recent Releases

The Foo Fighters are currently on their “Everything or Nothing at All” tour, which includes upcoming stops in the United Kingdom and appearances at major European festivals such as Mad Cool and NOS Alive. The band continues to support their latest studio work, though recent reports clarify that the album title mentioned in some press materials as Your Favorite Toy is not the correct title of their most recent studio release; the band’s latest album is titled But Here We Are, released in 2023.

Key Facts About the 2015 Injury

• Date of Injury: June 12, 2015.
• Location: Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, Sweden.
• Song interrupted: “Monkey Wrench.”
• Resulting cancellations: Wembley Stadium shows and Glastonbury 2015.
• Recovery: Grohl utilized a motorized throne to continue touring throughout the summer of 2015.