Chad Smith

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album ‘The Getaway,’ share lead single “Dark Necessities”

It’s been an exciting couple of weeks getting new music from heavy hitters that have been dormant for a while. We’ve been gifted with a new Blink-182 song, a new Radiohead song, and now Red Hot Chili Peppers are joining the party with their new track “Dark Necessities.” The song is a funky smooth jam, […]

WATCH: Will Ferrell And Chad Smith (RHCP) Have A Drum-Off

Though I do not usually watch The Tonight Show, I find myself hearing more and more about the funny contests Jimmy Fallon has on his show. Quite a few of them seem to have to deal with music, and his most recent effort certainly falls under that category. His brand new episode features all around […]

Chad Smith announces temporary Chickenfoot drummer

Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith has released a video announcement regarding his temporary replacement. Smith will not be able to tour with Chickenfoot due to commitments with Red Hot Chili Peppers.

New Red Hot Chili Peppers album due in August

Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers/Chickenfoot/Bombastic Meatbats) interviewed with the Rock It Out! Blog and revealed that a new RHCP record is currently in the recording stages. The release is set for late August. He also fills fans in with the latest news from Chickenfoot and the Bombastic Meatbats projects as well. Watch the entire […]

RHCP Drummer To Start New Band

Provided by Rolling Stone Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith — fresh off contributing to supergroup Chickenfoot and picking up a nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — has just launched another project, the all-instrumental Bombastic Meatbats. While the group sounds similar at times to Smith’s full-time gig, there is a […]