Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and Chad Smith form Supergroup
For months now, news and rumors have been leaking out about a new band being formed featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith. The rumors of the supergroup are indeed true, although the rumors about the band’s name being either “Chickenfoot”, or “HSAS”, are false. The real name of the band is being kept a secret, for now.
Earlier this year, they recorded demos for eight songs, and this week they are entering the studio for further recording. Their album should be released early next year.
Note that this new band and CD is a totally separate project from Sammy Hagar’s “Cosmic Universal Fashion” CD, due out in November. The “Cosmic” CD was recorded with his band, the Wabos (and also features Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns ‘n’ Roses), Billy Duffy (The Cult) on one song). It is not known whether or not Sammy will tour behind this CD, but we are hearing rumors that Sammy’s new supergroup might tour next year!
So, Sammy will be releasing not just one, but two new CDs within the next few months!
Here is an article posted today from The MusicRadar interview:
Joe Satriani: “New band sounds like early Zeppelin”
Joe Satriani is jazzed about Chickenfoot, his new supergroup consisting of Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and himself.
“We are truly over-the-top excited about this,” the guitarist extraordinaire says. “It’s a very energetic kind of rock music that reminds you of early Zeppelin.”
But he’s adamant about one thing: that silly name. In his view, nobody should get too used to calling the band Chickenfoot. “We just had to call it something for the time being,” he says. “It’s definitely not going to be Chickenfoot. I guarantee it.”
Having just wrapped the first leg of a world tour (which saw one-time Satriani bassist Stu Hamm filling in for Brad Russell, who had to bail due to scheduling conflicts) Satch and ‘Chickenfoot’ are hitting the studio this week to begin recording an album that will be out early next year.
Already there’s been considerable buzz about the project, much of it brought on by some controversial comments from Sammy Hagar, in which he asserted, among other things, that the band “could rival Led Zeppelin.”
Despite admitting to a certain Zeppelin rush to the music, Satriani categorically denies that Hagar made such statements. “I can’t imagine Sam saying anything like that,” he says. “I think it was just twisted.”
Recently, Joe Satriani sat down for his second interview with MusicRadar this year. In addition to the new band, he was eager to discuss his new ‘Black Dog’ guitar, Ibanez’s faithful recreation of the axe he played in the late ’80s and early ’90s. “There’s so much going on with me right now,” he says. “So much to do, so much to talk about. I’m just trying to keep it all together right now.”
You can listen to Joe talk about his new band with Sammy here.
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September 9th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
A new band featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith it will be interesting to hear what this will sound like. Its funny Michael has been busier since the Van Halen 2004 tour.
Michael has toured twice and is recording a album that is more than Van Halen has done in the same amount of time.
It goes to show you he likes to keep busy and be out there for the fans.
I can’t wait to hear the new record and see them in concert.
It looks like 2009 will be getting off to a good foot the one thing that would make it better is if Van Halen would come out with a new album and tour, we can only hope. We shall see what the next chapter is in As Van Halen Turns.
September 9th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
dude sammy putting the hurt on the van halen’s. im glad to see he is still making music despite how things have gone or may have gone. its good to see him still play and rock and roll. i hope van halen will do something soon and not sit back for another 10 flippin’ years. its either go or get off the pot. all of us waiting to see what you got left ya kno. but im glad for sammy and mikey. im glad to see a new album going for the boys. keep it up!!!!
September 9th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I would like to see Michael do music with another singer or band. Is that wrong? I like Sammy and what he has done. He is very talented! Its almost to predictable? Anyone share this view?
September 9th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Thats right…Sammys puttin out…I dont really care what any rock star makes or what he does in his personal life…I just wanna Rock!! Way to go Sammy…Maybe the “Sleepy Bros’” will make another CD with Roth…..And maybe Pigs will fly
September 9th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I am very excited to hear the “Chickenfoot” band next year. I hope we get to hear the song Joe was referring too with Sammy and Neal Schoen. Maybe he will put it on the Wabo album due in November. The comments Joe had about Sammy really show all the nay sayers that Sammy is a true musician who just loves to play and sing. It is refreshing!
September 9th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Amazing news…seeing some parallels between this and when DLR teamed up with Vai way back when. Satch will keep em honest..and on their toes.
September 9th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I always thought Joe had the right idea with his G3 tours.
No front man to deal with.
September 9th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Finally. Get it on the road. boys.
We’re waiting.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:45 am
These guys don’t have the talent to make anything that could be compared to early Zeppelin. Think of how a set of Sammy lyrics could ruin a classic Zeppelin song.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Super Group ? HAHAHAHHA - Don’t get me wrong - I love the fact that Sammy and to some extent Mike like their customers the fans - but uhhhhh - I don’t expect much to come from this - if it does then great - but I see this group as a live act for one run…..maybe.
September 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Tman, I totally agree. Unfortunatly, Mike likes to play it safe. I wish he would do what Jason Newstead did. That took BALLS and CREATIVITY. Jasons not out there being a Metallica cover band, he’s trying to get his own identity.
Sam’s fan base has dwindled and he’s tried being, The Jimmy Buffett of Rock and played the Poet’s and Pirate’s thing to get some fans and it hasn’t worked because his song writting has been LACKING!!
This maybe the KICK in the ASS he needs to finally put out some ROCKING music instead of the folk/countryish shit. He needs a Kick ASS guitarist and Drummer, he once again has that. Looking forward to hearing it and seeing them live at a local casino.
September 10th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I dont know…I think the reason there isnt a new Zeppelin is because ..ZEPPELIN IS FUCKING OVER!!!!….IT IS TIME FOR US TO LET GO OF THE OLD GAURD AND ALLOW OURSELVES TO HAVE NEW GODS…AND NEW ROCK…the past is past ….c’mon Sammy!! Make new music!!!
September 10th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Big Al. All of my thoughts you had put to detail. Right on! CASINO!!!! Like you wrote. It may never get bigger than that. Theaters, Fairs ect……Michal should take the Jason Newstead way. But then again? I have not heard much of him since the Rock Star Super Nova whatever crap. Move on Mike!!!
September 10th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Back in the day, joining Van Halen helped Sammy Hager. It was a wise move by him. I kinda get sick of hearing comparisons to Zepp to gain peoples interest. In this case we will here Satch play some VanHager tunes, probably will not go further then that. I know Joe is great and very technical, likes those toys too. I do know that it will not be the same without the brothers. I think this will actually help Michael, Joe, and Chad. Just for them to get to venture off into this. Nothing like REAL HALEN though. Laters
September 11th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Firstly on Michael Anthony. I want him to make a solo album. I think it would be better than this band they are doing now. He should try and get some unknowns to play in it. I have always been curious to see what would happen if mike had complete creative control over something. I want to see him without VH or Sammy (or any other big names beside his). As for “chickenfoot”. All this will be is another uninspiring supergroup like HSAS. Supergroups fail. They make for a fun tour, but no one cares about the new music they make. Also I think it is disturbing that all the first letters of the band members last names form HSAS again. That would be one hell of a coincidence. Coincidence or not, it’s a bad omen. I don’t care what they call it. To me it is HSAS attempt 2. As far as Sammy goes. I loved the 06 tour. So much energy. Sammy played all the old solo and VH and cover songs beautifully. It was the new material that slowed things down. The new material was lacking. If anything this HSAS2 may re-energize him enough to make another decent solo album.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
I would be more interested in the new AC/DC tour….
September 15th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Finally…Hagar making some real music with Mikey! Awesome to get Satch at guitar! Chad is great and will bring a whole different element to the sound. But having Mikey doing the back ground vocals to Sammy is going to make this album sound great!
September 16th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Is it just me or does Chad Smith look like Will Ferrell?
September 16th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
funny point
October 24th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I really hope that they will not forget to visit The Netherlands……..
Just met Satch this year and can’t wait for Sammy,Anthony and Chad
October 27th, 2008 at 5:24 am
I am a HUGE Joe fan and as for the rest, I grew up to to Van Halen because of my father. The Chili Peppers I’ve been a fan since the first album. And as for the style (early Zepplin!) the best albums of Led are the first two. I can not not wait to hear what these talented individuals can do.
As Cool as #9
February 18th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Hey Rob! Free Ride has one of the most shrill, obnoxious voices any bass player/background singer has ever had. All VH music would have been better if his mouth had been taped shut. No offense Mikey! Also, it’s time to display some bass playing. With people like Victor Wooten and Stu Hamm letting the world know that the bass can be much more than a “let’s get your brother to play it” instrument, pounding on your bass with the synth cranked aint gonna cut it anymore.