Chickenfoot’s new single / US “Road Test” shows

April 13, 2009 131 Comments

New Song Streaming – “Oh Yeah”

Chickenfoot just put its foot down and gave you the new single to listen to, “Oh Yeah”. This is the album version, and it is being released to radio today. LISTEN

North American “Road Test” shows

The band will take the stage for a limited number of live shows, featuring music from their self-titled debut album, Chickenfoot, set for a June 9th release. Cities included are Seattle, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York and Philadelphia and presale tickets will be available to members of the Official Chickenfoot Fan Club! VIEW DATES

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http://james5313@sbcglobal.net james

I was expecting these songs to be a little more innovative and not so re-cashed typical 80′s hard rock. My ears haven’t heard anything really different yet. Why, I ask myself haven’t these guys gotten bored with the same old formulas.
soulsofzen

These anti-Chickenfoot posts are so full of it. First off the majority of these negtive reviews are from people that have been scorned by EVH’s empty promises that instead of facing the facts of reality, they tend to go with the attitude of “Van Halen can do no wrong” The problem is that Van Halen has not been able to prove otherwise. REGARDLESS of all the bitching and complaing that the DLR/VH fans cry about, there is no denying that VH is LEGENDARY, however, EVH has left them dry with no bone to even chew on. Sammy, Mike, Satch and Chad are making good on their promise to make their fans happy. The proof is with the new album that they are gearing up to release and tour in support of it. The past is what was. The present is the “RIGHT NOW” and Right Now there is no Van Halen. Right Now Chickenfoot released a new single. Right now fans from all over the world are excited for Chickenfoot. Right Now fans are listening to the new Chickenfoot tracks. Right Now Fans are listening to interviews about Chickenfoot. Right now fans are waiting to find out when they can get tickets to a Chickenfoot concert. And right now…. We have no clue what in the world Van Halen is going to do next other than sell high priced merchandise and keep us guessing like morons in suspense….
Carlos68

OH YEAH… Same ole same ole
Down the drain… the beat is rocking but not the lyrics
Soap on a rope… beat is rocking lyrics suck

Bottom line they sound like a VH cover band! You hear Van Halen groove all threw those 3 tracks! All that in between banter is Dave all the way!
Coyoteface

I am not going to compare Sam Hagar and DLR lyrics by putting them under a microscope and count the – what DLR calls – the “lyrical misdemeanors”. That would be stupid.

It’s just that silly me who pictured these four well known and very experienced rock musicians to sit there figuring out how to come up with a solid rock album, you know, one that sticks out.

But when I listen to the music and lyrics, this album seems like just another Sammy Hagar album with some Satriani input. Life is a party Sam Hagar, and women are so yummy and getting high and drunk is lots of fun. We know that by now.
garysamuelroth

Kenny in Florida’s comment (the first posted) hit it dead on – Sammy’s lyrics and vocals are not in sync with the rest of the band. I really like Michael, Joe, and Chad’s performance on “Oh Yeah.” Sammy’s parts are surprisingly disappointing. I hope that the three preview tracks are not the best tracks on the upcoming album.
Karl

Jesus, there sure are a lot of whiny babies in the VH fan club. Also a lot of deaf babies too if you think CF are trying to sound like VH or Joe is trying to sound like Ed. Really guys, grow up and stop being so protective.
McD’s

My opinion…for anyone who cares!
Van Halen is awesome…in all it’s forms (even VHIII had some small moments).
But they haven’t had a new music in 11 years…so I’m happy to hear the FOOT and support MA and SH in their new band…just like I’ll be happy to hear new music from VH…when (or if) it comes.
Those complaining about the VHND having FOOT stories…well those who have surfed this site in the past # of years when nothing was happening KNOW that having any new news (even CF news) is great and needed to see the site going…so many VH sites died waiting for VH news!
For the Satch vs EVH comparison…it’s hard to compare..they are both awesome guitarists each with their own very distinct styles…I don’t think you can realistically compare them…EVH is better on stage (or was in the early days)..Satch is better technically, who else could have a successful career playing instrumental!

Get over it everyone…news about VH and CF is fair game…they both have a core of VH members in the band. Hopefully the press about CF will at least tweak the interest of EVH to get VH back into the studio once Wolfgang graduates and EVH gets married in June.
Terje

When it gets to the OH YEAH bit… (propably the chorus..?) That´s really nice. When CF play this one live we can all sing along to that part I hope.
Great, great stuff….
SCAR

Chickenfoot is nothing more than a good time – if you allow to be!!! Who cares if the lyrics are cheesy, that’s part of what makes Rock N Roll fun!!!! Long live the foot!!!!!
http://vhnd Jimmy

Here is a thought…Let the music of Chickenfoot do the talking. The comparisons will happen between players…Chickenfoot already sits well, because they get major pub on a Van Halen site..more hits then their own site…In my opinion, they shouldn’t be compared to ZEPPELIN…Joe is fantastic…Eddie and Joe are totally different…Both great musicians. If they both were on stage in a guitar fight! Who would win?
mjc

you called it scar.
Jake

Guys, I want to like this, I really do. I am not a big Sammy fan since the 2004 reunion mess that was Van Halen but I am a big Satch fan and love Chad Smith. I had high hopes for this but Sammy’s lyrics are getting in the way, they are total crap now. I mean they were bad before but they are total crap now. The breakdowns in the songs are cool, the guitar sounds are killer, the drums are great, and like always the only thing you hear from Mike is his voice, which is good, the lyrics just suck.

Come on Sammy, you have a second chance at fronting a first class set of musicians and you blow it again with your garbage lyrics about chicks and catchin’ a buzz. Yeah, Dave did, and does sing about these things in Van Halen but some how when he does it it is believable— Let’s go VH, I need some new tunes to get this stuff out of my head.
Cmon

How does any of this sound anything like EVH?? Satch holds his own, and does not need to try and sound like anyone else. If you don’t like it don’t listen. I for one am happy there is some new music that has a rock sound. Enough with the lame-ass comparisions, the comments over the lyrics, and the pissing and whining. Listne to the music if you like it, if you don’t then shut the fuck up and go sit in a corner and wait for your new VH music- I’m sure it will be out any day now.
Karl

Well said SCAR.
Line6Guy

Yeah I hear what you’re saying SCAR but wasn’t Hagar already in a cheesy lyrical, good time, band called his solo career? I guess I was expecting too much from this band but then what should you expect from a band called Chickenfoot? I’ll go to see Joe shred…he always brings it live!

“i just think he is all technique and no soul…with the exception of always with you always with me!!!!”

TIM5150, Joe is very soulful on a lot of tracks. Give these songs a listen and tell me if you still think Joe is all technique and no soul: If I Could Fly,Cool #9,The Extremist,New Blues,Flying In A Blue Dream,House Full of Bullets,Big Bad Moon,Rubina,The Mighty Turtle Head…
Nick

McD’s…I totally agree with you!

Jake…I with you. I’m trying to like it, but I keep hearing things like “I’m your hootchie cootchie man!” What a joke. From what I can tell with these songs Sammy is totally in the way.

I think Sammy needs to be more introspective…maybe he should smoke some of the same stuff SCAR is!!! LOL!!!
Nick

McD’s…I totally agree with you!

Jake…I’m with you. I’m trying to like it, but I keep hearing things like “I’m your hootchie cootchie man!” What a joke. From what I can tell with these songs Sammy is totally in the way.

I think Sammy needs to be more introspective…maybe he should smoke some of the same stuff SCAR is!!! LOL!!!
Cabo Joe

I am glad Sammy’s lyrics are STILL about having fun, partying etc.That is the SH “BRAND” What the fuck do you want to hear at a rock concert or on a new album? How cancer sucks and it kills and pirates steal ships, and woman can be raped by their husbands LEGALLY in Afganistan?

Nothing politically, socially or economically relevant SHOULD be on an album that is a HARD ROCK FUN ALBUM MADE TO BE PLAYED LIVE.

Some of you guys apparently just don’t “GET” Sammy

Lighten up! Read CNN.COM if you want something relevant not VHND
SCAR

Sounds like Nick and Line6Guy are afraid of being busted by the Fun Police!!!!! I’d toke and joke with Sammy anytime!!!!
Jor-L5150

actually , cover songs aside i always thought dave was very CLEVER. sure , some of it ( like ” jump ” ) is just bubble-gum , but he actually is one of the wittiest lyricists i know of. ” me wise magic ” is surreal. dave is consistantly good, and never takes his work too seriously. sometyimes his experiments ” fail ” ( commercially ) but its always …” dave “.

sammy has no middle-ground , its either filler/B material or the occasional poetic brilliance. ” right now ” , ” seventh seal ” etc. he’s good at the big-80′s party sound though. always entertaining.

love ‘em both.
Jor-L5150

looking back at the posts , and listening on the computer i have to agree on SOME things:

- where’s the bass ? hopefully its just because its on the computer . with andy johns doing the work i would have thought it would sound ..FULLer . probably just the mp3 format.

- who mixed the tracks ? sounds like the vocal track is playing independantly of the music mix…. like 2 seperate recordings cued up at the same time but not ” mixed “…
again , i hope this is just because of the computer speakers and mp3 format.
Line6Guy

Haha put down the pipe SCAR and “get a toothbrush..soap..and a comb..” “get your buzz on..”

ROCK ON! Just don’t fall off of Sammy’s bleachers man!
Nick

Sammy has written some pretty good lyrics in the past. Maybe he was having help back then…I don’t know. But lately his lyrics are awful. The 3 new VH songs (It’s about time, up for breakfast etc.) were freakin terrible. They stuck out like a sore thumb.

I liked Sammy with VH, sometimes more than Dave…depending on what mood I’m in. But his lyrics then meshed well with the music. I don’t believe that’s true anymore.

Maybe he is just a little too “non shalon” these days, or maybe he just isn’t hungry like he use to be. Maybe living life without a care in the world doesn’t translate well to writing good lyrics.

BTW…I love the Chris Cornell idea…that would be freakin’ sweet man! For sure.
SCAR

Right on Cabo Joe!!!!!
Mad Matt

Personally, I’m loving this new material! Why do we still have to take sides over this ongoing soap opera? And the whole point of this site is to report on whatever the former Van Halen members are up to, regardless of whether they are still in Van Halen or not, so there’s really no need to grumble about Chickenfoot getting so much coverage. Mike and Sammy are the only ones doing anything at the moment, that’s why there’s so many updates!

On another note, Satch is one of the all-time greats, and certainly not ‘soulless’ or ‘all technique.’ As for him never being asked to join a band before this, I seem to recall Deep Purple wanted him as the permanent replacement for Ritchie Blackmore at one point, but Satch just wasn’t interested. This is the first time the chemistry has been right and I’m so happy that he’s been able to realise his lifelong dream.

And for those judging the group on only three tracks, Planet Rock radio have played ‘Sexy Little Thing’ and I can assure you it’s ten times better than anything previewed on MySpace or the Chickenfoot site to date. Still has silly, saucy lyrics (as you’d guess from that title!) but it’s by far the most memorable and cohesive song they’ve done so far and it slaps a big silly grin on your face. A reason to be optimistic!
ROGER

HOW BOUT THE LYRICS FROM DONT TELL ME, I CAN SHOOT A GUN IN THE STREET IF I WANT SNORT ME SOME HEROINE.BALANCE HAD SOME DEEP LIFE MEANINGFUL SHIT,THEY HAD SHIT WE GREW UP WITH THROUGH THE80S AND TO 95,
TIM5150

i guess i was wrong to say joe had no soul. i just dont think he does well in this setting . like i said im not a hater i like satch, and have heard everything he has recorder and many bootlegs and many videos. as a player myself i think he is a genius when it comes to his playing, i just dont think he shines in this setting. not the way he rolls if you will. just like eddie is best in this situation (band) so all props to satch. i wouldnt want my lifelong membership to shredders international to be taken for speaking ill of him. but he’s not ed and i know that it’s not a competion but when people say ed cant hold a candle to him….well thats fuckin crazy. although if ed keeps tweakin and drinkin u never know.
mch20s

Boy there are a lot of bitter people on here. Why all the bitterness. Let’s see, Sammy has been writing songs for nearly 40 years now. WOW!!! Who else out there has done that. But it was all really crappy…. nobody likes it. Boy there are a bunch of experts on here that have written that many songs and have been that successful. Oh, but I am sure that most of you have an excuse for that also. Enjoy the music man!!!! Get over it already!!!! If you don’t like reading about Chickenfoot don’t visit the sight. I don’t think Van Halen owns it… yet anyway. Some of you guys are hopless….
ace5150

It’s funny that all the Chickenfoot haters swear that this sucks and one album and done but at the same time they keep listening and keep posting on here.

78 comments and counting…..

Sammy appreciates all the hype.

HYPE- Whether you think it is good or bad your still talking about it.
http://tobigal scott

i have the cd it rocks f off to all you loser when you here it its the real vh
http://vhnd exodus

I agree and disagree with everything thats been written here…however, this is not VH this is a new band called chickenfoot just like the “damn yankees”(remember them?)…As far as best guitarist well, Ed is no Joe when it comes to solo careers, just like Joe is no Ed when it comes to being one of the best if not the best guitarist ever, and is in a band called Van “Fuckin” Halen. As far as singers, who is the one that made you listen to Van Halen? and that is who the best singer is…..mine happens to be DLR. He goes with Eds guitar playing…They are all good musicians but only one was born with natural talent of making you listen to his playing and that is Edward Van Halen A.K.A. King Edward….
ClubfootKolby

It’s all good, bring back all the lead singers and have one great tour.
Line6Guy

Scott, how did you get a hold of a copy of the cd?

Chickenfoot isn’t Van Halen…hence the name Chickenfoot. Unfortunately, the real VH has been dormant for over 10 years! The Nostalgia Tour with Roth was nice but I’m ready for some new music man!
SCAR

Scott – DUHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
http://vhnd The blue eyed booger munchin Legend

CHAD FERREL ROCKS!!!!
SCAR

Line6Guy that DUHHHHHH goes for you too!!!!!!!
Marcus

You really think chickenfoot is a great band?? There is NO COMPARISON between them and the Van Halen family (and Dave)aka VAN HALEN. I’m telling you, soon after Ed marries they will soon do a tour thats going to rock all of us. To those that think Joe is even in Eddies ballpark; give me a break! Any member of Van Halen could walk down just about ANY sidewalk in the world and IMMEDIATELY be recognized. These guys are WORLD/UNIVERSAL FAMOUS. Eddie can buy and sell Joe. Joe trained some guitar players, big deal. Eddie delivers!! Van Halen MADE Sammy Hagar famous period!! Without Van Halen he would be virtually nothing. Michael was good, but a bass player does not make a great band. Its the chemistry of the members. Right now the chemistry is right. Not long from now were going to see Van Halen surprise the world. Don’t you realize Van Halen is laughing all the way to the bank with the shoe sales etc? Its all about the almighty dollar. When the time is right Van Halen will rise up and answer the call.
Line6Guy

Thought perhaps Scotty boy had some connections with the band and had a legite copy of the cd. Chill out SCAR and put on some Soap On A Rope and DUHHHHHH yourself to sleep!!!
Line6Guy

Please…let’s not get carried away now people! The Chickenpoop music does sound ok but it’s nothing outstanding or special considering the musicians that are in the band. It’s mellow but it’s groovin’…unfortunately Sammy still appears to be writing his lyrics in crayon though. :-/
Juca

They could do better songs than that!
Carlos68

OK That’s supposed to be compared to Zep as Sam said??!
And for those saying the VH fans are downing Chick, lets see what you guys have to say about the tunes when & if VH comes with some new material?!
I’ll keep it real just the same weather it sucks or not!

And on a side note with Dave VH was a ROCK BAND!!
With Sam they turned into a pop band!! It’s a problem when you the the Mighty Van Halen from how you remember them back in the day playing on an easy listening station!
Jake

Yeah guys I listened to it again because I wanted to try hand have an open mind about the tunes and my opinion stands. Satch is great and there is some nice playing on here but god are the lyrics terrible. One person posted about the three VH tunes done in 2004 and that is what did it for me with Sammy. I was stoked to hear he was back in the band in 2004 becuase I liked his material with VH very much (Good Enough, 5150, Black-n-Blue, Seventh Seal, Don’t Tell Me, Spanked, Runaround, etc.) but then I heard “About Time” and “Up For Breakfast” and just couldn’t believe how bad his lyrics had gotten.

Look, say what you want about having fun and living a lifestyle, that is great and man I love throwin em’ back with the best of them but when it comes to music though, having thought provoking material every once in a while is nice, it keeps your wheels spinning and adds balance to the record. “Spanked” was a silly tune on For Unlawful but it also sat next to tunes like “In and Out” and “Right Now” which had a different lyrical vibe. The Sammy portion of Chickenfoot is a one-trick pony with nothing thought provoking at all, at least on the three tracks I’ve heard.

Sorry Sam, you have lost it kid and again I can not wait to hear what Eddie and Dave have cookin’. If “Me Wise Magic” and “Can’t Get This Stuff No More” are any indicator of what they have left in the tank, we are in for some good stuff, and it is worth the wait. I hear everyone sayin’ that VH haven’t released anything in 10 years, well 11 now, and your right, but I’ll tell you I would rather they not if all they are going to do is crank out the crap that Sammy has been pushing since he was kicked out of VH in 96′. Have you heard his latest material aside from Chickenfoot? It is terrible. It makes his lyrics on the CF tunes sound good, and that is not saying much at all.
tim5150

April 14th, 2009 at 5:29 pm

i guess i was wrong to say joe had no soul. i just dont think he does well in this setting . like i said im not a hater i like satch, and have heard everything he has recorder and many bootlegs and many videos. as a player myself i think he is a genius when it comes to his playing, i just dont think he shines in this setting. not the way he rolls if you will. just like eddie is best in this situation (band) so all props to satch. i wouldnt want my lifelong membership to shredders international to be taken for speaking ill of him. but he’s not ed and i know that it’s not a competion but when people say ed cant hold a candle to him….well thats “f”IN crazy. although if ed keeps tweakin and drinkin u never know.
Nick

Marcus…get a clue man. I won’t argue that EVH is more famous than Satch…that wasn’t my original point. I was speaking to his skill. From the sounds of it, I don’t think you’ve really heard much of Satch’s stuff. For rock guitar players…it’s a must!

Satch trained some of the best guitar players in the world!! That’s a huge deal! Ed couldn’t train anyone, because he does not use a proper technique…and cheats to gain a specific sound (see Little Guitars).

I love Ed’s sound, and you can’t beat his riffs and catchy rock tunes. I love it.

But he’s not the BEST in the world…not even close! How many times to we need to hear the same solo in concert? It’s the same thing over and over, with sometimes more noise then others, but still the same nonetheless. Eruption…noise…Catherdral…noise…then the last part of Eruption. Satch has ALBUMS worth of solo, and many are different, have soul…and are technically superior.

I love VH, always have. Thats why I tune into this website everyday. Well that, and I guess because I like the drama too. There it is…change the site to “All of my ‘Van Halen’ Children!!”
http://vhnd exodus

Joe took a step back instead of forward when he joined the band. This day in age having Sammy as a singer is a step backwards if you ask me. They should just erase all the lyrics and have Joe fill the void with his guitar and then I’ll think about buying the album(sorry Sammy). Don’t be the old athlete that doesn’t know when to quit. Just go drive your ferraris and spend your millions, buy some of Michaels hot sauce and make your self a bloody mary with your tequila.
You were nothing without VH and you’re beggining to get on my freakin’ nerves……
Nick

And Marcus…Brittney Spears is world famous too! That doesn’t mean she has a great voice!
SCAR

Hey Line6guy are you that gullible????? Sounds like you are!!! DEE DEE DEE!!!!!
tim5150

nick i think you are somewhat right when it comes to satch ed comparison, except i do believe ed is one of the best “ROCK” guitarist in the world and i dont hitnk joe is. ed is all about tone and feel and unbelievable riffs and hooks which he seemed to be able to pull out at any given time. they are getting fewer and farther in between i will admit. as for his solo he has always said that he feels like he has to do the medley of eruption cathedral and little guitars because thats what the fans want. he couldnt be more wrong. we are tired of the solo. but every once in a while he reminds us why we love him. on the balance tour i saw them in miami and hagar had a sore throat and told everyone before the show he was going to battle threw it. holy crap!!!ed picked up all the places sammy fell off, and let me tell you he hadnt played like that since monsters of rock. it was amazing! off the hip fallen down the stairs and landing on your feet stuff. actualy i bet he hadnt played like that since the 84 tour. i know he still has it in him. i just think he tends to rest on his laurels unless pushed ie. monsters of rock when you had metalica, george lynch pushing his ass. or when your facing everyone saying the show blew because sam couldnt sing. my point when on he is the king of live blues ” call and resonse” improv. guitar. period!
theREALchris

Exodus-

Dude, you don’t make bloody marys with tequila. That’s just……wrong, man.
theREALchris

Scratch that…apparently a “Bloody Maria” is a bloody mary with tequila instead of vodka. Excuse me while I vomit.