Chickenfoot has released two full songs from the new album for you to listen to now! "Soap On A Rope" and "Down The Drain." You can listen to them on the band's official webiste, but they sound better on their Facebook page. Here's a photo from Chickenfoot's first concert ever, a March 18th private concert for Best Buy: … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot News
Michael and Sammy's band Chickenfoot is currently on break after releasing their second album "Chickenfoot III" and touring in support of it. The band is currently on hiatus. It's still unknown if or when Chickenfoot will record or tour again.
Chickenfoot photos from the studio
Nine new photos of Chickenfoot recording in the studio shot by photographer John Cuniberti are at the bottom of this page. Producer Andy Johns (Chickenfoot, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, etc). is pictured with the band. Joe Satrianai recently described Chickenfoot's music to Billboard.com as, "High-energy, kick-ass rock'n'roll. We all bring to the table some unusual influences … [Read more...]
Full-size cover of Chickenfoot Guitar World
Here's a look at the cover of the June issue of Guitar World, which features a Chickenfoot cover story: The Behind-the-Scenes Making of a NEW, RED-HOT American Supergroup! You can pre-order the magazine at Van Halen Store. … [Read more...]
Exclusive Chickenfoot update
The Van Halen News Desk brings you another CHICKENFOOT UPDATE with exclusive info: CD & TOUR INFO: Chickenfoot's self-titled debut CD will be released in either APRIL or MAY. The first single might be either "Oh, Yeah!" or "Bitten By The Wolf." The tour will kick off in MAY, warming up in smaller venues (possibly clubs) in the USA followed by a few weeks in Europe … [Read more...]
“Being Sammy” Interview
From TheRecord.com: "Being Sammy" by Gary Graff NightLife news services "This is all about a lifestyle, mine and my fans," Sammy Hagar says. "We have a direction and a lifestyle and a way we want to live: It's beach by day and dancing all night, tank tops and flip-flops. "Everything I do is . . . kind of like a manual to the way I live," says the 61-year-old singer, … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot interview from Classic Rock magazine
Exclusive Chickenfoot interview from Classic Rock magazine: Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith team up for supergroup and give Classic Rock the exclusive lowdown. The name Chickenfoot doesn’t exactly conjure up visions of a union between some of rocks mightiest musical behemoths; in fact it sounds more like a nasty side effect of bird flu. “It … [Read more...]
Second Chickenfoot Sample!
I think it's safe to say that they are definitely sticking with "Chickenfoot" as the name... … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot update
[Chickenfoot/caption] The new CD from Chickenfoot (official site), the new supergroup featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani & Chad Smith, should be out sometime between April and June, with a big tour to follow. We got a big update with news from their first photoshoot and first Guitar World feature. And this band could last more than just one CD & … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot tease
"Chickenfoot", the code-name for the new band featuring Sammy Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar & Chad Smith on drums, has an official website! Chickenfoot.us posted a little tease from the studio. The short audio clip is the only thing on the website so far, but it sounds very promising. Check it out! There's still no word on whether or … [Read more...]
Happy Holidays
From Mad Anthony's Cafe: Whew, is it Holiday season again already?? I hope all of you had a great year and are ready to finish it off in grand style!! First, I want to wish everyone out there "Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year"!! Party hard, but party safe. Second, I want to update you on the status of "Chickenfoot." Chad and I just got back this week from recording … [Read more...]
VHND’s exclusive interview with Michael Anthony (Complete)
The final two segments are up of our exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, which was conducted in October, 2008. Below are all 8 segments. We hope you enjoy the interview. Part 1, Chickenfoot: Part 2, VH Bootlegs & Unreleased footage: Part 3, Van Halen: Part 4, Van Halen, continued Part 5, The internet, newest VH books, Michael's … [Read more...]
VHND’s Exclusive Interview with Michael Anthony (Complete)
Here's our complete exclusive interview with Michael Anthony, conducted last month in Cabo (Oct, 2008). All 8 parts are embedded below, for your listening pleasure... When we announced that we were going to have an exclusive interview with ex-Van Halen bass player, Michael Anthony, we asked people to give us their questions to use in the interview for Michael . This led to … [Read more...]