From Roadrunnerrecords.com: Oct. 18, 2010 Drummer Chad Smith has confirmed to MusicRadar.com that he won't tour with CHICKENFOOT next year in support of the band's second album due to scheduling conflicts with his main group, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. Although Smith plans on taking part in the recording sessions for CHICKENFOOT's second album, he will be unable to go … [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 to hit studio in January
Chickenfoot just completed their shows in Indio and Lake tahoe, which were their only two concerts of 2010. Sammy announced onstage that the four of them...himself, Michael, Joe and Chad will enter the studio in January to continue to work on their second album. Shop Chickenfoot merchandise here. … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot to move on without drummer Chad Smith?
Are Chickenfoot thinking about replacing drummer Chad Smith? It appears so. The band – also featuring Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony – are hoping to record their second album in the fall, but Smith might not be available. Hagar told The Pulse Of Radio: "Chad's a problem, I'm gonna tell everybody straight up. To me, Chad is Chickenfoot. But Chad’s, you … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar on Sharing Chickenfoot Drummer with Chili Peppers, Autobiography
From Billboard.com: by Gary Graff, Detroit August 30, 2010 Chickenfoot is four songs and "seven pieces of new music" into its second album, according to frontman Sammy Hagar. But he acknowledges there's some concern about keeping that not-so-old gang of theirs together. The challenge is drummer Chad Smith and his regular gig with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who are … [Read more...]
Michael Anthony Gets His Buzz On
From Peavey.com: As a founding member of the juggernaut Van Halen, Michael Anthony's supreme bass fretwork and effects-laden live solos kept the band steady for decades. Now the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer anchors the groove for Chickenfoot, the super-group with Anthony, Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith. They released their self-titled … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot on A.M.P.H.
The Chickenfoot guys took a break from recent recording sessions to talk a little about an obscure, yet effective, technique they are working with. Come learn a little about the A.M.P.F. technology and if you are up for it, share your own videos on how you can apply the A.M.P.F. system in your life! Wondering what else the guys have been up to? Well, Joe made a new … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar interview in Fireworks magazine
From issue #40 of Fireworks magazine: "I'm gonna make a statement, and you'll probably think I'm crazy..." Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot live, their "averagely brilliant" new DVD, Michael Anthony and Van Halen, Chad Smith being crazy, Joe Satriani being from another dimension, and why Sammy in a Smart Car is just a joke. BUZZING! By James Gaden Last … [Read more...]
Interview: Michael Anthony from Chickenfoot
Michael Anthony gave an exclusive interview to RockConfidential.com: Published Jul 14th, 2010 Mike, I appreciate you taking time for this today. What’s been going on? I had one daughter just graduate high school. Another daughter just had her 25th birthday and her boyfriend just graduated college. We’ve been in birthday – graduation – home mode … [Read more...]
Gasman talks to Michael Anthony
From 102.9 The Hog: Gasman talks with bassist Michael Anthony of Chickenfoot about their new DVD and how they have been working on new material. Click below to play the MP3s. Part 1 Part 2 … [Read more...]
Inquirer: Michael Anthony
From GuitarWorld.com Jun 1, 2010 (Originally published in Guitar World, April 2010) By Randy Harward, Photo by Bryan Adams Chickenfoot's Michael Anthony tells Guitar World why he plays bass, his first gig and his most embarrassing moment on stage. What first inspired you to play bass? It was by default that I started playing bass. Everybody that I knew wanted … [Read more...]
Joe Satriani Talks Solo Album, New Chickenfoot Songs, Politics
From BryanReesman.com: by Bryan Reesman on May.29, 2010, under Hard Rock & Metal, Music Musings Joe Satriani ripping into a lead with Chickenfoot. (Photo credit: Christie Goodwin.) Joe Satriani has forged a career out of combining shredding, six-string histrionics with a penchant for ear-catching melodies, racking up 15 Grammy nominations (although oddly, … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot: Second album update & new video
Lots of Chickenfoot news lately: 1) Second album update from Reuters.com: Chickenfoot steps toward second album DETROIT (Billboard) - Its all-star members may be working on other projects -- the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album for Chad Smith, solo sets for Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani -- but Chickenfoot has already started work on its sophomore album. "This time … [Read more...]