It's Michael Anthony's birthday today! (Born June 20, 1954). Here's an update from his "Mad Anthony" Facebook page: "Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! The only thing that makes my day better is that mixing on the new Chickenfoot CD is done! It's a lot heavier than the first record and I can't wait to get it out there! The first single should hit the airwaves … [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 Update from Joe & Michael
Chickenfoot spent part of May holed up in the foot locker working on their second album, due sometime later this year. *Joe Satriani says, "Chickenfoot's second album is almost finished, and we're hoping to mix sometime in June. It is heavier, and better than the first one, and I can't wait to get it out there!" *Michael Anthony says, "Been in the studio with Sammy, Chad … [Read more...]
New Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Cabo Wabo merchandise
New Van Halen, Chickenfoot, and Cabo Wabo merchandise is always coming into stock at VanHalenStore.com. Check out all the officially licensed goods at their New Arrivals section. Eddie Van Halen "Frankenstein Guitar w/ Stars" Zip Hoodie! Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL (True to size) Just $59.95. Order Now. Van Halen Rings of Fire Shirt $29.95 S, L, XL Chickenfoot … [Read more...]
Video: Sammy Hagar Answers Fan Questions
Sammy Hagar’s Autobiography, RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock , Reviewed By Fans
Sammy Hagar's hardcover autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock is released today! The first thing readers will notice is that there's 32 pages of full color photos straight out of Sammy's personal photo albums. The Foreward is written by Michael Anthony. It's certainly a rags-to-riches story. Beginning with his musical coming of age, Sammy traces his rough and … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot IV Due in the Fall
The Toronto Sun and Noisecreep.com have updates on the Chickenfoot record. From TorontoSun.com: Sammy Hagar on Chickenfoot IV Sammy Hagar has revealed the silly title of the second Chickenfoot album which he is currently recording with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, solo guitarist Joe Satriani, and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith. “I’m going to get in … [Read more...]
Van Halen, Sammy Hagar featured in Eddie Trunk’s new book
Van Halen and Sammy Hagar are tow of the many bands featured in Eddie Trunk's upcoming book, Eddie Trunk's Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. We emailed Eddie and asked exactly how much VH & Hagar are featured. His response; "There are entire sections and lots of exclusive photos for both Van Halen and Sammy Hagar which includes Montrose, Chickenfoot, solo career, and … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot checks in with some video & photos
Mike, Sammy, Joe, and Chad take a moment while recording the new album to check in and talk about recording, burgers, Ric Flair and sing some Little Richard. Chickenfoot have been in the studio working on the follow-up to their hugely successful debut CD and after only two weeks have already recorded a dozen tracks! The band are working with Mike Fraser at Sammy … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar discusses Chickenfoot’s recording process
Matt Warnock from Guitar International conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar this past weekend. Here's a couple of excerpts below. Guitar International: You've been recording the new album with CHICKENFOOT for about a week now. How's it going so far? Sammy Hagar: We started last Saturday — it's a week today. Seven days and you ain't gonna believe it, but we've got … [Read more...]
Chickenfoot begins recording new album
That supergroup known as Chickenfoot (from left, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Sammy Hagar) are ready to cut album number two this weekend. We have a huge, six-part Chickenfoot update today: 1) MusicRadar.com has the following Chickefoot exclusive: Sammy Hagar on recording Chickenfoot's new album "It's time to 'Zeppelin-ize' our music!" Joe Bosso, … [Read more...]
Sammy Hagar’s Autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life in Rock now available for pre-order
In his autobiography RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock, set for release on March 15th through HarperCollins, Sammy Hagar tells the outrageous and unbelievable stories of his rise through rock music, detailing how his voice became instantly recognizable all over the world. Lavishing readers with behind the scenes stories from Van Halen, one of the biggest rock groups in history, … [Read more...]
“United States Of Cabo” Trailer
An independent documentary about Sammy Hagar fans ("Redheads") titled "United States Of Cabo" will be released in Spring 2012. The unofficial documentary is being produced by Canada's Murmer Films and is directed by Murray Wasylnuk. The first official trailer for the film can be viewed below. Spotlighting fan stories from the many Redheads that celebrate all things Sammy … [Read more...]