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Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

Video Flashback: Red Hot Chili Peppers, 'Under the Bridge'

Anne Erickson — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:06:41 +0000

I admit that I love a good, heartfelt rock ballad, and it's even better when that track is stripped down to bring out the emotion. For that reason, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1991 ballad 'Under the Bridge' has been in my head for weeks. Get nostalgic with me by watching the video below.

Metallica + Red Hot Chili Peppers Among Highest Grossing Touring Acts of 2012

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:46:34 +0000

The numbers are in for the highest grossing touring acts of 2012, and there are a few surprises peppered into the list. What isn't surprising, however, is that Metallica were the biggest draw of any hard rock act in 2012, followed closely by bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nickelback.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock Out at Flea's Birthday Bash Fundraiser in His Backyard

Chad Childers — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:04:17 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea made sure that his 50th birthday would be one that he and all of his guests would remember as he opened up his backyard for a concert-fundraiser to benefit his Silver Lake Conservatory music school.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Release New Single, 'Never Is a Long Time' [Listen]

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:39:54 +0000

The latest and third overall single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new 7-inch single series has surfaced. 'Never Is a Long Time' and the B-side 'Love of Your Life' are now available for purchase as a 7-inch vinyl single via Warner Bros. Records or as digital downloads through iTunes. Both songs are also streaming below.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer Questions Rock Hall Induction Process

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:00:02 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer would be considered "the new guy" in the band, but he still got to experience a milestone with the group earlier this year when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the guitarist though, he's not sure what it all means at this point.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Rock Las Vegas On New Year's Eve

Joe Robinson — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:34:58 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have spent the better part of 2012 rocking arenas and stadiums as they continue to tour behind last year’s ‘I’m With You’ album, but they’ll close out the year in a much more intimate setting. As MTV.com reports, the band has lined up a New Year’s Eve gig at the Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Release New Songs 'Magpies on Fire' and 'Victorian Machinery'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:44:55 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ vault-clearing campaign, which started earlier this month with the release of the ‘Strange Man’/'Long Progression’ single, is continuing according to plan.

'Rock Band Blitz' Video Game to Feature Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden, Chili Peppers + More

Chad Childers — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:28:23 +0000

Hey gamers! There’s yet another great music game ready to hit shelves in the coming weeks. ‘Rock Band Blitz’ features a 25-song set list pulling from both rock and pop genres. On the harder side, gamers will get a chance to play Avenged Sevenfold‘s ‘So Far Away,’ Foo Fighters‘ ‘These Days,’ Great White’s ‘Once Bitten [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Kick Off B-Side Releases with 'Strange Man' and 'Long Progression'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:14:34 +0000

They told you they had a bunch of B-sides stored up in the vaults and ready to release, and now the Red Hot Chili Peppers are starting to dole out all those goodies they promised — beginning with the new 7″ single ‘Strange Man’ and ‘Long Progression.’

Red Hot Chili Peppers Set to Unleash First Pair of 7-Inch Singles on Aug. 10

Chad Childers — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:25:41 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, the time is almost upon us. Earlier this year the group revealed that they had a wealth of songs that they would be releasing on top of the music that fans were already getting from the ‘I’m With You’ album.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Talks New Singles, Next Album

Jeff Giles — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:26:45 +0000

What made the Red Hot Chili Peppers want to put out 18 unreleased songs between next month and January? According to drummer Chad Smith, the answer is simple: “They’re just really good songs and they just need to come out.” “We just wanted them to come out because we just really like them,” Smith explained [...]

Celldweller Vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Cockfight

Tree Riddle — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:36:17 +0000

Celldweller continues to kill it in The Cockfight. Tonight Red Hot Chili Peppers step up to the plate with their latest single, 'Brendan's Death Song.' 'Louder Than Words' Celldweller This is Celldweller's new single from the latest album 'Wish Upon A Blackstar.' 'Brendan's Death Song' Red Hot Chili Peppers This [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Detail Release of 18 B-Sides From 'I'm With You'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:16:54 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be unleashing a total of 18 unreleased songs from the ‘I’m With You’ sessions, but this isn’t just your normal B-sides release. The band will hit fans with the unheard tracks both as a digital series and a set of nine separate 7-inch vinyl records, which will be released two songs at a time from this August to early 2013.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sing Michigan Fight Song in Ohio [VIDEO]

Tony LaBrie — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:29:06 +0000

I’m not a big sports guy but if there’s one thing I do know, it’s never a good idea to sing the Michigan fight song in Ohio. Chad Smith from The Red Hot Chili Peppers, who is from Michigan did just that after a RHCP performance in Columbus, Ohio. This didn’t sit well with the [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Joe Louis Arena 6/1/12 [PICS]

Tony LaBrie — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:07:20 +0000

This past Friday night it was a crazy one down at the Joe in Detroit as The Red Hot Chili Peppers made their way into town. In case you missed the show, our good friend Minty was on the scene and took these awesome photos

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Release 'We Salute You' Covers EP

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:55:04 +0000

In keeping with the theme of their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to release an EP that will feature a collection of cover songs honoring previous Hall of Fame inductees. The song selections were based on artists who have influenced the Chili Peppers throughout their career and run the gamut of styles from the Ramones to the Beach Boys.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, Black Keys Confirmed for Lollapalooza 2012

Jeff Giles — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:04:58 +0000

A couple of days ago, we told you rumor had it that the 2012 Lollapalooza lineup would feature Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath — and now we can confirm that the rumors were right on the money. This year’s list of acts has been unveiled, and it’s a doozy.

John Frusciante Won't Attend Red Hot Chili Peppers' Rock Hall Induction

Tree Riddle — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:19:07 +0000

According to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, their April 14 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction will include former members of the band, however, erstwhile guitarist John Frusciante will not be one of them.

Perry Farrell Calls Leaked Lollapalooza Lineup Of Metallica, RHCP, Beyonce False

Tree Riddle — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:36:17 +0000

Perry Farrell is firing back at "an anonymous Lollapalooza insider" that has been leaking the annual music festival's lineup via Twitter. The rumored lineup features Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beyonce, and more.