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HSAS Rebirth? Sammy Hagar + Neal Schon Recruit New Rhythm Section

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:49 +0000

After a break of a mere 30 years, HSAS are back -- sort of. Sammy Hagar and Journey guitarist Neal Schon have reunited for a few songs on Hagar's upcoming CD, and they recruited Hagar's Chickenfoot rhythm section of Michael Anthony and Chad Smith for the three tracks.

Chickenfoot Announce Massive 'I + III + LV' Box Set

Chad Childers — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:01:07 +0000

Chickenfoot fans will be able to celebrate the band's entire output with a very special box set early next year. The group have announced the 'I + III + LV' collection, which will encompass both of their first two albums, plus the limited-edition live album they put out.

Sammy Hagar Gets Michael Anthony To Open Up About His Departure from Van Halen

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:28:00 +0000

The last time Michael Anthony was on 'That Metal Show,' his former Van Halen (and current Chickenfoot) bandmate Sammy Hagar didn't feel his friend went into quite enough detail about his departure from one of rock's most famous and successful bands.

Ex-Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony Doubts Story About Cancelled Tour Dates

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:00:11 +0000

Like you, Van Halen‘s former bassist Michael Anthony heard David Lee Roth‘s explanation for why the band pulled 30 dates from their current tour schedule. Roth said the group “simply bit off more than we could chew,” but Anthony isn’t quite so sure.

Chickenfoot Discusses Their Creative Process

Dave Lifton — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:08:51 +0000

Sammy Hagar has nothing but love for Joe Satriani. In a new interview, the Chickenfoot lead singer praises his guitarist’s ability to write great music.

Van Halen Welcomes Chickenfoot's Chad Smith to NYC Show – Pic of the Week

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:00:18 +0000

Chickenfoot and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith seems to have checked out one of Van Halen‘s two Madison Square Garden shows in New York City last week, and as you can see from this photo, he was welcomed with open arms by the Van Halen clan.

Sammy Hagar Says Chickenfoot is 'Man for Man' Better Than Van Halen

Jeff Giles — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:49 +0000

With Chickenfoot in the midst of a brief overseas tour, the members of the band have been hitting the promotional trail, doing rounds of interviews in support of their latest release, ‘Chickenfoot III.’ And you know what that means: plenty of questions about the new Van Halen record. Chickenfoot singer (and ex-VH vocalist) Sammy Hagar has never been shy about expressing his opinions when it comes to his former bandmates, and he didn’t pull any punches when the subject came up again during a recent interview with Radio Metal.

Sammy Hagar Explains Why Chickenfoot Will Never Play Van Halen Songs

Jessica Sager — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:04:19 +0000

Outspoken Chickenfoot frontman Sammy Hagar has a few steadfast stances that he will never budge on. One is that Chickenfoot will never play any Van Halen or Hagar solo tracks live. Another is that air will eventually destroy us all.

Let him explain.

Chickenfoot Checks in With Chad Smith from the Road

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:42 +0000

Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith wasn’t able to head out with the band for its fall “Road Test” tour due to his commitments to his “other” band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, so Kenny Aronoff manned the kit in his absence. The ‘Foot did test runs of material from the recently released album ‘III’ and Smith was there in spirit. He kept in touch with his mates the entire time and may have even watched some footage from the shows on YouTube.

Chickenfoot Comment on Occupy Wall Street

Billy Dukes — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:25:15 +0000

Chickenfoot‘s new song ‘I Need a Job‘ would surely find agreeing ears at the Occupy protests nationwide, and the band says they’re not opposed to bringing it to them. In an interview with Aquarian writer Bryan Reesman, Sammy Hagar says he doesn’t support them, but his bandmates disagree.

Chickenfoot Drummer Chad Smith Looks to Kenny Aronoff to Replace Him on Tour

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:00:10 +0000

Side projects aren’t supposed to conflict with a musician’s main gig, but sometimes it does happen — just ask Chad Smith, the longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer who also keeps the beat for the supergroup Chickenfoot.

The Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot have new studio albums coming out very soon. And with the likelihood that both bands will be on the road at the same time, Smith has called in a ringer to keep his ‘Foot stool warm: good buddy Kenny Aronoff.

New Van Halen Song Almost Here

Joe Russo — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:40:04 +0000

It’s been 27 years since David Lee Roth recorded an album with Van Halen and the wait is almost over. Next week the band is rumored to be releasing the first single “Late Term”. Of course this isn’t the first time we’ve heard this rumor, originally the band was going to release the song around [...]

Chickenfoot Teases New Album 'III'

Joe Russo — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:59:25 +0000

It’s just a 30-second clip — a riff, really — and you’ll have to wait until September to hear the full album, but if you’ve been eager for a taste of the new Chickenfoot record, the band has what you’re looking for. Simple and to the point, the clip announces “Attention Foot Soldiers: Get Your [...]

Sammy Hagar's Love, Hate Relationship with Van Halen [VIDEO]

Joe Russo — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:26:51 +0000

During our Awesome 80's weekend, we wish we could settle one of the biggest debates in Rock History. Sammy or Dave? At Jack we love both and you'll get plenty of Van Halen from the 80's this weekend. Meanwhile this week, the Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar tells Rolling Stone Magazine that Eddie Van Halen is kind of a fruitcake, and the band is dysfunctional. Does he think he's burning bridges? Not at all.