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10 Albums That Saved a Band's Career

Joe Robinson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:01:32 +0000

Every once in a blue moon, a band puts out an album that's so powerful and successful that it provides something few artists ever get: a second chance. From stadium bands rebounding from flops to indie hopefuls doubting their futures, the acts featured on our list of 10 Albums That Saved a Band's Career -- an inventory we put together with our friends at Ultimate Classic Rock -- found themselves at a crossroads. Fortunately

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

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:39:54 +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 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.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Can't Understand Anthony Kiedis' Singing

Scott Shetler — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:05:20 +0000

Evidently “Weird Al” Yankovic was on to something years ago when he parodied the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ ‘Give It Away’ with a “yabba dabba doo” chorus in ‘Bedrock Anthem.’ Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith says that Anthony Kiedis’ singing often sounds like Flintstones gibberish to him.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Talks New Singles, Next Album

Jeff Giles — Sun, 15 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 [...]

Rick Rubin Talks New Records from Metallica, Chili Peppers, ZZ Top, and More

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:45:51 +0000

He’s been one of the most sought-after producers in rock for 25 years — and now that he’s also co-chairman of Columbia Records, Rick Rubin is also one of the busiest, with his hands in a dizzying list of current and upcoming projects.

Rubin discussed a number of those albums during a recent Billboard interview, conducted to celebrate the huge success of Columbia artist Adele’s new album, ’21′ (which, yes, Rubin co-produced). Up next on the schedule is the latest Red Hot Chili Peppers release, which he describes as a “Red Hot Chili Peppers that you’ve never heard before.”

Artist Spotlight: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Nicole Sabuda — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 20:51:14 +0000

It’s just about this time of the year that the majority of Buffalo only dreams of warm weather, and when Californication comes on the radio… It’s as if we are there! We can’t stop ourselves from belting out a few notes as we sing along with, oh yes, the entire song. It goes without saying [...]