Eddie Vedder’s new single, The Long Way, features a backing band of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Heartbreakers members By Matt Parker published 8 September 21 Hear the first single from the Pearl Jam man’s new album, Earthling, produced by Andrew Watt
Rick Rubin cried watching the Red Hot Chili Peppers' first rehearsal after reuniting with John Frusciante By Sam Roche published 2 September 21 The legendary producer says watching the classic lineup play together again hit him in an “emotional way”, before offering insight into the making of their forthcoming reunion record
John Frusciante and Flea team up for their first recorded material in over a decade By Sam Roche published 9 June 21 The Red Hot Chili Peppers duo offer up a version of Gang of Four's Not Great Men as part of the new Andy Gill tribute album
Nandi Bushell’s all-looped cover of Under the Bridge receives Flea’s seal of approval By Matt Owen published 24 February 21 The 10-year-old music sensation tries a Red Hot Chili Peppers track on for size after nailing Dave Grohl, Audioslave and Led Zeppelin hits
John Frusciante is working on new material with the Red Hot Chili Peppers By Sam Roche published 23 October 20 The reappointed guitarist says returning to the band was like “returning to family”
Flea pens touching tribute to late Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Jack Sherman By Richard Bienstock published 9 September 20 “The excitement we shared over music, and the joy that bubbled up between us will last forever,” he writes
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Jack Sherman dies aged 64 By Michael Astley-Brown published 22 August 20 RHCP pay tribute to Sherman, who played on the band’s self-titled debut and co-wrote its follow-up
We salute this YouTuber who used an AI bot to help create an AC/DC song called Great Balls By Richard Bienstock published 12 June 20 Funk Turkey has given the same treatment to Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nickelback
Flea's 10 craziest bass licks revealed as YouTuber slap, pops and picks his way through 'em all By Richard Bienstock published 29 May 20 Charles Berthoud conjures some four-string blood sugar sex magik
Flea: "Playing bass gets you into this hypnotic state - you’re not thinking because you’re just a conduit for the rhythm" By Joel McIver published 7 April 20 The iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist discusses philosophy, gear and his new autobiography, Acid For The Children
Somebody recreated John Frusciante's ridiculously enormous pedalboard - and it sounds right on the money By Richard Bienstock published 13 February 20 We dread to think how much this Red Hot Chili Peppers-worthy 'board cost
John Frusciante plays his first show with the Red Hot Chili Peppers since 2007 - and jams with Dave Navarro By Michael Astley-Brown published 10 February 20 Tony Hawk Foundation memorial gig showcases more than one reunion
Josh Klinghoffer opens up on Red Hot Chili Peppers firing: "It’s absolutely John Frusciante’s place to be in that band" By Richard Bienstock published 28 January 20 Guitarist reflects on his 10-year tenure with the funk-rock stalwarts
Not only is John Frusciante back, but his favorite wah pedal is, too By Richard Bienstock published 16 December 19 Ibanez releases V3 version of its classic WH10, as heard on iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers albums
John Frusciante rejoins Red Hot Chili Peppers By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 December 19 Josh Klinghoffer parts ways with the funk-rock legends
John Frusciante: get the guitar sound and style By Alex Bruce published 6 November 19 Learn the secrets of the influential Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist’s six-string approach
Watch Pearl Jam, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers Members Cover Led Zeppelin By Richard Bienstock published 9 July 19 The musicians got together for Mike McCready’s Peak to Sky Music Festival in Big Sky, Montana.
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform at the Great Pyramids Of Giza By Jackson Maxwell published 18 March 19 You can watch the band's full set here.
Why (and How) We Should Learn John Frusciante’s Guitar Habits By Tyler Larson published 4 January 19 Pick up some of the main habits of John Frusciante’s signature, unmistakable guitar style.
Fender Announces the Flea Jazz Active Bass By Richard Bienstock published 5 December 18 New model is the second collaboration between Fender and the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist.