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John Frusciante: “There’s an appreciation of the chemistry I can’t say I had last time – when you get so used to something, you sometimes take things for granted”

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

One of the most influential guitarists of his generation on what prompted his return to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how a deep-rooted playing philosophy fueled their explosive comeback album, Unlimited Love

Guitarists
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs on stage at Yaamava’ Theater at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino on April 14, 2022 in Highland, California. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are the first to perform at Yaamava' Theater, the all-new state-of-the-art theater at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.
Flea: “I think about playing bass as like a river. I can unleash it however it needs to go – like violent rapids, or a calm, still pool”

By Joel McIver Published

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, Unlimited Love, is a showcase for Flea’s irrepressible talents, but as he explains, he’s always looking to improve

Bassists
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
John Frusciante on new Red Hot Chili Peppers material: “We saved some of the best stuff for the potential next album”

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

The returning guitarist reveals how the reunited band’s unstoppable songwriting momentum resulted in 48 new songs

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Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Watch Flea perform a fuzzed-up rendition of the US national anthem at an LA Lakers game

By Sam Roche Published

The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist dialed in extreme levels of fuzz before the Lakers played the Denver Nuggets on Sunday

Guitarists
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with John Frusciante on April 1 2022
John Frusciante plays his first shows with Red Hot Chili Peppers since 2007 – and debuts two new pedalboards

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Watch the returning guitar hero perform tracks from Unlimited Love as well as classic Chilis cuts at two TV appearances and a secret show

Pedalboards
Willow Smith performs onstage during her lifE tour at Center Stage on October 19, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia
From screamo revival to suave grooves: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Kick off April with a bang with these vital new songs from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adrian Quesada, Eric Johnson, Justus West, Willow, Opeth and more

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John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers
6 of John Frusciante’s wildest solos on the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Unlimited Love is out today, and it’s packed with standout lead spots from the returning guitar hero

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Flea
Flea reveals he changed his long-serving bass amp setup for Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest album

By Matt Owen Published

The Gallien-Krueger loyalist opted for a new bass rig on Unlimited Love – and liked it so much he'll be taking it on tour later this year

Bands
Beabadoobee (front) performs with her band
From ethereal desert ballads to scuzzy '90s power-pop: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

Immerse yourself in these hot new tunes from beabadoobee, Dream Widow, Soccer Mommy, David Knudson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bury Tomorrow and more

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Flea (left) and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the Continental Airlines Arena on October 17, 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers dial back the tempo on dreamy new ballad, Not the One

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The third single from the band's forthcoming album, Unlimited Love, shows John Frusciante's textural side

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