So, 5 years go by and the Chili Peppers are back, but this time without secret (or not so secret) weapon, guitarist John Frusciante. The result? A new album called I’m With You with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. After a few listens, I’m still not sure what to think. It definitely sounds like the band of old, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Too many songs go by that just don’t do anything for me. Luckily there’s a few songs that are real keepers. Perfect example is “Brendan’s Death Song”. Great vocals from Keidis, solid guitar work from new guy and an extended outro featuring Flea running up and down his fretboard like a madman and Chad Smith literally bashing the shit out of his drum kit. Amazing song and sure to be a big single. Enjoy: continue reading...
With the Red Hot Chili Peppers set to splash back into the music scene with their first new album in 5 years it seemed fitting to feature them in the Live Flashback of the week. The album is called I’m With You and the first single “The Adventures Of Raindance Maggie” is all anyone’s heard in advance of its August 30th release date. The single is definitely RHCP-ish, and it has grown on me, but it hasn’t done much to expand their sound or move things forward. Guitarist -extraordinaire John Frusciante has departed and the band has claimed that this is a “new beginning” and a “rejuvenating re-birth”. I’ll reserve my judgement on those statements until I hear the entire album, but the first single definitely hasn’t proved anything. It will be hard to replace Frusciante. Need proof? Check out the intro to their classic performance at Slane Castle in 2003: continue reading...
Thom Yorke assembles a crack band including Flea on bass for his solo material and plays a small club in LA… you gotta check these videos out. The audio/visual quality varies, but they’re still a great way to get a feel for the show: continue reading...
Fuse welcomes you to an exclusive look at this year’s highly-anticipated, star-studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, airing live from Cleveland Ohio’s Public Hall on April 4th at 9pm ET/PT. Watch as a chosen few of music’s most legendary acts including Metallica and Run-D.M.C. join fellow rock legends in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
As the exclusive television partner, Fuse is the only place to get a front row seat to the induction ceremony live from Cleveland. The four hour show will carry on the tradition of recognizing the accomplishments of this year’s inductees through live performances and top name presenters who come together to celebrate the history of rock and roll. The presenters and nominees for induction at this year’s ceremony include Flea inducting Metallica, Eminem inducting Run-D.M.C., Jimmy Page inducting Jeff Beck, Smokey Robinson inducting Little Anthony and the Imperials and Rolling Stone’s Ron Wood inducting Bobby Womack. continue reading...
