RHCP News
In the Red Hot Chili Peppers group ...

http://www.last.fm/group/Red%2BHot%2BChili%2BPeppers

... I just compiled some clippings with RHCP-related news:

http://www.last.fm/user/pjebsen/journal/2006/01/7/54775/

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal New Album Details
>> Stadium-rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers have revealed details of their eagerly awaited new album, their ninth studio release, which will be released in April 2006. <<
>> Anthony Kiedis said last year, "I'm so excited about it and I'm so ready for it to be part of the public consciousness. It's a lot different to Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way. There are some profoundly funky songs and then there are songs that are new for us and don't sound like anything." <<

Quick Hits: Red Hot Chili Peppers
>> Singer Anthony Kiedis described the new album to Q magazine as "heavy, but it's emotionally heavy with lots of beautiful melodies." <<

More RHCP Album News
Just posted to the RHCP group:
http://www.last.fm/user/pjebsen/journal/2006/01/10/56599/

More RHCP Album News

New Musical Express reports:

>> Red Hot Chili Peppers back at the double
'Stadium Arcadium' on the way

Red Hot Chili Peppers spoke to NME.COM about their new album 'Stadium Arcadium'.

The double album, set for release in April, is produced by long time collaborator Rick Rubin, and was originally intended as a trilogy, released six months apart.

Singer Anthony Kiedis said: "The third record made it interesting for us, because two records have been done in different configurations. System of a Down did it. Guns N' Roses did something similar, but three seemed sort of special, and we really got behind this idea until we realised that the third record wouldn't really be coming out for two years. It was like, 'This music needs to be heard now,' and two years from now we'll have new songs." <<

More here:
http://www.nme.com/news/red-hot-chili-peppers/21865

It's a lot different to Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way.

Red Hot Chili Peppers confirm final album details
'Stadium Arcadium' is out on May 8

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced the final details surrounding the release of their new double album.

'Stadium Arcadium' will hit the shops on May 8 as the successor to 2002's 'By The Way'.

Originally conceived as a 38-song trilogy, 'Stadium Arcadium' will be a 24-track double LP with titles including the first single 'Dani California', which will precede the album.

Other songs set to feature are 'Snow', 'Animal Bar', 'Wet Sand', 'Charlie', 'Desecration Smile' and 'Hard To Concentrate'.

Speaking to NME.COM about the title of the release, singer Anthony Kiedis said: "'Stadium Arcadium', in the end it has a very dreamlike feeling of we on Earth reflecting the cosmos on the heavens, and we on Earth reflecting it because that's where our inspiration comes from. It's more romance of sound or whatever retarded passions exist in your soul. It's kind of a romantic affair."

The LP also marks the first time the band have managed three consecutive records with the same line-up, following the return of guitarist John Frusciante to the fold for 1999's 'Californication'.

However, Kiedis refuted the suggestion that this means the band had fully conquered their demons.

"It feels great, and I hope it stays that way, but I wouldn't say our troubles are all over. In some ways it's good to hold on to a few of your demons... I don't think our troubles are completely over. We're a bit bent in the head and I think that serves us well."

Red Hot Chili Peppers entered the studio last March with producer Rick Rubin (Beastie Boys, [a]System Of A Down) to start work on 'Stadium Arcadium' and having played three shows at London's Hyde Park eighteen months ago to a total of 300,000 people, the band plan to return to the UK for a tour later this year.

Californication is their best album imho.

having played three shows at London's Hyde Park eighteen months ago to a total of 300,000 people, the band plan to return to the UK for a tour later this year.

Dude, go get yourself 'BSSM' or 'One Hot Minute'

In a very daft (and clearly greedy) move, RHCP have apparently decided to stick the 12 or 13 songs that didn't make the album as bonus tracks on many different versions of the album. So, each of several retailers will have their own version e.g. iTunes, Wal Mart, Amazon, etc. and you'll have to buy (or download) each album if you want every track.

Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Tour

After a seemingly never-ending parade of teaser trailers and pre announcement hype, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have revealed details of a massive 12 date UK tour.

The Chili Peppers – Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante and Chad Smith - last toured the UK in June 2004, playing to over 430,000 fans and selling out an unprecedented three shows in Hyde Park .

Now, to coincide with the release of their new album ‘Stadium Arcadium’ the band have unveiled details of a 12-date UK tour kicking off on June 30 at Ipswich Portman Road and culminating with with four dates at Earls Court in London on July 14, 15, 17 and 18.

All the shows will be going on sale on Friday February 17 priced £40.00 (tickets are limited to 4 per person).

Sadistic Lobo: I'll take some photos for you

WooT... I'm going to be seeing them perform in June!!! Hopefully they'll be doing the new stuff too