Live Daily — Drummers, drum enthusiasts, and even those seeking a drummer are advised to head to The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday (1/8) for Guitar Center's Drum-Off Grand Finals. So says Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins [ tickets ], who'll be hostin... more info

Guardian Music — In a farewell letter posted to his website, the guitarist says that he secretly quit the group 'over a year ago' while they were on an 'indefinite hiatus'John Frusciante has confirmed that he has left the Red Hot Chili Peppers, saying that he quit th... more info

MTV.com News — Guitarist says he quit over a year ago to pursue his own music.By Gil Kaufman John Frusciante Photo: Olivia Hemingway/ Redferns Responding to recent rumors, guitarist John Frusciante confirmed on his MySpace page on Wednesday that he has l... more info

Guardian Music — The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist has allegedly left the band and will be replaced by Josh Kinghoffer, according to reportsJohn Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to reports. After about two decades as the Peppers' lead guitar... more info

Here Comes The Flood — John Frusciante has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers once again. From the Limewire Music Blog: “Mentally, John checked out a long time ago,” claims a published source close to the band. “He’s interested in doing his own thin... more info

Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee has created a new drumming supergroup,called Bezerk.It features RHCP Chad Smith,Velvet Revolver's Matt Sorum, Incubus' Jose Pasillas and Godsmack's Sully Erna... more info

Guardian Music — These giants of rock have had fun in the studio. But Alexis Petridis struggles to see the point of a CDIt's hard to call Them Crooked Vultures anything other than a supergroup – the line-up features Dave Grohl, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul J... more info

Silent Uproar — According to Clash Music, the forthcoming Red Hot Chili Peppers album may drop in October 2010. Drummer Chad Smith warned "it usually takes [the band] a while," so take that timeframe with a grain of salt. [clashmusic.com] more info

NME — Drummer Chad Smith says new album will be released 'Some time next year' more info

The Newsroom — LOS ANGELES, CA - **EXCLUSIVE** Chicken Foot drummer Chad Smith wants to know why Paris Hilton is famous and talks about his new band. September 29, 2009. more info