Stereogum — More than 20 years into their existence, Deerhoof are still electrifying on stage and inventive in the studio. I experienced the latter a couple weeks ago when they played a small club in my town the night after opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers at a... more info

CNN Showbiz — Funky Matas takes autographs to a whole new level, having celebrities permanently sign his body, including Kevin Hart, Tony Hawk, and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. more info

Uncut — "I don't know if we can continue," says drummer Chad Smith Photo by Steve Keros "I don't know if we can continue," says drummer Chad Smith The post Are the Red Hot Chili Peppers about to retire? appeared first on Uncut. more info

Stereogum — Will Ferrell lookalike Chad Smith has been drumming for Red Hot Chili Peppers so long that you might not realize he wasn't the band's founding drummer. That'd be Jack Irons, who rejoined RHCP onstage in Grand Rapids last week to cover Jimi Hendrix's ... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Among stars spotted around town this past week are Viola Davis, Wayne Gretzky and rocker Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Singer Anthony Kiedis struggled through persistent vocal and monitor issues for more than half of the concert's set. more info

Uncut — Starring REM, Prince, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Robert Plant, Townes Van Zandt, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sinead O’Connor, Morrissey, U2, Pixies and The Wedding Present! Starring REM, Prince, Nick Cave, Patti Smith, Robert Plant, Townes Van Zan... more info

XLR8R — Exit Festival—the massive Serbian event which has hosted the likes of Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Prodigy for past editions—has announced that Jeff Mills will headline this year’s techno-oriented No Sleep stage. The p... more info

Metal Injection — From metal to pop paying tribute to Chris Cornell, it's a beautiful thing. The post METALLICA, MEGADETH, STONE SOUR, U2, DREAM THEATER, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS And More Pay Tribute To SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell With Live Performances appeared first o... more info

Stereogum — Since the sudden and shocking passing of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell two nights ago, scores of artists have come out to speak of their appreciation for the man, and a few have been brave enough to cover his songs. We've posted video of Heart's... more info