NME — Guitarist will release 'Enclosure' this April more info

ContactMusic — Will Ferrell has accepted a ''drum-off'' challenge set by Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith. The 'Anchorman' actor is known for looking... more info

Stereogum — The eternally badass Tuareg desert-blues band Tinariwen recorded their new album Emmaar in Joshua Tree when the political climate Mali, their hometown, made it impossible to record there. The LP includes a deeply random collection of American guest m... more info

Topix — Pharrell Williams proves he has the magic touch, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer enters a unique challenge, and Mariah Carey is in the mood for Valentine's Day. more info

ContactMusic — Will Ferrell is set to face off against Red Hot Chili Peppers star Chad Smith in a charity drum battle.The American rocker threw down the gauntlet... more info

NME — Bass player pays tribute to inaugural NME Award For Innovation winner more info

NME — Chad Smith will battle 'Anchorman' actor if enough money is raised for cancer charity more info

ContactMusic — Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith has challenged actor Will Ferrell to a ''drum-off''. Fans often comment on how the pair bear more than a passing... more info

NME — The drummer calls out the actor for "impersonating him" more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — There's been quite an uproar over the Red Hot Chili Peppers performance at the Super Bowl...or as Axl Rose puts it, the world largest karaoke!  Though most people aren't upset that the RHCP played second fiddle to Bruno Mars, they're mor... more info