Chad Smith

Antimusic Rock — Jeff Kollman (Cosmosquad, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats) is gearing up to release his new solo album, '2023 A.D.' this Friday (May 17th) and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the single 'Tongs & Thongs' featuring Red Hot Chili Pepper's Cha... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Among additional cast announcements, Paul Shaffer will be back as Artie Fufkin. Lars Ulrich, Chad Smith, and Fran Drescher to Appear in This Is Spinal Tap Sequel Spencer Kaufman more info

Stereogum — Lars Ulrich and Chad Smith will appear in the This Is Spinal Tap sequel, which is currently in production in New Orleans. The Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummers will presumably join the long lineage of Spinal Tap’s ill-fated drummers. ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Grohl and Smith went head to head in a drum off, St. Vincent covered Patsy Cline's "Crazy," and there was a magic show. Josh Homme Put On an Epic Benefit Concert with Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, Beck, and St. Vincent Scoop Harrison more info

Stereogum — Last night, Queens Of The Stone Age leader Josh Homme held an all-star benefit show for his Sweet Stuff Foundation at the Belasco in Los Angeles. The nonprofit raises money for musicians and recording engineers who are suffering from illness or di... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Beck, Bill Burr, and Sarah Silverman will also appear in support of Homme's Sweet Stuff Foundation. Josh Homme Announces Benefit Concert with Dave Grohl, Chad Smith, St. Vincent Eddie Fu more info

Consequence Of Sound — 311's Nick Hexum and a number of rockstar counselors also highlight the lineup of the Los Angeles event. Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Offspring’s Noodles Lead Spring 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Spencer Kaufman more info

Stereogum — The Red Hot Chili Peppers, tireless American alternative rock institution that they are, are back to their core-four lineup, with John Frusciante back in the mix alongside Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and Chad Smith. They are keeping themselves very busy... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Jared and Shannon Leto offered an enthusiastic thumbs up to the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer's rendition of "The Kill." Thirty Seconds to Mars React to “Incredible” Chad Smith Drum Video: Watch Spencer Kaufman more info

Consequence Of Sound — The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer mastered "The Kill" in one try. Chad Smith Crushes Thirty Seconds to Mars Hit as He Hears It for the First Time: Watch Spencer Kaufman more info