Lessons
One of the funkiest rock drummers around, Chad Smith’s musical, percolating grooves provide the anchor for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Features
Chad Smith takes a sec to chat about the new live album by his side band the Bombastic Meatbats just before the Chili Peppers head to Eastern Europe.
News
Chad Smith was loudly booed after he sang a few stanzas of the fight song for the University Of Michigan’s football team at Ohio State.
Plugged In
Renowned producer Rick Rubin is the fifth Red Hot Chili Pepper. We sat down with he and Chad Smith to discuss their unique professional relationship.
Lessons
Chad Smith lets us take a look at a couple of tribal grooves that he's played with the Chili Peppers including a section from “Warped.”
Features
Chad Smith describes how the Chili Peppers cut tracks for the new album, and talks about conflicts between the RHCP tour and new Chickenfoot CD.
Features
Chad Smith discusses working with new bandmates, studio miking techniques, and the songwriting process for the new Chili Peppers album, I’m With You.
News
Kenny Aronoff may take Chad Smith's place in Chickenfoot while he tours with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Features
Chad Smith and The Red Hot Chili Peppers have amped up the energy on what may be their most powerful and musical release.
Features
Chad Smith talks about the new record in DRUM!'s upcoming exclusive interview for the August 2011 issue.
