Joe Satriani: 'New Band Sounds Like Early Zeppelin'

Joe Satriani is jazzed about Chickenfoot, his new supergroup consisting of Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and himself.

"We are truly over-the-top excited about this," the guitarist extraordinaire says. "It's a very energetic kind of rock music that reminds you of early Zeppelin."

But he's adamant about one thing: that silly name. In his view, nobody should get too used to calling the band Chickenfoot. "We just had to call it something for the time being," he says. "It's definitely not going to be Chickenfoot. I guarantee it."

Having just wrapped the first leg of a world tour (which saw one-time Satriani bassist Stu Hamm filling in for Brad Russell, who had to bail due to scheduling conflicts) Satch and Chickenfoot are hitting the studio this week to begin recording an album that will be out early next year.

Already there's been considerable buzz about the project, much of it brought on by some controversial comments from Sammy Hagar, in which he asserted, among other things, that the band "could rival Led Zeppelin."

Despite admitting to a certain Zeppelin rush to the music, Satriani categorically denies that Hagar made such statements. "I can't imagine Sam saying anything like that," he says. "I think it was just twisted."

Recently, Joe Satriani sat down for his second interview with MusicRadar this year. In addition to the new band, he was eager to discuss his new "Black Dog" guitar, Ibanez's faithful recreation of the axe he played in the late '80s and early '90s. "There's so much going on with me right now," he says. "So much to do, so much to talk about. I'm just trying to keep it all together right now."

Read the entire Joe Bosso's article at Musicradar.com.

Comments

[ValoRhoads]

Go get 'em Satch!

[StereoFlare]

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

On a more cheery note, I can't see this band doing all that well for too long. They've got too many differing musical tastes and it's not even really a supergroup, more just a time filler for them until their respective bands start touring/rehearsing again. I'm interested to hear what they'll sound like though.

[HeliuM]

This is the sex!!

[satch_magic]

Woo! Go Satch!

[Toker420]

We'll have to check them out then.

[Varyag_Ace]

I just want to hear what this sounds like... at least in my opinion, it´ll sound awesome!

[Metallicam]

Wow, a comparison to early Zep. That's a pretty bold statement. I believe that's what we call a "Tom Delonge" type statement. Hope they deliver.

[MasterStafy]

omg this is awesome. I am about to scream. this is awesome. I would rather Flea but VH bassist is good too. anyway haha wait till metallica decides to do something like this. then we'll get more metallica articles!! which I dont mind but since alot of people were complainig i thought I'd throw that in there.


Metallica forever t('_'t)

[markojuo]

Am I the only one dissapointed at the part where he said it isnt actually gonna be called "chickenfoot"?

[Cheesepuff]

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

[MasterStafy]

markojuo wrote:

Am I the only one dissapointed at the part where he said it isnt actually gonna be called "chickenfoot"?

Haha yeah I was. That would actually be pretty cool.

[MasterStafy]

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

lame. anything with satch cant be that bad. besides, ted nugent did it but hes a dick face and the super group sucked.

[RonMexico]

They would sound more like Zepp if they had Robert Plant & Jimmy Page

[ratedpg]

Chickenfoot? CHICKENFOOT??? definitely going on the top ten worst band names i've heard.

[RU Experienced?]

If this album is better or even comparable to Led Zeppelin I will lick the floor of a public restroom.

[m1chael w0rkman]

This intrigues me...
Also,

MasterStafy wrote:

omg this is awesome. I am about to scream. this is awesome. I would rather Flea but VH bassist is good too. anyway haha wait till metallica decides to do something like this. then we'll get more metallica articles!! which I dont mind but since alot of people were complainig i thought I'd throw that in there.


Metallica forever t('_'t)

what? lol

[cyberthug]

I'm sick of people compering themselves to Zeppelin...

[TheEsupremacy]

This is nothing but good news for the state of rock and roll in this world. If anybody is gonna jumpstart a scene, these guys can do it. Now if Eddie, Alex, and Dave would record a new cd that would help too.
I like ALL these guys and wish them nothing but success.

[untalented]

biased opinion and the band consists of musicians and not people with a point to make.

Checkenfoot.

[guitarsolo_17]

BBell wrote:

Bleh **** early led zepp LOL. Also Joe Satriani looks like a fish, and the only person who is worth ANY recognition is Chad Smith. Also FUCK THE CHILI PEPPERS.

really, does he now?....i think satch is head and shoulders above any of these musicians, and would be better off sticking with stu, or g3.

[Aftertime]

lmao! chickenfoot!! i love that name!

it's just so freakn random!

i wonder if it's still gonna be instrumental. I love Satch but i have a feeling his trying to reach more of a broader fanbase

can't wait to see what happens

[wlcm2themachine]

ratedpg wrote:

Chickenfoot? CHICKENFOOT??? definitely going on the top ten worst band names i've heard.

Forgot to read the article didnt we champ?

Anyways, Im excited to hear what this sounds like

[Sound_Garden_X]

I dont think the style's will clash to much, both Sammy and Micheal were in Van Halen a pop metal band, Satch of course is a shredder which I still count as pop metal cause it's all about fast licks and lookin cool. And Chad Smith was in a few metal bands before he joined the Chili's. The funny thing is Chad only joined the band cause he had been drinking and had nothing better to do.

[Les Paul Ell]

I wish they stopped comparing themselves to Zeppelin. Zeppelin are alright, but they're gonna be nothing like them. I think it's only gonna have negative effects comparing themselves to Led Zep as all fans of them will just go "They're nowhere near as good as the originals" or "they're just a rip off" if they are similar.

Anyway, I'm really excited to hear this! Every member of this band can really play their instrument I'm hoping it'll turn out a bit like Mr.Big, they were the best!

[This1GoesTo11]

Early Zeppelin? Um. . .DOUBT IT!

[RGshred88]

WOW.....YES!!!

[Shredder Guitar]

lame. hagar said the exact same bull in a recent guitar world.

[DrPooh]

Who cares? Early Zeppelin is early Zeppelin, it's 2008.

[AngusX]

Come on, Hagar and Satriani? How can you go wrong?!

[jshwak]

guitarsolo_17 :
BBell wrote:

Bleh **** early led zepp LOL. Also Joe Satriani looks like a fish, and the only person who is worth ANY recognition is Chad Smith. Also FUCK THE CHILI PEPPERS.
really, does he now?....i think satch is head and shoulders above any of these musicians, and would be better off sticking with stu, or g3.

+1 couldn't agree more.. I am very interested to hear what this sounds like though.. but you are right on the money, Satriani is miles ahead of the others..

and why are we labeling satch as just a shredder. If your familiar w/ his work, you'll quickly find that there's much more to his work than just shred guitar. !

[tands]

StereoFlare wrote:

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

no kidding

[identityxcrysis]

I definitely can't wait to hear what this is going to sound like.

[TheJudasKiss]

Supergroup

RIGHT, just like rockstar: Supernova

[Gunpowder]

I remember reading an article about Sammy Hagar yesterday where he mentioned Chickenfoot. I didn't realize Satch was in that, too. I'll have to check them out,

It is a pretty horrid name, though. :p: I remember thinking that when I read the Hagar articlr, "who would ever name their band that?"

[ShakeMe90]

This is all in guitar world

[the humanity]

chickenfoot is easily the awesomest name ever. nothing will be near as cool as that.

[leftylikejimi]

It's like Van Halen except better and the guitarist isn't a self-absorbed douche that never lets anyone else come up with any musical ideas.lol No seriously though Joe is pretty much the best. Can't wait to see what they come up with.

[Ashwin V]

chickenfoot doesnt sound all that bad considering its sat, if it had been a band with an image like megadeth or someone it mighta been different...

[niqolaise]

jshwak wrote:
and why are we labeling satch as just a shredder. If your familiar w/ his work, you'll quickly find that there's much more to his work than just shred guitar. !

It annoys me too when someone labels him as just another shredder. I'm glad you said that. Satch can almost perfect play in most genres.
I think it will sound like Satch his last album.

[Gordon guitar]

well i think it's awesome

[pogo_punkr]

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

[panterarocker]

I can't see this being good. satch is awesome but the other three a garbage imo.

[panterarocker]

*are

[new_guitar]

i think that the band lineup is really kewl.
go satch!

[black007hawk2]

Can't wait to hear what the group will be renamed as.

[Pharon]

pogo_punkr wrote:

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

he taught the alex skolnick, steve vai and the jonas brothers. the first two aren't really that good though

[Pharon]

woops
THE alex skolnick
lol

[dgme92]

StereoFlare wrote:
If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Led Zeppelin, I'd have a dollar.

[NorCalLos]

I think whoever said Mr. Big was right on. Or maybe Extreme. Or they may end up just sounding like Van Hagar. Led Zeppelin? Probably just trying to say something controversial so people would notice/care that they're putting an album out/touring.

[SERIALTRENDKILL]

ur joking about the jonas brothers right? lol. and btw he called kirk hammet his "worst student ever". Anyways, chickenfoot a great band? Probably. Rivaling Zeppelin? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Satch is technically unbelievable but if he was a great of a song writer as Jimmy Page he'd of proved it by now.

[dillonjh41]

untalented wrote:

biased opinion and the band consists of musicians and not people with a point to make.

[dillonjh41]

you're absolutely right, this is going to be a bunch of commercial bullshit really. They're all good musicians for the most part, but people will just buy the album or see them because of the people in the band.

[Pharon]

SERIALTRENDKILL wrote:

ur joking about the jonas brothers right? lol. and btw he called kirk hammet his "worst student ever".

the thing that annoys me alot about hammet is this one lick he does all the time which he clearly stole off satch, or someone(everyone fricken uses it) its at 5:21 of the day that never comes 0:43 of one, he plays a variation in welcome home(sanitarium) and more, cant remember though

[GhostReverie]

wow couldnt think of 4 more cheesy generic rockers to combine

eddie van halen and flea now they would be more interesting together

[BlisteringDDj]

Nice, this will be awesome!

You can't judge them before you've heard them. If they think they sound something like the early Zep, let them think that. Maybe they do sound like the early Zep (although I don't want them too)!

Checked

[Mista_Marko]

I didn't know Supergroup and Michael Anthony could be in the same sentence. Hm.

[Jackolas]

THIS HAS MADE ME DAY.

SERIOUSLY.

[androidred0100]

I gotta say, with a name like Chikenfoot, my first reaction was "Don't tell me he teamed up with Buckethead" though that would be equally sick. I think the only thing that could make this band better is if he had Geddy Lee on bass or someone like that. But tha's just me.

[Divided_Eye]

awww they should keep chickenfoot, haha. everyones saying this is going to bomb... i mean cmon. i dont think satch would let it turn out that badly. i cant really speak for the other members but satch is badass and i highly doubt it will be as crappy as people expect. i doubt it will be the best thing ever, but its not going to suck.

[ILoveGuitar07]

Aftertime wrote:

lmao! chickenfoot!! i love that name!

it's just so freakn random!

i wonder if it's still gonna be instrumental. I love Satch but i have a feeling his trying to reach more of a broader fanbase

can't wait to see what happens

its gonna have vocals.

I think this is a really awesome combo!

Satch and sammmy.....psh, you can't go wrong!

[Raven_Flight]

But he's adamant about one thing: that silly name. In his view, nobody should get too used to calling the band Chickenfoot. "We just had to call it something for the time being," he says. "It's definitely not going to be Chickenfoot. I guarantee it."

It's going to be called Chickenleg, lol

[ILoveGuitar07]

dgme92 wrote:

StereoFlare wrote:
If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Led Zeppelin, I'd have a dollar.

hahaha...+1

[benrochlin]

Im a huge satch fan and its kinda sad that hes not going to be doing any more solo work for now. I think putting him in a band will really take the focus off him, especially if they throw vocals in, and thats not great. Still, really wanna know what this is gonna be like. If it does end up like Mr Big then we could be in for a treat.

[prot]

The self-titled Rush album has some VERY similar riffs to early Zepp... but that's because it was only a couple of years later, and Zeppelin was a big influence on Alex Lifeson. Bands just can't touch that old sound now days... Except for maybe Airbourne being nearly a carbon copy of AC/DC.

[tands]

see the problem with bands trying to sound like other bands is, when i want to hear music that sounds like early Zeppelin i put on early Zeppelin. When i want to hear a band that sounds like Black Sabbath I put on Black Sabbath. Try being unique if you want to your albums to chart thats what Early Zeppelin was after all...

[This1GoesTo11]

DrPooh wrote:

Who cares? Early Zeppelin is early Zeppelin, it's 2008.

Yeah, it's 2008 and there are no bands that even come close to capturing the essence of early Zeppelin.

[blackened5150]

Rumor has it the band is going to be called "Savage Animal." It rolls off the tongue!

Also, I hope this band doesn't sound like Zeppelin, they aren't that great.

[tim western]

Given the talent in the band, and given not everything sounds like it's been recorded in a dumpster nowadays i should bloody well hope this doesnt sound like early Zepplin

[farcry]

AWWWWWSSSSOOMMMMMEEEEE!!!!! Chad Smith, Hagar and Satch, good god, awsome news.

[keithmoon15]

aww i liked the name chickenfoot

[Flying Afros]

awesome

[Dreaming-V]

SWEET satch at starlands!

[jshwak]

benrochlin :
Im a huge satch fan and its kinda sad that hes not going to be doing any more solo work for now. I think putting him in a band will really take the focus off him, especially if they throw vocals in, and thats not great. Still, really wanna know what this is gonna be like. If it does end up like Mr Big then we could be in for a treat

don't forget that Satriani does have prior experience being in bands.. so I really think it will mesh well !

go satch !

[kennyvspenny]

mother****ing aces!

[MiniMoose22031]

if it was more funk, like with flea on bass, and maybe a different singer, not sure who, not anthony, then john would feel left out... anyway, funky bass thats nearly as loud as the guitar, is just a great thing. and the satch, whos music isnt really shreddy sounding, like yngwie's junk, but sounds like a real song. He's also incredibly talented, and his songs are really varied, some are slower, and really pretty, and others are insane and crazy and just show his amazing speed and skill. i think that together they could make some really interesting stuff, i'd love to hear funk with some crazy guitar and bass solos.. besides, Joe is pretty funky already, even his guitar straps with the skulls are funky lol

[TehShiz]

dillonjh41 wrote:

you're absolutely right, this is going to be a bunch of commercial bullshit really. They're all good musicians for the most part, but people will just buy the album or see them because of the people in the band.

\

Oh man i hope not! I mean, this sounds like an interesting combo, and i'd rather hear more good out of the band than that commercial shat like metallica has been doing. I'm hoping UG keeps us updated on Chickenfoot, because i REALLY want to hear them play man. I'd also like to see what they are really going to name their band. With those guys together, things should be...interesting. Can't wait man.

[DiveRightIn63]

i'm excited for this.

[Felty666]

sounds better than any other supergroup that's come out in the past few years (Audislave, Velvet Revolver). Satch is the man and I don't see this being a failure

[Lrn2play]

GOD DAMMIT HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS UNTILL NOW?!?!?!

[cj10schmelzer]

Aftertime wrote:

lmao! chickenfoot!! i love that name!

it's just so freakn random!

i wonder if it's still gonna be instrumental. I love Satch but i have a feeling his trying to reach more of a broader fanbase

can't wait to see what happens

dont think it will be instrumental, considering he got sammy hagar.

[wasp2020]

Joe gigged with the Rolling Stones and Deep Purple before, and he's been in dozens of small-time bands for a decade before he went instrumental, so it's not like this is new to him, I don't think anyone has to worry about that. Plus, he's the main music-writer beside Sammy, so this is really his band and his music. Apparently Sammy asked him over the phone about a certain song idea he was having and the next day, bam, Satriani finished it all

And these reactions to the Zeppelin comparison are just pathetic. It's just saying they'll have a strong classic rock jam-band vibe. But no, everyone has to go WTF THEY SUX NO1'S BEGTER THEN TEH ZEP WTFTWTFTWTF

[mitch311]

Awesome satriani is amazing

[David_Bowie=GOD]

Ive always thought hagar was an ass, but satch is awesome.

I think this will turn out good.

[JamesxHetfield]

My balls they'll sound like Zeppelin. But he's a good guitarist.

[Minkaro]

Like Led Zeppelin? Aww, I'm sure it won't be THAT bad. Still, I suppose we can all be thankful Joe didn't decide to take on the role of vocals himself.

[Shread_6009]

If any of you guys noticed, he said

1. he believes that it has the energy of early zeppelin

2. he thinks the whole "rival zep" comment from hagar was twisted around

stop getting pissed about the zeppelin comments

[blacksides]

well, we have the two worst Van Halen members (excluding Gary Cherone), the Red Hot Chili Pepper no one cares about, and Satch. Chad Smith is decent and Satch is sweet, but i have a feeling Anthony and Hagar will screw this up monumentally.

[Seidenschnur]

Satch kills on guitar and so does Sammy. Plus, Sammy can sing his ass off and Michael Anthony is a solid bassist/back-up vocalist who has worked with Sammy. Chad is a phenomenal hard-hitting drummer and a great guy. There's just no way this will suck.

[reedplaysgeetar]

they should call themselves chicken fist

[Badmotorfever]

That has to be a great rhythm section.

I'm sick of hearing Van Halen as pop-metal. It was hard rock. It was just mainstream for its time. Jeez.

I'm pretty excited about this project. I don't know about sounding like Zeppelin, but I love Sammy, Satch is a killer guitarist, Chad is a brilliant drummer and Mikey has the backing and the thumping bass.

I don't think Flea would really go with this outfit to be honest.

Sammy - Was in Van Halen
Mikey - Was in Van Halen
Satch - Pretty similar style to Eddie
Chad - Van Halen was a huge influence for him.

[ElThomas]

blacksides wrote:

well, we have the two worst Van Halen members (excluding Gary Cherone), the Red Hot Chili Pepper no one cares about, and Satch. Chad Smith is decent and Satch is sweet, but i have a feeling Anthony and Hagar will screw this up monumentally.

i feel the same way. the bass line to running with the devil...1 note the whole way through. and van hagar had half a good album (the first half of f.u.c.k.) and i hate hagar on his own. smith is a *decent* drummer. and satriani is a great guitarist but he limits himself with stuff like this. no one will EVER be like an early zeppelin. it just wont happen. just like no one will ever be like the beatles 66-70. and no one will replicate radiohead's first 3 albums or nirvana's all apologies. people need to stop comparing themselves to those because it will never happen. ever

[ElThomas]

Badmotorfever wrote:
I'm sick of hearing Van Halen as pop-metal. It was hard rock. It was just mainstream for its time. Jeez.

pop metal is hard rock. its just hard cock rock. tight leather pants. flowing sequined shirts. van halen, motley crue, any other "heavy" metal from the 70s and 80s is all cock rock pop metal

[LynchMobster]

i actually liked the name "Chickenfoot". its sort of random, but sort of cool too.

[YoHendrix]

Looks like a good idea to me.....

[lt22]

MasterStafy wrote:

markojuo wrote:

Am I the only one dissapointed at the part where he said it isnt actually gonna be called "chickenfoot"?


Haha yeah I was. That would actually be pretty cool.

DUDE yeah I really wish the band was called CHICKENFOOT!!! That would be awesome!

Checked!

[nick11link]

Early Zep wasn't even that good IMO

[Shinsen88]

Gotta check this out. Satriani is a BAMF.

[jthm_guitarist]

Bigger than Jesus?!?

But I'm glad the name isn't Chickenfoot.

[tomsawyer67]

Shinsen88 wrote:

Gotta check this out. Satriani is a BAMF.

lol ya BAMF he is. im glad theres another person cool enough to use a dane cook referance. should be a rockin band.

[darkfire_storm]

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

that's not funny.

[habebe girl]

There is an Invader Zim episode that revolves around 'the legend of chickenfoot'. Wonder if Satch and co. saw it....: P

[druz15_UG]

Im super psyched about this when I first heard about it I was like ZOMFG!!!

[Exxol]

sweet, i cant wait to hear this... i have the ibanez satriani

[zekk]

I like this idea, it takes very diffrent but also very varied in influence musicians and gives them the task to write music together. Sounds cool.

[KennethJay]

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in there

[Flying Couch]

I am looking forward to this.

KennethJay wrote:

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in there

I figured Buckethead or Les Claypool was gonna be involved based in name alone, honestly.

[KennethJay]

Flying Couch wrote:

I am looking forward to this. KennethJay wrote:

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in thereI figured Buckethead or Les Claypool was gonna be involved based in name alone, honestly.

Now that I think about it, it'll fit Les Claypool too considering his work with Buckethead o_o.

That'll be a bit cool
Joe Satriani
Buckethead
Les Claypool
and Chad, funny egos with great talent o_o

[thedarkblues06]

I CANNOT wait. That is all.

[Mattalac]

Satch and Chad. Can't fudgin' wait!!

[Aftertime]

ILoveGuitar07 wrote:

Aftertime wrote:

lmao! chickenfoot!! i love that name!



it's just so freakn random!

i wonder if it's still gonna be instrumental. I love Satch but i have a feeling his trying to reach more of a broader fanbase

can't wait to see what happens



its gonna have vocals.

I think this is a really awesome combo!

Satch and sammmy.....psh, you can't go wrong!

well i guess it's not a bad way to semi retire from instrumental, it must be tiring playing 3 hour sets everynight with songs of his speed and complexity..and for his age too

[Serotonin]

This sounds SOOOOO badass! I can't wait!

[tancanada]

wait... so what? satriani just called sammy hagar a wanker for saying that chickenfoot could rival zeppelin, but satrianis allowed to say that it sounds like early zeppelin? wtf dude.

[tancanada]

jthm_guitarist wrote:

Bigger than Jesus?!?

But I'm glad the name isn't Chickenfoot.

they should call the band Bigger Than Jesus =)

[theotherguy7145]

the humanity wrote:

chickenfoot is easily the awesomest name ever. nothing will be near as cool as that.

Imagine if they did become as big as early Zep and went on to be THE biggest band the world has ever known----- CHICKENFOOT!!!
Doesn't exactly sound almighty and impressive, but still, Led Zep were gonna be called The Potatoes! xD

[jpk6044]

Joe Satriani and a bunch of mediocre guys. Whoopeeeee!!!

[Bucketheadroolz]

This band will be awsome! and nuhuh. they have very similar tastes. Satch and Smith both play funk! and Hagar and Anthony play uhm.... well whatever they play. Chad smith is a great drummer, one of my favorites, i love the chili peppers. and if they think they sound like led zeppelin thats even better cuz they probably do.

[Bucketheadroolz]

KennethJay wrote:

Flying Couch wrote:

I am looking forward to this. KennethJay wrote:

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in thereI figured Buckethead or Les Claypool was gonna be involved based in name alone, honestly.


Now that I think about it, it'll fit Les Claypool too considering his work with Buckethead o_o.

That'll be a bit cool
Joe Satriani
Buckethead
Les Claypool
and Chad, funny egos with great talent o_o

but buckethead additioned for the chili peppers, so i dont think chad likes him. idk, but buckethead and satch would be the greatest guitar duo ever!!!! and chad on drums with whoever

[LgLagro]

MasterStafy wrote:

markojuo wrote:

Am I the only one dissapointed at the part where he said it isnt actually gonna be called "chickenfoot"?

Haha yeah I was. That would actually be pretty cool.

I don't know, I mean it's a unique name, but I'm not sure I would be able to take it seriously like you can take a name like "Led Zeppelin" or "Aerosmith"

I am really pumped for this band though, with those names I can't imagine it going wrong, and I've been looking for a Zeppelin-type band with modern sound, hopefully Chickenfoot can fill that void.

[Bucketheadroolz]

StereoFlare wrote:

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

On a more cheery note, I can't see this band doing all that well for too long. They've got too many differing musical tastes and it's not even really a supergroup, more just a time filler for them until their respective bands start touring/rehearsing again. I'm interested to hear what they'll sound like though.

if i had a dollar for every brain you didnt have...ide have one dollar xD

[TTwoo]

Just when I thought I was seeing the last of Hagar...

[l)ragonForce]

wow everyone seems mad that this is happening.. i for one am stoked and can't wait to hear them, even if it doesnt sound like early zeplin it should be good

[TheGuitarDreams]

they shoulda called the band FIST

[limefan913]

I'm curious how this will turn out. Satch is amazing, and I can't wait to see him in like a week or so, and the others are, if nothing else, solid. That being said, Michael Anthony is definitely the worst bassist Satch has ever played with, but I doubt this is going to be really technical metal anyhow. It's probably going to just be straight foreword rock, with live sets including some Hagar and Van Hagar tunes, and maybe a Satch song, but I doubt it (Michael Anthony cannot play like Stu Hamm or Matt Bissionette, it's just not him).

Either way, I'd definitely pay to see them live and will pick up the album for sure.

*goes to shine his JS1200*

[androidred0100]

Bucketheadroolz wrote:

KennethJay wrote:

Flying Couch wrote:

I am looking forward to this. KennethJay wrote:

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in thereI figured Buckethead or Les Claypool was gonna be involved based in name alone, honestly.


Now that I think about it, it'll fit Les Claypool too considering his work with Buckethead o_o.

That'll be a bit cool
Joe Satriani
Buckethead
Les Claypool
and Chad, funny egos with great talent o_o
but buckethead additioned for the chili peppers, so i dont think chad likes him. idk, but buckethead and satch would be the greatest guitar duo ever!!!! and chad on drums with whoever

I don't think Chad and Buckethead have any beef, Buckethead just wasn't right for RHCP. This is not RHCP, so the vibe and chemistry is probably very different from if Buckethead was going to work with Cad, Flea, and Kiedis.

[Kidzelda]

They should call it CASH, initials for the members and the ultimate motivator. At least, for this project it is.

I kid, I kid. I'm interested to hear it.

[ziz17]

In my opinion

Its a NEW band with plenty of talent.
A diffrent arrangement of people, whether it be a new drummer or a new lead guitarist, will end up producing a unique sound (hopefully). These are all accomplished musicians, and they all realize that copying zep has been done(or at least attempted). Im sure coming from their own respective bands, they are all looking for something new and exciting for THEMSELVES, like any artist.

A true artist will do things for themselves and will give their personal perspective on the world. The followers (re: fans) are simply a byproduct.

[AerialOverdrive]

Metallicam wrote:

Wow, a comparison to early Zep. That's a pretty bold statement. I believe that's what we call a "Tom Delonge" type statement. Hope they deliver.

+10 ...amazing

[StinkyShoes]

I think chickenfoot is actually a domino game.

[DeadlyKombat]

DANNY K wrote:

RU Experienced? wrote:

If this album is better or even comparable to Led Zeppelin I will lick the floor of a public restroom.

I'll hold you to that...

[b_flo]

Cool....more 'guitar-orgasms'!

[Oxendoobie]

I am now excited for this as well.

[Free to Guitar]

Sammy Hagar? Ugh. I'll probably give them a listen, just because I love Satch, but why Sammy?

[Eruption1991]

Jackolas wrote:

THIS HAS MADE ME DAY.

SERIOUSLY.

Same over here!

[|Guitarhead|]

Shit. I like Satch on his own. I wish he wouldn't do this.

[Ali-b912]

pogo_punkr wrote:

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

yeah i think he's called steve vai. no idea who that guy is though.....

[red_hot_chili18]

dayyum this could be my new fave band

[Toxtoth_O_Grady]

ratedpg wrote:

Chickenfoot? CHICKENFOOT??? definitely going on the top ten worst band names i've heard.

After "Thirty Odd Feet Of Grunt" I just don't insult band names, even if they are a punk group called "The Bastards"

[stiff-upper-lip]

awesome, should be interesting to hear the album.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

KennethJay wrote:

Flying Couch wrote:

I am looking forward to this. KennethJay wrote:

If they call themselves Chickenfoot, they need Buckethead in thereI figured Buckethead or Les Claypool was gonna be involved based in name alone, honestly.

Now that I think about it, it'll fit Les Claypool too considering his work with Buckethead o_o.

That'll be a bit cool
Joe Satriani
Buckethead
Les Claypool
and Chad, funny egos with great talent o_o

this would be much better than hagar

[Guitar_Dan_666]

This will be awesome!

[Psychedelico]

This will probably be lackluster.

[alnicoV]

to be honest i couldnt care about satch, its all about HAGAR!!!

[shadow__666]

I'll probably give it a listen, but only cause I respect Satch.

[phishfan08]

Pff, Sammy thinks they can rival Zeppelin???? He better expect a zombie John Bonham tapping at his window tonight. Satch couldn't make a catchy riff if he wanted to because everything he makes sounds like it should be fill in music for power rangers. The only musician I think kicks ass in this is the drummer.

[slashNpage77]

StereoFlare wrote:

If I had a dollar for every band that says they're like Zeppelin...

you'd be making money in a very strange way

[jermstar44]

it'll be interesting to see how they do

[Hypnotisation]

How can Satch have a supergroup called CHICKENFOOT without including Buckethead. I call outrage! Outrage i say!

[Samothomas]

Yeah, buckethead should be in it, because satch working with buckethead would be beyond awesome. I don't really give a shit about the name.

[B.do]

Aftertime wrote:

lmao! chickenfoot!! i love that name!

it's just so freakn random!

i wonder if it's still gonna be instrumental. I love Satch but i have a feeling his trying to reach more of a broader fanbase

can't wait to see what happens

im pretty sure if theres a singer it wont be instrumental...

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[Pantera90]

Am I the only person who hates this idea because of Hagar being in it?
I don't like any of that guys work...

[str84ever]

MasterStafy wrote:

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

lame. anything with satch cant be that bad. besides, ted nugent did it but hes a dick face and the super group sucked.

thats right cause Satriani is it in its automatically good *rolls eyes*

[sideoftheham420]

wow satch, stfu.

[SurfinWithSatch]

jshwak wrote:

and why are we labeling satch as just a shredder. If your familiar w/ his work, you'll quickly find that there's much more to his work than just shred guitar. !

THANK YOU!!! Ladies and gentlemen I present to you someone with a brain.

Satch's mantra when creating his own music has always been "rhythm priority 1, lead priority 2". There is a a reason why Deep Purple wanted him to join them full time you know. Also Joe started out in a typical rock band called "The Squares" which had some damn good riffs (singing left allot to be desired though really).
With Hagar, Anthony and Smith aswell I'm really excited to hear what sounds these guys can make together. Rival Zeppelin? No I don't think so, even though I prefere Satch's solo music to Zeppelin I can't see them doing anything as iconic as that.

[hendrixfreak93]

I'm gonna get this band confused with the UG Chicken Foot Brigade group.

[motorbreath_445]

im very excited to hear what these dudes can come up with. does anyone know when the album comes out?

[DirtyDeeds]

so they are going to ripoff 1920's and 30's amerian blues artists? LMAO and years later go back and be forced to credit them.

[Rushisgreat]

would love to hear this, but honestly, Satch should've done:

Satch - Guitar
Geoff Tate (Queensryche) - Vocals
Les Claypool (Primus) - Bass
Neil Peart (Rush) - Drums

[Like I Is]

He kinda bugs me.

checked.

[Primus12]

GhostReverie wrote:

eddie van halen and flea now they would be more interesting together

+1 for sure

[tancanada]

they should get thomas erak on vocals.

[pablo6669]

haha chickenfoot

[Zeppelin Addict]

hell of a group, hell of a guitarist... nobody rivals led zeppelin...

[CurlyBash]

sound cool..I'm defiantly ready to hear what it'll sound like

and by comparing themselves to led zeppelin, they're not calling themselves better, just saying that the energy on the stuff they're doing is similar to led zeppelin

if anything, led zeppelin is being complimented by those comments

[Lin]

so long as hagar isn't allowed to write lyrics

"only time will tell if we stand the test of time!"

[Wigert]

Wat? Why is Voldemort in the news?

[pootoob]

Rushisgreat wrote:

would love to hear this, but honestly, Satch should've done:

Satch - Guitar
Geoff Tate (Queensryche) - Vocals
Les Claypool (Primus) - Bass
Neil Peart (Rush) - Drums

Yes, because these people would all wanna be in it...

However, I really despise Hagar... Anthony aint the best, but he's solid enough I think.

[-[NiL]-]

Rushisgreat wrote:

would love to hear this, but honestly, Satch should've done:

Satch - Guitar
Geoff Tate (Queensryche) - Vocals
Les Claypool (Primus) - Bass
Neil Peart (Rush) - Drums

That would be interesting.

[SurfinWithSatch]

mickmos wrote:

Satch is a ****wit and this band will be gone within the next 2 years.

If you had ever met him you would find he is actually quite intelligent. Also I see that you're a psychic, predicting the future of what will happen to a band that hasn't even started properly yet. mickmos, I truely hope that the human race can someday harness these unique psychic abilities that you have for the greater good of mankind.

[Wesseem]

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

haha +1 to the cleverness of that statement

[DOMR28]

Pharon wrote:

pogo_punkr wrote:

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

he taught the alex skolnick, steve vai and the jonas brothers. the first two aren't really that good though

[DOMR28]

DOMR28 wrote:

Pharon wrote:

pogo_punkr wrote:

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

he taught the alex skolnick, steve vai and the jonas brothers. the first two aren't really that good though

Man, I hope that was sarcasm! Cause if that was serious, I'd really like to hear what you bring to the table sunshine!

[PieDudeGuy]

Seems like a pretty good lineup to me. I doubt it'll last very long, but within it's time I think it'll bring some kick ass music.

[SchitzoJoe]

RU Experienced? wrote:

If this album is better or even comparable to Led Zeppelin I will lick the floor of a public restroom.

If this album is better or even comparable to led Zeppelin I will one-up you, and lick the TOILET SEAT of a public restroom.

Checked.

[Andy2k64]

AngusX wrote:

Come on, Hagar and Satriani? How can you go wrong?!

You can't :

[Ch1cken L!ps?!?]

Chicken Foot? CHICKEN FOOT?!?! CHICKEN DON'T HAVE FEET!!

[ollie044]

do chickens have large talons?

[flopog]

chickenfoot 4 ever

[B.do]

dupaman wrote:

pogo_punkr wrote:

didn't Satriani teach Kirk Hammet and some other famous guitarist?

he taught the alex skolnick, steve vai and the jonas brothers. the first two aren't really that good though

jonas brothers suck dick ****in fags

you did get that its a joke right ?
aaaaaw there gonna change chickenfoot :p

[original=punk]

sounds good except for the Sammy Hagar thing. Blech.

checked.

[DCobsession]

I think it cool when artists get together like this...may not go on forever, but Im sure they will all make money, which may not be the most important reason, but certainly means something...
chickenfoot sounds kinda temporary, which is probably what this whole thing is.
although I like hagar inhis early years, I think VH became kinda "poppy" when hagar joined, so this will be interesting

[randyaintdead82]

guys he isnt comparing the band to Zep he say the energy remimnds you of it that means it got a lot of energy cause hes psyched i think he would blow manbearpig if he said that

[CraZzZy Diamond]

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

this band wont sound anything like the chili peppers. Chad likes 80's metal best, so he will prolly sound like an 80s metal drummer.

[Jawshuwa]

Sound_Garden_X wrote:

I dont think the style's will clash to much, both Sammy and Micheal were in Van Halen a pop metal band, Satch of course is a shredder which I still count as pop metal cause it's all about fast licks and lookin cool. And Chad Smith was in a few metal bands before he joined the Chili's. The funny thing is Chad only joined the band cause he had been drinking and had nothing better to do.

Shredding is pop metal ? This is one of those times where I would like to go, "Are you kidding me ?," but instead...I'm just going to laugh for a lil' while.

[Tartarus]

RU Experienced? wrote:

If this album is better or even comparable to Led Zeppelin I will lick the floor of a public restroom.

I'm holdind you to that

[tancanada]

the only better combo than satriani and hagar would be satriani and malmsteen

[Thin-Lizzy]

tancanada wrote:

they should get thomas erak on vocals.

Are you ****ing kidding me?

[Infamou$17]

nick11link wrote:

Early Zep wasn't even that good IMO

Early Zep was the best Zep I think... I don't think anything Zep has done is as good as the s/t album. However if this band is anywhere near that I too will lick a restroom floor

[Luc1feR]

DCobsession wrote:

although I like hagar inhis early years, I think VH became kinda "poppy" when hagar joined, so this will be interesting

you dont think that they already were poppy ? jump ? sounds like disco rock to me, and it was there biggest hit (only hit ?)

I think it can be good. But you guys really need to stop reading every interview so bloody seriously. Its not like hes saying that they will rip zepp off just like that and sound 70-ish. They have the energy of early zepp.
read the f***ing interview for a change

[im_a_tree]

awesome can't wait to see what they come out with

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[Year Zero]

Zeppelin are rip off artists anyways so who cares, maybe Joe and the group will do what Zeppelin never did. Try to be original.

[espplayer400]

Year Zero wrote:

Zeppelin are rip off artists anyways so who cares, maybe Joe and the group will do what Zeppelin never did. Try to be original.

....what? i...i dont even know how to flame this. may the lord have mercy

[Infamou$17]

espplayer400 wrote:

Year Zero wrote:

Zeppelin are rip off artists anyways so who cares, maybe Joe and the group will do what Zeppelin never did. Try to be original.



....what? i...i dont even know how to flame this. may the lord have mercy

I don't believe it... I didn't think it was possible in UG for someone to make a statement so ridiculous it's unflameable, but Year Zero your blind ignorance really takes the cake today

[thatnstuff]

Cheesepuff wrote:

Shred + RHCP Funk + Van Hagar Pop Metal

man, this band is gonna crash like a led zeppelin

lol. i think i might be the only one who actually understood that quote cuz some guy gave you shit for it. now i'm no history expert but someone when LZ was first comin out said that they were gonna crash like a led zeppelin. hence forth the name led zeppelin was put into effect. he wasn't actually making fun of the band.

[The Mailman 666]

The one thing I love about most of Satchs recordings is that they all have a level of fidelity to them that NO modern radio music has. Meaning he does not allow the master to get too compressed. I understand the reasons for this process (record companies and profit) but I still listen to most of my music through a very high end home system ($4400.00 CAD). I only wish that more people really understood what makes a good recording and what does not. Like Metalica’s recent release…cough….piece of garbage or Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Californication.

If you get the chance listen to Joe Satriani Live in San Francisco through a “good” home theater system and you’ll see what I mean.

Anyway I am pumped over this and can’t wait to have a listen I just hope Joe doesn’t let me down. Give us some fidelity Joe…..PLEASE!!!!!

[The Mailman 666]

Oh ya I really love the name Chickenfoot!!!!

You should keep it. It's different and will get all kinds of attention!! I mean there's a real reason that it's called that, please don't come up with some lameass comercial sounding "cool" name.

[The Mailman 666]

Peaple are going to remember Chickenfoot!

[The Mailman 666]

Or call yourselves ChickenROCK because all our heads are sure to be bobbing back and forth like a chicken to all your wicked ass new music! And just waiting for you to kick into your solos in every song!

[guitar_hero543]

Chickenfoot ain't gonna be another Velvet Revolver thank goodness..I can't WAIT to get an album in the future

[RequiemofDemons]

Wow I'm actually kind of stoked to hear this album. I hope it lives up to all the hype

[fretsonfire74]

I can't wait!

[MCRkid22]

cyberthug wrote:

I'm sick of people compering themselves to Zeppelin...

I concur, but I also must say that comparing your band to Zeppelin is like comparing...

Ummm... Nevermind... No analogy comes to mind...

It's just the act of going back to your roots.

[stevevaifan]

cool

espplayer400 wrote:

Year Zero wrote:

Zeppelin are rip off artists anyways so who cares, maybe Joe and the group will do what Zeppelin never did. Try to be original.



....what? i...i dont even know how to flame this. may the lord have mercy

page 'borrowed' many of his licks from old blues artists.

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[benjibreeg]

how is saying that your music is influenced by zep COMPARING YOURSELF to zep? A lot of what i play is heavily influnced by Jimmy Page's riffs but i would never compare it to LedZep. There are loads of things to consider, like the reaction they had when the toured and played and released records at that time.

[The Mailman 666]

benjibreeg wrote:

how is saying that your music is influenced by zep COMPARING YOURSELF to zep? A lot of what i play is heavily influnced by Jimmy Page's riffs but i would never compare it to LedZep. There are loads of things to consider, like the reaction they had when the toured and played and released records at that time.

I think really what he is trying to say is the band will have a Zep flavor to it.

[Maynard9234]

Satch is all technique with no real understanding of song writting. Even with a great band to back him, he will no doubt release the same cheesy songs and be wearing the same cheesy sun glasses inside. Spend it bit more time considering the impact of song writting instead of guitar scales and maybe i will consider looking into your work....

[DCobsession]

Luc1feR wrote:

DCobsession wrote:

although I like hagar inhis early years, I think VH became kinda "poppy" when hagar joined, so this will be interesting


you dont think that they already were poppy ? jump ? sounds like disco rock to me, and it was there biggest hit (only hit ?)

you have a point...and I agree...

[b-rock34]

Even though no one will ever read this, I'll put in my two cents. This band will sound like VH w/Hagar. Which by the way was a great band. You had to see them live at their peak to know that, but they were a great ****ing band. Period! At that time, they generated a lot of excitement and energy.

[Step Hen]

JC people!!! It's Sammy Hagar!!! No crap he's goona say something stupid like that!! I really can't make an acurate prediction of what this' goona sound like. Maybe a jazzy/funk awesome insane guitary-rocky/screammy/can barelly singy-super bassy- and wierd bald headbanging band. Sounds like a revolution!!!!! Maybe... Chickenfootanites. Kinda like Satchafunkilitis. IMO Stach should just stick with G3 and do stuff like he did for The Electric Joe Satriani- An Anthology... bring in guest singers... more from Reverand G perhaps?

[Guns&Rosesman49]

i have to admit i kinda like the name chikenfoot lol