Chickenfoot Complete New Album

Rock supergroup Chickenfoot first announced that they were beginning work on their second studio album, "Chickenfoot IV", back in January. The band hasn't wasted any time since, and after having to work quickly in the studio because of drummer Chad Smith's busy schedule, it looks like the record is finally done.

The band's bassist, former Van Halen member Michael Anthony, recently turned 57. Anthony released the follow news about the album and its sound on his birthday via his official Facebook page:

"Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes! The only thing that makes my day better is that mixing on the new Chickenfoot CD is done! It's a lot heavier than the first record and I can't wait to get it out there!"

The bassist went on to talk a bit about when the new material and an upcoming single will be released:

"The first single should hit the airwaves sometime this summer with the full enchilada to follow in the fall. Stay tuned for all the details and we hope to see you all real soon! Mad Anthony."

Comments

[benjixoath]

didn't much enjoy the first record.
let's hope this one is better i have high hopes for this band

[digman50]

van halen have a new album coming aswell, comparisons will be made...

[rapster998]

Meh. First album was very predictable and repetitive. Full of boring scales and uninspiring lyrics. And then Satch goes and releases killer album Wormhole Wizards mmmm.

[Tedis1111]

I actually loved the first album, simple blues rock. The title makes no sense though

[spyder52]

I loved the first album! it will be hard to beat!

[Natrtatr]

What does Chickenfoot IV mean? It's their 2nd album. 4 guys in the band?

[Glass Prisoner]

Natrtatr wrote:

What does Chickenfoot IV mean? It's their 2nd album. 4 guys in the band?

I think they're just being quirky.

[John37fold]

spyder52 wrote:

I loved the first album! it will be hard to beat!

Are you in the band?

[Enzo.Gunner]

awesome news! loved the first album, can't wait for this one

[Wolf 6]

I think it's a reference to Led Zeppelin IV....

[xStIcKsxStOnEd]

Wolf 6 wrote:

I think it's a reference to Led Zeppelin IV....

YEah but zeppelin released there albums in numerical order

[sickassfoo]

this chicken foot thing is serious? i thought it was just a little one time thing. well i didnt really like the first album hope this one is better.

[M3AK]

xStIcKsxStOnEd wrote:

Wolf 6 wrote:

I think it's a reference to Led Zeppelin IV....
YEah but zeppelin released there albums in numerical order

I think its possibly because Led Zepplin 4 is the most popular.

[skater7512]

Natrtatr wrote:

What does Chickenfoot IV mean? It's their 2nd album. 4 guys in the band?

I read in an interview, that they were going to name it Chickenfoot II, but Chad thought it would be funny to name it Chickenfoot IV, just to confuse people, as it has you guys

[BigMacDT]

Loved the first album, hope this one stacks up!

[johnyguitar]

First album rocked. This one will too.....

[mysterion2112]

skater7512 wrote:

Natrtatr wrote:

What does Chickenfoot IV mean? It's their 2nd album. 4 guys in the band?

I read in an interview, that they were going to name it Chickenfoot II, but Chad thought it would be funny to name it Chickenfoot IV, just to confuse people, as it has you guys

yea that was posted on here a while back

[RDRUMMER]

skater7512 wrote:

Natrtatr wrote:

What does Chickenfoot IV mean? It's their 2nd album. 4 guys in the band?

I read in an interview, that they were going to name it Chickenfoot II, but Chad thought it would be funny to name it Chickenfoot IV, just to confuse people, as it has you guys

Precisely. They thought of naming it Chickenfoot II, yet they decided it to be joke and name it Chickenfoot IV.
Look for the article in the Chickenfoot's news. It should be there

[Reighnart]

I think it's very clearly a Zeppelin reference

[$hithappen$16]

first album was a bit disappointing but i pretty much love every dude in the band as individual musicians so i feel like the first album was mearly them warming up and figuring out how to work together. i think this next effort might be a step up for them since they've had time to adapt to eachother. the whole process was probably easier for them. all in all i'm excited for a new release

[Lin]

if hagar doesn't write the lyrics it could be pretty decent.

[slaveskinJACKET]

Reighnart wrote:

I think it's very clearly a Zeppelin reference

Well, technically, the fourth Led Zeppelin album isn't even named that. It's just known as that because it's there fourth album and it has those four symbols.

[fuzzthedog]

rapster998 wrote:

Meh. First album was very predictable and repetitive. Full of boring scales and uninspiring lyrics. And then Satch goes and releases killer album Wormhole Wizards mmmm.

Wormhole Wizards was every bit as repetitive.

[Filipus]

I liked the first album, not great but good.
Lets see if this one is better!

[MidniteHaze]

The first Album was decent, alittle hard rock. And this album is supposed to be heavier? Awesome!

[schirripar]

I am laughing at how Chickenfoot has totally trolled UG's members. It has nothing to do with Led Zeppelin. They just wanted to mess with fans that look into everything like ALL OF YOU

[BuckinFuffalo]

they're calling it Chickenfoot IV for the luls...

exactly what schirripar said...

[pwrmax]

So ... basically it's gonna sound like Van Halen with a better guitar player?

[KataklysmDeth]

digman50 wrote:

van halen have a new album coming aswell, comparisons will be made...

satriani > halen

[Soundservant]

First album had some good songs, but as an album it was quite uninspired.

[zaz5]

EVH will always have his place in guitar history as a revolutionary. His break out onto the scene in the late 70's was and maybe still somewhat influential until today.

Joe Satriani also has his well-deserved place in guitar history and music in general.
To me, here is makes Satch very special.
Satch is a brilliant musician, a respectful student of the music, a great teacher of the music, a team player, and above all accessible, integrated, and attentive to his fans.

As a fan of music in general and guitar in particular, Satch = respect & positivity.
As much as I enjoyed EVH way back in the day, I can't honestly say the same about him.... EVH is just... a talent consumed by ego and self-destructive behavior.

[Spreadsheet]

KataklysmDeth wrote:
satriani > halen

Can of worms...

[boratian]

KataklysmDeth wrote:

digman50 wrote:

van halen have a new album coming aswell, comparisons will be made...
satriani > halen

Although I agree...I can't wait to see this flame-fest

[warlockfan]

Maybe it's the album that comes after Van Halen III. Just kidding!