Chad Smith Answering Questions About RHCP's New Album With John Frusciante

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JAKARTA - It's no secret, 2019 is a reunion year for a number of bands. Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, and Motley Crue announced their comebacks. Just before 2019 ends, another grand reunion is revealed even though it has to take its toll. Guitarist John Frusciante returns to the lap of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) to replace Josh Klinghoffer.

During promotions for his new art exhibition, drummer Chad Smith briefly talked about the future of RHCP with Frusciante. "I was given strict orders for this interview: DON'T TALK ABOUT BAND," Smith told Rolling Stone.

Then, what are the next steps for RHCP with Frusciante? Smith confirmed, the band will make a new album with 'the prodigal son' Frusciante.

"John was back in the band and everyone knew that," Smith said. For now, we will mostly be concentrating on new songs and writing new records. We are all very excited to make new music. "

When asked to clarify that RHCP is making a new album, Smith replied: "Yes. That's all I can say."

Last month, RHCP announced they were parting ways with Klinghoffer, who played on their last two studio albums, I'm With You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), and reuniting with Frusciante.

Frusciante joined RHCP after the death of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak in 1988. This line-up recorded two albums which brought them to fame. Mother's Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

Unfortunately, the guitarist nicknamed Trickfinger was addicted to heroin which caused him to leave the band during the promotional tour Blood Sugar Sex Magik. His position was replaced by Jesse Tobias (Soul to Squeeze, single) and Dave Navarro (One Hot Minute, 1995).

The man who was born in Queens, New York City, joined RHCP again six years later. He took part on the albums Californication (1999), By The Way (2002), and Stadium Arcadium (2006) before leaving the band again in September 2009.

Frusciante last performed with RHCP vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea at a charity concert four years ago. Now, he is ready to return to work with the band that made his name bigger.