I've been a big fan of the RHCP for most of my life, but John has always been the biggest part of the whole thing for me, he is fantastic, and I listen to his solo music ALOT.
However, the band is always worth checkin out, and Josh is a real gem IMO. Him having worked with John quite alot before is a good reason alone for liking him. They were a great pair, and he was the only worthy replacement I think. They will be comin to Sweden in october, and I haven't quite decided what to do yet, but I think I will have to get a ticket just because they're the RHCP and even without John it will most probably be worth it. Haven't heard anything off the coming album tho.

Really didn't like Stadium Arcadium, not sure why, just couldn't 'get it'.

And after hearing the new song several times, not too keen on it either. Really hope the album is a lot better, but not holding much hope for it after raindance maggie or whatever its called!

Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Tour Dates
November 2011

4th - Dublin, O2
7th - London, O2
9th - London, O2
10th - London, O2
12th - Glasgow, SECC Hall 4
14th - Manchester Evening News Arena
15th - Manchester Evening News Arena
17th - Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena
19th - Birmingham, LG Arena
20th - Birmingham, LG Arena

http://www.ilikemusic.com/rock/Red_H...ur_Dates-13736

I loved Stadium Arcadium but I'm not crazy about the single either. In fact, I read a review where they said it sounded too much like Bon Jovi :p

Let's face it though, they are at the point that many bands their age are like Metallica, Bon Jovi, U2 are where they will still have a successful tour despite possibly a weak album based on their strong back catalog.

Thanks for the info.

Just listened to the new single, and it's pretty decent. Sounds a little different for RHCP, perhaps that's because of the departure of John. Eager to hear the rest of the album. It certainly has some interesting titles, especially "Even You Brutus".

Very true. Saw them live at murrayfield a few years back, on their greatest hits tour, think it was '05. Awesome gig! This tour will be equally awesome, just a shame they're playing the SECC in scotland, shite venue for a band like RHCP imo. They're more suited to stadiums etc, but then again, it'd be a bit chilly in November lol

For any UK fans, Radio 1 are putting on a free RHCP gig at KOKO in London on 2nd September.

Use this link to register for tickets: http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/s..._chili_peppers

It's basically a lottery system for the tickets, but theres always a chance you could be lucky!

Pretty sure its for UK residents only.

I like the new single.

Alarmingly I've noticed from recent performances that they've added an extra percussionist and some berk on a keyboard to the line up.

Not good :|