Red Hot Chili Peppers Confirm They're Recording A New Album With John Frusciante

Just weeks after announcing his return to the band, it has been revealed that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are writing a new album with guitarist John Frusciante.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, drummer Chad Smith discussed Frusciante's return, who had been active with the group from 1988-1992 and then again from 1998-2009, ahead of some festival appearances in May and June.

“I was given strict orders for this interview: ‘DON’T TALK ABOUT THE BAND,'" Smith said.

“But, yes, John is back in the band, and everyone knows that. We’re psyched. The festivals are the only shows booked. For now, we’ll mostly be concentrating on new songs and writing a new record. We’re all real excited to make new music.”

When asked to clarify that Red Hot Chili Peppers are currently working towards a new album, Smith said, "Yes. That's all I can say."

Frusciante's last album with the LA legends was in 2006 with Stadium Arcadium.

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