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Chad Smith confirms when Red Hot Chili Peppers will return to the studio
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has indicated that the band will return to the studio in 2026, offering the clearest sign yet that another album is planned. The update matters because it follows the group’s recent run of two albums released in 2022 and suggests a period of new material after extensive touring.
Smith did not provide a precise recording date, release schedule or details of the prospective songs. The band’s most recent studio albums were ‘Unlimited Love’ and ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’, both released in 2022, with the latter largely drawn from the same recording sessions.
In short
- Chad Smith says the band will return to the studio in 2026.
- No album release date or musical details were announced.
- Their last two albums arrived in 2022.
Explained simply
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an established rock band known for blending funk, rock and rap music. The group has sold millions of albums and continues to tour regularly to audiences worldwide.
In 2022, the band released two studio albums: 'Unlimited Love' and 'Return of the Dream Canteen'. Much of the material for both albums came from the same recording sessions, meaning they largely drew from one period of creative work. Since these releases, the band has concentrated on touring rather than creating new studio material.