A couple of decades ago, Nick Cave offered his opinion of the state of music at the time in an interview, taking unexpected aim at another band. “I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the ...

Nick Cave has reflected on his previous “uncharitable remark” about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, admitting he was a “troublemaker, a shit-stirrer”. Now, after being asked to expand on the ...

And now the Australian musician, 67, has finally addressed them and revealed that there is no bad blood between himself and the rock group. Although it's unknown exactly where or when he said it ...

Perhaps we should note that Cave’s paean to Flea includes no kind words for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ music. It also makes no attempt to reconcile with Anthony Kiedis, John Frusciante, Chad ...

Two decades ago, Nick Cave infamously had this to say about the Red Hot Chili Peppers: “I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the f**k is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red ...

Nick Cave has recently addressed a previous comment that he made about the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers while appearing for a Q&A session on his website, Red Hand Files, on March 12, 2025.

Nick Cave has responded to the viral comments he once made about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, clarifying his current stance on the band in the process. Cave’s comments about the Los Angeles funk ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Christie Goodwin/Ethan Miller/DEA/G. CARFAGNA There’s a famous quote ...

There’s a famous quote in music journo land that goes like this: “I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the fuck is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.” Its origin?

Nick Cave has explained the story behind what he dubbed an “offhand and somewhat uncharitable” remark about Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Australian musician’s comments about the LA funk-rock band have ...

Nick Cave has explained the story behind what he dubbed an “offhand and somewhat uncharitable” remark about Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Australian musician’s comments about the LA funk-rock ...