RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS / Old School Rules, Highest Order! -Hollywood 2026 (Demix & Remaster) (1CDR+1DVDR)

CD & DVD
◆Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA, USA – October 17, 2026 [Demix & Remaster Edition]
01. Intro Jam
02. Can't Stop
03. Organic Anti-Beat Box Band
04. Black Summer
05. Blackeyed Blonde
06. Whatchu Thinkin'
07. Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
08. Nevermind
09. Hey
10. Eddie
11. Give It Away

Flea (Bass, Backing Vocals)
Anthony Kiedis (Vocals)
Chad Smith (Drums)
John Frusciante (Guitar)
Mauro Refosco (Percussion)

☆ A miraculous revival of wild, early-80s tracks! This surprise benefit concert—held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music (SCM) and to celebrate Flea’s birthday—is captured here in its entirety with top-tier audio and visuals.
☆ A definitive release boasting ultra-high-quality sound, elevated by the label’s own proprietary demixing and remastering process.
☆ Experience a superior, world-class stereo sound that stands in a league of its own—far surpassing other versions of this performance currently in circulation.

This special gig, held on October 17, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium, is presented in its entirety, featuring pristine audio enhanced by the label’s exclusive demixing and remastering techniques.

Organized as a benefit to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music—founded by Flea—this evening proved to be a truly "legendary" night, showcasing the profound musical lineage and the very "essence" of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, a band deeply rooted in the spirit of California. Typically, these four musicians perform on the vast stages of stadiums and arenas, separated from their audience by a kind of "wall." On this occasion, however, they descended into a historic, intimate ballroom—a venue with a capacity of only a few thousand.
This release captures a truly remarkable gig—a "stress test" that strips the band down to its raw, physical mechanics. It is an intense, high-octane performance where sweat, heavy bass, and the direct gaze of the audience converge in a tight, electrifying space. The recording itself is of the highest possible audio quality.

The performance is particularly noteworthy; while the set—clocking in at just under an hour—is compact by the band’s usual standards, the song selection and the sheer intensity of the performance are enough to leave long-time fans absolutely ecstatic.

The show kicks off with an "Intro Jam" that cascades directly into the fan-favorite "Can't Stop," instantly transforming the enclosed space of the Palladium into a cauldron of pure excitement. By the third track, they unleashed "Organic Anti-Beat Box Band"—a deep cut from their 1987 album, *The Uplift Mofo Party Plan*. It was the first time in 26 years (since 2000) that they had revisited this early, high-decibel funk track, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

The fifth track, "Blackeyed Blonde"—from their 1985 album *Freaky Styley*—was a highlight. With Anthony’s rapid-fire rapping, Flea’s growling, percussive bass lines, and the aggressive percussion work of the masterful Mauro Refosco (known for his contributions to Atoms for Peace), the band delivered a sublime performance that perfectly blended the song’s gritty, raw roots with a modern, dynamic energy.
The evening was a unique blend of the intimate and the explosive: it featured a heartwarming birthday celebration for Flea—who had turned 64 the day before—alongside the relentless, primal energy of their early-career sound. And the greatest miracle of all was the eighth track, "Nevermind" (from 1985)—a song that tore through the laid-back atmosphere established during John Frusciante’s solo segment!
Incredibly, this marked the first time John had performed the song live since 1992—a gap of 34 years.
Originally penned by Hillel Slovak, this unique, quintessential 80s funk-punk track was "reinterpreted" by John—now at the absolute peak of his career—with overwhelming dynamism. This moment was not only the highlight of the evening but a historic event that will surely be talked about for years to come.

Blending recent hits with the raw, primal energy of their 80s roots—elevated to the highest level of quality and delivered with an intimate, "street-level" intensity—this was a truly special night.
It was a miraculous, landmark event in rock history, one that saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers reclaim that palpable, "dangerous" edge that once defined them as the quintessential band from their home state of California.

The included DVD features a complete recording of the live performance, captured from the front row—using multiple audience-perspective cameras that place the viewer right at the edge of the stage.
The audio is taken from the same de-mixed and remastered source used for the CD, making this the definitive version of the performance.