Russian oligarch has splashed out over £5 million on end of 2011 event
Bassist admits it took a while for things to click with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer
Funk rockers deny they've mellowed to secure mainstream success
Band say that they 'will die proud' of what they did with their former axeman though
Band will play two huge outdoor shows in June 2012
Punk funkers will play massive Knebworth, Dublin and Sunderland dates next year
Funk rockers head to Belfast to play awards ceremony
Bassist warns fans not to hold their breath for a quick release
Anthony Kiedis says the band have responded to a 'curve ball from the universe'
Plus Bombay Bicycle Club score their highest ever Top 10 entry with 'A Different Kind Of Fix'