Led Zeppelin is gone, and their replacements definitely have to work to fill their shoes. Rock supergroup Chickenfoot is up for the challenge.

Featuring an all-star lineup, including Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar (who left Van Halen in 1996), Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith and guitar legend Joe Satriani, Chickenfoot has finally released its self-titled debut album to much praise. The 11-track hard-rock album takes many cues from Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Traffic, Thin Lizzy, Motley Crüe and even contemporary groups like Black Stone Cherry and Godsmack.

Sammy Hagar's singing is some of his best so far, rivaling classic Van Halen albums like 5150 and Balance. At times, he seems to be trespassing in territory usually occupied by country singers, but his vocals are outstanding and aggressive, like an angry biker on open-mic night.

Satriani's guitar playing is probably the most memorable part of this record, but it's nothing compared to his solo material. His albums, Surfing With The Alien and Time Machine, are still testaments to the man's accomplishments, but he does have some killer riffs on Chickenfoot.

Overall, Chickenfoot delivers a sing-along soundtrack to a high-octane life. Chickenfoot is an album for anyone who likes rock music, with a little something for everyone, and a whole lot of Hagar.

Vaughn Fortier-Shultz will be a sophomore at Academy for Technology and the Classics. Contact him at moosemanxl@gmail.com.