(photo via John Frusciante’s MySpace page)

The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ guitarist John Frusciante confirmed Wednesday via his MySpace blog that he is no longer a part of the group, and hasn’t really been for “over a year.”

Frusciante details that the split was amicable, stating that there was “no drama or anger involved,” and simply that his “musical interests have led (him) in a different direction.”

The post alluded to Frusciante’s solo project as his top priority right now, stating “I simply have to be what I am, and have to do what I must do.”

Record Collection released Frusciante’s solo album “The Empyrean” January 27th, 2009.  It is available here.