Good Charlotte collaborate with Jimmy Barnes

Good Charlotte have collaborated with Jimmy Barnes.

The Maryland fivepiece, whose lineup includes twin brothers Benji and Joel Madden, visited Barnes's house in Sydney to write a song together and enjoy an "amazing" meal prepared by the Australian musician's wife Jane.

Joel told The Daily Telegraph: "It was the best meal of our life and it was at Jimmy's house. When I grow up I wanna be Jimmy Barnes."

Barnes, whose son Jackie is featured playing drums on the track, said of the song: "We wrote it in a few hours, about three. It just flowed. I'll hopefully record it in a few weeks. They are such great, down-to-earth guys."

In response to Joel's compliments about his wife's food, Barnes added: "My wife is a great cook."

Good Charlotte recently cancelled a performance in Indonesia due to a 'very high threat of a terrorist attack'. They said in a statement that they were disappointed but that "safety has to come first".

Earlier this year, Barnes collaborated with his son David Campbell on a CD to raise money for the victims of the Queensland floods.