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Kevin Scott’s WAXpaper Releases Debut Album
Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott’s discography is a long list that includes albums with John McLaughlin, Jimmy Harring, Gary Husband, FORQ, Donny McCaslin, Col Bruce Hampton, and many more. However, he’s just released his first album as a leader with the self-titled debut from WAXpaper.
Genzler Amplification Branches Out With Kinetix 800 Bass Amp
Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.
In Memoriam: Nick Daniels III
New Orleans bass hero Nick Daniels III has died of complications from multiple myeloma. He was 68 years old.
Bass of the Week: CUTEbass 532 Prototype
Atticus Lazenby has shared another prototype of a production model bass for his latest project called CUTEbass. CUTE is an acronym for Comfort, Utility, Tone, Ergonomics.
Mono Means One: Enormous Forces
John Ferrara’s latest project is a trio called Mono Means One, and they’re gearing up for their debut album and a tour. We’re happy to help premiere the studio video for “Enormous Forces.”
Roger Glover and Deep Purple Announce 23rd Studio Album, “=1”
Deep Purple hit a burst of creativity about a decade ago when they began working with producer Bob Ezrin. Now the iconic rock band has announced "=1," a new album with Ezrin again at the helm.
Valkenburg Announces the David Pastorius Proto Bass
Valkenburg has teamed up with David Pastorius for a new signature bass. The “Proto Bass” is the first of their Innovator Series and combines “modern options and styling with a retro-distressed feel.”
Boss Unveils the ME-90B Bass Multiple Effects Unit
Boss has added a new floor unit for bassists called the ME-90B Bass Multiple Effects. They call it a “free-flowing processor filled with pro performance tools for bassists.” It has 61 effects optimized for bass and 10 preamps to choose from.
Norwood Fisher: “I Didn’t Quit Fishbone”
Recently, Fishbone posted some shocking news on their social media, saying the band would no longer include founding members “Dirty” Walt Kibby or bassist Norwood Fisher. Fisher has now weighed in on the situation.
Mane Custom Bass Introduces the KJ5 Standard Bass
We got a sneak peek of the new Mane Custom Bass model at NAMM this year, and now we have the full scoop. The KJ5 Standard is based on their KJ5 Signature model but utilizes different woods to offer a competitive price without compromising quality.
Opeth Announces North American Tour
Swedish prog metal legends Opeth will return to North America this October for a tour. The band, anchored by the mighty Martin Méndez, will start in Wisconsin before crossing into Canada, then down the East Coast and across the South to wind up on the West Coast.
Megadeth Announces “Destroy All Enemies” Tour with Mudvayne and All That Remains
Megadeth will be taking North America by storm again on the “Destroy All Enemies” tour. The 33-city outing will have stops from coast to coast with special guests Mudvayne and All That Remains along for the ride.