Archive for 2023 - Page 60

“Rich Girl” is one of the all-time great tunes, largely thanks to Scotty Edwards’s epic bass line. Arielle Kasnetz joined Scary Pockets to do their version of the tune with the always funky Nick Campbell.

Bass amp designer Rick Jones has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 75. The news was shared by his company, Acoustic Image.

This week, we’re checking out the Lobster bass from Greece’s Hamor Guitars. The model is their take on a modern design double-cut.

We can always count on Clive H Jones to send us cool videos. He sent us this all-bass cover of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and it came together beautifully.

Get ready to bang your head. Lamb of God has unveiled a new 2023 headlining tour with support from Ice Nine Kills, Suicide Silence, The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, and more.

This was a big week at No Treble, including getting into the work of two bass legends: James Jamerson and Jaco Pastorius. We also shared some popular bass gear, chatted with Guy Pratt in our latest podcast, and more.

Rebecca Johnson dropped a new video from her band’s performance in April. Dig Rebecca’s tone on their version of Stephen Stills’s “Love the One You’re With.”

In January, Incubus bassist Ben Kenney revealed he had a brain tumor removed and would be sitting it out to recover. Tal Wilkenfeld filled in for the early shows, and now Nicole Row is taking over.

Meet Matt Ross, who first thought he wanted to play the guitar (after hearing Hendrix), but realized “bass is infinitely cooler.” He has one of the most hilarious superpowers too.

Drummer Yussef Dayes dropped the official video for the title track of his upcoming album, “Black Classical Music,” and it is incredible. The band includes Rocco Palladino on bass, Charlie Stacey on piano, Venna on saxophone, and Alexander Bourt on percussion.

Fifty-three years after they first formed in Boston, the legendary rock band Aerosmith has announced their final tour. The “Peace Out” farewell run will include The Black Crowes for the whole run.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut studio album, “Kill ‘Em All.” To coincide with the event, Joel McIver’s definitive biography of bassist Cliff Burton is getting a new edition.