Archive for July 2025 - Page 7
Jazz Giants Unite: McBride, Mehldau, Gilmore’s Gilmore Concert Drops Online
Christian McBride releases an unmissable 80-minute Gilmore concert video featuring Brad Mehldau and Marcus Gilmore in top form.
Inside Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Rig at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning”
Go inside Geezer Butler’s 2,400-watt bass rig for Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” — a historic send-off with thunderous tone and custom gear.
CME’s ‘Plugged In’ Bass Edition: The Bass Nerds Explore Rare, Boutique, and Bizarre Basses
The Bass Nerds crank up the fun at CME, ripping on Fenders, Sandbergs, and more through vintage Ampeg and Bergantino rigs for pure bass bliss
John Ferrara Joins Bergantino, Readies Solo Album Recorded In the Jungle
Bass virtuoso John Ferrara joins Bergantino and announces a solo album recorded near Costa Rica’s jungle, blending natural sounds with his unique style.
Jack Black Joins Young Musicians for Powerful “Mr. Crowley” Tribute to Ozzy
Jack Black fronts a teen band featuring Roman Morello on guitar and Revel Ian on bass in a powerful tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mr. Crowley.”
New Thomastik Peter Infeld Bass Strings Blend Jazz Growl with Orchestral Projection
Thomastik unveils Peter Infeld bass strings, blending rich sound colors, easy bowing, and strong midrange growl for diverse styles.
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus
Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1 by Pachyderm Instruments pairs exotic woods, 29 frets, LEDs, and Primus tour history. Explore this unique bass.
The Omnific (Two Bassists and a Drummer) Drop “Bass” Featuring Tim Waurick and Luke Taylor
Watch The Omnific’s “Bass” video, highlighting their dual-bass setup with Bongo and Dingwall tones alongside Jerome Lematua’s powerful drumming.
Morten Haxholm Blends Nordic Jazz and Personal Memories on “AETHER II”
Morten Haxholm returns with AETHER II, an album weaving Nordic lyricism, delicate electronics, and memories of childhood gardens and forest walks.
Bass World Buzz: MXR’s Bass Synth, Stellarosa Lite & More Standout Stories
Catch up on what’s buzzing in the bass world: MXR’s new synth pedal, Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite bass, plus June’s standout gear and player highlights.
Tool’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Set from Black Sabbath’s Final Show Appears on YouTube (For Now)
Tool’s full ‘Back to the Beginning’ set from Black Sabbath’s farewell show is on YouTube now, featuring Justin Chancellor’s signature Wal bass tone
Steve Uccello and David Cooper Orton Bridge Continents on Serene New Album “Ebbw and Flow”
Steve Uccello’s rich double bass and Orton’s fingerstyle guitar anchor "Ebbw and Flow," an album shaped by artists from Australia to Mexico.