Archive for October 2025 - Page 2

Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween concert returns in full glory with dual bassists, five CDs of wild jams, and a box set packed with extras.

Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.

Christopher Cross’s “Ride Like The Wind” gets a fresh groove from Allen Stone’s band, powered by Andre Zapata’s tone and a pocket that feels just right.

Eva Gardner is back in the bass seat with The Mars Volta as they launch a 2025 North American tour supporting their latest album.

Tributes to Anthony Jackson and Sam Rivers lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear, rare auctions, and inspiring grooves.

Adam Ben Ezra builds rhythm, melody, and percussion all at once in this explosive live take of “Cosmic Nomad” with drummer Michael Olivera.

Bassist Pops Magellan steps into the spotlight with Damage, a debut EP blending psychedelic funk, Brazilian rhythms, and deep groove-driven songwriting.

Billy Sheehan’s new band, The Fell, drops its debut “Killswitch” EP—five tracks of hard-rock energy and killer bass tone.

Three YouTube bass stars go head to head in the BEHS Battle. Davie504, Charles Berthoud and Danny Sapko keep it fun, musical and full of groove.

Bass takes center stage as Iron Maiden returns with Megadeth and Anthrax — Harris, LoMenzo, and Bello deliver a low-end masterclass.

Barefaced Audio’s Super 24 is a 1,200-watt 2x12 cab built for tube amp lovers, offering full-range accuracy and portability.

Puscifer returns with “Self Evident,” a dark and groovy statement piece powered by Josh Moreau’s deep, deliberate bass playing and heavy tone.