Archive for August 2026 - Page 6

Death Cab for Cutie make their second Tiny Desk appearance, with Nick Harmer on his Serek Lincoln bass for a mix of new songs and classics.

MXR has revived its vintage Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an all-analog pedal, complete with bucket-brigade devices and the original control set.

The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature SB-CLB is now shipping worldwide, recreating the Metallica icon’s famous SB-1000 bass for 2026.

The Offspring surprised fans outside TAURON Arena Kraków by joining Emilio Piano for a spontaneous performance of “The Kids Aren’t Alright” before their show.

MonoNeon has released “Tha Dumb Stuff,” a new eight-song album featuring Grandma Liz and funk legend George Clinton in a mix of hymns and heavy grooves.

The Brooks EMB-3 blends elements of the Gibson EB-3 and Embassy with three coil-splittable humbuckers, Khaya construction, and vintage-inspired style.

Heaven & Hell sound absolutely massive at Wacken 2009, with Geezer Butler’s Lakland PJ bass anchoring a nearly 90 minute set from metal’s true godfathers.

Kansas has added new dates to its fall 2026 headlining tour, which will take the rock legends across the U.S. from September through November.

Harley Benton’s Aged Series, a stunning Mondell short-scale, Tony Levin and more lead No Treble’s most-read bass stories for Aug. 1-7.

Coheed and Cambria revisit their 10 minute epic “In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3” live, with Zach Cooper on bass and a stripped down Yamaha BB.

Jukka Haavisto and Löyly Syndicate will release “Juniper Path,” an album blending Finnish melodic traditions, Nordic jazz and fusion, on October 16.

Eastwood Guitars expands its Mark Sandman-inspired lineup with the Sandman Deluxe 4-String, featuring a scroll body, dual pickups, and 34-inch scale.