Archive for 2026 - Page 3
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Drops Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced summer 2026 tour dates in support of "The End", with Ronnie Ficarro handling live bass duties.
Sandberg Founder Holger Stonjek Chronicles 40 Years of Bass History in New Book
Sandberg Guitars founder Holger Stonjek has released "The Face of Bass," a 154-page book chronicling the company’s 40-year journey from a cowshed workshop to a global bass brand.
Donny Benét Dials In a ’59 P-Bass & a Vintage Ken Smith for “Midnight Appointment”
A 1959 Fender P-Bass sets the mood as Donny Benét leans into a Paul Jackson-inspired groove that pulls you in and holds you there.
“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines
Wilco has released "Wilco Live (Yellow)," a 22-song live collection featuring performances from 2019 to 2024 and bassist John Stirratt’s melodic approach.
Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return
Rickenbacker reveals a custom 4000V bass built for Geddy Lee ahead of Rush’s reunion tour, featuring vintage specs, unique finishes, and classic pickups.
Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” Gets a Live Jazz Overhaul
A one-take jazz version of Radiohead’s “Everything In Its Right Place” features upright bassist Bob DeBoo shaping the groove and pushing the band.
FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness
FruitFX Pedals has introduced the Space Cube, a hand-assembled fuzz pedal that combines square-wave fuzz with a PLL for synth-like tones.
D’Metri Basses HJJ 21-5: A Headless Bass Built for the Modern Player
D’Metri Bass Guitars is a new company that is based in Chicago, Illinois. This new company has built its first United States built bass, a headless model HJJ 21-5. The model name is derived from the fact that both pickups are jazz type pickups; the neck has 21 frets; the reviewed bass is a five string tuned BEADG. As a...
Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More
Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.
Nate Mendel Keeps It Heavy on “Caught In the Echo” with Foo Fighters ON SNL UK
This SNL UK performance of Caught In the Echo finds Nate Mendel keeping Foo Fighters tight with a steady, focused groove.
Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars
Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.
Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...