Inside Dream Theater’s Studio Lock-In: Portnoy’s Back, and It Shows
A new studio release from Dream Theater captures John Myung at his best and marks Mike Portnoy’s long-awaited return to the lineup.
Only Nate Navarro Could Make This S. Martyn Bass Sound This Good
Nate Navarro meets a headless S. Martyn bass from Brazil—and the tone he pulls from it is straight-up unreal.
Watch: Coheed and Cambria Drop “Endless Summer” Take on “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum
Coheed and Cambria rework “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum, blending dub vibes and tropical flair after a standout Chicago show.
The Flaming Lips Light Up Chicago: Live Photos from the Salt Shed
The Flaming Lips brought the full spectacle to the Salt Shed this week. It was wild and weird in the best possible way. Giant balloons, confetti blasts, trippy lights, the whole thing. And the band sounded locked in. Modest Mouse kicked things off but only made it through about half their set before the show got shut down due to...
Funk on the Airwaves: Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters’ 1975 Midnight Special Set
Paul Jackson’s bass work takes center stage in this rare 1975 TV set from Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, live on The Midnight Special.
Pops Magellan Closes EastWest Trilogy, Beaming Down Alien Funk in “Drive Complaining”
“Drive Complaining” completes Pops Magellan’s EastWest trilogy with a cosmic blend of emotion, distortion, and groove.
Can Charles Berthoud Conquer the Hardest Metal Bass Line Ever?
In a blazing metal challenge, Charles Berthoud climbs through 10 tracks to take on Drone Corpse Aviator by Archspire.
Newly Released Footage of the Beatles’ First U.S. Concert Captures Beatlemania in Full Swing
The Beatles’ first American concert is back on film, with Paul McCartney holding it all together while thousands of fans scream through every note.
Watch: Hadrien Feraud and Fusion Trio Reimagine The Police Live on SBL
This spontaneous “King of Pain” rework, filmed for Scott’s Bass Lessons, features Hadrien Feraud and a stellar jazz fusion trio.
Terry Welty on Building Geezer Butler’s Wall of Bass and Saving Jeff Pilson’s Flying Fender
Bass tech Terry Welty opens up about life on tour with Geezer Butler and Jeff Pilson, revealing custom gear builds and unforgettable moments.
BEAT Drops Live “Frame by Frame” Video, Featuring Vai, Levin, Belew & Carey
The powerhouse group BEAT shares a live take on “Frame by Frame,” previewing their upcoming BEAT LIVE album. Vai, Levin, Belew, and Carey shine.
Watch: Leprous Transforms “Take On Me” With Brooding, Bass-Driven Intensity
Norwegian prog metal band Leprous transforms “Take On Me” into a brooding powerhouse, led by Simen Børven on Fender’s P-Bass Player 2 Series.