Rex Brown and Pantera Announce New North American Tour Dates
After wrapping up the first leg earlier this summer, metal titans Pantera have announced a second leg of their North American headlining tour.
Ola Englund Launches Budget-Minded S by Solar Brand with AB4.4C Bass
Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars has just launched a new brand of instruments called S by Solar. The Haunted guitarist and producer says the line provides a maximum value heavy metal instrument at a low price.
Martyn LeNoble To Sit Out Porno For Pyros Farewell Tour
Porno for Pyros excited fans last year when they reunited for a handful of shows, and now they’re gearing up for more. With all the good news comes some less good news as original bassist Martyn LeNoble has announced he won’t be taking part in the tour.
Judas Priest Announces Tour, Releases New Song
Judas Priest has announced the “Invincible Shield” Tour, which will take them across the United States next spring. The band also announced their upcoming album, Invincible Shield, during a performance at the PowerTrip Festival.
Kinga Glyk Announces New Album, “Real Life”
Bassist and composer Kinga Glyk has announced a new album called “Real Life,” which she ways will be released on January 26th. Snarky Puppy leader and 5-time Grammy winner Michael League produced it.
Fusion is Awesome: An Interview with Scott Devine of Scott’s Bass Lessons
In this new interview with Scott Devine of Scott's Bass Lessons, we discuss why fusion gets a bad rap, “The Devine King Project,” why fusion artists don't get the recognition they deserve nowadays, and more.
Geddy Lee’s Memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” Out Now
At long last, Geddy Lee’s new memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” is here. The book covers more than his time in Rush. In it, Lee gets into his family roots, the traumas of his life, his hobbies, and more.
Doom Flamingo, Featuring Ryan Stasik, Announce New Tour Dates
Ryan Stasik and Doom Flamingo has announced a new set of tour dates for 2024. The bassist, also known for his work in Umphrey’s McGee, and the group will be kicking things off on January 26th
Bass of the Week: 13 Custom Instruments Alex 4
Austria’s 13 Custom Instruments recently completed a gorgeous bass they dubbed the Alex 4, which caught my attention.
Måneskin Releases Expanded Edition of “RUSH!”
After releasing it in January, Måneskin has reissued their third studio album “RUSH!” with a new deluxe edition called “RUSH! (Are U Coming?).” Bassist Victora De Angelis (who recently guested on the new Duran Duran album) is her usual dynamic self on the new songs.
Zac Brown Band Goes All Out On “From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers”
Zac Brown Band has been hitting it hard on the road for years, and while they have plenty of original material to choose from, they’ve slipped in some great covers for fans. Now they’ve released an album’s worth of them with “From The Road, Vol. 1: Covers.”
Hologram Effects Announces the Chroma Console Pedal
Hologram Electronics has expanded its pedal lineup with the Chroma Console. The versatile multi-effect unit takes its cues from vintage technology and combines it with a new variety of sounds.