Tulpa: An Interview with Linus Klausenitzer
The use of the fretless bass in metal has been on the rise thanks to a few key players, and you can’t make a list of those players without Linus Klausenitzer. In this interview, we go deep on his new album, writing concept, new bass, and more.
Aguilar Introduces Instrument and Speaker Cables
Aguilar has expanded their product lineup by introducing a new range of instrument and speaker cables. Designed with bassists in mind, the cables were made to be “sonically transparent but also robust in design.”
Marleaux Bass Guitars Reveals Innovative New Bass Model, The Spock
Marleaux Bass Guitars held their annual Tiefgang Bass Camp in September during which time they unveiled a new bass model. Now we have full details of the amazing instrument.
Carrtoons Releases “Saturday Night”
Back in 2020, Carrtoons (aka bassist/producer Ben Carr) released “Saturday Morning.” He followed that up with “Homegrown” in 2022, and now he’s come full circle with a new album called “Saturday Night.”
Bass of the Week: Novacorda Guitars 5-String Hollow Body
This week, we’re checking out a killer bass put together by Novacorda Guitars. The bass is made with a new old stock (NOS) Höfner body from 1968 that’s been fitted with a 2-piece flame maple neck with a wenge stripe.
Video Premiere: Olivier Pinard’s Bass Playthrough of Cryptopsy’s “Lascivious Undivine”
You’re gonna want to buckle up for this one. We’re excited to premiere a monstrous new bass playthrough by Olivier Pinard. Check him out tearing through “Lascivious Undivine” from the Cryptopsy’s latest album, “As Gomorrah Burns.”
Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Return with “Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees”
Earlier this year, Dogstar broke a two-decade hiatus by officially reuniting at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival. The band, with Keanu Reeves on bass, has now ended the 23-year gap since their last album.
EBS Unveils the Session 30 Mk3 Bass Combo
EBS has revamped its Session 30 bass combo for 2023 with the Mk3 edition. The 30-watt combo is now fitted with a tweeter to complement the 8-inch driver.
Foo Fighters Announce “Everything or Nothing At All” Stadium Tour
Foo Fighters are heading back out on the road for the “Everything or Nothing At All” tour. The band, anchored by bassist Nate Mendel, will be joined by special guests Pretenders, The Hives, Mammoth WVH, Amyl and the Sniffers, Alex G, and L7 on select dates.
Joe Hubbard Publishes “Modal Landscapes: Harmonic Horizons for Bass Guitar”
Joe Hubbard has released his 13th instructional book, entitled “Modal Landscapes: Harmonic Horizons for Bass Guitar.” The 127-page eBook dives into the modes and utilizes them for improvisation in bass lines and solos.
In Memoriam: Jon Kennedy
Bassist Jon Kennedy, who was an early member of Cradle of Filth, has died after a car accident. He was 46 years old.
King Parrot: An Interview with Slatts Everyday
Australian grindcore masters King Parrot returned to North America this summer for a tour. We caught up with Slatts Everyday before a performance to get the scoop on the tour, how King Parrot connected with Philip Anselmo, his bass gear, and touring advice.