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After teasing it last month, The Aristocrats have revealed the details of their upcoming album, which marks their first studio record in five years. “DUCK” is a concept album described as “rowdier than ever, but… like nothing else in their catalog.”

It’s a been a big month for Geddy Lee. In addition to his new memoir and docu-series, Lee has released two new solo songs. “The Lost Demos” is includes songs written during the sessions for his 2000 solo debut, “My Favorite Headache.”

Just as he wraps up a headlining tour, Wolfgang Van Halen has announced a slew of dates for 2024 with his project Mammoth WVH. The former Van Halen bassist and crew will continue to support their sophomore album, “Mammoth II.”

Avenged Sevenfold will be taking North America by storm in 2024 with a new round of tour dates in support of their eighth studio album, “Life Is But A Dream...” The record may be their last, bassist Johnny Christ said.

In another major merger in the music industry, sheet music, and education publisher Hal Leo was acquired by Muse Group.

This week we’re checking out the Orfeo H5 from Indonesia’s Odieng. The headless bass has a jaw-dropping top made from Grupel Burl, which comes from a tree native to Indonesia.

Khruangbin wrapped up their 2023 live series of albums with an epic double LP called “Live at Sydney Opera House.” The band, fronted by bassist/vocalist Laura Lee Ochoa, sold out the iconic Australian venue in November 2022 and delivered a monstrous performance.

Zakk Wylde’s Black Sabbath tribute trio, Zakk Sabbath, is about to hit the road for two months and has just revealed their next album, “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed.”

Harley Benton has introduced a new DIY kit for players who want to build their own bass. The Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style comes with everything you need to assemble your own MB bass.

At long last, Peter Gabriel’s “i/o” is available. A decade in the making, Gabriel has been drip-feeding fans new singles during full moons.

The inimitable Bobby Vega has unleashed a new solo album called “What Cha Got,” which is something of a musical self-portrait. Teeming with masterful grooves, the album combines elements of many genres for a mix that Vega admits eschews simple categorization.

It’s been 40 years since This Is Spinal Tap spoofed and celebrated the madness of rock and roll, and now director Rob Reiner has revealed a proper sequel is in the works.