Squier Launches Paranormal Rascal Bass HH
Squier has announced five new models to their Paranormal Series, which they say boast “otherworldly looks and earth-shattering tones.” The new lineup includes one bass called the Rascal Bass HH.
Khruangbin and Friends Release “Live at Stubb’s”
Khruangbin has released the first of their new five-part live album series, and they’re kicking it off with music from a special set from Austin, Texas. “Live At Stubb’s” documents the band’s evolving live sound while showcasing some of their musical friends.
Motörhead: I Got Mine, Live 2007
Lemmy Kilmister has been gone for nearly eight years, but luckily he left us plenty of music to remember him by. From Motörhead’s upcoming release from the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival, here’s a video of their performance of “I Got Mine.”
Bruno Råberg Releases Solo Bass Album, “Look Inside”
Virtuoso bassist Bruno Råberg has played with some of the world’s greatest jazz artists over his fifty-year career Now he’s stepped out on his own with his first solo bass album, “Look Inside.”
Royal Blood Announces North American Fall Tour
Royal Blood has announced they’ll return to North America for a fall tour. The English rock duo of drummer Ben Thatcher and bassist/vocalist Mike Kerr will split the run into two legs.
Doug Wimbish Anchors Dave Koltai Debut Album, “Daughter of Mercury”
You may recognize Dave Koltai as the sound designer for Supro and Pigtronix, but he’s also a fantastic musician. Koltai just released his solo debut album, “Daughter of Mercury,” and enlisted Living Colour’s rhythm section of Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish.
Death By Audio Introduces the Disturbance Filter, Flanger, and Phaser Pedal
Death By Audio has unveiled a new pedal called the Disturbance that combines an “extreme filter, flanger, and fazer” into one unit.
Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Announces Autobiography
Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury revealed he has a new autobiography coming this fall. “Life?… & Napalm Death” covers his life and his 36 years in the iconic grindcore band, which influenced the shape of extreme metal.
Bass of the Week: Gaetano Costanzo “Left Hand” Lolly
This week we’re checking out a cool Lolly bass built by Gaetano Costanzo. We’ve featured one of his works before with some amazing woodworking, and this one is no different.
Lusithand Devices Introduces the Ground & Pound Distortion Pedal
Lusithand Devices has unveiled a crushing new distortion pedal for bass called the Ground & Pound. The circuit’s creation was dreamed up in an attempt to recreate Tool bassist Justin Chancellor’s sound.
The Funky Knuckles Release “The Way It Is”
The Funky Knuckles have returned with their fifth album, entitled “The Way It Is.” The band has always had a diverse sound, but this time they’ve really gone off the deep end.
JAM Pedals Announce Limited Edition “BassTheWorld” Red Muck
JAM Pedals unveiled a redesign of their Red Muck fuzz in collaboration with Gregor Fris of BassTheWorld. Limited to 100 units, the pedal has a special House of Kolor finish and was hand-painted by a prominent automobile paint artist in Greece.