Linus Klausenitzer Announces Solo Debut Album
After years as a member of bands like Obsidious, Obscura, and Alkaloid, Linus Klausenitzer has announced his debut solo album. "Tulpa" is a musical odyssey through time inspired by the 1873 German book "Die Sphinx" by Emil Besetzny.
Suzi Quatro and KT Tunstall Team Up for “Face to Face”
In a pairing of rock royalty, Suzi Quatro and KT Tunstall have teamed up for a new album called “Face To Face” featuring original duets. As usual, Quatro delivers powerful vocals matched by her powerful bass lines.
Solar Guitars Adds Two New Type AB Basses
Solar Guitars has added a pair of new basses to its lineup with the AB1.4ROP and the AB1.5BOP. The new models are described as the top tier of the Type AB Bass range.
mssv and Mike Watt Announce Second Album, Massive U.S. Tour
Mike Baggetta, Stephen Hodges, and Mike Watt have teamed up once again for a second album as mssv. The band toured heavily behind 2020’s “Main Steam Stop Valve,” and they’re not changing anything for their upcoming record.
Marusczyk Introduces “Bass Upfront” Signature Model
Marusczyk and Bass Upfront have teamed up to introduce a Bass Upfront signature model. Based on the company’s Frog Omega, the bass was designed with Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin.
Cattle Decapitation, Featuring Olivier Pinard, Announce Terrasitic Infestation Tour
Cattle Decapitation will be covering North America once again as they’ve announced the Terrasitic Infestation headlining tour.
Nikki Sixx Announces Work on New Book
Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has revealed he’s working on another book. In a post on social media, he reported that he’s working on a new project and an animated show that includes music.
James Jamerson’s Hometown to Rename Street for the Iconic Bassist
Edisto Island, South Carolina residents will be “Dancing in the Streets” after they rename a road for hometown hero James Jamerson.
Tal Wilkenfeld to Join Allman Betts Family Revival Tour
The Allman Family Revival tour is back for 2023 with some very special guests. Although the Allman Betts Band is usually anchored by Berry Duane Oakley (son of Allman Brothers Band bassist Berry Oakley), the group will be anchored by Tal Wilkenfeld for this outing.
EarthQuaker Devices Launches the Ledges Reverb Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices has expanded its pedal lineup with the Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine. The “tri-dimensional” aspect of the pedal refers to its three-mode reverb, which can save and recall six presets.
Glenn Hughes Celebrates The 50th Anniversary of Deep Purple’s “Burn” With Tour
Rock icon Glenn Hughes will be hitting the road this month to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Deep Purple’s “Burn.” The outing will be a co-headline tour with Yngwie Malmsteen.
Bass of the Week: Upton Bass “Kirchner” Bohemian Hybrid Deluxe
On a recent tour of Michigan, I was lucky enough to meet up with Todd Kirchner of the bluegrass band Full Cord. He happily showed me his bass, which is a spec’d out Bohemian model from Upton Bass.