Geezer Butler Retires
After more than 50 years in the music business, Geezer Butler has retired. The rock and metal pioneer shared the news with Rolling Stone during an interview about his new memoir, “Into The Void.”
EBS Announces the DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition Pedal and Relaunches the UniChorus Pedal
EBS has announced two modulation pedals for 2023 with the launch of the DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition and the relaunch of the UniChorus. Both pedals have been updated with lighter weight designs, while the new version of the DynaVerb has some extra tricks.
Matt Freeman Tears It Up on Rancid’s New Album, “Tomorrow Never Comes”
Rancid’s 10th studio album, “Tomorrow Never Comes,” was just released, but it’s already heralded as one of their best. A big part comes from the bass lines of Matt Freeman, who drives the rhythm with blistering eighth notes and melodic runs.
Bryce Paul Leaves In Flames, Liam Wilson Steps In
In Flames has announced another lineup shift as Bryce Paul has left the group. The band announced “Our friend Liam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan) will be stepping in to help us out!”
The Sam Grisman Project Announces 2023 Tour Dates
The Sam Grisman Project has unveiled a set of tour dates from June to November. Bassist and bandleader Grisman, the son of mandolin icon David Grisman, started the band to celebrate his father’s and Jerry Garcia’s music.
Fender Launches Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass
Fender has unveiled a new signature instrument for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass. The My Chemical Romance bassist’s new axe comes in a Silver Sparkle finish with a black painted headstock to match his style.
Tool Announces 2023 Fall Tour Dates
Tool has announced a new North American tour that will include their first dates in Canada since 2019. The rock legends will hit the road this fall with six weeks of shows on top of their previously announced festival dates.
Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West
Modern funk queen Nik West has worked with a who’s who of funk music. Her newest single continues that tradition with the Godfather of slap bass, Larry Graham. We caught up with Nik to get the scoop.
Geezer Butler’s Memoir, “Into The Void,” Now Available
After much anticipation, Geezer Butler’s memoir “Into The Void” is now available. The bass legend covers his “birth, Black Sabbath, and beyond” over its 288 pages.
You Bred Raptors? Returns with “Lysine”
The NYC-based instrumental trio You Bred Raptors? has returned with their fifth full-length studio album, “Lysine.” Although writing for the album began during the pandemic, it was a rollercoaster to complete it.
KISS Adds Dates to Farewell Tour
KISS has added a handful of dates to the final leg of their North American “End of the Road” tour. The farewell run, which was launched in 2019 and put on hold during the pandemic, will be ending the iconic rock band’s career.
Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”
Dave Grohl planned to write an “insane prog-rock record” after 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight” before tragedy struck when drummer Taylor Hawkins died. They’ve just released their 11th studio album, “But Here We Are,” which deals with their monumental loss.