Bass of the Week: Hamor Guitars Lobster
This week, we’re checking out the Lobster bass from Greece’s Hamor Guitars. The model is their take on a modern design double-cut.
Lamb Of God Unveils Headlining Tour
Get ready to bang your head. Lamb of God has unveiled a new 2023 headlining tour with support from Ice Nine Kills, Suicide Silence, The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, and more.
Nicole Row To Join Incubus for Remainder of 2023
In January, Incubus bassist Ben Kenney revealed he had a brain tumor removed and would be sitting it out to recover. Tal Wilkenfeld filled in for the early shows, and now Nicole Row is taking over.
Aerosmith Announces “Peace Out” Farewell Tour
Fifty-three years after they first formed in Boston, the legendary rock band Aerosmith has announced their final tour. The “Peace Out” farewell run will include The Black Crowes for the whole run.
Cliff Burton Biography Gets Expanded Third Edition
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut studio album, “Kill ‘Em All.” To coincide with the event, Joel McIver’s definitive biography of bassist Cliff Burton is getting a new edition.
Jonathan Butler Releases “Ubuntu” with Marcus Miller
South African singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler has returned with his first studio album in eight years with “Ubuntu.” The album was recorded in 2019 with the legendary Marcus Miller.
Primus with Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen: Ænima
If you missed the special benefit concert Primus threw for Jimmy Hayward, you missed a special night of music. Here’s Les Claypool, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Troy Van Leeuwen performing Tool’s classic track “Ænima.”
Thundercat Plots “In Yo Girl’s City” Tour
Thundercat just released his first new music in three years, and now he’s announced a headlining tour for later this year.
Pyramid Strings Unveil New Short Scale String Sets
Germany’s Pyramid Strings is showing some love for short-scale basses with two new sets of strings: the Vintage 63 and the Rooftop 69. Both types take their cues from vintage styles of the ’60s.
Roger Waters’ “The Lockdown Sessions” Coming to CD and Vinyl
Roger Waters has been working hard on his re-recording of the Pink Floyd classic “Dark Side of The Moon.” While that project is being wrapped up, he’s announced a CD and vinyl edition of his most recent album, “The Lockdown Sessions.”
Bass of the Week: RIM Custom Guitars Marseer Swallowtail 5
This week we’re checking out a custom bass built by Robbie McDade of RIM Custom Guitars. This Marseer Swallowtail 5 was crafted with neck-through construction, complete with an ash and wenge neck with sycamore body wings.
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Launches Alan Robert Signature Bass Strings
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear has unveiled two new sets of signature bass strings with Life of Agony’s Alan Robert. Robert’s Agonizers and Ten Tone Terror are stainless steel strings that are handcrafted one string at a time.