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.
Bass of the Week: Unicornbass PureArt JM 6-30
Unicornbass recently revealed the PureArt JM 6-30, a short-scale six-string that represents some of their best work. The fretless bass has a streamlined design to remove any obstacles to creating your sound.
Linda May Han Oh Reflects on “The Glass Hours”
The last few years have put a lot of things in perspective. During this time, bassist Linda May Han Oh had her first child. All of it boiled down into a new album called “The Glass Hours,” which may be her most intimate album to date.
Spector Announces New Era of USA NS Bass Series
Spector has announced it is updating its USA NS series of basses for 2023. The instruments are crafted in the new Spector USA Custom Shop facility in Woodstock, New York.
David Ellefson and Dieth Release Debut Album, “To Hell And Back”
After months of anticipation, Dieth has finally released their debut album, “To Hell And Back.” The power Death-thrash trio of David Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda, and Michal Lysejko says the album represents new beginnings.
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.