Les Claypool Announces New Claypool Lennon Delirium Album, Shares “Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool calls it the most labor-intensive record of his career. The Claypool Lennon Delirium return with a new concept album and summer tour.
CKY Bassist Mike Leon Exits Band, Cites “Toxicity” and “Unprofessionalism”
Mike Leon has exited CKY just weeks before a scheduled tour, citing toxicity and unprofessionalism in a candid statement. No replacement has been announced.
Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options
Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.
Rush Expand “Fifty Something” Tour Into 2027 with South America and Europe Dates
Rush have expanded their “Fifty Something” tour into 2027, adding South America, UK, and Europe dates with rotating setlists and two-set shows.
Bass of the Week: Inside Bryant Trenier’s Upright-Inspired Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitar
Bryant Trenier’s latest build is a 32” fretless acoustic bass crafted to sound as close to an upright as possible.
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm & Michael Manring Release Bass-Driven Prog Album “Dystopia”
Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm, and Michael Manring join forces for "Dystopia", a bass-driven prog concept album featuring former Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander.
Weekly Top 10: Jack Bruce at Royal Albert Hall, Avant-Garde Chaos & New Bass Gear
Jack Bruce’s Royal Albert Hall performance, microtonal madness from Angine de Poitrine, Bass Gym grooves, and new gear headline this week’s Top 10.
Bass Big Muff Pi 2: Electro-Harmonix Brings a “Lost” Big Muff Circuit to Bass
Electro-Harmonix launches the Bass Big Muff Pi 2, which tailors the long-lost Big Muff 2 circuit with Blend and Bass Boost controls for powerful, low-end-friendly fuzz.
The 1969 Fender Jazz Bass James Brown Bought for Bootsy Collins Is Back on eBay
A historic 1969 Fender Jazz Bass purchased by James Brown for Bootsy Collins is back on the market, carrying decades of funk history and documentation.
Les Claypool Expands Primus Lore With “Frizzle Fry” Graphic Novel, “The Phantoms of Barrington Hall”
Les Claypool announces "Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall," a new graphic novel expanding Primus lore. Pre-orders are open now.
Markbass Expands Yellow Series with MB5 Yellow JB 5-String Bass
Markbass expands its Yellow Series with the MB5 Yellow JB, a five-string J-style bass featuring passive electronics, single coils, and the brand’s signature yellow finish.
U2 Surprise-Drops “Days of Ash” EP Featuring Adam Clayton’s Standout Bass Work
U2 surprise-drop Days of Ash, a six-song EP inspired by current events. Adam Clayton’s bass drives opener “American Obituary.”