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Pat Travers Releases “The Art of Time Travel” with David Pastorius
New Albums

Pat Travers Releases “The Art of Time Travel” with David Pastorius

Pat Travers has just released a new album called “The Art of Time Travel,” which is a musical throwback to his heyday of the late ’70s. Travers is joined by David Pastorius, who also contributed a beautiful instrumental song to the effort.

Solar Guitars Introduces Two New Bass Models
Basses

Solar Guitars Introduces Two New Bass Models

Solar Guitars has expanded its model lineup again, including the AB2.4CAR and AB2.5MBL basses. The basses are built around the company’s Type AB bass with a few specific features.

Megadeth’s Highly Anticipated “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Now Available
New Albums

Megadeth’s Highly Anticipated “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Now Available

It’s been a wild ride for Megadeth over the last few years, and the tension has led to huge anticipation of their new album, “The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!” Now it seems the wait was worth it.

Bass of the Week: Kononykheen Breed Forty Three
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Kononykheen Breed Forty Three

This week we’re featuring the Breed Forty Three by Kononykheen Guitars, which builds limited batches of all their models before discontinuing them. The Breed Forty Three mixes design elements from several classic models, from its body shape to pickup configuration.

Muse Returns with “Will of the People”
New Albums

Muse Returns with “Will of the People”

Muse’s music has often been about a dystopian future. However, their ninth studio album, “Will of the People,” focuses more on the here and now. Chris Wolstenholme helps to evoke a sense of urgency with his bass lines and enormous tones.

Jens Papenroth Publishes “Groove Breathing”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Jens Papenroth Publishes “Groove Breathing”

When we are deepest in our music, our entire body should be helping our performance. That’s what led bassist and author Jens Papenroth to write “Groove Breathing.”

Nick Movshon Channels Rock Pioneers on Marcus King’s “Young Blood”
New Albums

Nick Movshon Channels Rock Pioneers on Marcus King’s “Young Blood”

When Marcus King started gaining momentum several years back, he was surrounded by a full band, including keys and horns. The modern guitar hero has now released his second solo album, “Young Blood,” with Nick Movshon on bass.

Fieldy Announces New Music
News

Fieldy Announces New Music

Fieldy has announced new music, but it’s not with Korn. The bassist, who has been on hiatus from the band since last year, has revealed that his project Stillwell has a new single coming out on September 16th.

Jeff Coffin’s “Between Dreaming and Joy” Features Stacked Bass Lineup
New Albums

Jeff Coffin’s “Between Dreaming and Joy” Features Stacked Bass Lineup

Jeff Coffin has released a new solo album called “Between Dreaming and Joy,” but it’s far from a solo effort. The saxophonist, who many know from his work with Dave Matthews Band, has an absolutely stacked lineup to fill out the music.

Axe Heaven Announces Rush Mini Bass And Guitar Replica Collectibles
Bass Gear

Axe Heaven Announces Rush Mini Bass And Guitar Replica Collectibles

Axe Heaven is paying tribute to Rush with new mini bass and guitar replicas. The officially licensed products are 1:4 scale and individually handcrafted from solid wood with metal tuning keys.

Trio Xolo Debuts with “In Flower, In Song”
New Albums

Trio Xolo Debuts with “In Flower, In Song”

The experimental improvising group Trio Xolo has made its recording debut with “In Flower, In Song.” The band consists of bassist Zachary Swanson, saxophonist Derrick Michaels, and percussionist Dalius Naujo.

Soilwork Releases “Övergivenheten”, featuring Rasmus Ehrnborn
New Albums

Soilwork Releases “Övergivenheten”, featuring Rasmus Ehrnborn

Soilwork has just dropped their 12th studio album, and first with bassist Rasmus Ehrnborn. Over 25 years since their formation, “Övergivenheten” seems to only prove the band’s lasting power.