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Fifty years ago, Yes released their iconic album “Close To The Edge.” Now the band is celebrating the milestone with the “Close To The Edge 50th Anniversary Tour,” which will see the band playing the masterpiece in its entirety.

Five Finger Death Punch has returned with its ninth studio album. Recorded over the last two years, “Afterlife” marks the first release to feature lead guitarist Andy James, who joined after longtime member Jason Hook’s departure in 2020.

Overwater Basses has a beautiful hollowbody carved top bass in their lineup that is absolutely stunning. The model comes in “full depth” or “thinline” versions.

Consider the Source is getting ready to hit the road again. Their “Maxx Power Tour” will return to their fully electric format, following the hybrid acoustic/electric shows in support of their latest album, “Hybrid Vol. 1: Such As A Mule.”

Trickfish Amplification has added a new model to their cabinet lineup with the TF112M. The lightweight cab, which they also call the “Mini 112,” is designed for sonic efficiency in a small package.

Two decades after their last release, Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey have unleashed the third Bass Extremes album. “S’Low Down” features the virtuosos with drummer extraordinaire Gregg Bissonette and a huge supporting cast.

Boss’s CUBE amp family has a few new members, including the Dual CUBE Bass LX. The mini amplifiers are designed for portability with power options of an included AC adaptor or eight AA batteries.

Hawktail has returned with a third album, “Place of Growth.” The record is described as their most conceptual, leading listeners on a journey through the natural world. The acoustic quartet’s beautiful tones and melodies will certainly lead to multiple listens.

Ernie Ball Music Man has refreshed the Short Scale StingRay with a limited edition, including five new finishes. The 30-inch scale basses will come in Candy Man, Plum Crazy, Burnt Ends, Silver Shadow, and Vincent Blue colors.

In July, Steve Lawson shared the hard news that he had been diagnosed with cancer. Now, three musicians are teaming up for a livestream fundraiser to support their friend.

Early last year, longtime Nightwish bassist Marko Hietala made the decision to leave the band. The group soon tapped Jukka Koskinen to fill his role, naming him as their session player. Now they’ve made his place in their ranks official.

Acoustik Attak has unveiled two new pick designs in their product lineup: the Stealth XL and the Juggernaut. Like their predecessors, the picks have unique attributes.