Psychedelic Funk, Brazilian Vibes, and Deep Groove: Pops Magellan Steps Into the Spotlight with Damage
Bassist Pops Magellan steps into the spotlight with Damage, a debut EP blending psychedelic funk, Brazilian rhythms, and deep groove-driven songwriting.
Bass Legend Billy Sheehan Lights It Up on The Fell’s Debut “Killswitch” EP
Billy Sheehan’s new band, The Fell, drops its debut “Killswitch” EP—five tracks of hard-rock energy and killer bass tone.
Up the Irons: Iron Maiden Returns to North America for “Run For Your Lives” 50th-Anniversary Tour
Bass takes center stage as Iron Maiden returns with Megadeth and Anthrax — Harris, LoMenzo, and Bello deliver a low-end masterclass.
Wield Your Tube Amp Again: Barefaced Audio Super 24 Delivers 1,200 Watts of Precision Power
Barefaced Audio’s Super 24 is a 1,200-watt 2x12 cab built for tube amp lovers, offering full-range accuracy and portability.
Foo Fighters and Nate Mendel Returns to the Road with “Take Cover” Tour and New Single “Asking for a Friend”
Nate Mendel and Foo Fighters hit the road for the 2026 “Take Cover” Tour with Queens of the Stone Age and debut their new song, “Asking for a Friend.”
Orange Amps’ New King Comp Pedal Adds Sustain and Sparkle Without Killing Your Tone
Orange Amps introduces the King Comp, an 18-volt Class A compressor that evens out dynamics without flattening tone.
Gail Ann Dorsey Makes a Triumphant Return With “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World”
Bassist and singer Gail Ann Dorsey releases her first solo track in 21 years, blending heartfelt lyrics, timeless tone, and vintage soul.
Puscifer’s “Normal Isn’t” Goes Deep: Tony Levin and Greg Edwards Anchor Its Dark Groove
Tony Levin and Greg Edwards bring their signature low-end mastery to Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t — a dark, guitar-driven return to form.
U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction
U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning 18 of his personal basses through Julien’s Auctions, including iconic Fenders and tour-used instruments.
Rush Mania Continues: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Add 17 More “Fifty Something” Tour Dates
Rush extends their sold-out “Fifty Something” tour with 17 new dates across the U.S. and Canada after overwhelming fan demand.
Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation
Fodera’s Anthony Jackson Presentation II showcases the late bassist’s pursuit of perfection, featuring innovative design, custom hardware, and timeless tone.
Bootsy Collins, Buckethead & Victor Wooten Drop a Funk-Metal Explosion with “Metal Health”
Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, and Victor Wooten collide on “Metal Health,” a funk-metal jam that’s cosmic, chaotic, and irresistibly groovy.