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Biffy Clyro Bassist James Johnston Steps Away From Upcoming Tour to Focus on Mental Health
News

Biffy Clyro Bassist James Johnston Steps Away From Upcoming Tour to Focus on Mental Health

Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston has announced he will miss the band’s upcoming European tour as he seeks professional help for mental health issues.

Bass of the Week: Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 Blends Celluloid Craftsmanship With a Modern V Design
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 Blends Celluloid Craftsmanship With a Modern V Design

Oroboro Guitars’ Cobra 4 is a headless, multi-scale V-style bass with celluloid accents, Lace Aluma pickups, and a striking custom aesthetic.

Sam Grisman Project Releases Long-Awaited Debut Rooted in Bluegrass and the Grateful Dead
New Albums

Sam Grisman Project Releases Long-Awaited Debut Rooted in Bluegrass and the Grateful Dead

Sam Grisman releases the Sam Grisman Project debut, blending bluegrass standards and Grateful Dead classics with warm, supportive upright bass.

From Monastery Wood to Monster Amps: This Week’s Biggest Bass Stories
Weekly Top 10

From Monastery Wood to Monster Amps: This Week’s Biggest Bass Stories

From a bass built with 18th-century monastery wood to Peavey’s revived Super Festival amp, here are No Treble’s biggest bass stories of the week.

Stanley Clarke Reveals Details for New Album “Last Train to Sanity”
New Albums

Stanley Clarke Reveals Details for New Album “Last Train to Sanity”

Stanley Clarke has revealed new details about his upcoming album Last Train to Sanity, a February release pairing new music with reimagined classics.

Alabama Shakes Return to the Road in 2026 With Zac Cockrell Back on Bass
Concerts & Tours

Alabama Shakes Return to the Road in 2026 With Zac Cockrell Back on Bass

Alabama Shakes will continue their reunion into 2026 with new U.S. and European tour dates, featuring Zac Cockrell back on bass.

Behringer Introduces the Meatball Envelope Filter With Expression Control and Effects Loop
Pedals & Effects

Behringer Introduces the Meatball Envelope Filter With Expression Control and Effects Loop

Behringer has unveiled the Meatball, a fully analog envelope filter based on a classic with extensive controls, dual expression inputs, and an onboard effects loop.

JHS and Electro-Harmonix Unearth the “Lost” Big Muff 2, With Massive Low End for Bass
Pedals & Effects

JHS and Electro-Harmonix Unearth the “Lost” Big Muff 2, With Massive Low End for Bass

The “Lost” Big Muff returns as JHS and Electro-Harmonix unveil the Big Muff 2, a newly discovered Op-Amp fuzz with huge bass response.

“The Amonklok Conquest”: Amon Amarth and Dethklok Unite for a 2026 Tour Packed With Crushing Bass
Concerts & Tours

“The Amonklok Conquest”: Amon Amarth and Dethklok Unite for a 2026 Tour Packed With Crushing Bass

Amon Amarth and Dethklok unite for “The Amonklok Conquest,” a 2026 North American tour featuring Castle Rat and three powerhouse bassists.

Mike Dirnt Reflects on “Warning” at 25, His Evolving Bass Approach, and What Music Gives Back
Interviews

Mike Dirnt Reflects on “Warning” at 25, His Evolving Bass Approach, and What Music Gives Back

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt reflects on Warning at 25, his evolving bass approach, daily playing habits, and how music continues to ground and inspire him.

Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist for Free and The Faces, Dies at 79
In Memoriam

Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist for Free and The Faces, Dies at 79

Tetsu Yamauchi, bassist for Free and The Faces, has died at 79. His family shared the news as fans remember his era-defining work in both bands.

Modest Mouse’s Reverb Shop Returns with a Well-Worn ‘63 Danelectro Bass and Other Touring Instruments
Basses

Modest Mouse’s Reverb Shop Returns with a Well-Worn ‘63 Danelectro Bass and Other Touring Instruments

Modest Mouse is reopening their Reverb shop, offering a well-worn ’63 Danelectro bass and other touring instruments used across decades of shows.