Green Day Returns with “Father of All…”
Green Day has released “Father of All…,” which marks the band’s thirteenth studio album. Bassist Mike Dirnt says the album is musically closer to the band’s earlier albums like “Insomniac” and “Dookie” with “epic crowd chorus chant moments.”
Phil Jones Bass Introduces the Bass Cub II Combo Amp
Phil Jones Bass has announced the BG-110, aka the Bass Cub II, which builds upon their Bass Cub comb amp. Rated at 110 watts, the combo amp is fitted with two of the company’s five-inch drivers in a “‘shoebox’ size package.”
Kathy Valentine Announces New Memoir with Accompanying Book Tour
Get ready to add another bass autobiography to your collection. Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s has a new memoir coming out in April called “All I Ever Wanted” that documents her life in and out of the band.
Bass of the Week: Geist Custom Instruments Phantom BF5
This week we’re checking out the Phantom BF5 by Geist Custom Instruments. Luthier Tim Gospodinov shared that he “enjoys experimenting with tonal characteristics of different shapes and materials...”
Steve Di Giorgio and Testament Announce North American Tour
The mighty Testament has announced a new North American tour with support from The Black Dahlia Murder, Municipal Waste, and Meshiaak. Bassist Steve Di Giorgio helped make the announcement in a statement with details on the band’s next album.
Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature
Judas Priest turns 50 this year, and Spector is helping bassist Ian Hill celebrate by updating his signature Euro4 bass. Hill, who is the only member to stay in the band its entire existence, worked with the company on some new specifications.
Revolution Saints Return with “Rise”
The supergroup power trio Revolution Saints has returned with a third album, called “Rise.” The band features Deen Castronovo, Doug Aldrich , and Jack Blades crafting new songs in the classic melodic rock style for which they are known.
Yamaha Introduces the SLB300SK Silent Bass
Yamaha unveiled the next generation of their Silent Bass series of electric upright basses at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The new SLB300SK continues the range’s familiar feel of acoustic double bass but has an important update in its tonal qualities.
Martin Mendez’s White Stones Releases First Song
Ever since he announced the group last year, we’ve been eagerly waiting to hear what Opeth bassist Martin Mendez’s solo project White Stones will sound like. Now we know, as the band has released the first track from their upcoming album.
G&L Guitars Unveils 40th Anniversary Custom Shop L-2000 Bass
G&L Guitars is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its flagship bass model, the L-2000, which was designed by Leo Fender in the company’s early days. To commemorate the occasion, they’ve unveiled a Ruby Anniversary Custom Shop L-2000.
John Ferrara Releases Solo Debut Album, “A Harmony of Opposites”
John Ferrara has been releasing music with Consider The Source for years, and for the past few years, he’s been crafting mind-boggling solo bass cover songs and originals. Now, Ferrara has unleashed his first solo album, “A Harmony of Opposites.”
New Kamasi Washington Film Features Miles Mosley
Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington has just released his first feature-length concert documentary, aptly entitled “Live At The Apollo Theater.” Washington is joined by his band The Next Step, which includes double bass rock star Miles Mosley.