Will Griffin on Couch’s “Big Talk”: The Groove, the Bass, and the Band’s Creative Chemistry
Couch bassist Will Griffin breaks down the groove, gear, and creative chemistry behind the band’s full-length debut, "Big Talk."
The Wood Brothers Keep Rolling: Winter 2026 Tour and Chris Wood’s Anthemic New Video
The Wood Brothers announce their Winter 2026 tour and share Chris Wood’s anthemic new video, “Above All Others,” from "Puff of Smoke."
Empress Effects Unleashes a Halloween-Ready Heavy Menace Limited Edition Pedal
The Heavy Menace returns in a hauntingly limited edition from Empress Effects — just 350 pedals worldwide with original tattoo-inspired art.
Two Bassists, One Wild Night: Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Returns in Full
Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween concert returns in full glory with dual bassists, five CDs of wild jams, and a box set packed with extras.
Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance
Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.
Eva Gardner Back in the Bass Seat as The Mars Volta Launch 2025 Tour
Eva Gardner is back in the bass seat with The Mars Volta as they launch a 2025 North American tour supporting their latest album.
From Farewells to Funk: Anthony Jackson, Sam Rivers, and the Week’s Biggest Bass Stories
Tributes to Anthony Jackson and Sam Rivers lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear, rare auctions, and inspiring grooves.
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.”