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Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Goes Deep on Debut Solo Album “Bridge to Resolution”
New Albums

Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Goes Deep on Debut Solo Album “Bridge to Resolution”

Shane Embury has announced his debut solo album, Bridge to Resolution, and shared the first single, “Spasm Prayer.” The album arrives June 26.

Gene Simmons Expands 2026 Solo Tour With New West Coast Shows
Concerts & Tours

Gene Simmons Expands 2026 Solo Tour With New West Coast Shows

Gene Simmons has added three West Coast solo tour dates for July 2026, with support from Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, and Quiet Riot on select shows.

Sadowsky Debuts MetroExpress 6-String Bass Line with Modern and Vintage J/J Models
Basses

Sadowsky Debuts MetroExpress 6-String Bass Line with Modern and Vintage J/J Models

Sadowsky has introduced its MetroExpress 6-string bass line after two years of prototyping, with Modern and Vintage J/J models developed with input from Steve Bailey.

Doug Irwin Dies at 76: Master Guitar Builder Also Left His Mark on Bass History
In Memoriam

Doug Irwin Dies at 76: Master Guitar Builder Also Left His Mark on Bass History

Doug Irwin, the legendary luthier behind Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, Tiger, Rosebud, and more, has died at 76. He also left a lasting mark on bass history.

Bass of the Week: Devon Bass J6 Modern Stuns with Dye-Stabilized Boxwood Burl
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Devon Bass J6 Modern Stuns with Dye-Stabilized Boxwood Burl

Devon Smullen’s J6 Modern pairs a vivid dye-stabilized boxwood burl top with Bartolini dual-coil pickups, a Gregory 18-volt preamp, and premium custom details.

Ellefson-Soto Take On FEAR and Elvis Presley in Two Surprise New Covers
News

Ellefson-Soto Take On FEAR and Elvis Presley in Two Surprise New Covers

David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto have released two new Ellefson-Soto covers, taking on FEAR’s “IDCAY” and Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.”

Miroslav Vitous Returns with First ECM Album as Leader in a Decade, “Mountain Call”
New Albums

Miroslav Vitous Returns with First ECM Album as Leader in a Decade, “Mountain Call”

Miroslav Vitous has returned with "Mountain Call", his first ECM album as a leader in a decade, featuring Jack DeJohnette, Michel Portal, and Esperanza Spalding.

Weekly Top 10: Peter Cetera at Tanglewood, Fender’s 75th Anniversary P Basses, and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Peter Cetera at Tanglewood, Fender’s 75th Anniversary P Basses, and More

Peter Cetera’s classic Chicago performance, Fender’s 75th anniversary Precision Bass collection, new gear, lessons, and more in No Treble’s Weekly Top 10 for Mar. 21-27, 2026.

Joe Lally on “Deface the Currency”, Fugazi, and His Philosophy on Bass
Interviews

Joe Lally on “Deface the Currency”, Fugazi, and His Philosophy on Bass

Joe Lally discusses The Messthetics’ new album "Deface the Currency," his years with Fugazi, bass gear, recording with Steve Albini, and his philosophy on groove, riffs, and authenticity.

Paul McCartney Announces The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Shares Reflective New Song “Days We Left Behind”
New Albums

Paul McCartney Announces The Boys of Dungeon Lane, Shares Reflective New Song “Days We Left Behind”

Paul McCartney has announced his new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, due May 29, and shared the nostalgic lead single “Days We Left Behind.”

Genzler’s New Magellan 800+ Bass Head Packs Major Upgrades Into 6.25 Pounds
Amps

Genzler’s New Magellan 800+ Bass Head Packs Major Upgrades Into 6.25 Pounds

Genzler Amplification has introduced the Magellan 800+, an 800-watt bass head with upgraded drive circuitry, new EQ options, a variable high-pass filter, and more.

Source Audio Launches Pathways Reverb & Tremolo with Stereo I/O, MIDI, and 128 Presets
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio Launches Pathways Reverb & Tremolo with Stereo I/O, MIDI, and 128 Presets

The new Source Audio Pathways Reverb & Tremolo pedal offers classic-inspired sounds, stereo connectivity, MIDI functionality, and deep preset flexibility for modern players.