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Two Bassists, One Wild Night: Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Returns in Full
New Albums

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
Bass of the Week

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
Concerts & Tours

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
Weekly Top 10

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
New Albums

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
New Albums

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
Concerts & Tours

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
Amps

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”
Concerts & Tours

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
Pedals & Effects

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”
News

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
New Albums

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.

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