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Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour

Paul McCartney’s 2025 "Got Back" tour hits North America with Beatles and Wings favorites. Check the full schedule and band lineup.

Geddy Lee & Tech 21 Launch Signed Pedals for Neil Peart Tribute, Cancer Charity
Pedals & Effects

Geddy Lee & Tech 21 Launch Signed Pedals for Neil Peart Tribute, Cancer Charity

Rush’s Geddy Lee teams with Tech 21 on signed MP40 pedals honoring Neil Peart. Limited run benefits cancer research and the Neil Peart Memorial.

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds
Interviews

Chris Minh Doky’s Fresh Chapter: “New Beginnings,” Nordic Roots, and Funky Upright Sounds

In this new interview, Chris Minh Doky discusses "New Beginnings," Nordic roots, family collaboration, and evolving the upright bass.

King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup
News

King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup

Jakko Jakszyk confirms King Crimson are recording a new album with Tony Levin and the latest lineup — their first since 2003.

Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Pino Palladino Series, Including a Museum-Grade Replica of His Iconic StingRay
Basses

Ernie Ball Music Man Releases Pino Palladino Series, Including a Museum-Grade Replica of His Iconic StingRay

Explore Ernie Ball Music Man’s Pino Palladino series, including a hand-signed replica of his iconic ’79 fretless StingRay that defined his sound.

Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road for “For the People,” a Fierce Return to Punk Roots
New Albums

Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road for “For the People,” a Fierce Return to Punk Roots

Dropkick Murphys return with For the People, a spirited album and world tour that revives their early punk edge and speaks for the underdog.

Inside Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Rig at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning”
Bass Gear

Inside Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Rig at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning”

Go inside Geezer Butler’s 2,400-watt bass rig for Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” — a historic send-off with thunderous tone and custom gear.

John Ferrara Joins Bergantino, Readies Solo Album Recorded In the Jungle
Bassists

John Ferrara Joins Bergantino, Readies Solo Album Recorded In the Jungle

Bass virtuoso John Ferrara joins Bergantino and announces a solo album recorded near Costa Rica’s jungle, blending natural sounds with his unique style.

New Thomastik Peter Infeld Bass Strings Blend Jazz Growl with Orchestral Projection
Accessories & Strings

New Thomastik Peter Infeld Bass Strings Blend Jazz Growl with Orchestral Projection

Thomastik unveils Peter Infeld bass strings, blending rich sound colors, easy bowing, and strong midrange growl for diverse styles.

Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus
Bass of the Week

Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1: Exotic Woods, 29 Frets, and a Bass Road-Tested with Primus

Les Claypool’s Wally-Nut #1 by Pachyderm Instruments pairs exotic woods, 29 frets, LEDs, and Primus tour history. Explore this unique bass.

Morten Haxholm Blends Nordic Jazz and Personal Memories on “AETHER II”
New Albums

Morten Haxholm Blends Nordic Jazz and Personal Memories on “AETHER II”

Morten Haxholm returns with AETHER II, an album weaving Nordic lyricism, delicate electronics, and memories of childhood gardens and forest walks.

Bass World Buzz: MXR’s Bass Synth, Stellarosa Lite & More Standout Stories
Weekly Top 10

Bass World Buzz: MXR’s Bass Synth, Stellarosa Lite & More Standout Stories

Catch up on what’s buzzing in the bass world: MXR’s new synth pedal, Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite bass, plus June’s standout gear and player highlights.