From Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Legacy to Ozzy’s Bass History: This Week’s Top Bass Moments
Tributes to Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Ozzy Osbourne lead this week’s bass stories, alongside rare Larry Graham music and a Face to Face bass lesson.
“Spinal Tap II” Trailer Reveals Paul McCartney, Elton John, and a New Chapter for Derek Smalls
The Spinal Tap II trailer is here, featuring cameos from Paul McCartney and Elton John—and a surprising new twist for Derek Smalls.
Digbeth Foundry: Laney’s Budget Bass Amp Series With Mixable FET and Drive Channels
Laney’s Digbeth Foundry amps combine affordability with tone control, offering mixable FET and Drive channels across four combos and a head.
Robin Mullarkey Steps Out with “Bring Own Ball”: A Summer Groove with Irresistible Bass Tone
Known for his work with Jacob Collier, Robin Mullarkey releases his first solo single, blending summer vibes, deep groove, and killer bass tone.
Audified Updates GK Amplification 3 PRO with Marek Bero Presets and New Tone Tools
Explore Marek Bero’s custom presets and new tone-shaping tools in Audified’s GK Amplification 3 PRO 3.1.5 plugin update.
Glenn Hughes Returns with “Chosen,” His First Solo Album in 9 Years, and World Tour
Bass icon Glenn Hughes is back with Chosen, his first solo release since 2016, and a new world tour covering Europe, South America, and the UK.
Classic SansAmp Tone Goes Digital with New Plugin from Tech 21 and Audiopunks
Tech 21 and Audiopunks bring classic SansAmp tones to your DAW with a new plugin that emulates the SansAmp Classic and PSA-1 analog units.
Billy Sheehan Anchors The Fell’s Fierce New Single, “Killswitch,” Ahead of EP Launch
Billy Sheehan’s snarling bass tone fuels The Fell’s new single, “Killswitch,” a gritty anthem ahead of their October EP release.
Trickfish L112 Bass Cab: Lightweight 1×12 with Neodymium Speaker and Vintage Look
Trickfish’s new L112 bass cabinet offers a lightweight 1x12 design, Neodymium speaker, and a vintage aesthetic for tone-conscious, gig-ready players.
Crowbar Reunites with Pat Bruders for 2025 Tour: “It’s An Honor”
Pat Bruders rejoins Crowbar for their 2025 tour as Shane Wesley departs temporarily. See the full tour schedule and reunion details.
“The End of JHS”: Vintage and Fret-King Owner John Hornby Skewes & Co. To Cease Operations at 60 Years
Vintage and Fret-King distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. is closing after 60 years. The UK company will begin an orderly wind-down of operations.
Le Fay’s Waran 5: A Bold Bass Built for Speed and Stage Presence
Le Fay’s Waran 5 features a striking design, custom pickups, and a performance-focused build made for bassists who demand speed and presence on stage.