Joe Perry Reunites with STP’s Robert DeLeo and More for New All-Star Tour
Joe Perry’s 2025 tour includes members of Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Black Crowes, with Robert DeLeo on bass.
Trickfish Introduces L-Series Cabinets: Lightweight Builds, Full-Ranged Tone
With neodymium drivers and pro-grade tone, Trickfish’s lightweight L-Series cabinets combine portability and performance.
Motörhead’s Unearthed 1976 Studio Tapes Reveal Raw First Session of Lemmy’s Iconic Lineup
A long-lost 1976 Motörhead studio session featuring Lemmy, Fast Eddie Clarke, and Phil Taylor will be released as The Manticore Tapes on June 27.
Bass of the Week: Contriver Guitars’ Plunk is a Headless Six-String with Wild Design DNA
The Contriver Guitars Plunk Bass blends Parker Fly and BC Rich design cues with modern features like a headless tuning system, an asymmetrical neck, and Aguilar electronics.
Mike Mills on R.E.M.’s New EP: “You Know You’re Doing Your Job When You Make the Right Enemies”
R.E.M. revisits their debut with a benefit EP marking World Press Freedom Day and the legacy of Radio Free Europe.
The Who Announce Farewell Tour: Jon Button Carries On John Entwistle’s Bass Legacy
The Who have announced their farewell North American tour, “The Song is Over,” marking the end of an era for one of rock’s most enduring bands.
Spector’s Limited Euro CST Basses: Spalted Maple Tops, Darkglass Tone, Custom Shop Detail
Spector introduces the Euro CST basses: a limited-edition line featuring spalted maple, Czech construction, and electronics by Darkglass.
Mudvayne Marks 25 Years of “L.D. 50” with Anniversary Tour Featuring Static-X and Vended
Mudvayne will celebrate 25 years of "L.D. 50" with a U.S. tour joined by Static-X and Vended, featuring full-band performances of their landmark albums.
Ernie Ball Releases Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings: “They Have a Real Kind of Thump”
Ernie Ball’s Smoothie Flats, created with Pino Palladino, are now available in two gauges, featuring flatwound construction and a low-tension feel.
BassFest 2025: Mohini Dey, Dave Holland, and a Reimagined Festival for the Bass World
BassFest 2025, formerly the Dutch Double Bass Festival, returns to Rotterdam with Mohini Dey and Dave Holland leading the lineup.
How Motherhood and Jackson Browne’s Mentorship Inspired Mai Leisz’s Vocal Debut
Mai Leisz opens up about motherhood, returning to vocals, and creating her most personal music yet, with help from Jackson Browne.
Manu Dibango’s 1982 Concert Recording Sees the Light: A Night of Funk, Soul, and Locked-In Groove
A previously unreleased 1982 concert by Manu Dibango has surfaced, showcasing his band's deep funk and soul, anchored by bassist Hary Gofin.