Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”
Thomas Miller revisits his prog-metal roots with Lazarus Effect, featuring former Symphony X bandmates Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella. Out October 30.
First Look: Maurizio Über Basses G4 Fretless Nero
Maurizio Über Basses previews its G4 Fretless Nero, featuring a hand-painted, resin-sealed fingerboard, ahead of Guitar Summit 2026 in Mannheim, Germany.
Metallica’s M72 Tour Roars Into 2027 With 12 New Stadium Dates
Metallica extends its M72 World Tour into 2027 with 12 stadium shows across the U.S. and Canada, with support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar during the run.
Weekly Top 10: Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar, David Emm, and More
Angine de Poitrine, Lee Sklar’s Fender Precision Bass, David Emm’s Ultralight Bass, Donald “Duck” Dunn, and more lead this week’s top 10.
Ron Carter Returns to Birdland for 2026 “Ron-tober” Residency
Ron Carter returns to Birdland in NYC this October for his annual Ron-tober residency, featuring 29 performances with four ensembles and weekly livestreams.
DiCosimo Audio Updates the 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026
DiCosimo Audio updates its 360+ Bass Preamp for 2026 with a smaller enclosure and a more efficient power circuit while preserving its vintage-inspired tone.
David Ellefson to Play Megadeth’s “Countdown to Extinction in Full on European Tour
David Ellefson will perform Megadeth's Countdown to Extinction in full on a 12-date Bass Warrior Tour across Europe this December. See the full itinerary.
Ashdown Bass Amps Are Coming to 300 Guitar Center Stores Across the U.S.
Ashdown expands its U.S. reach through 300 Guitar Center stores and Musician's Friend online, bringing bass amps, instruments and effects to more players.
Phil Jones and La Bella Announce 2027 Solo Bass Contest
Phil Jones and La Bella are accepting submissions for the 2027 Solo Bass Contest, held January 29 in Anaheim during the NAMM Show.
Sadowsky Introduces the MetroExpress Modern Fretless Bass Series
Sadowsky expands the MetroExpress line with Modern Fretless basses featuring roasted flame maple fingerboards, soapbar pickups, and active electronics.
Pat Senatore, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Bassist, Dies at 91
Jazz bassist Pat Senatore, known for his work with Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, has died at 91. His career also included Stan Kenton and Sinatra.
Spector Expands Its Icon Series with NS Icon Neck-Through Basses
Spector expands its Icon lineup with four- and five-string NS Icon Neck-Through basses featuring Aguilar pickups and an OBP-2 preamp.