Anthony Crawford: What
Check out this awesome solo bass performance by Anthony Crawford. Recorded while on tour with Allan Holdsworth and Virgil Donati in Opole, Poland, Crawford takes the crowd for a ride with his tune “What” from his album Urban Jazz.
Dethklok Release “Dethalbum III”
Dethklok are back with Dethalbum III, a 12-track album full of melodic death metal from the second, third, and fourth seasons of the virtual band’s show Metalocalypse. While animated bassist William Murderface may be the part of the face of the group, the new album features the low-end work of Bryan Beller, who has been a part of the band’s...
Gibson Introduces Thunderbird Studio Non-Reverse Bass
Gibson is reviving another model from their past catalog with the new Thunderbird Studio Non-Reverse Bass. First introduced in 1965, the Non-Reverse flips the body shape of the original Thunderbird for a more traditional, albeit asymmetrical body style. Gibson kept the design identical while fitting the new version with upgraded hardware and pickups. The Thunderbird Non-Reverse is built with a...
Eric Krasno & Chapter 2: Get Back
Check out this awesome version of the Beatles’ “Get Back” performed by Eric Krasno & Chapter 2 during their gig at The Iridium. Bassist Chris Loftlin is having so much fun, you can’t help but smile at his bubbling groove and funky moves. He gets a solo at the two minute mark that’ll make you jump out of your seat.
Bass of the Week: Pedulla MVP/Buzz
Fretted and fretless models respectively, the Pedulla MVP and Buzz are the flagship basses based on the design that first brought luthier Michael Pedulla to prominence. The unique body shape and fresh approach to ergonomics set them apart from standard designs. The bass starts with a three-piece laminated maple neck that’s reinforced with a double-acting truss rod and two steel...
New School: Stew McKinsey
Stew McKinsey is a bassist with an affinity for extended range instruments. It wasn’t long after getting into the 4-string that he was introduced to a 5-string, then a 6-string, and so on. His current arsenal includes a 10-string Conklin Sidewinder. While that may seem extreme, McKinsey is quick to point out his efforts are to be a musician first....
Correct Sound Custom Introduces BETA Bass Preamp Pedal
Russian pedal company Correct Sound Custom has introduced the BETA bass preamp. Based on the SUNN Beta Bass amp, the pedal has dual channels with separate EQ controls for each. The two channels can also be combined for enhanced tweakability. Controls include Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Volume with a Master Volume to control the overall output. The Correct Sound...
Primal Scream Announces New Bassist
With Gary “Mani” Mounfield leaving to reunite with Stone Roses, Primal Scream have announced the bass position will be filled by Simone Butler. Butler, who will be a permanent replacement, played in London-based rock outfit Yellowire. Butler’s first album with the group will be their upcoming 10th album, due next year. Lead singer Bobby Gillespie says the effort will be...
Divinity Roxx: Get Here
She’s played with Victor Wooten and she’s been Beyonce’s musical director, but Divinity Roxx’s own style is something a world apart. Blending hip hop and hard rock, she’s got flow, edge and attitude to present a real in-your-face musical experience. Here’s the music video to her single “Get Here”, which won Best Music Video 2012 at the the California International...
Between The Buried and Me Releases “The Parallax II: Future Sequence”
Prog-metal outfit Between the Buried and Me has followed up last year’s Parallax EP with the release of Parallax II: Future Sequence. The full-length album continues the concept of its predecessor with two main characters how take a journey through space and time to cure the flaws of humanity. “While the EP served mostly as an introduction to the characters,...
Red Hot Chili Peppers: “If You Have To Ask,” Live at Rock In Rio 2001
To help celebrate Flea’s birthday today, we’re featuring this great version of the Chili Peppers’ “If You Have To Ask” at 2001’s Rock in Rio Festival. Flea’s got his funk in full gear, laying down a fat groove for the verse and bringing out more of his Parliament influence during the chorus. The song wraps up in a bass solo...
KISS Releases 20th Studio Album, Monster
Get out your axe and face paint: KISS is back with their 20th studio album, entitled Monster. Anchored by the outspoken Gene Simmons, the effort is their second with the lineup of singer Paul Stanley, lead guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer. The band kept things old school by recording to tape and keeping things simple. Likening the new...