Mike Watt and mssv Return with “Trippy Psychedelic Fever Dream” Album and 68-Date 2025 Tour
Mike Watt has spent lots of time on the road with mssv over the past few years, and 2025 won’t be any different. The band has announced a new album will be released on March 7th, followed by 68-date tour.
The Infinite Arc: Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon Join Forces for 2025 U.S. Tour
Coheed and Cambria will team up with Mastodon for an epic outing called “The Infinite Arc” Tour. The run will take place two months after Coheed and Cambria’s new album, "The Father of Make Believe," releases on March 14th.
Verdine White’s Single “Superman” Honors Maurice White’s Legacy in Emotional Tribute
Bass icon Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire has paid tribute to his late brother and bandmate Maurice with a new solo song. “Superman,” released on Maurice’s 83rd birthday, marks Verdine’s first time singing solo.
From Aerosmith to Close Enemies: Tom Hamilton’s New Band Announces Debut Single and Tour Dates
Back in October, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced the first gig with his new band, Close Enemies. Now they’ve shared the news that they’ve signed with TLG/ROCK for label services and that their debut single, “Sound of a Train,” will be out on January 17th.
Powering Up: Death By Audio’s “Raw Power” Aims to Solve Pedalboard Power Problems
Death By Audio has announced the Raw Power, a pedal supply that they call "cleaner" and "tougher" with "enough juice to fuel a pedal army."
In Memoriam: Jon Camp, Renaissance Bassist and Prog Rock Icon, Passes Away at 75
Former Renaissance bassist Jon Camp has died of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old.
Prime M1: How Mooer Expanded Compact Pedal Design with Bass-Friendly Features
As technology gets better and better, players have been moving more towards multi-effects units and modeling software. Mooer entered the market with their Prime S1 in March, and now they've followed it up with the Prime M1 multi-effects pedal.
Bassist Wanted: US Coast Guard Band Announces 2025 Auditions
The United States Coast Guard Band has a vacancy for the bass position and they’re looking to fill it. The band has posted the job and all the audition requirements to their website.
Static-X’s “Machines Vs. Monsters” Tour: Original Members Return with a Tribute to Wayne Static
Static-X is returning to the road for 2025 with the "Machines Vs. Monsters" tour. The band features the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup, with vocalist Xer0 filling in for the late Wayne Static.
Retro Vibes, Modern Sound: Shergold Unveils the Affordable Telstar and Libertine Basses
The vintage British brand Shergold Guitars was revived nearly a decade ago and has been once again producing instruments. The company has now introduced two new bass models: The Telstar and the Libertine.
Rex Brown and Spector Reunite: “They’ve Been a Staple of My Sound Since ’93”
After moving away from the brand in 2022, Pantera bassist Rex Brown has officially rejoined Spector’s artist roster. The company announced they will collaborate on new signature models for 2025.
Bass of the Week: This Custom Short Scale Bass from RKM Is a Stunning Masterpiece
On a recent build, RKM Basses took a classic design and made it beautiful. This Custom Bass IV has a 30.5-inch scale with a Fralin P-Bass pickup fitted into its Parota body.