AC/DC Hits the Road: First North American Tour in 9 Years
Get ready to power up, North America. AC/DC has announced its first tour of the U.S. and Canada in nine years.
Eastwood Guitars Announces the Rivolta Mondata Bass Guitar
Eastwood Guitars has had the uber-cool Rivolta Mondata design in their stable for years, and now they’ve finally applied the concept to the bass. Designed by Dennis Fano, the bass has a sleek body shape made from Simarouba, which is an ultra-lightweight wood.
Meshuggah Announces North American Tour with Cannibal Corpse and Carcass
Swedish prog-metal giants Meshuggah have announced their return to North America with a new tour slated for the spring. They won't be alone. The band is bringing along fellow icons Cannibal Corpse and Carcass along for the ride.
Gene Simmons Band Announces Spring Tour Dates
KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons is headed out on the road in 2025 with his eponymous solo band. Simmons is joined by guitarists Brent Woods and Zach Throne and drummer Brian Tichy.
Jason Raso Pays Tribute to the Beatles on “Blue Jay Way”
If you’re a fan of the bass and The Beatles, you’ll want to check this out. Bassist Jason Raso has released a new album called "Blue Jay Way" that features 12 Fab Four classics arranged for bass, vocals, drums, and trumpet.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios”
Janek Gwizdala has published a new comprehensive book on learning the fundamentals of music. “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios” compiles methods and exercises for putting the musical alphabet to use.
G&L Adds ASAT Bass to Fullerton Deluxe Series
G&L has added a new member to their Fullerton Deluxe family with the ASAT Bass. The new model puts the design, originally introduced in the late ’80s, into their USA-made deluxe series.
“Christian McBride’s World at Sea” Cruise Announced for 2026
Christian McBride has participated in plenty of jazz cruises, but now he’s starting his own. Christian McBride’s World at Sea is set to launch January 20, 2026, through January 27, 2026. It will feature over 25 musical artists, comedians, and other special guests.
Bass of the Week: Disher Rattlesnake Bass
This week, we’re looking at the Disher Rattlesnake Bass, a cool bass packed with tonal options. The body is fitted with an Artec mudbucker and a Wilkinson P/J pickup set. The bass takes its name from the political cartoon carried through its design and is available in natural, metallic cherry red, or metallic blue.
James Oesi: J.S. Bach’s Fuga (BWV 1003)
Today we're sharing what may be the first performance of Bach's Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Minor (BWV 1003) on the bass. James Oesi arranged the piece for bass and recorded a jaw-dropping version.
Michael League Focuses on Fretless Acoustic for “Keeping Company” with Bill Laurance
Bill Laurance and Michael League have been playing together for over 20 years in Snarky Puppy as well as other ventures. Last year they teamed up for a duo album and now they’ve followed it up with "Keeping Company," which features Laurance on piano and League on oud and fretless acoustic bass.
Opeth Releases Concept Album, “The Last Will and Testament”
Opeth is back with their 14th studio album. "The Last Will and Testament" is another concept album from the Swedish prog-metal masters set after World War I.