Tim “Herb” Alexander Leaves Primus
Primus was just announced as a performer on Tool’s monumental “Live in the Sand” festival for 2025, but they’ve also been hit with a curveball. The band has announced that drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has quit the band.
Motörhead Release Limited Edition Book of Lemmy’s “Scribbles”
Motörhead has released a new limited edition book called “Ye Book of Inconsequential Scribbles,” which collects the late Lemmy Kilmister’s doodles into a coffee table book and more.
Aguilar Revamps Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal, Launches amPlug3 Tone Hammer
Aguilar Amplification’s Tone Hammer lineup has two new additions for 2024: the amPlug3 Tone Hammer and a reimagined version of the Tone Hammer Preamp pedal.
BEAT Tour to Be Livestreamed on November 10th
Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey have been tearing it up across North America on their Beat Tour, which sees the quartet performing music from King Crimson’s 80s era. They've just announced a livestream event from the tour.
Billy Sheehan Names “Wrong Approach” to Using Bass Gear, Explains How He Really Practices
According to Billy Sheehan, no piece of gear can replace proper technical skills. During our interview, Sheehan discussed his stripped-down approach to practicing and why it really works for him.
Tool Announces “Live in the Sand” Festival with Primus, Mastodon, and More
Tool has announced a new festival in the Dominican Republic called Live in the Sand, and to say it looks promising is an understatement. The fest will feature two nights of Tool and performances by Primus, Mastodon, Coheed and Cambria, Eagles of Death Metal, King’s X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY, and Moon Walker.
Bass of the Week: Roger Blake Neo Classic Short-Scale
Bass builder Roger Blake sent us the details of his latest instrument, the Neo Classic Short-Scale bass. The bass features a short 30-inch scale and some incredible mojo.
Christian Olde Wolbers to Fill In On Overkill Tour
Overkill bassist D.D. Verni has been dealing with shoulder issues for the past year. The problem has forced him to sit out the band’s current run of North American shows supporting King Diamond. In his stead will be former Fear Factory bassist Christian Olde Wolbers.
Boss Introduces the GX-10 Effects Processor
Boss has introduced the GX-10 Effects Processor, which combines the sound engine and color touch display from the GX-100 into a smaller unit. Designed for bass and guitar, the GX-10 has amp modelers and 170 effects to choose from.
Paul Butterfield Band: Live at Rockpalast, 1978 (with Bobby Vega)
Rockpalast has been going strong since 1976, and it's always a treat when they release vintage shows on YouTube. A few weeks ago, they dropped this gem of Paul Butterfield and his band in 1978, which marked the blues legend's first solo band performance in Europe.
The Wood Brothers Announce New Winter Tour Dates
The Wood Brothers are at it again. The trio of Oliver Wood, Chris Wood, and Jano Rix have announced a set of tour dates for winter 2025. They’ve also revealed that they’re entering the studio this month to begin working on their ninth album.
In Memoriam: Phil Lesh
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died of undisclosed causes. He was 84 years old. The news was shared on Lesh’s Instagram account.