Duff McKagan Releases Three New Songs Ahead of Fall Tour
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has been focusing on his solo career over the past few years. He’s geared up for the next round of his “Lighthouse” Tour, which kicks off on November 4th, by releasing three new singles.
Hadrien Feraud Announces New Band, New Song with Jaco’s Bass of Doom
Bass virtuoso Hadrien Feraud has announced a new band with vocalist Ryan Quinn called June 32nd, and they’ve just dropped their first single. “No Way Out” is a mid-tempo song with a huge wall of sound.
Foreigner Extends Farewell Tour
Hot off of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Foreigner has added a slew of dates to their farewell tour.
Jerry Cantrell Taps Robert Trujillo, Duff McKagan for “I Want Blood”
Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell has released his fourth solo album with “I Want Blood.” As the name suggests, the album comes with a healthy dose of aggression and heaviness.
Fernando Molinari: “Netuno” Bass Playthrough
Fernando Molinari recently released the single “Netuno,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums, Andre Nieri on guitar, and Daniel Felix on keyboards. The song features a monstrous bass line, and Molinari has just released a bass playthrough video so fans can get a closer look at what he does.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The 80s Bass Book”
Bassist and educator Stuart Clayton is at it again with a new transcription book. “The 80s Bass Book” compiles 18 songs from the biggest artists of the decade.
Bass of the Week: AC Guitars Krell 5/34
It’s been a few years since we featured a bass from AC Guitars in this column, but luthier Alan Cringean has been continuing to produce incredible instruments from his shop in Moffat, Scotland. Case in point: this stunning Krell 5/34.
Ryan Neff Leaves As I Lay Dying
Two years after joining, bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left As I Lay Dying. He made the announcement on his Instagram.
Aaron Parks Releases “Little Big III” with David Ginyard, Jr.
Pianist/composer Aaron Parks has returned with “Little Big III,” which marks the third album with his band Little Big. The quartet also includes guitarist Greg Tuohey, drummer Jongkuk Kim, and bass guru David Ginyard, Jr.
Positive Grid Introduces the Spark EDGE Portable Amp
Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark EDGE. The multi-channel smart amp and PA was engineered for everyone from singer-songwriters and buskers to full bands.
Sean Martinez Leaves Decrepit Birth
Twelve years after joining the band, bassist Sean Martinez has announced his departure from Decrepit Birth. The bassist added that he hopes to see a new bassist step in to "carry on the legacy."
Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing
In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy.