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Harley Benton has introduced the HB-50, a bass they describe as a “semi-acoustic body meets an archtop.” Inspired by designs of the 60s, the instrument comes in Cherry Red and Vintage Orange finishes.

Sixteen years after their last album, The Cure have announced the details of their next. “Songs of a Lost World” is slated for release on November 1st. The band has shared the first sounds of the album with “Alone.”

Cort has announced the GB-Fusion Bass series, which they say builds upon their GB-Modern series to be innovative yet affordably priced. The J-style bass comes in four- and five-string models and features a new pickup design.

Metallica is extending its M72 World Tour into 2025 with a new set of North American dates. The band will be supported by Pantera, Suicidal Tendencies, Limp Bizkit, and Ice Nine Kills.

British session legend Mo Foster died last year at the age of 78, leaving behind an incredible catalog of music. His life and legacy will live on through his music as well as a new documentary called “Four Strings Good.”

Richter Straps has teamed up with Green Day’s Mike Dirnt to create a new signature bass strap. The handmade straps are crafted with genuine Nappa leather from Italy, which they describe as smooth and breathable.

After teasing the instrument back in June, Les Claypool and Pachyderm Instruments unleashed a production version of the Whamola on September 19th. They promptly sold out within the day, but a new batch will be on the way.

Corrosion of Conformity bassist and founding member Mike Dean has announced his departure from the band. Dean, who co-founded the group 42 years ago, shared the news on social media.

It’s always hard to part ways with a bass that you know may never come back. Bassist Andy Oliver went through that ordeal, but he found a creative solution to get the magic back. His Drake Bass Custom Fretless 4-String is our Bass of the Week.

311 has announced their first full-length album in five years with “Full Bloom.” Due on October 25th, the album is being previewed with a new track, “Need Somebody.”

Deftones has announced a new U.S. Tour for 2025 that will mark their first headlining trek since 2022. The band will be joined on the road by The Mars Volta and Fleshwater

Neural DSP has added a new pedal to its arsenal called the Nano Cortex, a more compact take on the Quad Cortex released in 2020. The new unit, designed for both bass and guitar, packs a digital amplifier, cabinet simulator, and effects processor all in one.