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Greg Christian Speaks On Split with Testament
Back in January, we reported that longtime Testament bassist Greg Christian was leaving the band. Christian, who was an original member of the group, opened up about his departure on his Facebook account, detailing discrepancies in payment and treatment. “The last straw [was as follows]. [I was] sitting at the bar in the Seoul/Incheon airport [in South Korea], with a...
Bryan Ladd, Justin Stanton and Jason Patterson: Stranger in Moscow
We last featured the trio of Bryan Ladd, Justin Stanton and Jason Patterson back in January with their version of “Havona”. Here’s the trio laying into the groove on Michael Jackson’s “Stranger in Moscow.” Check out Ladd’s tasty solo starting at the 1:09 mark.
Cannibal Corpse Announces 13th Album
Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster hinted that the band was working on their 13th studio album when we interviewed him for Profiles in Tone in March. The iconic death metal outfit has now revealed the name of the album – A Skeletal Domain – along with the list of tracks and a preview. Following up on 2012’s Torture, the album...
Weekly Top 10: Keybass 3.0, Rare Jaco, Bass Licks Series, New Bass Gear, Videos and More
We enjoy lots of bass-focused features every week, but only 10 can make the weekly best of list. Here are the 10 most read stories and most watched videos on No Treble for the week of June 29 – July 5, 2014. Thanks for reading, commenting and sharing! 1. Bass of the Week: Keybass 3.0 We love innovative basses, so...
Cheikh Ndoye Group: “Alchemy”, Live at the Kennedy Center
Check out this video of Cheikh Ndoye’s electrifying performance on his tune “Alchemy.” Taken from a performance at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the song brings together world music and classic jazz fusion with an unstoppable groove. Ndoye takes the first solo, utilizing a pitch shifter to get add a cool texture to his blistering lines. The rest...
Every Time I Die Releases “From Parts Unknown”
Every Time I Die has returned with , their first studio album to feature bassist Steve Micciche since his return to the band. Micciche was originally the band’s third bassist from 2001 to 2005 and replaced Josh Newton in 2011. Vocalist Keith Buckley says the album is a return to the band’s more dynamic style but with an air of...
Fender Launches Four New Micro-Sized Pedals
Fender has announced a new line of micro-sized pedals including an ABY switcher, a compressor, a DI, and a graphic EQ. Each of the compact pedals weighs about 5.6 ounces and measures 93.5 millimeters deep, 42 millimeters wide, and 52 millimeters tall. Fender Micro ABY Pedal The Micro ABY allows for players to switch between amplifiers or combine two signals...
Atom: Balinica
Bassist Nikola Bocvarov sent in this video of his fusion band Atom getting down on their tune “Balinica.” The piece brings together a lot of influences. Bocvarov shares that it is “an instrumental music piece with elements of jazz rock fusion and a touch of traditional Macedonian melody. The song is interpreted with 13/8, 5/8 and 5/4 time signature.” Wrap...
Georgia Anne Muldrow Releases “Ms. One” with MonoNeon
MonoNeon, a lefty known for playing a right-handed bass upside down, has brought his style to Georgia Anne Muldrow’s rap/experimental EP, Ms. One. Muldrow, the daughter of musicians — her late father invented instruments for Eddie Harris — has put together a rap collection that still harkens back to a love of 70s jazz/soul/funk sounds. It’s the first full rap...
Bass Players To Know: Ray Brown
It’s about time to spread the love a little for the double bass, and today we’re focusing on the superbly classy and undeniably classic, Ray Brown. So who is Ray Brown? A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Brown grew up playing piano and made the transition to bass while in high school. Like many Pennsylvanian-born bass players, he began playing local...
Stu Hamm: Star Spangled Banner Solo Bass Performance
We’re celebrating Independence Day the No Treble way today. And there’s nothing better than this solo bass performance by Stu Hamm. Have a safe and happy Fourth everyone!
Simon Goulding Releases “Bass Workshop” Instructional Book
Fusion jazz bassist Simon Goulding has published a new instructional book. Bass Workshop features over 100 pages of instruction and exercises as well as a glossary of scales, clavé patterns, chart geography, and a section entitled “Using Music to Develop Technique.” “In Bass Workshop I simply offer the facts of music and the essential skills you need to know in...