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JD DeServio Joins Zakk Sabbath Tour, Honors Geezer Butler with “Bassically” Bass Solo
Zakk Sabbath’s 2025 tour features JD DeServio on bass in place of Blasko, including a spotlight solo tribute to Geezer Butler ahead of the Black Sabbath classic “N.I.B.”
Groove Podcast: Will Turpin on Collective Soul’s Legacy, Staying Creative, and Crafting Basslines That Last
Collective Soul’s Will Turpin breaks down his melodic bass style, life in the studio, and why the band is selling more tickets now than in the 90s.
Robert DeLeo’s Bass Tone and Pocket Drive Stone Temple Pilots’ Full 2010 Chicago Set in “Alive in the Windy City”
Watch Robert DeLeo in top form as Stone Temple Pilots’ Alive in the Windy City concert from 2010 resurfaces, capturing his melodic and punchy style.
Panda Audio Future Impact V4 – VIP Packs Full Synth Power into a Compact Pedal
The Future Impact V4 - VIP is a smaller version of Panda Audio’s bass synth, delivering the same powerful engine and extensive effect set.
Make Your Funk Bass Lines Greasy with Slides and Hammer-Ons
Improve your funk bass phrasing with fretting hand techniques including hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides to bring out feel, articulation, and dynamics.
Watch Larry Grenadier Navigate Space and Groove on Upright Bass in Gilad Hekselman’s “Scoville” Video
Upright bassist Larry Grenadier anchors the trio performance of “Scoville,” trading space and feel with Gilad Hekselman and drummer Marcus Gilmore.
ProgJect Hits the Road in 2025 with New Vocalist and All-Star Prog Lineup
ProgJect’s 2025 tour features new vocalist Alessandro Del Vecchio and bassist Pete Griffin, with music by Zappa, YES, Rush, and more prog icons.
Kevin Scott on Gov’t Mule, Stage Stories With Col. Bruce Hampton, and Finding His Own Voice on The Bass Nerds Podcast
On The Bass Nerds, Kevin Scott opens up about joining Gov’t Mule, the chaos of Bruce Hampton’s world, and staying authentic as a working musician.
Dingwall SP1 Bass Arrives with Fanned-Frets, Quad-Tone Control, and Classic Style
The new Dingwall SP1 bass features a multi-scale neck, Quad-Tone control system, and dual pickups, offering tonal range with vintage styling.
Watch Joe Dart Groove on His Signature Music Man Bass in The Fearless Flyers’ New “Anaheim” Video
The Fearless Flyers drop a new video for “Anaheim,” with Joe Dart holding it down on his signature Music Man bass from their album Fearless Flyers V
“Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour
Soulfly welcomes Chase Bryant as touring bassist for their 2025 European run. The lineup change follows Mike Leon’s departure earlier this year.
Inside the Aristides S/B5: A One-Piece Bass Built with Arium and Designed for Clarity
The Aristides S/B5 features a one-piece design, Arium core, and extended scale length for improved clarity and precision in the low register.