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Horace Panter’s “Ghost Town” 1971 Fender Precision Heads to Auction
Horace Panter’s 1971 Fender Precision, used to record The Specials’ “Ghost Town,” is headed to auction with an estimated £10K–£20K sale price.
MonoNeon and GHOST-NOTE Deliver Wild 2019 “Smack Em” Performance
A two minute solo from MonoNeon sets the tone before GHOST-NOTE kicks into a deep, high energy groove at this 2019 festival set.
Dan Briggs and Between the Buried and Me Reveal 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Between the Buried and Me have announced a 31-date U.S. tour in support of "The Blue Nowhere". See all the dates and watch Dan Briggs perform “God Terror” live.
Ernie Ball Launches New Tapewound Bass Strings for Warm, Upright-Style Tone
Ernie Ball has unveiled new Tapewound Bass Strings featuring a black nylon wrap for a warm, mellow, upright-style tone. Available in long and short scale sets.
Les Claypool and Sean Lennon Team with WILLOW for New Single “The Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool, Sean Lennon and WILLOW release the animated video for “The Golden Egg of Empathy,” a playful, bass driven single from the Claypool Lennon Delirium.
Les Claypool Announces New Claypool Lennon Delirium Album, Shares “Golden Egg of Empathy”
Les Claypool calls it the most labor-intensive record of his career. The Claypool Lennon Delirium return with a new concept album and summer tour.
Switching to 5-String Bass: Technique Changes, Low B Strategy & Rethinking the Fretboard
Thinking about switching to a 5-string bass? This lesson breaks down right- and left-hand technique changes, low B strategy, smarter root–fifth positioning, and how to reset your fretboard reference points.
The Who at Tanglewood 1970: The Original Lineup with Entwistle’s Thunder and Moon’s Mayhem
Watch The Who’s original lineup power through a full 1970 Tanglewood set, featuring John Entwistle’s massive tone and Keith Moon’s explosive drive.
CKY Bassist Mike Leon Exits Band, Cites “Toxicity” and “Unprofessionalism”
Mike Leon has exited CKY just weeks before a scheduled tour, citing toxicity and unprofessionalism in a candid statement. No replacement has been announced.
Ibanez Upgrades the SR500 for 2026 with MR5S Bridge, Bartolini & Nordstrand Pickup Options
Ibanez updates its SR500 series for 2026 with the SR500A and SR500N, featuring the MR5S Mono Rail bridge, Bartolini or Nordstrand pickups, and models starting at $699.
Alice Cooper Leads Hollywood Vampires in Rio With Duff McKagan Powering School’s Out
Alice Cooper takes School’s Out to Rock in Rio while Duff McKagan keeps the low end in session.
Rush Expand “Fifty Something” Tour Into 2027 with South America and Europe Dates
Rush have expanded their “Fifty Something” tour into 2027, adding South America, UK, and Europe dates with rotating setlists and two-set shows.