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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.
Greg Howe, Mohini Dey, and Marco Cirigliano: Live at Tollhaus
Greg Howe, Mohini Dey, and Marco Cirigliano performed live at Tollhaus in Karlsruhe, Germany, on October 21st. Thanks to YouTuber Christopher “Nattermann” Kreiss, we get to enjoy some of the music they performed.
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.
Charles Berthoud Reveals What Makes His Signature Schecter Bass So Special, Explains What Features He Preferred
In an interview with Rick Beato, bass virtuoso Charles Berthoud reflected on his Schecter signature bass guitar and discussed some aspects he loves.
Ellen Alaverdyan and Nai Barghouti: Bass and Vocals Duet
Ellen Alaverdyan shared her latest video, which is super impressive. Watch this stunning duet with vocalist Nai Barghouti.
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.
All Bassists Should Know This: Understand the Fretboard Using These Descending Triad Arpeggio Patterns
Most bassists immediately think of fast sweep runs at the mention of arpeggios. However, arpeggios are a lot more than that and can be any combination of notes that build a chord. Watch this bass lesson video to learn some easy descending triad patterns.
Escape The Internet (with Charles Berthoud)
Charles Berthoud posted this video with the title, “I’m In A CRAZY Band Now.” The band is Escape The Internet, which also includes Bernth and Ola Englund.
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.
Head Over Heels: New Wave’s Last Great Bass Line
In this “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson digs into one of the most creative bass lines in pop music: Tears For Fears’ iconic “Head Over Heels” from the “Songs From the Big Chair” album (1985).
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.