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Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula
Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ gives the P-Bass a semi-hollow body, ’51 P and Jazz pickups, and three finish options for $479.
Three Monsters, One Stage: MonoNeon, Marcus King & Chris Dave Tear Into “Save Me”
MonoNeon has shared several Atomic Habitz clips from Newport, but this take on Marcus King’s “Save Me” may be the best showcase of this trio’s chemistry.
Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”
Geezer Butler performs Black Sabbath classics with Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Nuno Bettencourt and more on the new "Sound & Vision Live" album.
Keep It Groovy: Locking In With the Bo Diddley Beat
Ryan Madora and drummer George Sluppick break down the Bo Diddley beat, showing how bass and drums lock in and turn the groove funky at slower tempos.
Death Cab for Cutie Rework New and Classic Songs for Tiny Desk
Death Cab for Cutie make their second Tiny Desk appearance, with Nick Harmer on his Serek Lincoln bass for a mix of new songs and classics.
MXR Revives Its Vintage Flanger/Doubler Rack Unit as a Pedal
MXR has revived its vintage Flanger/Doubler rack unit as an all-analog pedal, complete with bucket-brigade devices and the original control set.
Aria’s Cliff Burton Signature Bass Is Finally Shipping Worldwide
The Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature SB-CLB is now shipping worldwide, recreating the Metallica icon’s famous SB-1000 bass for 2026.
The Offspring Crash a Street Performance of “The Kids Aren’t Alright” in Kraków
The Offspring surprised fans outside TAURON Arena Kraków by joining Emilio Piano for a spontaneous performance of “The Kids Aren’t Alright” before their show.
MonoNeon Bridges Church and P-Funk on “Tha Dumb Stuff”
MonoNeon has released “Tha Dumb Stuff,” a new eight-song album featuring Grandma Liz and funk legend George Clinton in a mix of hymns and heavy grooves.
Brooks Combines Gibson and Epiphone Classics for the Three-Pickup EMB-3
The Brooks EMB-3 blends elements of the Gibson EB-3 and Embassy with three coil-splittable humbuckers, Khaya construction, and vintage-inspired style.
Geezer Butler Sounds Absolutely Colossal With Heaven & Hell at Wacken 2009
Heaven & Hell sound absolutely massive at Wacken 2009, with Geezer Butler’s Lakland PJ bass anchoring a nearly 90 minute set from metal’s true godfathers.
Kansas Expands Fall 2026 Headlining Tour
Kansas has added new dates to its fall 2026 headlining tour, which will take the rock legends across the U.S. from September through November.