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Polyphia: Ego Death
Polyphia dropped a new video about a month ago for their new album, “Remember That You Will Die.” The band, which includes Clay Gober on bass, is joined by special guest Steve Vai on “Ego Death.”
Julia Hofer: Our Love’s in Danger
Julia Hofer is back with another excellent cover and transcription video. In this one, Julia grooves Anthony Jackson’s work on Chaka Khan’s “Our Love’s in Danger” from the 1980 album, “Naughty.”
Cro-Mags Announce December Tour
Harley Flanagan and Cro-Mags will be ending the year strong in December with a 13-date tour of the U.S. It marks the end of a long and arduous year, the bassist and band leader states.
Solar Guitars Introduces Jonas Björler Signature Bass
Solar Guitars has rolled out another signature instrument, this time for Jonas Björler of At The Gates and The Haunted. The AB1.4JB is described as excelling in heavy gain with a straightforward approach.
Nate Wood’s fOUR: It’s Enough
It has been a while since we’ve seen a video by Nate Wood, but GroundUP Music just dropped another mind-blowing clip by the multi-instrumentalist. In this one, Nate performs “It’s Enough” by simultaneously handling the bass, drums, vocals, and more.
Metal Supergroup Elegant Weapons Announces Debut with Pantera’s Rex Brown
In addition to preparing for the upcoming Pantera reunion dates, it seems like Rex Brown has been keeping busy. It’s just been announced that he’s part of a new metal supergroup called Elegant Weapons, which has a stacked lineup.
Aguilar Introduces the Storm King Distortion/Fuzz Pedal
Aguilar Musical Instruments has unleashed a new distortion/fuzz pedal called the Storm King. Named after Storm King Mountain in the Hudson Valley, the micro pedal draws from the Tone Hammer amp’s drive circuit but is pushed to the limits.
Scary Pockets with David Ryan Harris and John Mayer: Got Your Back
Scary Pockets dropped this funky video a few days ago from their performance at The Troubadour. The band, anchored by Sean Hurley, included some special guests, including David Ryan Harris on vocals and John Mayer on guitar.
John Entwistle’s “Rarities Oxhumed, Volume One” Out Now
John Entwistle’s deep cuts have been unearthed with the new album, “Rarities Oxhumed: Volume One,” which features demos, outtakes, and live cuts from his career.
Keep It Groovy: How To Jam In A Rhythm Section Jam: B Minor Blues
In this “Keep It Groovy” lesson, Ryan Madora references a popular minor blues groove similar to the B.B. King classic, “The Thrill Is Gone,” and uses it as inspiration for a new groove.
Pete O’Neill: Colorblind
Pete O’Neill sent us his latest video, and it was an ambitious solo bass project. Check out his arrangement of the Counting Crows’ “Colorblind.”
In Memoriam: Gregg Philbin
Former REO Speedwagon bassist Gregg Philbin has died. The news was shared by his former band’s social media with a statement by singer Kevin Cronin.