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Journey Returns with “Freedom”, Featuring Randy Jackson
After much tumult and turmoil, Journey has returned with their fifteenth studio album, entitled “Freedom.” The album is the first to feature bassist Randy Jackson since 1986’s “Raised On Radio.”
Fodera Unveils the Ryan Martinie Blondie Standard Bass
Late last year, Fodera revealed a new signature bass for Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne and Soften the Glare. Now they’ve extended the model to their standard line with the Ryan Martinie Blondie Standard.
House of Waters: Breath
House of Waters dropped another video featuring a tune from their album, “Where I Wander,” which they released in May. “Breath” showcases the amazing interplay between Max ZT, Moto Fukushima, and Richie Barshay.
Pantera to Reunite For 2023 Festivals and Tour
In a shocking piece of news, Billboard has reported that the surviving members of Pantera – vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown – will be reuniting under the Pantera name for a tour in 2023.
Trickfish Amplification Launches the Internal Pre Amp (IPA)
Trickfish Amplification has added a new product to their lineup with the Internal Pre Amp, aka the IPA. The company says they designed the system on two ideas: tonal flexibility and effortless installation.
Theo Katzman: Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Live (Full Show)
Theo Katzman just dropped a video of his full show at Brooklyn Steel, Long Island, NY on February 21, 2020, featuring music from his upcoming album. Lucky for us, Joe Dart was on the date.
David Ellefson Announces New Band, Dieth
Since his dismissal from Megadeth, David Ellefson has been keeping plenty busy. He released an album with a new band, The Lucid, last year and now he’s announced another new group.
The Dead Daisies Announce Fall Tour, New Single
The Dead Daisies have unveiled a new set of U.S. tour dates for September that will see them performing from coast to coast. The band, anchored and fronted by Glenn Hughes, also dropped a new single from their upcoming album.
Zander Zon: Accelerate (Revisited)
We first shared a video by Zander Zon in May 2009 (our first month!) Zander continues to revisit his older music with new videos, and this one goes back to the beginning – his first solo bass composition, “Accelerate,” which he wrote in 2004.
Bass Bash 2022 Set for July 23-24
The Bass Bash is back for 2022! The event, which has historically coincided with the NAMM Show, will be held in Chicago at Reggie’s on July 23rd and 24th.
Gibson Unveils the Rex Brown Signature Thunderbird Bass
Gibson has unveiled a new signature bass with former Pantera and Down bassist Rex Brown. The custom Thunderbird comes with a mahogany neck and body featuring a slimmer neck profile and a Drop D Xtender.
Ellen Alaverdyan: For Whom The Bell Tolls
Ten-year-old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan keeps bringing the videos, and she keeps impressing us. In this new one, she plays along to Metallica’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls.” (She nailed it).