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Keep It Groovy: 4-Fret Bass Arpeggio Warm-Up to Build Strength and Groove in 3/4 Time
Build finger strength and rhythmic feel with this 4-fret bass arpeggio warm-up. Learn chord shapes and groove in 3/4 time with this beginner-friendly exercise.
Myung’s Precision Bass Work Powers Dream Theater’s Latest Live Release
Dream Theater share a new live video from Paris with John Myung’s six string Bongo delivering clarity, power, and the anchor that holds it all together.
Soul Coughing’s 2025 “Still Loves You” Tour Marks Reunion With Original Lineup and Steinberg’s Iconic Bass Lines
Soul Coughing reunites with their original lineup for the 2025 “Still Loves You” tour, spotlighting Sebastian Steinberg’s signature bass sound.
Weezer Brings the Blue Album to Life at Riot Fest in Chicago (PHOTOS)
Weezer delivered pure nostalgia and high energy at Riot Fest with the full Blue Album and more. Check out the photos from the Chicago set.
Spector Introduces NS Icon Bolt-On Series With Aguilar Electronics
Spector launches the NS Icon Bolt-On Series, blending classic NS design with modern playability, premium tonewoods, and Aguilar electronics.
New Solo Bass Track from Seodophy: “Longing” Showcases Multi-Layered Bass Composition
Seodophy shares “Longing,” a solo bass composition using layered counterpoint lines to create a complete musical statement without words.
Al Cisneros Launches The Holy Mountain Orchestra With Tribute Track “Song for JW”
Sleep and OM bassist Al Cisneros debuts The Holy Mountain Orchestra with “Song for JW,” a tribute to Holy Mountain Records founder John Whitson.
Bass of the Week: Vuorensaku Guitars’ “Deep Blue 5” With Darkglass Preamp and Built-In Overdrive
The Vuorensaku Guitars T.Family "Deep Blue 5" blends Finnish woods with Darkglass electronics, Lace Alumitone pickup, and built-in overdrive.
A Newly Released 1995 Clip Shows Lemmy Fronting Jools Holland’s Orchestra on “Ace of Spades”
Lemmy’s unmistakable Ric-and-Marshall tone took over live TV in 1995 when he fronted Jools Holland’s big band for a roaring Ace of Spades.
Dream Theater Announces “Quarantième: Live à Paris” Album From 40th Anniversary Tour
Dream Theater celebrates 40 years with "Quarantième: Live à Paris," a new live album featuring the reunion with Mike Portnoy. Out November 28.
Weekly Top 10: Ibanez VISIONS Bass, Fender Vintera II P-Bass, Hot Wire Schoengeist & More
Ibanez’s VISIONS IV1SR, Fender’s Vintera II Road Worn P-Bass, the Hot Wire Schoengeist, lessons, videos, and more topped this week’s bass stories.
Watch Buckethead and Primus Blow Up the Final Night of Ozzfest ’99
Primus' full Ozzfest 1999 set has been remastered and released in pro-shot form, complete with a surprise guest appearance from Buckethead.