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Green Day Returns with “Father of All…”
Green Day has released “Father of All…,” which marks the band’s thirteenth studio album. Bassist Mike Dirnt says the album is musically closer to the band’s earlier albums like “Insomniac” and “Dookie” with “epic crowd chorus chant moments.”
Phil Jones Bass Introduces the Bass Cub II Combo Amp
Phil Jones Bass has announced the BG-110, aka the Bass Cub II, which builds upon their Bass Cub comb amp. Rated at 110 watts, the combo amp is fitted with two of the company’s five-inch drivers in a “‘shoebox’ size package.”
Pat Metheny Group: Last Train Home (Live, 1991)
This morning I awoke to the news that Lyle Mays has passed. Here’s a clip from a 1991 concert featuring Lyle and the Pat Metheny Group performing “Last Train Home.” The lineup includes Steve Rodby on bass.
Kathy Valentine Announces New Memoir with Accompanying Book Tour
Get ready to add another bass autobiography to your collection. Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s has a new memoir coming out in April called “All I Ever Wanted” that documents her life in and out of the band.
Bass of the Week: Geist Custom Instruments Phantom BF5
This week we’re checking out the Phantom BF5 by Geist Custom Instruments. Luthier Tim Gospodinov shared that he “enjoys experimenting with tonal characteristics of different shapes and materials...”
Adam Ben Ezra: Mamaja
Adam Ben Ezra is back with a brand-new video, which is another preview for his upcoming album, “Hide And Seek.” Recorded live at Little Big Beat Studios, Adam once again creates a wall of sound with his bass, effects, vocals, and more.
Steve Di Giorgio and Testament Announce North American Tour
The mighty Testament has announced a new North American tour with support from The Black Dahlia Murder, Municipal Waste, and Meshiaak. Bassist Steve Di Giorgio helped make the announcement in a statement with details on the band’s next album.
Spector Unveils Euro 4 Ian Hill Judas Priest 50th Anniversary Signature
Judas Priest turns 50 this year, and Spector is helping bassist Ian Hill celebrate by updating his signature Euro4 bass. Hill, who is the only member to stay in the band its entire existence, worked with the company on some new specifications.
Scary Goldings: Take My Jet
I am really digging on Scary Goldings lately, and I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of their album, “The Ego Trap.” In this clip, the band is joined by Robben Ford and once again backed by the groovy bass lines of Joe Ayoub.
Revolution Saints Return with “Rise”
The supergroup power trio Revolution Saints has returned with a third album, called “Rise.” The band features Deen Castronovo, Doug Aldrich , and Jack Blades crafting new songs in the classic melodic rock style for which they are known.
Yamaha Introduces the SLB300SK Silent Bass
Yamaha unveiled the next generation of their Silent Bass series of electric upright basses at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show. The new SLB300SK continues the range’s familiar feel of acoustic double bass but has an important update in its tonal qualities.
Pearl Jam: Dance Of The Clairvoyants
Pearl Jam’s new album, “Gigaton,” is set to release in March. They just gave us a sneak peek with this video of the track “Dance Of The Clairvoyants.” The band mixed things up a bit on this one, with Stone Gossard playing bass.