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Deftones’ “private music” Launches a New Chapter with Bassist Fred Sablan
Deftones return with private music, their 10th album and the first to feature bassist Fred Sablan. Read how he shaped the band’s new chapter.
Coming Soon: Fender’s Player II Precision Bass Gets a Rare Shell Pink Finish
Discover Fender’s latest limited edition: the Player II Precision Bass in a rare Shell Pink finish, blending vintage heritage with modern design.
Inside Dream Theater’s Studio Lock-In: Portnoy’s Back, and It Shows
A new studio release from Dream Theater captures John Myung at his best and marks Mike Portnoy’s long-awaited return to the lineup.
Out Now: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Explore Minimalism on New Album That Wasn’t A Dream
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills return with "That Wasn’t A Dream," a minimalist, atmospheric new album that deepens their acclaimed collaboration.
The Konductor Bass Is Part Bass, Part Keyboard, All Innovation – Interview with the Builder
The Konductor blends bass, keyboard, and pads into one bold instrument. Kyle Clay shares the creative journey behind the wild design.
Eastwood Unveils the London Bass: A 1970s-Inspired Medium-Scale with Dual Humbuckers
The new Eastwood London Bass blends 1970s style with modern design, featuring a medium scale, mahogany build, and dual humbuckers.
Only Nate Navarro Could Make This S. Martyn Bass Sound This Good
Nate Navarro meets a headless S. Martyn bass from Brazil—and the tone he pulls from it is straight-up unreal.
Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2026 Tour with New Order’s “Get Ready” Performed in Full
Bass legend Peter Hook takes The Light on tour in 2026 to perform New Order’s "Get Ready" album live alongside Joy Division and New Order favorites.
Death By Audio Unveils Crossover Fuzz Pedal with Dual-Band Tone Control
Death By Audio introduces the Crossover Fuzz, a dual-band pedal that splits highs and lows for powerful tone-shaping and chaotic fuzz. Hear it on bass, guitar, and more in the demo.
Watch: Coheed and Cambria Drop “Endless Summer” Take on “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum
Coheed and Cambria rework “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum, blending dub vibes and tropical flair after a standout Chicago show.
Trey Anastasio Band Announces Fall Tour with Dezron Douglas Holding Down the Low End
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio takes his band on a November tour with bassist Dezron Douglas. The run includes Beacon Theatre shows marking the fifth anniversary of the Beacon Jams residency.
The Flaming Lips Light Up Chicago: Live Photos from the Salt Shed
The Flaming Lips brought the full spectacle to the Salt Shed this week. It was wild and weird in the best possible way. Giant balloons, confetti blasts, trippy lights, the whole thing. And the band sounded locked in. Modest Mouse kicked things off but only made it through about half their set before the show got shut down due to...