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Two Bassists, One Wild Night: Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween Show Returns in Full
Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween concert returns in full glory with dual bassists, five CDs of wild jams, and a box set packed with extras.
Wood Guerilla’s TULIPbass Shines in Teodoras Balčiauskis’s “Dark Nebula” Performance
Teodoras Balčiauskis spotlights the Wood Guerilla TULIPbass—a hollow-body masterpiece with SBS pickups and Kurandt preamp.
From Yacht Rock to Soul Groove: Andre Zapata and Allen Stone Rework Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind”
Christopher Cross’s “Ride Like The Wind” gets a fresh groove from Allen Stone’s band, powered by Andre Zapata’s tone and a pocket that feels just right.
Eva Gardner Back in the Bass Seat as The Mars Volta Launch 2025 Tour
Eva Gardner is back in the bass seat with The Mars Volta as they launch a 2025 North American tour supporting their latest album.
From Farewells to Funk: Anthony Jackson, Sam Rivers, and the Week’s Biggest Bass Stories
Tributes to Anthony Jackson and Sam Rivers lead this week’s top bass stories, alongside new gear, rare auctions, and inspiring grooves.
Adam Ben Ezra and Michael Olivera Bring Explosive Energy to “Cosmic Nomad” Live
Adam Ben Ezra builds rhythm, melody, and percussion all at once in this explosive live take of “Cosmic Nomad” with drummer Michael Olivera.
Psychedelic Funk, Brazilian Vibes, and Deep Groove: Pops Magellan Steps Into the Spotlight with Damage
Bassist Pops Magellan steps into the spotlight with Damage, a debut EP blending psychedelic funk, Brazilian rhythms, and deep groove-driven songwriting.
Bass Legend Billy Sheehan Lights It Up on The Fell’s Debut “Killswitch” EP
Billy Sheehan’s new band, The Fell, drops its debut “Killswitch” EP—five tracks of hard-rock energy and killer bass tone.
Davie504, Charles Berthoud & Danny Sapko Face Off in the Ultimate BEHS Battle
Three YouTube bass stars go head to head in the BEHS Battle. Davie504, Charles Berthoud and Danny Sapko keep it fun, musical and full of groove.
Up the Irons: Iron Maiden Returns to North America for “Run For Your Lives” 50th-Anniversary Tour
Bass takes center stage as Iron Maiden returns with Megadeth and Anthrax — Harris, LoMenzo, and Bello deliver a low-end masterclass.
Wield Your Tube Amp Again: Barefaced Audio Super 24 Delivers 1,200 Watts of Precision Power
Barefaced Audio’s Super 24 is a 1,200-watt 2x12 cab built for tube amp lovers, offering full-range accuracy and portability.
The Wait Is Over: Puscifer Drops “Self Evident,” a Heavy New Groove From Josh Moreau
Puscifer returns with “Self Evident,” a dark and groovy statement piece powered by Josh Moreau’s deep, deliberate bass playing and heavy tone.