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How John Ferrara Found a New Voice in “A Catalyst for Change”

How John Ferrara Found a New Voice in “A Catalyst for Change”

Exclusive interview: John Ferrara discusses his new single, “A Catalyst for Change,” and how Costa Rica shaped his sound.

Megadeth Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour, Closing a Chapter in Metal Bass History

Megadeth Announce Final Album and Farewell Tour, Closing a Chapter in Metal Bass History

Megadeth announce their final album and farewell tour, closing a four-decade chapter in metal bass history with LoMenzo, Ellefson, and more.

Watch: Hadrien Feraud and Fusion Trio Reimagine The Police Live on SBL

Watch: Hadrien Feraud and Fusion Trio Reimagine The Police Live on SBL

This spontaneous “King of Pain” rework, filmed for Scott’s Bass Lessons, features Hadrien Feraud and a stellar jazz fusion trio.

Radiohead Drops Surprise Live Album: Colin Greenwood’s Bass Powers Hail to the Thief Performances

Radiohead Drops Surprise Live Album: Colin Greenwood’s Bass Powers Hail to the Thief Performances

Radiohead drops Hail to the Thief Live Recordings 2003–2009, with Colin Greenwood’s bass fueling the band’s rediscovered energy.

Terry Welty on Building Geezer Butler’s Wall of Bass and Saving Jeff Pilson’s Flying Fender

Terry Welty on Building Geezer Butler’s Wall of Bass and Saving Jeff Pilson’s Flying Fender

Bass tech Terry Welty opens up about life on tour with Geezer Butler and Jeff Pilson, revealing custom gear builds and unforgettable moments.

BEAT Drops Live “Frame by Frame” Video, Featuring Vai, Levin, Belew & Carey

BEAT Drops Live “Frame by Frame” Video, Featuring Vai, Levin, Belew & Carey

The powerhouse group BEAT shares a live take on “Frame by Frame,” previewing their upcoming BEAT LIVE album. Vai, Levin, Belew, and Carey shine.

Limited-Edition Jackson CB1A Bass Joins the Pure Metal Series with Fishman Fluence Punch

Limited-Edition Jackson CB1A Bass Joins the Pure Metal Series with Fishman Fluence Punch

Explore Jackson’s limited-edition CB1A bass from the Pure Metal Series, featuring Fishman Fluence power and aggressive tone.

Schaller M4 90 & M4 180 Locking Tuners Offer Quick Restringing, Stable Tuning, and Four Color Options

Schaller M4 90 & M4 180 Locking Tuners Offer Quick Restringing, Stable Tuning, and Four Color Options

Schaller’s new M4 90 and M4 180 locking tuners feature quick restringing, stable tuning, 20:1 gear ratio, and four color finishes.

Watch: Leprous Transforms “Take On Me” With Brooding, Bass-Driven Intensity

Watch: Leprous Transforms “Take On Me” With Brooding, Bass-Driven Intensity

Norwegian prog metal band Leprous transforms “Take On Me” into a brooding powerhouse, led by Simen Børven on Fender’s P-Bass Player 2 Series.

Oteil Burbridge to Auction Signed “Mission Control” Bass Played at GD60 and The Sphere

Oteil Burbridge to Auction Signed “Mission Control” Bass Played at GD60 and The Sphere

Oteil Burbridge is auctioning his signed ‘Mission Control’ bass, played at GD60 and The Sphere, to benefit music education.

Beginner Bass Solo Guide: Scales, Phrasing, and Articulation Made Simple

Beginner Bass Solo Guide: Scales, Phrasing, and Articulation Made Simple

Learn how to play your first bass solo with beginner-friendly tips on scales, phrasing, and articulation.

Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala

Just Released: The Night Joe Cocker, John Deacon, Brian May & Phil Collins Lit Up the 1988 Prince’s Trust Gala

Newly released footage shows Joe Cocker with John Deacon, Brian May and Phil Collins performing a fiery version of The Letter in 1988.