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Inside Metallica’s Intimate Amagansett Gig: A Bass-Focused Look at “Master of Puppets”
A rare small-venue performance of Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” from 2025 spotlights Robert Trujillo’s commanding bass tone on his Warwick 4-string.
Spinal Tap Returns With “The End Continues”: New Film, New Album, and Big Bottoms
Spinal Tap returns with "The End Continues," a new film and album featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and more.
EBS Unveils NeoLine 112 Mk2 Bass Cab: Deeper Design, Bigger Low-End
EBS has launched the NeoLine 112 Mk2 bass cabinet, featuring deeper dimensions, improved low-end response, and lightweight design.
Mammoth WVH Drops “I Really Wanna” Video, With Wolfgang on Every Instrument
I Really Wanna showcases Wolfgang Van Halen on every instrument as Mammoth WVH builds toward the release of The End, arriving October 24.
Bass Icons Stanley Clarke and Ben Williams Unite for NJPAC Concert November 9
Stanley Clarke *N* 4EVER and bassist Ben Williams will perform at NJPAC on Nov 9 as part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.
Les Claypool Tells the Wild Story Behind the South Park Theme Song
Les Claypool recalls how Primus wrote the South Park theme in Rick Beato’s interview, from a slower draft to one of TV’s most iconic songs.
A Haunting Castle Becomes the Stage for Black Hole Constellation’s Bass and Drum Ritual
Black Hole Constellation recorded a haunting bass-and-drums set in the ruins of Šášov Castle, celebrating their album Garden of Deception Delights.
DiMarzio Introduces Colossal Bass Pickups with Metal Covers and Detailed Mid-Range
DiMarzio has unveiled the Colossal pickups for 5-string bass, a new humbucking design promising “more of everything” with dynamic range, comfort, and tonal detail.
The Dorian Mode for Bass: Patterns, ii–V Vamps, and Funky Groove Building
Learn the Dorian mode on bass: what it is, how it fits in theory, and how to groove over Dm7–G7 vamps for funky, pocket-ready lines.
Newly Released Footage Shows Led Zeppelin at Their Peak in 1975’s “In My Time of Dying”
Watch Led Zeppelin tear through “In My Time of Dying” in this newly surfaced 1975 live video from their legendary Earls Court run.
Paul McCartney’s Long-Lost Höfner Bass Gets Its Own BBC Documentary
Paul McCartney’s legendary Höfner 500/1 bass, stolen in 1972 and found in 2024, takes center stage in the new BBC documentary "The Beatle and the Bass."
Spinal Tap, Thundercat & Tal Wilkenfeld Unleash the Heaviest ‘Big Bottom’ Ever
Spinal Tap, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Thundercat turned “Big Bottom” into a five-bass showcase on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The low end ruled the night.