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Harley Flanagan’s Life Story Streams in “Wired for Chaos” as Cro-Mags Hit the Road
Harley Flanagan’s story unfolds in ‘Wired for Chaos,’ streaming for a limited time, as Cro-Mags set out on a September tour.
GD60: The Story Behind Oteil Burbridge’s One-of-a-Kind “Dire Wolf Bass” by Asher Guitars
Oteil Burbridge’s “Dire Wolf Bass” made waves at GD60, blending Garcia’s Wolf guitar legacy with Asher Guitars’ stunning craftsmanship.
Just Released: Tony Levin Shines in King Crimson’s 1982 Munich Performance of “Indiscipline”
Watch Tony Levin drive King Crimson’s 1982 Munich “Indiscipline” with commanding Chapman Stick lines in this just-released live clip.
This Week’s Top Stories: From Nikki Sixx’s Stage-Played Basses to a 62-Fret Microtonal Beast
From Nikki Sixx’s stage-played basses to a 62-fret microtonal build and Bach-inspired warmups, here are this week’s top bass stories.
How Janek Gwizdala Rescued Long-Lost Recordings to Create His New Album, “Found”
Bassist Janek Gwizdala revives 13-year-old lost recordings, bringing them to life in his new album, "Found."
Marcus Miller, John Scofield, & Louis Cato Light Up Colbert Stage with “Black Man Blues”
Marcus Miller brings his signature tone to “Black Man Blues” with John Scofield and Louis Cato in a must-see Late Show performance of jazz funk mastery.
George Mundy, Electronics Pioneer Behind Phil Lesh’s “Mission Control” Bass, Dies at 79
Electronics pioneer George Mundy, who helped create Phil Lesh’s legendary “Mission Control” bass, has died at 79, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
Ernie Ball Music Man Updates Tim Commerford StingRay for 2025 with New Finishes, Full-Scale Design
The 2025 Tim Commerford StingRay gets new finishes and a full-scale design, plus refinements inspired by the Rage Against the Machine bassist.
Watch The Police’s Newly Released 1986 Giants Stadium Concert
Just released: The Police’s 1986 Giants Stadium set, featuring hits, a surprise Bono cameo, and the band’s last show before their 21-year hiatus.
Eggy’s Mike Goodman to Miss Tour Dates, Band Shares Message of Support
Eggy announced Mike Goodman will miss upcoming tour dates, sharing a heartfelt message of support for their bassist.
New Cody Wright Video Breaks the Silence With a Funky Jam at Norman’s Rare Guitars
Cody Wright returns with a new video after a long break, jamming with drummer John Thomas in a laid-back session at Norman’s Rare Guitars.
BassTival 2025: Hellborg, Pilichowski, Hendriks Lead Daylong Bass Celebration in Germany
BassTival returns for 2025 with Hellborg, Pilichowski, and Hendriks leading a full day of performances, workshops, and gear in rural Germany.