Billy Sheehan Archives
Carmine Appice’s Cactus Recruits Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, and More for Temple of Blues II
Carmine Appice and Cactus return with "Temple of the Blues II," featuring Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo, Jimmy Haslip, and more.
Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026
Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.
Billy Sheehan in Action: Mr. Big’s “Take Cover” Surfaces from 2009 Japan Show
Mr. Big have released a live clip of “Take Cover” from a massive 2009 show in Japan, featuring Billy Sheehan on his red Yamaha Attitude and Paul Gilbert in top form.
New Mr. Big Video: Billy Sheehan Rips Through “Colorado Bulldog” at Sweetwater Studios
Billy Sheehan shines in a new Mr. Big live studio performance from Sweetwater Studios playing Colorado Bulldog and The Price You Gotta Pay.
Groove Podcast: Billy Sheehan Returns to Talk Philosophy, Technique, and Reinvention
Billy Sheehan returns to Groove Podcast discuss practice, tone, and his latest project, The Fell—a conversation rooted in philosophy, melody, and evolution.
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.
Billy Sheehan Anchors The Fell’s Fierce New Single, “Killswitch,” Ahead of EP Launch
Billy Sheehan’s snarling bass tone fuels The Fell’s new single, “Killswitch,” a gritty anthem ahead of their October EP release.
Billy Sheehan Names “Wrong Approach” to Using Bass Gear, Explains How He Really Practices
According to Billy Sheehan, no piece of gear can replace proper technical skills. During our interview, Sheehan discussed his stripped-down approach to practicing and why it really works for him.
Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing
In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy.
Mr. Big Announces Tenth Album, “Ten”
Mr. Big has been winding down ever since the loss of drummer Pat Torpey. However, they clearly still have something to say as they’ve announced a new album called “Ten” that will be released on July 12th.
Ellen Alaverdyan: Top 10 Metal Bass Lines (Billy Sheehan Challenge)
Ellen Alaverdyan just celebrated her 12th birthday, and she continues to impress us all. That extends to bassist Billy Sheehan, who challenged her to get a top 10 list of metal and hard rock tunes to play. Challenge accepted.
Billy Sheehan: Rig Rundown
Erik Arkö got together with Billy Sheehan before The Winery Dogs performed in Stockholm last week. In this video, Billy breaks down his latest gear and setup.