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The Aristocrats Release “Duck”
New Albums

The Aristocrats Release “Duck”

The Aristocrats have returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Duck.” Each member of the trio contributed three compositions to the effort, which is their first concept album.

G3 – Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Bryan Beller: Crossroads (Live)
Bass Videos

G3 – Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Bryan Beller: Crossroads (Live)

The G3 tour has officially kicked off, and we’re already starting to see footage. Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Eric Johnson are joined by Bryan Beller on the tour. Here they are performing “Crossroads” at the Rialto Theater in Tucson, AZ.

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce First Studio Album in Five Years
News

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce First Studio Album in Five Years

After teasing it last month, The Aristocrats have revealed the details of their upcoming album, which marks their first studio record in five years. “DUCK” is a concept album described as “rowdier than ever, but… like nothing else in their catalog.”

Dethklok Returns with New Album, Movie, And Tour
News

Dethklok Returns with New Album, Movie, And Tour

After a decade of dormancy, Dethklok has returned an album of all new songs and a full-length feature film. “Dethalbum IV” and “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doom Star” are out now, and as such, the animated death metal overlords are taking the metal to the masses.

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Release “Grains of Sand”
New Albums

Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring Release “Grains of Sand”

Bassists Alberto Rigoni and Michael Manring have teamed up release an instrumental album called “Grains of Sand” that ranges from prog to fusion and ambient sounds. The duo has worked together before, most recently on Rigoni’s “Song for Souls.”

The Aristocrats Release Album with Primuz Chamber Orchestra
New Albums

The Aristocrats Release Album with Primuz Chamber Orchestra

The Aristocrats create some pretty intricate music with just three people, so it’s only more epic that they’ve teamed up with Primuz Chamber Orchestra to release an album with more fleshed-out versions of their songs.

Joe Satriani Releases “The Elephants of Mars” with Bryan Beller
New Albums

Joe Satriani Releases “The Elephants of Mars” with Bryan Beller

Joe Satriani has returned with a new album called “The Elephants of Mars”, marking his 19th studio album. Bryan Beller, who has worked with Satriani for many years, tailored his bass sound to fit the sounds of Satriani’s demos.

Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp Returns March 18-20
Events

Gerald Veasley’s Bass BootCamp Returns March 18-20

Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp is back for 2022, which will mark the camp’s 20th anniversary. The weekend-long getaway will once again include hands-on workshops, masterclasses, giveaways, and meet and greets with the camp’s faculty.

The Aristocrats Announce “Defrost” North American Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Aristocrats Announce “Defrost” North American Tour

The Aristocrats have announced the “Defrost” tour, which will take the trio across North America with 50 performances. Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, and Marco Minnemann will be on the road for 10 weeks across the U.S and Canada.

Steve Vai Recruits Philip Bynoe, Bryan Beller, and Henrik Linder for “Inviolate”
New Albums

Steve Vai Recruits Philip Bynoe, Bryan Beller, and Henrik Linder for “Inviolate”

Steve Vai has released his 10th solo album, entitled “Inviolate”. The album was created with his latest instrument, The Hydra. Vai is joined by his longtime bassists Philip Bynoe and Bryan Beller as well as Dirty Loops low ender Henrik Linder.

Freeze!: An Interview with Bryan Beller
Interviews

Freeze!: An Interview with Bryan Beller

We got to catch up with Bryan Beller to get the scoop on The Aristocrats’ new live album, a decade of playing with the group, his basses, and recording for Joe Satriani's upcoming album.

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce Live Album, “FREEZE!”
New Albums

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce Live Album, “FREEZE!”

In February 2020, The Aristocrats were 100 shows deep into a tour. The trio was playing some of their best shows ever before the pandemic brought the world to a halt. That pre-pandemic period will be featured on their next live album, “FREEZE!”