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Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Gets Signature Hybrid Nickel Strings with Dunlop
Accessories & Strings

Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Gets Signature Hybrid Nickel Strings with Dunlop

Dunlop has teamed up with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello to release Hybrid Nickel Wound bass strings designed for clarity, punch, and a fat low end.

Spector Expands Signature Line at NAMM 2026 with New Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello Finishes
Basses

Spector Expands Signature Line at NAMM 2026 with New Doug Wimbish and Frank Bello Finishes

Spector debuted new finishes for its Doug Wimbish Euro 4 and Frank Bello NC-4 signature basses at NAMM 2026, including Aged White and Black Sapphire options.

Up the Irons: Iron Maiden Returns to North America for “Run For Your Lives” 50th-Anniversary Tour
Concerts & Tours

Up the Irons: Iron Maiden Returns to North America for “Run For Your Lives” 50th-Anniversary Tour

Bass takes center stage as Iron Maiden returns with Megadeth and Anthrax — Harris, LoMenzo, and Bello deliver a low-end masterclass.

Inside Frank Bello’s Signature Spector: A Custom Purple Finish, EMGs, and a Personal Story
Basses

Inside Frank Bello’s Signature Spector: A Custom Purple Finish, EMGs, and a Personal Story

Frank Bello’s new Spector NC-4 is now shipping, featuring EMG pickups, a custom purple finish, and a tribute to his mother and grandmother.

Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”
Concerts & Tours

Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”

Black Sabbath’s final show is set for July, reuniting Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward for one last time—alongside a massive lineup of metal legends.

NAMM 2025: Frank Bello Joins Spector with NC-4, Doug Wimbish Model Gets an Upgrade
Basses

NAMM 2025: Frank Bello Joins Spector with NC-4, Doug Wimbish Model Gets an Upgrade

Spector is making waves at NAMM 2025 with the unveiling of two signature basses: the revamped Doug Wimbish Euro 4, inspired by his iconic ‘87 NS-2, and the all-new NC-4 Frank Bello model, blending Spector’s legacy with modern design.

Anthrax’s Frank Bello Joins the Spector Artist Roster
Bass Gear

Anthrax’s Frank Bello Joins the Spector Artist Roster

Spector has announced a new collaboration with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, who has joined their artist roster. The new partnership will result in a signature bass for him that is under development and slated for release in 2025.

Dan Lilker Rejoins Anthrax For Upcoming Tour
Concerts & Tours

Dan Lilker Rejoins Anthrax For Upcoming Tour

Anthrax is gearing up for some tour dates in April that will see them hitting Central America and South America with a pair of U.S. dates in May. Dan Lilker will be joining them in place of Frank Bello.

YYNOT with Frank Bello: Anthem (Live at Bubba Bash 2024)
Bass Videos

YYNOT with Frank Bello: Anthem (Live at Bubba Bash 2024)

YYNOT dropped another video from the Bubba Bash 2024 show, and this is a great one. Joined by Frank Bello on bass, here’s the band tearing through Rush’s “Anthem.”

Star-Studded Bubba Bash Returns for 2024 to Benefit Cedars-Sinai Hospital
Concerts & Tours

Star-Studded Bubba Bash Returns for 2024 to Benefit Cedars-Sinai Hospital

This past January, YYNOT’s Bubba Bash raised over $100,000 for Cedars-Sinai Hospital in memory of late Rush drummer Neil Peart. Now the fundraising event is back for more in early 2024.

Tech 21 Unveils Frank Bello Street Driver 48 Signature SansAmp Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Tech 21 Unveils Frank Bello Street Driver 48 Signature SansAmp Pedal

Tech 21 has been rolling out signature gear for rock icons like Steve Harris, Dug Pinnick, and Geddy Lee over the past few years, and now they’ve got another artist on that list. The company has just revealed the Frank Bello Street Driver 48 Signature SansAmp.

Charvel Unveils Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV
Basses

Charvel Unveils Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV

After unveiling a custom shop signature bass earlier this year, Charvel has introduced a production line bass for Anthrax and Helmet bassist Frank Bello.