Joe Lally Archives

Joe Lally discusses The Messthetics’ new album "Deface the Currency," his years with Fugazi, bass gear, recording with Steve Albini, and his philosophy on groove, riffs, and authenticity.

The Messthetics have announced their tour schedule for the next few months, and it looks like they’ll be keeping busy. The band, which features former Fugazi members Joe Lally and Brendan Canty with guitarist Anthony Pirog, will be traveling coast to coast as they perform headlining shows, festivals, and support slots for Mdou Moctar.

Benson Amps has launched a new bass amp called the B700. Designed with bassist Joe Lally of Fugazi and The Messthetics, the high-voltage head features a tube preamp matched to a 700-watt class D output section.