Steven McDonald Archives
Steven McDonald: Five Bass Lines You Should Know
As the bassist for Melvins and Red Kross, you know Steven McDonald’s musical knowledge is as broad as it is deep. We picked McDonald’s brain about the essential bass lines that everyone should know.
Bass of the Week: Steve McDonald Basses Reeder
This week we’re checking out an awesome bass by Steve McDonald Basses called the Reeder. Taking its cues from the classic SG shape, the body has an elongated top horn and forearm for more of an offset look.
Steven McDonald Pulls Double Duty on Upcoming Melvins/Red Kross Tour
The Melvins have announced a massive 10-week tour across the U.S. for the fall. Joining them on the trip will be Red Kross and Sweden’s ShitKid. The Melvins and Red Kross share a bassist in Steven McDonald, who will be pulling double duty on the tour.
Two Bass Hit: An Interview with Jeff Pinkus and Steven McDonald
The Melvins have followed up last year’s double album, A Walk with Love & Death, with a double bass album. features both Steven McDonald and Jeff Pinkus laying down the low end on original tunes plus some outstanding covers. The album title is a riff on the name of a record by the Butthole Surfers, with whom Pinkus was a...