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Lynyrd Skynyrd Releases “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”, with Johnny Colt on Bass

Lynyrd Skynyrd Releases “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”, with Johnny Colt on Bass

Lynyrd Skynyrd has faced a lot of changes over the years, starting with the hardest one of all in 1977, when a plane crash took the lives of three of their members. The band later reformed ten years later for a reunion tour, and several iterations of the band have carried on the Skynyrd name since then. The current line...

KISS Releases “Destroyer Remix” and Oversized Collector’s Book

KISS Releases “Destroyer Remix” and Oversized Collector’s Book

KISS is kicking things up a notch for 2012 with set of new releases, starting with Destroyer: Resurrected. The album is a remixed version of the band’s multi-platinum 1976 record, featuring the songs “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud,” and “God of Thunder.” Remixed by original producer Bob Ezrin, the new release adds goodies for uber-fans, including a new...

The Prog Collective Releases Debut Album, Featuring Chris Squire, Tony Levin and Others

The Prog Collective Releases Debut Album, Featuring Chris Squire, Tony Levin and Others

Musician, producer and former Yes member Billy Sherwood has put together what he’s dubbed “the biggest super group of progressive rock players ever assembled,” to form The Prog Collective. The group has released their self-titled album this week, featuring John Wetton (Asia), Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Geoff Downes (Yes/Asia), Alan Parsons (Alan...

The Faceless Release “Autotheism”, Featuring Evan Brewer

The Faceless Release “Autotheism”, Featuring Evan Brewer

Technical death metal band The Faceless has returned with Autotheism on Sumerian Records. The semi-conceptual album’s lyrics follow the story of a man’s self-discovery and “transformation into the all powerful God of his reality.” The release is their third full length album and the first with their new lineup, which now includes the intense low-end stylings of Evan Brewer. With...

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Jayme Lewis Releases “When Will Then Be Now”

Jayme Lewis Releases “When Will Then Be Now”

If you caught the video for the tune Sedagive by Jayme Lewis we shared a few days ago, you’ll know that the Los Angeles bassist has a lot to offer. Luckily, Lewis has a new album called When Will Then Be Now, available on iTunes as well as Bandcamp. The six-track jazz/rock record features some heavy duty bass work by...

Incubus Releases “HQ Live” CD/DVD Set

Incubus Releases “HQ Live” CD/DVD Set

Last year, Incubus celebrated their 20th anniversary with a set of special performances at an art gallery in downtown Los Angeles. The six-day event provided fans an intimate experience with the band and, thankfully, was completely documented by the band. It’s now available in a package entitled HQ Live , a two-CD/one-DVD set chock-full of audio, behind the scenes footage,...

King Crimson Releases Live in Argentina 1994 DVD Set

King Crimson Releases Live in Argentina 1994 DVD Set

King Crimson reemerged in 1994 to record and tour behind the album VROOM. Building upon their previous quartet, the band was billed as a double trio consisting of Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Trey Gunn, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto and Bill Bruford. The group’s return is documented in a new King Crimson Collector’s Club Release entitled Live in Argentina 1994. The...

Columbia Releases Mingus Collection

Columbia Releases Mingus Collection

Columbia is putting together some terrific “Collection” box sets for bassists and bass enthusiasts. Among those is Charles Mingus – the Complete Columbia & RCA Albums Collection, a 10-disc set spanning seven titles by the late bassist and composer. The set starts with Tijuana Moods, the lone RCA release in the collection, recorded in 1957 and released in 1962 as...

Ray Riendeau’s Star Monarchy Releases Debut Album

Ray Riendeau’s Star Monarchy Releases Debut Album

Ray Riendeau’s new project, “Star Monarchy”, has released their debut album, entitled Volume 1. Written and produced by the bassist himself, the new album covers metal, modern rock, and progressive styles with a plethora of artists from their respected rock genres. Riendeau, whose own resume includes laying down the low end for Rob Halford and Dream Theater singer James Labrie,...

Columbia Releases “Weather Report: The Complete Columbia Albums 1971-1975”

Columbia Releases “Weather Report: The Complete Columbia Albums 1971-1975”

Columbia Records “Complete” box set series rolls on this summer with the introduction of another Weather Report-focused release. Weather Report: The Complete Columbia Albums 1971-1975 kicks off with the legendary group’s original line up, anchored by bassist Miroslav Vitous, and ends up the group’s second incarnation, with bassist Alphonso Johnson. The set packages together remastered versions of Weather Report’s first...

Arild Andersen Steps Out Front With “Celebration”

Arild Andersen Steps Out Front With “Celebration”

For more than four decades, Norwegian bassist Arild Andersen has been a foundation in the sound of ECM Records. His recordings for the label include work with Bill Frisell, Kenny Wheeler, Paul Motian and many others. Now, the bassist has just released Celebration, an album consisting of music from ECM’s catalog. The six track collection features Andersen as the lead...

Sean O’Bryan Smith Gets Spiritual With “Reflection”

Sean O’Bryan Smith Gets Spiritual With “Reflection”

Bassist Sean O’Bryan Smith has released Reflection, a twelve-track collection of hymnals, spirituals, and gospel tunes arranged with a “soul-jazz groove.” More than a soul record, the bassist says the effort mirrors his own career. “Reflection is a tribute not only to great hymns and worship tunes, but also a nod to where I’ve come from as a musician and...