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Harley Flanagan and Cro-Mags will be ending the year strong in December with a 13-date tour of the U.S. It marks the end of a long and arduous year, the bassist and band leader states.

In addition to preparing for the upcoming Pantera reunion dates, it seems like Rex Brown has been keeping busy. It’s just been announced that he’s part of a new metal supergroup called Elegant Weapons, which has a stacked lineup.

John Entwistle’s deep cuts have been unearthed with the new album, “Rarities Oxhumed: Volume One,” which features demos, outtakes, and live cuts from his career.

Stanley Clarke, Stewart Copeland, and Deborah Holland have reunited as Animal Logic to announce two brand new singles that will be released in November. The songs will be the supergroup’s first releases in 31 years.

After six years of production, the documentary “Ron Carter: Finding The Right Notes” has been released via PBS. The film’s soundtrack has also been released.

Miët has dropped a new album for 2022 with “Ausländer.” The project is a one-woman band and the brainchild of Suzy LeVoid, who performs all the instruments and programming on the record.

Mischa Marcks has followed up his debut album, “Open Path,” with a second solo bass record. However, he took a different approach this time by putting his formidable bass chops to cover songs.

The legacy of Charles Mingus is continuing to be celebrated this year by his legacy bands. Now the Mingus Big Band has released “The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions,” which marks the 100th anniversary of the bassist and composer’s birth.

Journey has announced a huge tour for 2023 with Toto as their special guest. After some lineup shuffling over the past few years, Journey is currently anchored by bassist Todd Jensen. John Pierce joined Toto as a touring member in 2020.

Rick Rosato has made his debut as a leader with a new solo bass album called “Homage,” which pays tribute to the blues while returning to his first musical influences. The record was recorded by Rosato alone with no overdubs.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have landed their second album for 2022 with “Return of the Dream Canteen,” making a one-two punch from April’s release of “Unlimited Love.” Flea cited his favorite new tracks too.

Steve Lawson’s music has always carried a certain amount of emotional weight, but his latest release may be the deepest. The solo bass master was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and “TLC” was recorded amidst his chemotherapy treatments.