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As guitarist for The Doors, Robby Krieger helped forge a new path in rock. Five decades later, he’s released a new solo album, “The Ritual Begins At Sundown.” Krieger called on his longtime friend (and former Zappa bassist) Arthur Barrow for the project.

Bill Frisell has released “Valentine”, which mixes originals with jazz standards, traditional songs, and covers. Although they have worked together in various formats, it is the first recording to feature his trio with Rudy Royston and Thomas Morgan.

Traveling is still risky business, but Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are taking everyone to Nashville tomorrow for a free webinar. The “Nashville Shed” will offer a roundtable with some of Music City’s hardest-working bassists.

System of a Down has been in a stalemate over recording new music, but that hasn’t stopped Shavo Odadjian from creating. After announcing his new band North Kingsley earlier this year, the group has dropped their first EP.

On August 8th, 1970, the original lineup of The Stooges played their final concert together. Now Third Man Records has released a previously-unheard soundboard recording of the event in an album called “Live At Goose Lake: August 8, 1970.”

In February 2019, Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh flew to Mexico City for a special concert with over 100 musicians. Now that epic event has been released in a new live album and DVD called “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX.”

Punk band FORE has unleashed their debut full-length album called “Hombres”, which follows up on their self-titled EP. It’s the first release to feature former Kreator bassist Christian “Speesy” Giesler, who joined the lineup back in May.

Mai Leisz has followed up on “Ho’oponopono” with another new single for summer. “Mo Chuisle Mo Chroi” is written by the bassist with her husband, Greg Leisz, and features some achingly beautiful playing.

Fans of “The Voice of Rock” Glenn Hughes can now add to their collection with a new box set compiling rarities from 15 years of his career. “The Official Bootleg Box Set – Volume Three 1995-2010” captures Hughes performing on various gigs.

They’re back! After taking a week off, the bass hero trio of Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci will be hosting another free Zoom webinar. This time, they’ll be talking to some of the most revered music directors in the world.

After canceling the 2020 Summer NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants has announced that the 2021 Winter show has also fallen victim to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a new online component is being implemented in its absence.

Lorin Cohen has just released a new digital instruction package called “New Shapes for Bass”. Centered around a 71-page ebook, the package includes twelve exercises for electric and double bass with fingerings for both instruments in every key.