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The Bay is ready to strike back again as Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel are teaming up for a second leg of tour dates. The “Bay Strikes Back” tour will bring the thrash titans together again starting on September 9th.

Bassist and composer James Singleton has returned with a new solo album called “Malabar”, which features his sextet performing original music. Singleton’s songbook includes his evolving bass work, which he augments with effects.

Another monstrous metal tour has been announced as Anthrax and Black Label Society unveiled a co-headlining tour. Hatebreed will be opening the show on select dates. The bands are anchored by Frank Bello, John “JD” DeServio, and Chris Beattie, respectively.

Sadist has unveiled their ninth studio album, “Firescorched”, which will drop on May 20th. Tommy Talamanca and Trevor Sadist are joined by new drummer Romain Goulon as well as fretless bass wizard Jeroen Paul Thesseling.

There’s been another shakeup in the music industry as Cor-Tek, makers of Cort instruments, have announced the acquisition of the Digitech/DOD brand, including all intellectual property and assets.

Primus is currently on the road paying tribute to Rush, but they’ve also made time to create their own music. Les Claypool revealed a new EP was on the way, and now “Conspiranoid” is out on all streaming platforms.

Three years after its initial release, the incredible documentary, “Buster Williams: Bass To Infinity”, is available on DVD and BluRay. The film explores the life and career of the legendary jazz bassist, who just turned 80 years old.

A month after parting ways with Sergio Vega, Deftones have announced their new touring bassist. Fred Sablan formerly played with Marilyn Manson and has also had stints with Chelsea Wolfe, Peter Hook and the Light, and Heavens Blade.

Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh has unveiled a string of summer dates with his band Phil Lesh and Friends. The legendary bassist will have a host of special guests during his concerts, which will focus on the West Coast before heading east.

The Zappa Band will be back on the road with a headlining tour in June. The band consists of Frank Zappa band alumni Mike Keneally and Ray White, Robert Martin, and Scott Thunes. They’re joined by Joe Travers and Jamie Kime.

Krist Novoselic is completely off social media. As such, he was great a keeping his newest album and band a surprise. 3rd Secret includes Jillian Raye, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Bubba Dupree, and Jennifer Johnson.

Les Claypool is keeping plenty busy this month. In addition to the new Primus EP and their “A Tribute to Kings” tour, Claypool has announced dates with his Bastard Jazz project.