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Dumpstaphunk has returned with their fourth studio album, “Where Do We Go From Here”, which also marks their first full-length in seven years. The band is anchored by two bassists: Tony Hall and Nick Daniels. Together, they lay down some serious grooves.

Primus has once again announced dates for their “A Tribute To Kings” tour, which will feature Les Claypool and the band performing Rush’s “A Farewell to Kings”. The trek has been rescheduled several times, but Claypool says this time looks promising.

This week’s Berklee Bass Department webinar will feature heroes of the fretless bass. Guests will include Tony Franklin, Percy Jones, Gary Willis, Steve DiGiorgio, Alain Caron, Bakithi Kumalo, Michael Manring, and Mark Egan.

Dan Wilson has released “Vessels of Wood and Earth”. The jazz guitarist performs five original compositions as well as covers of classics by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Ted Daffan, with Christian McBride and Marco Panascia on bass.

It’s been five and a half years since Lemmy Kilmister’s passing, but we’re still being gifted with music from the rock god. A 2012 Motörhead has now been released as a new album called “Louder Than Noise… Live in Berlin”.

Bassist and educator Dan Hawkins has published a new instructional book called “Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique”. The method includes over 110 exercises from beginner to pro levels for building your chops.

Greta Van Fleet has returned with their second studio album, entitled “The Battle at Garden’s Gate”, which continues the Generation Z band’s classic rock stylings. The record’s scope is a little wider with more epic atmospheres.

After dropping their U.S. debut EP last fall, The Immediate Family has returned with a follow-up release. “Can’t Stop Progress” features all originals written by the band’s all-star lineup, including Leland Sklar.

Karl Clews has always had a fascination for the electric bass and its possibilities. Now he’s exploring the bass even further on a new record called “Navigator”, which features our beloved instrument creating nearly all the sounds on the album.

Doom metal outfit Khemmis has announced that they have parted ways with founding bassist Dan Beiers. They made the announcement on Facebook ahead of an upcoming live stream for Decibel Magazine.

It’s finally happening! Mudvayne has announced that they’ll be performing this year after a 12-year hiatus. The band, anchored by bass monster Ryan Martinie, will be performing at four “Danny Wimmer Presents” festivals across the U.S.

The Berklee Bass Department’s weekly webinar will return this Thursday, April 22nd with a special roundtable featuring drum legend Billy Cobham and his bassists.