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Suicidal Tendencies Announces 40th Anniversary Tour Dates with Tye Trujillo
Suicidal Tendencies are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a tour. The band’s current lineup includes frontman Muir joined by Ben Weinman, Dean Pleasants, Greyson Nekrutman, and Tye Trujillo.
MxPx Return with “Find A Way Home”
Pop punk legends MxPx have released their 11th studio album, entitled “Find A Way Home.” The 13-song collection is tied together by a sense of community and working together.
Johan Niemann Channels Mick Karn for Solo Debut, “Karnivore”
Evergrey’s Johan Niemann emailed about his debut solo album, “Karnivore,” with a great opening line: ”Do you like your music odd sounding, 80’s smelling, fretless bass driven and instrumental? Then, please give this a spin!”
Dethklok Returns with New Album, Movie, And Tour
After a decade of dormancy, Dethklok has returned an album of all new songs and a full-length feature film. “Dethalbum IV” and “Metalocalypse: Army of the Doom Star” are out now, and as such, the animated death metal overlords are taking the metal to the masses.
Charles Berthoud Launches Second YouTube Channel
Charles Berthoud has been posting videos to YouTube for a decade, and in the last few years, his channel has blown up. Now he’s launching a second channel.
Cory Wong Releases “The Lucky One”
You may not know it, but modern funk guitar hero Cory Wong actually got his musical start on the bass. Wong has just returned with a new solo album called “The Lucky One,” featuring both his guitar and bass talents.
Rhiannon Giddens Releases “You’re the One” with Jason Sypher
Songstress Rhiannon Giddens has returned with her third solo album and the first of all originals. “You’re the One” features Giddens’ longtime bassist, Jason Sypher, who lays down the grooves on both electric and upright bass.
Brad Russell Tears It Up on New Album, “Metal Improved”
Brad Russell has been wowing us for years with his incredible chops and musicality. Those skills are on full display on his new album, “Metal Improved,” which features his virtuosic playing taking the lead.
Oteil Burbridge Unveils New Album, “Lovely View of Heaven”
This summer, Dead & Company made their final tour. For bassist Oteil Burbridge, though, the music never stops. He’s just released the details of a new solo album. “Lovely View of Heaven” pays tribute to the music of the late Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter.
Jim Reilly Book on Rob Turner and EMG Pickups Now Available
Too often, the music industry innovators don’t get the recognition they deserve. Author Jim Reilly has been fixing that issue by writing biographies of the important gear gurus. He’s now turned his attention to Rob Turner and EMG pickups.
Nate Navarro Publishes Instructional Book for 5-String Bass
After releasing a four-string book in 2021, Nate Navarro has expanded his educational books to include “BASS: 5-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises.”
The Hives Return with “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons”
The Hives have just released “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons,” marking their first studio album in 11 years. The album features Johan Gustafsson on bass for the first time.