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Stu Hamm Announces New Album, “Hold Fast”
Stu Hamm has announced a new solo album and he’s asking for fans to help make it happen. “Hold Fast” is set to be the most prog-rock material the bassist has ever written or released, he says.
Jon L. Smith Releases “Sueños”
Jon L. Smith has returned with a new album called “Sueños,” which marks his fourth solo effort since 2020’s “The Social.” The record’s title is Spanish for “dreams,” and it fits the music perfectly.
Anton Davidyants Releases Debut Album, “Avalanche”
Anton Davidyants is one of the world’s top bassists, and we’ve been enjoying his playing for over a decade. Now he’s released his debut album, “Avalanche.”
Walter Gervers Rejoins Foals
After spending some time as a trio, Foals has announced they are a quartet once again as founding bassist Walter Gervers has rejoined the band.
Wolfgang Van Halen Releases New Song Ahead of World Tour
Wolfgang Van Halen has just released a new track with his project Mammoth WVH ahead of their upcoming tour dates. “Like a Pastime” is the second single from the upcoming album, “Mammoth II.”
Lamb Of God Unveils Headlining Tour
Get ready to bang your head. Lamb of God has unveiled a new 2023 headlining tour with support from Ice Nine Kills, Suicide Silence, The Acacia Strain, Frozen Soul, and more.
Nicole Row To Join Incubus for Remainder of 2023
In January, Incubus bassist Ben Kenney revealed he had a brain tumor removed and would be sitting it out to recover. Tal Wilkenfeld filled in for the early shows, and now Nicole Row is taking over.
Aerosmith Announces “Peace Out” Farewell Tour
Fifty-three years after they first formed in Boston, the legendary rock band Aerosmith has announced their final tour. The “Peace Out” farewell run will include The Black Crowes for the whole run.
Cliff Burton Biography Gets Expanded Third Edition
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Metallica’s debut studio album, “Kill ‘Em All.” To coincide with the event, Joel McIver’s definitive biography of bassist Cliff Burton is getting a new edition.
Jonathan Butler Releases “Ubuntu” with Marcus Miller
South African singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler has returned with his first studio album in eight years with “Ubuntu.” The album was recorded in 2019 with the legendary Marcus Miller.
Thundercat Plots “In Yo Girl’s City” Tour
Thundercat just released his first new music in three years, and now he’s announced a headlining tour for later this year.
Roger Waters’ “The Lockdown Sessions” Coming to CD and Vinyl
Roger Waters has been working hard on his re-recording of the Pink Floyd classic “Dark Side of The Moon.” While that project is being wrapped up, he’s announced a CD and vinyl edition of his most recent album, “The Lockdown Sessions.”