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Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th
Concerts & Tours

Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th

Geezer Butler reunites with Black Sabbath’s original lineup for their final show, “Back to the Beginning,” streaming live from Birmingham on July 5.

Doobie Brothers Reunite with Michael McDonald and Bass Icons for “Walk This Road”
New Albums

Doobie Brothers Reunite with Michael McDonald and Bass Icons for “Walk This Road”

"Walk This Road" marks the Doobie Brothers’ latest release with Michael McDonald and session bass legends including Pino Palladino and Bob Glaub.

Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill” Concert Film Hits Theaters This July with Pink Floyd Classics
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Roger Waters’ “This Is Not A Drill” Concert Film Hits Theaters This July with Pink Floyd Classics

Experience Roger Waters’ This Is Not A Drill tour on the big screen, with Pink Floyd favorites and cinematic production captured live in Prague.

JD DeServio Joins Zakk Sabbath Tour, Honors Geezer Butler with “Bassically” Bass Solo
Concerts & Tours

JD DeServio Joins Zakk Sabbath Tour, Honors Geezer Butler with “Bassically” Bass Solo

Zakk Sabbath’s 2025 tour features JD DeServio on bass in place of Blasko, including a spotlight solo tribute to Geezer Butler ahead of the Black Sabbath classic “N.I.B.”

ProgJect Hits the Road in 2025 with New Vocalist and All-Star Prog Lineup
Concerts & Tours

ProgJect Hits the Road in 2025 with New Vocalist and All-Star Prog Lineup

ProgJect’s 2025 tour features new vocalist Alessandro Del Vecchio and bassist Pete Griffin, with music by Zappa, YES, Rush, and more prog icons.

“Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour
Concerts & Tours

“Full of Thrash Vibes”: Soulfly Recruits Chase Bryant for 2025 Spirit Animal Tour

Soulfly welcomes Chase Bryant as touring bassist for their 2025 European run. The lineup change follows Mike Leon’s departure earlier this year.

The Dead Daisies Cover Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and More on New Album, “Lookin’ For Trouble”
New Albums

The Dead Daisies Cover Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and More on New Album, “Lookin’ For Trouble”

Bassist Michael Devin and The Dead Daisies put their stamp on blues classics from Robert Johnson to Albert King on the album recorded at Muscle Shoals.

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Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Set 2026 European Dates for “DUCK” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Set 2026 European Dates for “DUCK” Tour

The Aristocrats return to Europe in 2026 for a full tour performing music from their latest album, DUCK, plus highlights from their full catalog.

Chuck Rainey’s Autobiography Traces a Lifetime of Iconic Bass Lines and Music History
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Chuck Rainey’s Autobiography Traces a Lifetime of Iconic Bass Lines and Music History

Bass legend Chuck Rainey reflects on his decades-long career in a new autobiography detailing sessions with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and more.

Marcos Machado Expands Tao of Bass with Scale Method Book: “Not a Fingering Manual”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Marcos Machado Expands Tao of Bass with Scale Method Book: “Not a Fingering Manual”

Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.

“Strange Heavens”: Linda May Han Oh’s Chordless Trio Explores the Pull of Familiar Struggles
New Albums

“Strange Heavens”: Linda May Han Oh’s Chordless Trio Explores the Pull of Familiar Struggles

Bassist Linda May Han Oh teams up with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey on Strange Heavens, her first chordless trio album since 2009.

Jonathan Moody’s “Asphalt” Turns Life Stories and Places into Jazz-Fusion Bass Grooves
New Albums

Jonathan Moody’s “Asphalt” Turns Life Stories and Places into Jazz-Fusion Bass Grooves

Jonathan Moody blends jazz-fusion, storytelling, and groove-heavy bass lines on Asphalt, a new album inspired by the places that shaped his journey.