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Dave Matthews Band Releases “Away from the World”
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Dave Matthews Band Releases “Away from the World”

Dave Matthews Band has released Away from the World, the band’s eighth studio effort and first since the 2009 release, GrooGrux King. Matthews, who formed the band in 1991, recently told NPR that he’s surprised he’s made it this far. “I can remember saying ‘I can’t imagine that I’m going to be doing this when I’m 45’ — and I’m...

Atoms for Peace Release Single, Announce Album for 2013
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Atoms for Peace Release Single, Announce Album for 2013

Atoms for Peace have released their new single, “Default,” along with the news that their debut album will be dropping in 2013. The project, which features Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, producer Nigel Godrich, and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, has been getting a lot of buzz since their inception. “I have a new project, it’s called Atoms for Peace,”...

Dethklok Announce Tour with Machine Head, All That Remains, and the Black Dahlia Murder
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Dethklok Announce Tour with Machine Head, All That Remains, and the Black Dahlia Murder

Animated death metal outfit Dethklok will be hitting the road this fall with Machine Head, All That Remains, and the Black Dahlia Murder in support of their upcoming release Dethalbum III. Kicking off October 30th in Norfolk, Virginia, the North American trek will cross all of the U.S. with stops in Toronto and Montreal for Canadian fans. Dethklok’s bass duties...

Black Country Communion’s Next Album May Be Their Last, Says Glenn Hughes
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Black Country Communion’s Next Album May Be Their Last, Says Glenn Hughes

Due out October 30th, Black Country Communion’s third album Afterglow may be the supergroup’s last, according to bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. In an interview with ABC News Radio, the former Deep Purple bassist broke the news, citing the fact that guitarist Joe Bonamassa’s heavy solo touring leaves little time for the band to hit the road. As such, there are no...

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Darryl Anders and AgapéSoul Release “Believe in Love”
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Darryl Anders and AgapéSoul Release “Believe in Love”

Bassist Darryl Anders has released his first full length album with his band AgapéSoul entitled Believe In Love. Glued together by Anders’ rich, fat, and funky tone, the album offers seven original compositions as well as covers of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” and Quincy Jones’s “If I Ever Lose This Heaven,” all delivered with an incredible, jazz-influenced soul vibe. Anders,...

John Paul Jones to Tour with Supersilent
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John Paul Jones to Tour with Supersilent

John Paul Jones is no stranger to experimental music, from his days with Led Zeppelin through today. This November, Jones will be stretching out even more as he tours with the Norwegian avant-garde/improvisational group Supersilent for a handful of live dates in Europe. In a recent issue of Uncut, Jones said the improvisation with Supersilent reminds him of the way...

Rush’s “Clockwork Angels” Tour Kicks Off Today
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Rush’s “Clockwork Angels” Tour Kicks Off Today

Rush is kicking off their North America tour today in Manchester, NH. The tour is in support of Clockwork Angels, the group’s 20th studio album, released in June. The 33-date tour covering the U.S. and Canada will run through December, and following a five month break, the trio hits the road once again to tour across Europe. Clockwork Angels debuted...

Alfred Publishes “The New Basics – Rock Bass”
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Alfred Publishes “The New Basics – Rock Bass”

Alfred Music Publishing has introduced The New Basics – Rock Bass, a new method book, designed for beginner bassists. The premise, according to the publisher, is that playing bass isn’t about studying, it is about playing, and it should be fun. This line from the company’s release is worth mentioning too, just because it is hilarious: “If you’re looking to...

Pat Metheny’s Unity Band Kicks Off U.S. Tour Dates
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Pat Metheny’s Unity Band Kicks Off U.S. Tour Dates

Pat Metheny’s Unity band, featuring bassist Ben Williams, has been touring Europe all summer. Following a two week break, the band is kicking off a fall tour of the US today. The band, which also includes saxophonist Chris Potter and drummer Antonio Sanchez, is touring in support of the Unity Band album, released in June. As we reported then, Williams...

Motorhead: Live To Win – The Definitive Biography
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Motorhead: Live To Win – The Definitive Biography

Motorhead’s thirty-five or so year run has been chronicled by the band’s official biographer, Alan Burridge (aka “Professor Motorhead”), in a new book entitled Motorhead: Live To Win. Live To Win begins with Motorhead’s humble beginnings, with all the struggles and hardships – personal, professional and financial. Founder and bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister stood alone in his conviction that this band...

Rush Releases “Clockwork Angels” Authentic Bass Tab
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Rush Releases “Clockwork Angels” Authentic Bass Tab

Alfred Music Publishing has just published Rush: Clockwork Angels for both bass and guitar, as part of their Authentic Bass TAB series. The 108 page book includes the tab for all of Geddy Lee’s bass lines from the Clockwork Angels – the album released in June of this year, as well as complete lyrics and full color artwork (view sample...

Sly and Robbie Release “New Legend – Jamaica 50th Edition”
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Sly and Robbie Release “New Legend – Jamaica 50th Edition”

Reggae masters Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare have done it again with New Legend – Jamaica 50th Edition, a new album of 10 original tracks celebrating Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence. The drum and bass duo are joined by a new band called the Jam Masters, which is filled out by guitarist Earl “Chinna” Smith, keyboardist Robbie Lyn and vocalist...