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It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.

Adam Ben Ezra has a flair for reimagining how to play the bass. He’s been wowing audiences for the past decade, and that will continue into the new year with his upcoming release, "Heavy Drops."

Another epic metal band is reuniting for 2025, and you could be part of it. Jeff Loomis and Van Williams of Nevermore have announced they’re bringing the group back fourteen years after it disbanded. For the reunion, they’re looking for a bassist that can keep things tight.

Vincenzo Virgillito’s Precondition highlights bass innovation with tributes to Mingus and Jaco, crafted without overdubs and featuring double, electric, and fretless basses.

After premiering in October, a new documentary on session legend Mo Foster is available to the public. “Four Strings Good” features a live concert celebrating the life and music of Foster, who died in 2023.

Following an eventful 2024, Paul McCartney has revealed that fans have even more to look forward to in 2025.

Mike Watt has spent lots of time on the road with mssv over the past few years, and 2025 won’t be any different. The band has announced a new album will be released on March 7th, followed by 68-date tour.

Coheed and Cambria will team up with Mastodon for an epic outing called “The Infinite Arc” Tour. The run will take place two months after Coheed and Cambria’s new album, "The Father of Make Believe," releases on March 14th.

Bass icon Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire has paid tribute to his late brother and bandmate Maurice with a new solo song. “Superman,” released on Maurice’s 83rd birthday, marks Verdine’s first time singing solo.

Back in October, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced the first gig with his new band, Close Enemies. Now they’ve shared the news that they’ve signed with TLG/ROCK for label services and that their debut single, “Sound of a Train,” will be out on January 17th.

The United States Coast Guard Band has a vacancy for the bass position and they’re looking to fill it. The band has posted the job and all the audition requirements to their website.

Static-X is returning to the road for 2025 with the "Machines Vs. Monsters" tour. The band features the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup, with vocalist Xer0 filling in for the late Wayne Static.