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Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green
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Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green

Prog-metal band Haken have announced the departure of guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green after more than a decade.

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin
New Albums

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin

Peter Gabriel has released “Been Undone,” the first track from his upcoming "o/i" album, featuring longtime collaborator and bassist Tony Levin.

Greg Norton and Ultrabomb Return with New Single “Artificial Stars”
New Albums

Greg Norton and Ultrabomb Return with New Single “Artificial Stars”

Ultrabomb return with “Artificial Stars,” the first single from The Bridges That We Burn, due April 3rd. Hear Greg Norton’s latest.

Eric Richardson Releases Beginner Worship Bass Guide “Your First Steps Beyond Roots”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Eric Richardson Releases Beginner Worship Bass Guide “Your First Steps Beyond Roots”

Bassist Eric Richardson releases "Your First Steps Beyond Roots," a concise new ebook helping worship bassists add tasteful movement without overplaying.

Kreator Set First U.S. Tour Since 2024, Featuring Bassist Frédéric Leclercq
Concerts & Tours

Kreator Set First U.S. Tour Since 2024, Featuring Bassist Frédéric Leclercq

German thrash metal legends Kreator return to the U.S. in 2026 with the “Krushers of the USA” tour, supporting their upcoming album "Krushers of the World."

MonoNeon Releases “This Dirt Loves Me More Than You,” a Funk-Soaked Meditation on Family and Faith
New Albums

MonoNeon Releases “This Dirt Loves Me More Than You,” a Funk-Soaked Meditation on Family and Faith

MonoNeon launches 2026 with "This Dirt Loves Me More Than You," a deeply personal album blending funk, family, faith, and microtonal experimentation.

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Nick Beggs Brings His Lost Kajagoogoo Wal Bass Back to Life With a New Album
New Albums

Nick Beggs Brings His Lost Kajagoogoo Wal Bass Back to Life With a New Album

After 40 years apart, Nick Beggs is recording again with his legendary Wal bass and sharing a new album preview.

Motörhead Celebrate Lemmy’s 80th With “The Löst Tapes, Vol. 7”: His 50th Birthday Show Released
New Albums

Motörhead Celebrate Lemmy’s 80th With “The Löst Tapes, Vol. 7”: His 50th Birthday Show Released

Motörhead honor Lemmy Kilmister’s 80th birthday with "The Löst Tapes, Vol. 7," featuring his legendary 50th birthday show from 1995.

Bass Rig Breakdown: Dixie Dave Collins of Weedeater on Volume, Weight, and Everything on 10
Concerts & Tours, News

Bass Rig Breakdown: Dixie Dave Collins of Weedeater on Volume, Weight, and Everything on 10

Dixie Dave Collins walks through the brutally simple bass rig that has powered Weedeater for decades. Big cabs, old strings, and zero treble.

Rafael Enciso Explores Change and Continuity on Debut Album “Crossfade”
New Albums

Rafael Enciso Explores Change and Continuity on Debut Album “Crossfade”

Jazz bassist Rafael Enciso releases his debut album "Crossfade," a season-inspired project produced by Dayna Stephens that explores change, texture, and groove.

Sean Lennon Reveals Claypool Lennon Delirium’s 2026 Return With New Concept Double Album
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Sean Lennon Reveals Claypool Lennon Delirium’s 2026 Return With New Concept Double Album

Sean Lennon confirms Claypool Lennon Delirium will return in 2026 with a new double concept album exploring AI and the paperclip dilemma.

Nina DeCesare to Perform All Six Bach Cello Suites on Tour This February
Concerts & Tours

Nina DeCesare to Perform All Six Bach Cello Suites on Tour This February

Baltimore Symphony bassist Nina DeCesare will tour this February performing all six Bach Cello Suites on the double bass, with stops nationwide.