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Modern bluegrass band Mile Twelve has just dropped their third album, “Close Enough to Hear,” and it is gorgeous. The effort may be more intimate and softer than their previous work, but it showcases the maturity and delicacy they’ve attained.

Duran Duran has announced a new North American tour to continue support of their latest album, “Future Past.” Bassist John Taylor and crew will begin “The Future Past Tour” on May 28th.

After releasing their first live album last month, The Smile will be hitting the road again in 2023. The trio is comprised of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner.

Ben Allison has just released the fifth and final part of his “Remastered Series 2004-2011,” which presents his albums from the era with new clarity. Action Refraction was first released in 2011 as the jazz bassist and composer’s version of a “covers” record. “Meticulously remixed and remastered by Ben, ‘Action Refraction (Remastered)’ is a mixtape featuring re-imagined versions of classic...

Collectibles company Super7 is celebrating the late Cliff Burton’s birthday this year by unveiling a new figure of him. The Cliff Burton ULTIMATES! Figure stands seven inches tall and captures all the details of the bass icon.

Trivium and Beartooth are teaming up for a co-headlining tour of the U.S. that will stretch from May to June. The two metal mainstays will also be joined by Malevolence and Archetypes Collide on the trek.

Monuments have announced a shift in its lineup. Longtime bassist Adam Swan has left the fold, they’ve shared. The group has already announced his replacement, which will not be a surprise to fans of the group.

Jason Newsted is getting back into heavy music, the former Metallica bassist has revealed. In a recent interview for Gator 98.7 FM’s Gator Garage, Newsted was asked about his current musical projects and shared the news.

Adam Blackstone spends a lot of his time creating with and working for other artists. Last year he carved out enough time for himself to deliver his debut solo album, “The Legacy,” and now he’ll be on the road performing some of its music.

After much anticipation, The Winery Dogs have released their third album, “III.” While they have toured over the last few years, it breaks a seven-year gap in studio records for the trio of Ritchie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, and Billy Sheehan.

Carly Simon surprised the commuters of New York City in April 1995 when she led an unannounced concert in the middle of Grand Central Station. Now that concert has been released as an album called “Live At Grand Central,” with Doug Wimbish on bass.

Les Claypool shared some exciting news with the return of one of his projects. After 20 years, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade is back and will be touring the United States this spring and summer.