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Whitesnake and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra has released his second album with his solo project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. “Running Games” features another all-star cast, including Tony Franklin.

R+R=NOW has followed up their 2018 debut, “Collagically Speaking”, with a new live album that captures the group’s wealth of talent during a show at The Blue Note that same year.

Anthony Wellington is offering another astounding educational opportunity this month you won’t want to miss. “Noteworthy” is a virtual clinic that will teach you all the notes of the bass with multiple, structured ways of practicing and studying.

Progressive rock fans have another incredible band to check out called Arc of Life. The five-piece band features three current members of Yes – Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen – as well as Jimmy Haun and Dave Kerzner.

The prog supergroup Transatlantic has released an epic new album called “The Absolute Universe”. In true prog fashion, the quartet of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas actually released two versions of it.

For their tenth studio album, the Foo Fighters have proven they’re not content to rest on their laurels. “Medicine at Midnight” is the most musically diverse in their catalog with a wide range of sounds.

Laszlo Demeter has released his fourth album under his project, Absurdcus. Created with only basses, “Spaces_io (volume 1)” features nine tracks of what the artist calls “basscapology” for its ability to help you escape the confines during lockdown.

Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa has returned with a new album called “Perpetual Chaos”. The group’s fourth full-length album marks the first with a new four-piece lineup, including Mia Wallace.

Cannibal Corpse has announced their 15th studio album will be arriving this spring. “Violence Unimagined” continues the band’s extreme metal legacy while also marking a new lineup.

Wes Stephenson has been lending his incredible bass playing to artists, including his band The Funky Knuckles, for decades. Now, the groove guru has released his debut solo album, entitled “In Progress”.

Pianist Shai Maestro has released a new album called “Human”, which sees his trio with Jorge Roeder and Ofri Nehemya turned into a quartet with trumpeter Philip Dizack.

Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee recently spoke with Rolling Stone in an interview that marks one year since drummer Neil Peart’s passing. Lee paid homage to his fallen bandmate by recounting their 40 years of playing together.