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The Bass Bash is back for 2022! The event, which has historically coincided with the NAMM Show, will be held in Chicago at Reggie’s on July 23rd and 24th.

Relix and Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp have teamed up to announce the Relix Rock Camp, set for October 27th through October 30th. The four-day event will feature instruction, masterclasses, Q&As, and jamming with world-class musicians

If you’re looking for some new headbanging music, look no further. Municipal Waste’s new album, “Electrified Brain,” is a powerhouse collection of thrash riffs that will get your blood pumping.

Stuart Clayton has released another great set of transcriptions in his latest offering, “The Plectrum Bass Book.” The collection of 16 complete bass lines highlights some of the best pick playing in bass history.

Scott’s Bass Lessons has announced Bass Space 2022, which they say will be the ultimate online bass summit. The three-day event will be held July 15th through the 17th with a huge list of guests.

Vocalist Martina DaSilva and bassist Dan “Chimy” Chmielinski have teamed up again for a second album with their duo project, ChimyTina. “Constellations” is the group’s second full-length album and features special guests.

Hüsker Dü and UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton has announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer. The punk legend shared the news on his Facebook page following the cancellation of Ultrabomb’s UK tour.

Black River features the powerhouse rhythm section of Behemoth bassist Tomasz “Orion” Wróblewski and Dimmu Borgir drummer Dariusz “Daray” Brzozowski. The group has just released a new album called “Generation aXe” that channels their rage.

Nile has announced that bassist/vocalist Brad Parris is parting ways with the group. The death metal band shared the news via social media, stating that the split is amicable.

Judas Priest has unveiled the second leg of their “50 Heavy Metal Years” tour. It will be a continued celebration for the band, which was just inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Tedeschi Trucks Band has unleashed the second installment of their epic “I Am The Moon” series of albums. “I Am The Moon: II. Ascension” continues the sonic journey, which is inspired by a mythic Persian tale of star-crossed lovers.

The nation’s capital will be swinging hard this year during the DC JazzFest as bass masters Christian McBride and Ron Carter will be among the headliners.