Megadeth’s David Ellefson: “There are riffs on this new record that are way harder to play than anything on Rust in Peace” By Michael Astley-Brown The thrash bassist details his and Dave Mustaine’s “insanely progressive” approach to the band’s Dystopia follow-up
Wolfgang Van Halen showcases his mean bass chops on snippet of debut solo album By Michael Astley-Brown The Van Halen and Tremonti bassist shares sneak peek of new material
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa to guest on new Derek Sherinian album, The Phoenix By Richard Bienstock The insane lineup also includes Kiko Loureiro, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan and more
Darkglass’s Element aims to conjure cab sim magic with the touch of a finger By Richard Bienstock New offering boasts touch-sensor sliders for sleek, knob-less operation
Jackson unveils Crossroads-inspired San Dimas plus its first 27-fret and Evertune models as part of huge summer line-up By Richard Bienstock Summer line-up also includes fresh Adrian Smith and Dave Ellefson signature designs
Yamaha's acquisition of Ampeg heralds a new dawn for bassists By Sponsored Sponsored How the new face behind the legendary amplification manufacturer can satisfy the most diverse backline requirements
Slipknot bassist Alessandro Venturella to appear on Ernie Ball’s Striking the Chord podcast By Richard Bienstock VMan will talk music and take questions from listeners live during the show, which takes place today
Make Music Day, a “free celebration of music around the world,” to take place on June 21 By Richard Bienstock The event is celebrated with public performances in more than 120 countries across the globe
One Control launches Dyna Red Distortion 4K, Pale Blue Compressor and Blackberry Bass Overdrive pedals By Sam Roche The Japanese company adds to its growing line of stompboxes in collaboration with legendary Swedish pedal designer, Björn Juhl
Fender unveils 5 ultra-high-end Master Built guitars to benefit live music crews By Richard Bienstock The company is also offering several signed artist models for sale on Reverb, including an Eric Clapton Strat and Brad Paisley Tele
Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman’s colossal Steel Wheels bass amp rig goes up for auction By Richard Bienstock The Julien’s and MusiCares Charity Auction provides aid to artists and industry professionals affected by coronavirus
Hey! Ho! You can go bid on Dee Dee Ramone's 1975 Fender Precision bass By Richard Bienstock The heavily used bass, the Ramone’s main stage instrument in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, is up for auction
Great Scott! Meet the Time Machine, a breathtakingly detailed Back to the Future-themed bass By Richard Bienstock The instrument was sold with proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Mesa/Boogie debuts the TT-800, a two-channel tube-driven bass amp powerhouse By Richard Bienstock Newest addition to Mesa’s Subway Series boasts wide array of features and inputs in a compact configuration
Former Prince band members join together to record new version of his classic 1987 song The Cross By Richard Bienstock Video collab of the Sign o’ the Times cut features members of the Revolution, New Power Generation and more
Squier revives forgotten Fender classics with the Paranormal Series By Michael Astley-Brown New range marks the return of the Toronado, Cyclone, Super-Sonic, Offset Telecaster, Cabronita and many more
The Sweet bassist Steve Priest dies aged 72 By Michael Astley-Brown David Ellefson pays tribute to founder of UK glam-rock icons
10-year-old girl plays Rage Against the Machine on guitar, bass and drums in support of Black Lives Matter By Michael Astley-Brown Tom Morello praises Nandi Bushell’s searing Guerrilla Radio performance
Flea's 10 craziest bass licks revealed as YouTuber slap, pops and picks his way through 'em all By Richard Bienstock Charles Berthoud conjures some four-string blood sugar sex magik
Are YouTube guitar lessons under threat? By Richard Bienstock The battle between content creators and copyright holders is hardly a new one, but it seems to be picking up steam
