Tony Iommi says he's "not happy at all" with the release of new Dio-era Black Sabbath song, Slapback By Matt Owen Iommi also claims Dio plays bass on the recording, rather than Geezer Butler
Damian Erskine: “Don’t distract yourself with getting gear to solve all your problems. Make what you have work” By Bass Player Staff School is in session as the bassist extraordinaire launches an online bass education portal
Leanne Bowes: “I want my deep inner connection with the beat to come across, and that leaves no room for nerves” By Bass Player Staff Session and solo ace Leanne Bowes recalls the key moments that took her bass career to the next level
New Dio-era Black Sabbath song, Slapback, unearthed and verified by Geezer Butler By Richard Bienstock The track is an outtake from Sabbath’s Heaven and Hell sessions
How bass amps work: everything you need to know By Dan Veall Got your first bass guitar amp and not sure how to get the best out of it? Let us explain its different sections and what they do
The Beast, a mammoth six-neck guitar, goes up for sale By Matt Owen Gary Hutchins' monster model, which boasts a twelve-string, seven-string with tremolo and five-string bass neck has been let out of its cage
Bonnie Whitmore: ”I’m one of those bassists who never changes their strings, and when I do, I rub bacon fat on them to deaden them!” By Bass Player Staff Austin-based Bonnie Whitmore returns with a bass-packed new album – and some serious food for thought...
Watch members of System of a Down and Vio-lence deliver a crushing cover of Stone Temple Pilots’ Dead & Bloated By Richard Bienstock Shavo Odadjian and Phil Demmel among the players taking on the grunge classic
Jason Newsted: his best (and worst) bass albums By Bass Player Staff Highlights from the former Metallica bassist's discography ranked and rated
In-person Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 induction ceremony to be held in Cleveland By Matt Owen The prestigious event will be held at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena, which is set to be the largest venue to ever host the historic induction ceremony
Line 6 unleashes expanded version of its celebrated HX Stomp multi-effects pedal, the HX Stomp XL By Matt Owen The latest addition to the hugely popular Helix pedal lineup boasts five additional footswitches and features over 300 amp, cab and effects sounds
Cortex Napoleon Deluxe 4 and 5 review By Stuart Clayton High-end basses for the low-end emperor in your life
Musical director and bassist Adam Blackstone reveals how the spectacular Super Bowl 60 half-time show came together By Bass Player Staff Carefully directing sets by J-Lo and Shakira for 100 million sports fans, while playing bass at the same time... Tough gig
Fender Japan's Kenji Hino signature Jino model might just be the most versatile Jazz Bass ever By Matt Owen A unique SHS pickup configuration, two push/pull volume controls and an adjusted neck pocket designed for optimal slap playing headline the bold new offering from Fender Japan
Fender celebrates its history – and iconic Surf Green finish – with the Masterbuilt Surf Green with Envy Collection By Richard Bienstock One-off Custom Shop models are joined by amps, pedals and even a Gretsch drum kit
Fender unveils stunning 2021 Custom Shop Prestige Collection, featuring “guitars with no boundaries” By Richard Bienstock One-off Master Built creations include the Sugar Surprise Strat, Acrylic Jazzmaster and Double Neck Marauder
RockBoard releases StageTuner ST-02 chromatic rack guitar tuner By Matt Owen The unit boasts a bright LED display visible from several meters away, and can be easily integrated into any rack or RockBoard pedalboard rig
10 best beginner bass guitars 2021: our pick of the best four-string bass guitars for beginners By Jonathan Horsley The best beginner basses for young players, newcomers and the budget-conscious – featuring Yamaha, Squier, Ibanez and more
Fender adds a Telecaster and Precision Bass to its newly-resurrected Boxer Series for 2021 By Sam Roche Hot-rodded specs and vibrant finishes headline the features of the revived made-in-Japan range
Former I Killed The Prom Queen bassist Sean Kennedy dies aged 35 By Sam Roche The cause of death has yet to be publicly revealed
