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Best Christmas gifts for bass players 2025: the ultimate festive gift guide for lovers of low-end
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Show your bass-playing buddy, parent, or partner some love this Christmas with 22 brilliant gift ideas for bass players

Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman
By Phil Weller published
In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents

GoFundMe page launched in the wake of Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook’s passing
By Phil Weller published
The former Spiritbox bassist tragically passed away last week, and the metalcore scene has shown its support to Crook’s grieving family, helping cover funeral costs

AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with the help of a new bass player
By Phil Weller published
The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany

8 Hollywood actors who are also bass players
By Jon D’Auria published
A-listers who tug at the heartstrings – and the four-strings

"If you’re overplaying, you’re under-listening": Rocco Prestia on 50 years with Tower of Power
By Chris Jisi published
From the archive: in our last in-depth interview with Rocco Prestia he looked back over his five decades with Tower Of Power

Best flatwound bass strings 2025: how to choose the right flatwounds for you
By Ed Friedland last updated
Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings

Lemmy: "I always wanted to be John Entwistle, but since that place was taken, I became a lesser version"
By Joel McIver last updated
In this classic interview from 2003, the late, great Motörhead frontman shares his thoughts on five-strings, Jaco Pastorius and soloing - and he doesn't hold back...
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