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Bass Gear Roundup for October 2026
The biggest bass gear launches of the month – from a Fender Mark Hoppus signature to Iron Maiden pickups and a one-of-one Spector

By Nick Wells Published

October’s bass launches drew inspiration from a German pirate, “Stoned Fruit” stickers, and Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris

Bass Guitars
Jonathan Donais of Anthrax performs live with his Dean seven-string.
Anthrax’s Jonathan Donais on what it’s like to shred for one of the Big Four

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

Anthrax’s lead specialist since 2013 talks about his role within the group and having to channel his inner Angus Young

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson performs during Megadeth concert as part of Dystopia World Tour at Luna Park on August 22, 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
When a fan challenged Megadeth to outpace Metallica, the band responded by cranking up the tempos

By Jon D’Auria Published

David Ellefson recalls the sliding-doors moment that would transform Megadeth into one of thrash metal’s Big Four

Bassists
Dave Mustaine performs live with Megadeth in 1988 with a customized Jackson King V.
Dave Mustaine’s life in guitars – how the Megadeth main man weaponized the Flying V

By Andrew Daly Published

From B.C. Rich to Jackson King Vs and and his current range of signature Flying Vs, we chart the evolution of Mustaine's guitar arsenal

Guitarists
Chris Poland with an Agile electric guitar, pictured in front of blue smoke-effect background.
Chris Poland on writing to Captain Kirk’s voice and Nuclear Messiah’s Megadeth alumni club

By Andrew Daly Published

Boasting 36 star players, Chris Poland’s debut fusion album as Nuclear Messiah has the songs to match the payroll

Guitarists
England's Alice Tai celebrates with their gold medal during the Women's 100m Backstroke S9 medal ceremony on day three of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 26, 2026
Elite swimmer wins Commonwealth Games gold – then uses medal to play Megadeth

By Janelle Borg Published

One of Britain’s top swimmers, Alice Tai, also moonlights as a guitarist in her alt-rock band BLUSH!

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth pictured playing a Jackson King V live in the '90s.
Dave Mustaine on why he left Jackson Guitars… then tried to buy the company

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Megadeth frontman jumped ship to ESP in 2003, but what could have been if his takeover bid had been successful?

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth (L) and James Hetfield of Metallica perform during night four of the band's 30th Anniversary at The Fillmore on December 10, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
How James Hetfield wrangled Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax for metal's biggest reunion

By Brad Angle Published

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett explain the origins of the Big 4 shows – which united Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax on one historic bill

Guitarists
Dean DeLeo performs at the 1993 KROQ Weenie Roast with Stone Temple Pilots
When Stone Temple Pilots supported Megadeth and Dave Mustaine defended them from his own fans

By Jonathan Horsley Published

STP’s 1992 debut album, Core, was just out in stores. Sex Type Thing had traction on MTV. But Dean DeLeo recalls those Megadeth support slots as a baptism of fire

Guitarists
Dave Mustaine of Megadeth performs at Canada Life Place on February 28, 2026 in London, Ontario
Dave Mustaine reflects on the overarching influence he had on the guitarists of the Big Four of thrash metal

By Janelle Borg Published

Mustaine makes a compelling argument that he directly inspired the likes of Kerry King and Scott Ian

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