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Ex-Amity Affliction Bassist Takes Legal Action Over Trademarks

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Ex-Amity Affliction Bassist Takes Legal Action Over Trademarks

Last week, Loudwire reported on former Amity Affliction co-founding bassist/vocalist Ahren Stringer claiming that he was “kicked out” of the band (after he was “booted” from their 2024 tour). Now, Stringer has gone one step further by sharing images on social media that indicate that he’s taking legal action against vocalist Joel Birch over the band’s trademarks of “Amity” and “The Amity Affliction.”What Stringer PostedYesterday (Feb. 22), several publications – […]

todayFebruary 23, 2025 2

Classic Ozzy Bassist Comments on Not Playing Osbourne’s Last Show

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Classic Ozzy Bassist Comments on Not Playing Osbourne’s Last Show

Last week, Black Sabbath announced that they’re reuniting (with all four original members) for a one-day all-star concert event to celebrate the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne. Now, classic Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley has commented on not being invited to play Osbourne’s last show.What Daisley SaidDaisley – who contributed to Ozzy’s entire 1980s solo catalog in some way – recently spoke to YouTube channel Indie Power TV about the […]

todayFebruary 9, 2025

John Mellencamp’s Longtime Bassist Toby Myers Dead at 75

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John Mellencamp’s Longtime Bassist Toby Myers Dead at 75

Toby Myers, longtime bassist for John Mellencamp and the Todd Rundgren-discovered band Roadmaster, died on Jan. 16 at age 75.“Sadness has entered the Mellencamp band and John over the passing of a longtime member,” said a note on Mellencamp’s website. “Toby was a great contribution to the music, and the band. We will miss him as a friend, and a fellow musician.”Born Jeffrey Myers on Sept. 26, 1949, in Indianapolis, […]

todayJanuary 22, 2025 2

Avenged Sevenfold Bassist Finally ‘Made It’ With 2024 Event

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Avenged Sevenfold Bassist Finally ‘Made It’ With 2024 Event

There are checkmark moments you take note of in any band's growth, but for the first time in his life, Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ feels he "made it" by fulfilling one professional dream in 2024. That would be headlining and selling out the Rock in Rio festival in Brazil.Johnny Christ's 2024 Career HighlightWhile speaking on his Drinks With Johnny internet TV show, the bassist took some time to reflect on […]

todayDecember 23, 2024

Better Metallica Bassist – Jason Newsted vs. Robert Trujillo

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Better Metallica Bassist – Jason Newsted vs. Robert Trujillo

Who is the better Metallica bassist - Jason Newsted or Robert Trujillo? That's the debate at the center of this week's Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show.First off, let's address the elephant in the room. For those of you screaming Cliff Burton, there's no doubt that most Metallica fans would rank him as the best overall. His style and playing had an impact on both musicians that […]

todayNovember 11, 2024 13

Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist Phil Lesh Dies

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Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist Phil Lesh Dies

Founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has died at age 84. No cause of death was immediately given, though Lesh had revealed a bout with bladder cancer in 2015. He also had a liver transplant following a chronic hepatitis C infection in 1998."He was surrounded by his family and full of love," according to an official statement. "Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy […]

todayOctober 25, 2024 2

Skid Row Bassist Says Reunion Could End Like Jane’s Addiction

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Skid Row Bassist Says Reunion Could End Like Jane’s Addiction

Skid Row bassist Scotti Hill said the long-discussed and often-dismissed prospect of a reunion with Sebastian Bach might end up like the recent Jane’s Addiction fiasco.Perry Farrell’s onstage assault of Dave Navarro forced Jane’s Addiction off the road on Sept. 13 after a handful of original line-up shows, with the guitarist’s most recent comments hinting that the recently-reunited original lineup won’t return.And while Skid Row have frequently discussed their determination […]

todaySeptember 23, 2024 5

‘The Circle’ Contestant Catfishing as Bassist in Metalcore Band

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‘The Circle’ Contestant Catfishing as Bassist in Metalcore Band

A contestant on Netflix's The Circle is catfishing as the bassist in a big metalcore band — We Came As Romans.The Circle is a reality competition show where contestants live in different apartments of the same building, and are only allowed to interact with one another through an app that allows them to send text messages and photos.Catfishing is a big part of the show, as individuals are able to pretend to be someone […]

todaySeptember 11, 2024 5

Kansas Has Found a Replacement for Their Longtime Bassist

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Kansas Has Found a Replacement for Their Longtime Bassist

Kansas turned to a familiar figure when replacing bassist and co-lead vocalist Billy Greer, who retired last week after nearly 40 years in the lineup. Dan McGowan, a recent sub for Greer, will take over.A native of southern New Jersey, McGowan previously played bass with Kansas keyboardist Tom Brislin's band Gold Rotation. His promotion means Kansas has completely rebuilt its rhythm section this year after stalwart drummer Phil Ehart's recent […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 6

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