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Rob van der Loo, the Viking Next Door: August 2020 Issue

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Rob van der Loo Interview…

It is with great pleasure that I get to interview Rob van der Loo, the epic bass player from the band Epica, for the August 2020 cover issue of Bass Musician Magazine.

Rob van der Loo - Bass Musician Magazine - August 2020

In this interview, it is very clear that Rob is a serious thinker, totally passionate about his bass playing, and is a team playing, solution-based human being that embraces life and all of its possibilities through all forms of art.

It is so refreshing to see a man that has been in the industry for decades and still maintains the fire and excitement of why he got into this business in the first place.

Rob van der Loo and I talked about life and his musical roots in Rotterdam, his home town, as well as all of the symphonic metal royalty that all spans from this one place, Epica, Night Wish, and Within Temptation to name a few.

Rob is also a very real and funny guy.

It’s so cool to be able to weave a real-time conversation where the listener can virtually feel like a fly on a wall, secretly listening into so much true experience that is capable of lighting a perfect fire under your ass and inspire you to kick your true priorities and dreams into gear for our new changing reality.

From his solo project Six Arms to his favorite Dingwall basses, his love of collecting original art & hell boy paraphernalia, to his love of cooking, watching movies, and the latest news on Epica, it’s all here in this amazing interview.

There are also a few out of control funny moments and behind the scene scoops that will put you on the floor laughing.

They will remind you that true music and art is a combination of having a blast, not taking yourself too seriously, and flipping that epic switch that transforms you into a superhero of bass and inspiration to others, because you always follow through and continue what you started so long ago.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I invite you to strap yourself in and get ready to be amped up by the words and experiences of The Viking Next Door, Rob van der Loo.

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Interview With K3 Sisters Band

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K3 Sisters Band Interview…

It is very rare when I talk to a band where all the members play bass. The K3 Sisters Band is a perfect example of a group where Kaylen, Kelsey and Kristen Kassab are all multi-instrumentalists and take turns playing bass.

Hailing from Texas, these three sisters have been playing music since they were very young and have amassed an amazing amount of original music,  music videos, streaming concerts, podcasts, and content that has taken numerous social media platforms by storm. On TikTok alone, they have over 2.5 million followers and more than a billion views.

Join me as we hear the story of their musical journey, how they get their sound, and the fundamental principles behind these prolific musicians.

Here is the K3 Sisters Band!

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What is a Pinched Nerve? with Dr. Randy Kertz

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Dr Randal Kertz - Bass Player Health - Oct 2022

What is a Pinched Nerve?

In this month’s video, we will cover how to tell if you have a pinched nerve and when to seek professional help.

Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health. Click here to get your copy today!

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Interview With Bassist Danielle Nicole

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Bassist Danielle Nicole…

Blues music has universal appeal. We all have our ups and downs and this particular musical genre often fits our reality. Just hearing that we are not alone makes us feel a bit better. 

Danielle Nicole writes and sings the Blues. She does an amazing job at delivering both exquisite smoky vocals but plays just the right bass line to drive the tune home. Danielle recently released “The Love You Bleed” last January and will be touring the album this upcoming year.

Join me as we learn about Danielle’s musical journey, how she gets her sound, her plans for the future and more.

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Working-Class Zeros: The Struggles of Working-Class Musicians – Episode #1

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WORKING-CLASS ZEROS With Steve Rosati and Shawn Cav

Working-Class Zeros: Episode #1 – Gig Triangle, Day Gig, and It’s Awesome But Is It Necessary…

These stories from the front are with real-life, day-to-day musicians who deal with work life and gigging and how they make it work out. Each month, topics may include… the kind of gigs you get, the money, dealing with less-than-ideal rooms, as well as the gear you need to get the job done… and the list goes on from there.” – Steve the Bass Guy and Shawn Cav

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

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Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice's Bassist Lewis Bridges - From the Album, Grotesque

Premiere! Bass Playthrough With Foetal Juice’s Bassist Lewis Bridges – From the Album, Grotesque

Bassist Lewis Bridges Shares…

“Gruesome’s sparse intro marks a stark contrast from the intensity of the rest of the album.  The original intention was to keep the bass simple but colourful, however as I worked on it, the lines grew more expressive and the more striking flourishes began to emerge.  The intensity builds into a harmonic minor passage that takes us into the drop — a signature death grind cacophony.  This is where Foetal Juice thrives.  You’re getting a full-on right-hand barrage to in the face to take you into a groove-laden mulch-fest.

I owe my throbbing bass tone to the Darkglass Alpha Omega pedal borrowed from our sound engineer, Chris Fielding (ex-Conan), mixed with the clarity of the tried and true Ampeg SVT CL.

As mentioned earlier, colourful basslines are important, especially in a one-guitar band. Chucking some funny intervals and odd flourishes here and there brings life into the brutality. There’s no point sounding brutal if it’s not gonna be fucking evil too!

Recording this playthrough was hard work. This was not the fault of James Goodwin (Necronautical), who was kindly filming and is ace to work with, but because in true Foetal fashion, we had stinking hangovers — and that jam room was hot!”

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