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Rob van der Loo, the Viking Next Door: August 2020 Issue
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.
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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This month, we discuss right-hand techniques to minimize injury while playing bass.
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Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second.
With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not only delivered new music but also pushed their creativity further through a series of visually striking videos, several of which Adam himself co-directed and edited.
In this interview, we dive into the making of the new record, explore how Adam shapes his signature bass sound, and get the inside scoop on the band’s upcoming Camp Screamo Tour with Silverstein and Origami Angel.
Here’s Adam Russell.
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Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful blend of grit, melody, and heart, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. With their brand-new album “Crushing Flowers” set to drop on April 10th, the band is gearing up for another exciting chapter.
At the core of that signature sound is bassist Tim Nielsen, whose driving grooves have helped define the band’s identity and earned them a place in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
In this interview, we sit down with Tim to talk about the new album, the secrets behind his unmistakable tone, and what lies ahead for Drivin N Cryin.
Here is Tim Nielsen.
Photos: Chris Neilsen, Carlton Freeman, Ted Lanthangue, and courtesy Tim Neilsen
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Oteil Burbridge & Lamar Williams Jr. Champion Love Over Hate in New Single “Hush” | New Album ‘The Offering’ Out May 1.
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. continue the rollout of their forthcoming collaborative album The Offering, with the release of its second single, “Hush”. A slow-burning Southern soul meditation rooted in love, peace, and emotional clarity, the track is a centerpiece on the album with a potent, thematic statement, in Williams’ words to “block out all of that nonsense” and “remember that there is more love in the world than hate.” The full-length album arrives May 1 via Flóki Studios, recorded on Iceland’s northern coast and produced by drummer, engineer, and Soulive co-founder Alan Evans.
While much of The Offering grew out of Burbridge’s banjo-based writing, “Hush” emerged from he and Williams’ shaping a deliberate sonic vision. Burbridge says they were “trying to capture a more old school Memphis, Macon, Muscle Shoals vibe,” leaning into a Southern soul feel that fits Williams’s phrasing. The end result is a song that is unhurried with a deep pocket that allows the groove and the song’s message breathe and stand at the forefront.
The album features an all-star lineup of drummer John Morgan Kimock, percussionist Weedie Braimah, organist Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, pianist and violinist Jason Crosby, guitarists Tom Guarna and Jaden Lehman — musicians whose overlapping histories connect the Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Company, the Jerry Garcia Band, Soulive, and West African percussion traditions.
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When I heard that American Vanity, formerly known as Burn the Jukebox, was gearing up to release a new album this summer, it felt like the perfect moment to catch up with bassist and vocalist Virginia Franks.
With a fresh name unveiled just this past January and a clear shift in musical direction, the band is entering an exciting new chapter, one defined by both sonic evolution and a deeper, more focused message.
In this conversation, Virginia opens up about the inspiration behind the upcoming record, how she crafts her distinctive bass tone, what fans can expect from their upcoming tour, and where she sees both herself and the band heading next.
Join me as we dive into it all.
Here is Virginia Franks.
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