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ALBERTO RIGONI & MICHAEL MANRING Announce Legendary Bassist STUART HAMM as Third Bassist on Upcoming Album: Dystopia

Posted in bass, bass guitar, bass guitar players, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Stuart Hamm. Photos provided by featured artists.

Celebrated Italian bassist, composer, and producer ALBERTO RIGONI, together with world-renowned virtuoso MICHAEL MANRING, proudly announce the addition of STUART HAMM to their upcoming instrumental progressive rock/ambient album Dystopia. With Hamm joining the lineup alongside drummer David Menoudakis, the project’s powerful ensemble is now almost complete. A famous drummer will be announced soon as special guest!

A pioneer of modern electric bass, Stuart Hamm has redefined the boundaries of the instrument through his visionary solo albums and collaborations with icons such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Frank Gambale. His signature blend of technical brilliance, melodic sensibility, and fearless experimentation adds a new dimension to Dystopia, enriching its sonic architecture with depth and intensity.

Above: Alberto Rigoni. Photos provided by featured artists.

“When Alberto and Michael invited me to be part of Dystopia, I immediately felt the creative spark,” says Stuart Hamm. “The concept of three distinct bass voices blending and contrasting within the same musical vision is incredibly exciting. Each of us brings our own tone, feel, and emotion. It’s like a dialogue between different worlds of bass.”

The interplay among Rigoni, Manring, and Hamm highlights their unique sonic personalities, from ambient and melodic passages to aggressive and experimental textures. The album promises an immersive listening experience that showcases the expressive range of the instrument like never before.

Above: Michael Manring. Photos provided by featured artists.

The full album Dystopia is scheduled for release in the early months of next year.

Fans can already pre-order the digital edition via Bandcamp at:
http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com

A Digipack CD edition will be produced, and limited vinyl versions are also being considered. Rigoni is currently in discussions with several international record labels for the release of this new album.

Are you ready to face a new prog experience?

More on MICHAEL MANRING

https://www.instagram.com/michael_manring and https://www.facebook.com/michaelmanring

More information on ALBERTO RIGONI

www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni

Source: Split Screen PR

RUDY SARZO – “What Did You Just Ask Me?” Video Interview Episode 3 By Tanis Enos

Posted in bass, bass guitar, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 5, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Our very own Tanis Enos has treated us all, once again, to another fun and fact filled episode of “What Did You Just Ask Me?”. In episode 3, Tanis interviews the legendary Rudy Sarzo. Thank you, Tanis! Enjoy the video interview below!

Among the Hard Rock, Classic Rock and Heavy Metal communities, the revered bassist Rudy Sarzo needs no introduction. However, with the ever growing generations of fans that cherish our 80’s genres, Rudy Sarzo is currently a member of the iconic Quiet Riot; the band he helped build the foundation blocks for, so many years ago.

Rudy Sarzos’ illustrious past includes being a key member of Ozzy Osbourne/Blizzard Of Oz, Whitesnake, Animetal USA and DIO. Oh there’s more and please do some research on Rudys’ historic musical career; It’ll inspire you for certain.

German Epic Melodic Death Metal Virtuoso NOTHGARD Announce New Bass Player: Nico Kolja!

Posted in bass, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music with tags , , , on May 22, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

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Above: new NOTHGARD bass player Nico Kolja

German Epic Melodic Death Metal virtuoso NOTHGARD announce a new bass player: Nico Kolja!

The band says about: almost 4 weeks ago our dear friend Vik S. has left the band due to unforeseen circumstances and private issues. However, Vik will remain within our Band-Family of course. Further more he will support the band with taking care of the homepage and more. On the other hand we are very happy to present you the first pic of the new musician behind the bass.

Again we say thank you to Vik for all the past years and dearly welcome Nico. For more impressions check out the Video by clicking the link below:

NOTHGARD – LINE-UP may 2015:

Vocals, Lead Guitar, Studio Keyboard: Dom R. Crey
Bass, Backing Vocals: Nico Kolja
Rhythm, 2nd Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals: Daniel K.
Rhythm Guitar: Skaahl
Drums: D. Ziegler

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http://www.metalmessage.de

For more NOTHGARD info:

Website: http://www.nothgard.de/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE NOTHGARD.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

Kamikabe Bassist Releases Playthrough Video For ‘The Process Within’

Posted in bass, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music videos with tags , , , , on February 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Dave Kirsch - Kamikabe - promo pic - #2015DKMO

Bassist Dave Kirsch of Pittsburgh, PA tech death metal machine, Kamikabe, has released a playthrough video for the song ‘The Process Within,’ which comes off of their debut full length “Aberration of Man,” released in August 2012 via Unique Leader Records.

You can check out the new video at this location or below:

Kamikabe recruited Dave Kirsch as their full-time bassist back in the Spring of 2014, replacing Matt Rucinski, who parted ways with the band in mid 2013

Following the release of “Aberration of Man,” Kamikabe hit the road in the Fall of 2012 for an East Coast Headline run with fellow heavy hitters Rivers of Nihil supporting. After taking a break for the winter, Kamikabe hit the road once again in Spring 2013 as part of the Bloodletting North America tour which also featured GorodInanimate Existence and Vale of Pnath, as well as The Kennedy VeilPyrexiaAchspireApplaud the Impaler and others on select dates throughout the tour. Immediately following the Bloodletting tour, Kamikabe had to deal with some shifts in their line up which led to an unanticipated lengthy downtime for the band.

Brand new material is still a work in progress at this point, but the band has plans to release their sophomore album on Unique Leader Records later this year and hopes to hit the road in support of it as well.

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For more information and updates, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/kamikabe

http://kamikabe.bandcamp.com/

http://kamikabe.bigcartel.com/

http://www.indiemerchstore.com/b/kamikabe/

https://twitter.com/kamikabemetal

http://uniqueleader.com/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE DAVE KIRSCH.

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.