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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.

Robert Trujillo Of Metallica To Appear At Bass Player LIVE! 2015

Posted in bass guitar, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, news, rock music with tags , , , , , on October 16, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Bass Player Live - 2015 - promo banner pic - Rob Trujillo - Rex Brown - Mike Inez - #MO330903SNMSSC

LOOK WHO JUST GOT ADDED TO BASS PLAYER LIVE! 2015

The artist list keeps growing for Bass Player LIVE! in Los Angeles on November 7 & 8, with newly added performers, presenters and clinicians including Robert Trujillo, Mike Watt, Mike Inez, Rex Brown, Steve Bailey and more!

Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo will be presenting a Bass Player Lifetime Achievement Award to Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmister at the Bass Player LIVE! Concert at Musicians Institute on the evening of November 7.

Don’t miss the bass event of the year!

Click here to check out this year’s line-up and get tickets now!

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LONG LIVE BASS GUITAR.

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RENOWNED BASS PLAYER – STU HAMM – ANNOUNCES EAST COAST TOUR DATES

Posted in bass guitar, classic rock, Hard Rock, Music, rock music with tags , , , , on June 1, 2015 by Metal Odyssey

Stu Hamm - publicity pic - 2015 - #0601MOSHB

Having stunned audiences across the world with his innovative playing, STU HAMM has made a name as the go-to bass player for the world’s great musicians. Time spent playing with Steve Vai and Joe Satriani has cemented his place among the greats and gave HAMM the platform to display his pioneering bass techniques to adoring crowds worldwide. Now, promoting the release of his newest solo album, The Book Of Lies, HAMM takes to the road with new music and will also debut his petite suite for solo bass.

The breadth of HAMM’s range is legendary and is what is at the heart of The Book Of Lies. The title track introduces a fine style, complete with a subtle blues bass-line, later evolving into a funk jam with horns and guitar. “Back To Shabalalla” owes a debt to the loping, infectious rhythms of Afrobeat, while “Etude” is a classical piece of the type that made HAMM famous. The amazing final piece, a seven-minute epic titled “L.S.D.” ranges from a Beatles homage to a fully-leaded bass shredfest.

A gut rumbling mix of new and old hits, mixed with HAMM’s trademark humor, make for a unique show like no other. The Tour will begin on July 6 in Largo, FL and wind its way up the east coast to a grand finish at The Iridium in New York on July 16th. Joining Stu in The Stu Hamm Band are Alex Skolnick (Testament) on guitar and Joel Taylor (Allan Holdsworth, Al DiMeola) on drums.

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The STU HAMM Band East Coast Tour Itinerary:

July 6 Largo Cultural Center Largo, FL
July 8 Neighbourhood Theatre Charlotte, NC
July 9 The Rusty Nail Wilmington, NC
July 10 The Saint Asbury Park, NJ
July 11 Van Dyck Schenectady, NY
July 12 L’alize Montreal, QU
July 14 Havana New Hope, PA
July 15 Regattabar Cambridge, MA
July 16 The Iridium New York, NY

STU HAMM Solo Dates:

July 5 Sam Ash (Clinic) Tampa, FL
July 7 Sam Ash (Clinic) Atlanta, GA
July 23 Music Café Conroe, TX
July 25 The Rear Window Ganado, TX
July 26 The Live Oak Dallas, TX

More dates TBA

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Source: MAD Ink PR

* For more info:

facebook.com/stuhammbass

http://www.stuarthamm.net/

MetalOdyssey

LONG LIVE STU HAMM.

Stone.