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Best Metal Bassists to Grace the Earth

crfowler_09

We all have our favorites.

 

Cliff Burton of course, Steve Harris, Tom Araya

 

Would Alice in Chains be considered metal?

If so Mike Starr is damn good.
We all have our favorites.
 
Cliff Burton of course, Steve Harris, Tom Araya
 
Would Alice in Chains be considered metal?
If so Mike Starr is damn good.
Posted: Aug 16, 2007 9:07 PM - Quote - Report!

Scourge441

John Myung, Alex Webster, everyone who's ever played bass for Symphony X, the guy from Necrophagist, and Geezer Butler.

There's plenty more, but I'll stop there.
John Myung, Alex Webster, everyone who's ever played bass for Symphony X, the guy from Necrophagist, and Geezer Butler.

There's plenty more, but I'll stop there.
Posted: Aug 16, 2007 9:19 PM - Quote - Report!

Guitar God Rob

Jason Newstead is amazing live, if Motley Crue count then Nikki Sixx is definately the coolest bassist alive. Jason Newstead is amazing live, if Motley Crue count then Nikki Sixx is definately the coolest bassist alive.
Posted: Aug 16, 2007 9:29 PM - Quote - Report!

shreder666

My favorite would be John Myung, but i don't know many bassist lol My favorite would be John Myung, but i don't know many bassist lol
Posted: Aug 16, 2007 10:44 PM - Quote - Report!

Decembero

Cliffus Burtonus Maximus, Sir Steven of Harris, and Araya the Great. Cliffus Burtonus Maximus, Sir Steven of Harris, and Araya the Great.
Posted: Aug 17, 2007 12:43 AM - Quote - Report!

Masochist_Lust

Totes Alex Webster. Totes Alex Webster.
Posted: Aug 17, 2007 8:25 AM - Quote - Report!

thefoldarsoldar

More hard rock than metal, but Billy Sheehan is pretty talented. More hard rock than metal, but Billy Sheehan is pretty talented.
Posted: Aug 17, 2007 4:58 PM - Quote - Report!

petrucci is god

John Myung John Myung
Posted: Aug 17, 2007 7:53 PM - Quote - Report!

Greenday389

John Myung, Steve Harris, and Geezer Butler. John Myung, Steve Harris, and Geezer Butler.
Posted: Aug 18, 2007 4:56 AM - Quote - Report!

Flamedmapletop

Peter Iwers from In Flames. I also like the one in Devil Driver and the Opeth bassist looks good to. Peter Iwers from In Flames. I also like the one in Devil Driver and the Opeth bassist looks good to.
Posted: Aug 18, 2007 12:20 PM - Quote - Report!

RedDeath9

Well, I don't know many bassists, but here it goes... John Myung, Lars K. Norberg, and Dan Briggs (He's from BTBAM, metalcore, I know... He's still good though) Well, I don't know many bassists, but here it goes... John Myung, Lars K. Norberg, and Dan Briggs (He's from BTBAM, metalcore, I know... He's still good though)
Posted: Aug 22, 2007 8:30 AM - Quote - Report!

domenic_665

John Myung and Cliff Burton John Myung and Cliff Burton
Posted: Feb 24, 2008 3:36 PM - Quote - Report!

valennic

John Myung, and that dude from Sadus, can't remember his name though......... John Myung, and that dude from Sadus, can't remember his name though.........
Posted: Mar 28, 2008 3:57 PM - Quote - Report!

CaptnWar

Oh My Science!
Has no one heard of Steve Di Giorgio.
Maybe that is who the guy above me is talking about.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_DiGiorgio ... so many albums, so many bands.
Oh My Science!
Has no one heard of Steve Di Giorgio.
Maybe that is who the guy above me is talking about.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_DiGiorgio ... so many albums, so many bands.
Posted: Mar 28, 2008 4:04 PM - Quote - Report!

Masonpwiley

RedDeath9 wrote on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 3:30am :
Well, I don't know many bassists, but here it goes... John Myung, Lars K. Norberg, and Dan Briggs (He's from BTBAM, metalcore, I know... He's still good though)


BTBAM are awesome, they are more metal than -core anyways. And they are a lot more than just metalcore. Just listen to Colors all the way through.Anyways, I agree that they have a good bassist.
RedDeath9 wrote on Aug 22nd, 2007 at 3:30am :
Well, I don't know many bassists, but here it goes... John Myung, Lars K. Norberg, and Dan Briggs (He's from BTBAM, metalcore, I know... He's still good though)


BTBAM are awesome, they are more metal than -core anyways. And they are a lot more than just metalcore. Just listen to Colors all the way through.Anyways, I agree that they have a good bassist.
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 6:37 AM - Quote - Report!

satchvai1292

john myung(dream theater) and justin chancellor(tool) are the best john myung(dream theater) and justin chancellor(tool) are the best
Posted: Mar 29, 2008 3:10 PM - Quote - Report!

kkimm07

cliff, geezer, dave jr., john alderete, billy sheehan, justin chancellor cliff, geezer, dave jr., john alderete, billy sheehan, justin chancellor
Posted: Apr 12, 2008 6:56 PM - Quote - Report!

vanshaya

Geezer Butler,Cliff Burton,Steve DiGiorgio Geezer Butler,Cliff Burton,Steve DiGiorgio
Posted: Apr 13, 2008 2:49 PM - Quote - Report!

dethbymetal

clff burton clff burton
Posted: May 9, 2008 8:44 PM - Quote - Report!

dio_dude

steve digiorgio is better than any other metal bassist i've heard. steve digiorgio is better than any other metal bassist i've heard.
Posted: May 13, 2008 6:40 AM - Quote - Report!

mr freezy

Geezer butler, steve harris ect ect. Geezer butler, steve harris ect ect.
Posted: May 18, 2008 4:56 PM - Quote - Report!

xHellbound

Justin Chancellor (Tool), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Joey DeMaio (Manowar) Justin Chancellor (Tool), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Joey DeMaio (Manowar)
Posted: May 21, 2008 2:03 AM - Quote - Report!

jerguitar_wiz

Les Claypool :angry:
 
come on tell me someone other than me thinks a 5 string bass with a whammy bar( what Les Clay pool plays) is cool look him up he is the best bassist
Les Claypool :angry:
 
come on tell me someone other than me thinks a 5 string bass with a whammy bar( what Les Clay pool plays) is cool look him up he is the best bassist
Posted: May 26, 2008 7:35 PM - Quote - Report!

EmancipatedSoul

I agree with all of the above except for Cliff Burton and Les Claypool. I personally think they are quite overrated. (Awaiting being flamed :rolleyes: )



Then just to mention some more heavy (as in death/black) metal:

Stefan Fimmers (Necrophagist) is good.

Orion from Behemoth is brilliant, but doesn't reach his full potential because he mostly just follows Nergal's guitaring.

Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse is good, but also, can't hear him play all that well with the music.

Martin Mendez from Opeth is brilliant.
I agree with all of the above except for Cliff Burton and Les Claypool. I personally think they are quite overrated. (Awaiting being flamed :rolleyes: )



Then just to mention some more heavy (as in death/black) metal:

Stefan Fimmers (Necrophagist) is good.

Orion from Behemoth is brilliant, but doesn't reach his full potential because he mostly just follows Nergal's guitaring.

Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse is good, but also, can't hear him play all that well with the music.

Martin Mendez from Opeth is brilliant.
Posted: Jun 3, 2008 10:47 PM - Quote - Report!

Local666Union

EmancipatedSoul wrote on Jun 3rd, 2008 at 5:47pm :
I agree with all of the above except for Cliff Burton and Les Claypool. I personally think they are quite overrated. (Awaiting being flamed :rolleyes:)



Then just to mention some more heavy (as in death/black) metal:

Stefan Fimmers (Necrophagist) is good.

Orion from Behemoth is brilliant, but doesn't reach his full potential because he mostly just follows Nergal's guitaring.

Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse is good, but also, can't hear him play all that well with the music.

Martin Mendez from Opeth is brilliant.

+1
[QUOTE u='EmancipatedSoul' d='2008-06-03 17:47:21']I agree with all of the above except for Cliff Burton and Les Claypool. I personally think they are quite overrated. (Awaiting being flamed :rolleyes:)



Then just to mention some more heavy (as in death/black) metal:

Stefan Fimmers (Necrophagist) is good.

Orion from Behemoth is brilliant, but doesn't reach his full potential because he mostly just follows Nergal's guitaring.

Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse is good, but also, can't hear him play all that well with the music.

Martin Mendez from Opeth is brilliant.[/QUOTE]
+1
Posted: Jun 3, 2008 11:09 PM - Quote - Report!

ironmaidendude

Steve Harris and Cliff Burton are best bassists in metal. Steve Harris and Cliff Burton are best bassists in metal.
Posted: Jun 6, 2008 6:23 PM - Quote - Report!

mr. ...

cliff burton. and the guy in necrophagist is insane cliff burton. and the guy in necrophagist is insane
Posted: Jun 17, 2008 12:17 AM - Quote - Report!

bloodlusting28

Cliff Burton (Metallica), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Steve Harris(Iron Maiden), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and Frank Bellow (Anthrax). Cliff Burton (Metallica), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Steve Harris(Iron Maiden), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and Frank Bellow (Anthrax).
Posted: Jun 30, 2008 10:05 AM - Quote - Report!

Page/Rhoads

Billy Sheehan owns all. Cliff is WAYYYY overrated. Billy Sheehan owns all. Cliff is WAYYYY overrated.
Posted: Jul 15, 2008 10:24 PM - Quote - Report!

dio_dude

i don't much like sheehan. distorted wank. i don't much like sheehan. distorted wank.
Posted: Jul 23, 2008 7:27 AM - Quote - Report!

postmortem2006

dio_dude wrote on May 13th, 2008 at 1:40am :
steve digiorgio is better than any other metal bassist i've heard.


Once again, you've learnt well

+1
[QUOTE u='dio_dude' d='2008-05-13 01:40:26']steve digiorgio is better than any other metal bassist i've heard.[/QUOTE]

Once again, you've learnt well

+1
Posted: Aug 4, 2008 1:56 AM - Quote - Report!

kattaway96

Cliff Burton Cliff Burton
Posted: Dec 20, 2008 5:50 PM - Quote - Report!
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