Alex Webster Interview/Lesson in Sick Sounds Issue 1 - The Inarticulate Inception:

[@InsaneDeathMachine]

The Man, the Myth, The Legend.

[@TheDaymos777]

хорошо Антошка сказал

[@Zyborggian]

A phrase that describes you just as well lmao

[@Zyborggian]

Or at least almost

[@МихаилРяженка-ь9ч]

Тоха ты тоже определенно

[@jannetoropainen9865]

Alex Webster is The death metal proffesor

[@LasseHuhtala]

-"It's pretty easy"

[@freeschaeffercox1640]

I must have a disability then. That sucks !

[@calebsunder]

@@freeschaeffercox1640 you are not alone

[@Alifer4ik]

hehe

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Hahaha

[@killer070911]

Hehe

[@FatSynthDude]

You know what I love about this man? He's a virtuoso-level musician, but he doesn't mind sacrificing technicality for the sake of a good song. Not many good musicians are willing to do that.

[@spmSLL]

He actually said something really interesting about some of their recent stuff. In order to avoid getting stale and repetitive, he sometimes tries to challenge himself technically in the hopes of pushing himself out of his comfort zone writing wise.

[@AndroxineVortex]

This guy is a machine, 100% metal

[@filipvasicek1341]

666

[@uglijimus]

Alex Webster, possibly the coolest and down to earth guy in metal.

[@borhan181818]

100% no doubt about it, real educated well spoken nice guy

[@rathernot3839]

a lot of death metal bands are super cool and down to earth only band I met that were kinda dicks was deicide well mainly glen

[@zer0deltav367]

Him and David Ellefson

[@bill_ezane6829]

@@rathernot3839, 100% glen is a bit if a prick. Alex is a real class act. I've met him many times and he always makes the fans feel appreciated.

[@sethberryhill4936]

I had the honor of meeting him at Summer Slaughter. He is definitely down to earth and so humble

[@Yord_Music]

He's basically one of the best bassist of all time. He needs to put out a really good instructional DVD so his legend lives on!

[@doommantia6925]

I love the calm look on his face as he fucking shreds

[@ferox965]

This gentleman is such an educator...besides being one of the best bassists on the planet, he articulates so well...The way he describes chording is exactly how I do it...for effect...and the importance of mids...HUGE. Mids are what cut you through the mix...and how he describes "being where you need to be" is insanely important...knowing when to come up in the sound and when to clear out of the way for clarity...Cheers Alex!

[@killer070911]

Legend

[@thegame890]

I met Alex last Autumn when Cannibal Corpse was touring in Finland. He is a real gentleman, very down-to-earth type of guy. I also met George. It's great how much they appreciate their fans.

[@ButtahDawgMcDouble]

After a show in Providence RI he came out to the crowd and met all the fans

[@jessedudley6366]

Even if you don't like death metal, take lessons from these people they are amazing musicians, those techniques are essential

[@louiscrowley1755]

I really don't enjoy CC music or songs, not my cup of tea. However - I could watch Alex and Rob for hours. Just wild technique I have a ton of respect for. Alex also knows his instrument and theory like a madman. Just watched a CC documentary and they are no doubt talented, down to earth, intelligent, articulate, and seem like great guys. Point - don't have to like the music but offer respect when it is due.

[@basicoptimalmouse]

I'm with you man. The guys technique and tone are so on point.

[@salottin]

+Louis Crowley I know what you mean. I always watch their videos hahaha I'm a big Cannibal fan, but they are really respectable musicans and hard-workers. I'm glad people realize that even if they don't really like the sound. Separating the musician from the music is sometimes really good!

[@KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN]

Spoken like a true person of intellect which is missing from ppl today, it's like if u don't like the music u don't like them, they don't Kno how to separate the two..

[@Ramoa111]

that's how l feel about classical

[@blgdinger3]

Thank you, this world needs more non metal people to see the insane talent that death metal has to offer

[@WillEatForFood]

Even if you're not a death meal/cannibal corpse fan you can't deny the fact that he's an amazing bassist

[@ScreaminSavior]

CC is one of my favorite bands and they are some of my favorite musicians; Alex especially! He's so intelligent, skilled, and well-spoken; well mannered too. I saw them last year and when it was in between songs I shouted, "Webster!!!" and he started plucking some fast notes. That was an amazing moment for me.

[@AgeofReason]

The chords discussion was too long

[@salottin]

What a tone

[@ha-tsuneko]

"Sometimes it's just whether the chords sound good or not." *BANG BANG BANG BANG*

[@daltonlawrence4750]

The Steve Harris of Death Metal.

[@vincentmasterbassist6784]

Dalton Lawrence nahhhhh

[@jerkfacefuckasaurusrex328]

More like Jordan B Peterson

[@coffinfeeder7732]

JerkFace FuckasaurusRex No

[@mlody969]

Steve Harris the guy withoud bass in his bass sound

[@kormendymatyas8667]

@@mlody969 what are you talking about? he is always locking in with the drums

[@Muglinnor]

- Topic List - 00:00 Alex Webster right hand technique 01:19 Alex Webster using chord on bass 03:03 Alex Webster on bass EQ 05:44 Alex Webster economy of motion 07:42 Alex Webster writing for guitar 09:14 Alex Webster bulldozer of rhythm Sorry for my english

[@salottin]

Damn. I watch this almost once per month.

[@odiouspariah]

Same!

[@salottin]

And Chrono Trigger all the way!!!

[@odiouspariah]

:D

[@superjoint57]

I do not know the first thing about a bass guitar but I have always been attracted to it. What I do know is that this man, in my opinion, is extremely humble. Obviously I do not know him and only "know what I know" from seeing him in interviews, on stage, in clinics, etc., but that is my perception of him and I am going with it! I could be his bass cleaning assistant though...for free! LOL! As I always say in reply to those who state "that music makes you kill people!"......"Ummmm, No! It keeps me from killing people!" Thank you Alex!

[@bassist12345]

I've learned so much from this guys videos and interviews since i've been playing bass. One of the wisest men in metal. Actually, one of the wisest men in music.

[@zhuangguozhang3410]

This guy is maybe the coolest, easiest going guy in the genre. I met him three times, and just the nicest chill guy.

[@overmort]

Best bassist in Death Metal

[@mervyenbrzeczyszczykiewicz3413]

together with Forest

[@vituslucilius8814]

I have a frowny face for my EQ ... you can't get anymore brutal than that XD

[@TropicalBrick]

"I just play bass, and that's what I do" And my god he dose it well! Alex is the best!

[@susanheath9791]

most vintage death metal band members are cool as hell. 85 - 95 , just metalheads.

[@Acidpaxk]

Jesus is Dog : 1985-1995

[@BlkMgkNitez]

So modest, so professional, so fucking articulate. Alex Webster, you are fucking awesome.

[@gcbassist]

this man is the whole reason i got a 5 string bass and the reason that bass is a spector best bassist in the world

[@leonardocddionisio]

Magic bass guitar fron Cannibal Corpsie

[@Robtron3030]

yeah, Alex's keeps his skills and positivity very high up there. It shows in his playing.

[@MetalHeadShey]

I totally agree with you! I've tried so hard to explain to people why when I play, I play fingers and not pick, and no one ever understands! Finally! Thank you! :)

[@giancarlopacelli5971]

LEGEND!!!

[@neeratron]

how can an instrument's tone manage to give gooosebumps??

[@smashingchap11]

It is about time we get some material like this. He needs to release a dvd.

[@darkangelzephyron]

he has a knack for explaining things so everyone would understand .. i like that. i also love how STRAIGHT the fingers of his picking hand are when he plays. awesome

[@outlet70]

his bass makes the earth rumble....awsome tone

[@Insinneratorthrash]

I just want to listen to him play bass all day. That tone is amazing!

[@mikechecka292]

I have a couple autographed Spector promo photos Alex signed for me hanging in my music room. Also have a signed copy of his book "Extreme Metal Bass".

[@LaurianBotez]

really instructive

[@andreaparussini7843]

Guys if you want to get better with the three finger technique, buy his extreme metal bass book. i've been using it for 2 weeks and i improved a LOT

[@valerionascimben7565]

LSame here man. His book was extremely helpful to me when I first started getting into extreme metal.

[@salottin]

+Andrea Parussini I didn't buy it because I didn't really find it here in Brazil yet, but I gave it a look and it looks great!

[@marco3055]

He's a great musician, and he's humble as fuck. I wish there'd be more like him.

[@puppetmetal]

He should seriously make a DVD, giving even more awesome lessons.

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

Hes 1 of my favorite bass players

[@skywlker1763]

One of my favorite interviews with Alex

[@jeleopard]

He's endorsed by Darkglass, I believe. They have massive tone.

[@TannerStreeter7]

This guy is my full inspiration on learning bass. If it weren't for his lessons I would have never been able to learn how to play death metal, or any type of metal at that.

[@MattPictures13]

if you were introduced to Cannibal Corpse or Blotted Science coming from a background of no metal, you would never expect the musicians behind them to be genuinely nice people. I had the privilege of meeting Alex Webster and he was by far one of the nicest people I've met

[@The_Ham_Sandwich]

Check out Blotted science, Webster is in it with Ron Jarzombrek, and Hanes Grossman (Obscura) and on their first release the drummer from Behold the Arctopus. It's all instrumental and oozes musicianship and musicality.

[@HunterOfTheBass]

I very much would like to play like him one day, I have been honing the three finger technique for awhile now and I love it.

[@nickfanzo]

That’s what she said.

[@kristiankarter5515]

“you can saw away at it forever” *helicopter gattling gun noises*

[@gallespaul]

His bass sounds amazinggggg

[@beanman2206]

this guy is an insanely good bassist, definitely in the top 10 best

[@4residentleon]

This guy is a TRUE bass player \m/!!! Alex!!

[@134josu]

Alex Webster always well spoken, common sense and a down to heart! great musician

[@serazac25]

love the metallic sound, damn I will be happy with a spector legend :D

[@jaaaaab]

i was lucky enough to meet alex after a cannibal show and he was the coolest and nicest dude ever, he even signed my arm lol

[@ryu411]

Not a big CC fan, but Alex Webster is one of the greatest metal bassists alive, next to Steve Harris!

[@johnlewis4945]

alex is so metal...one of my idols

[@Kaarel456]

Cannibal Corpse was live 2 days ago in Estonia and i got to shake hands with him. I recomend anyone going to see them live. Most powerfull thing i have ever witnessed :)

[@KindredMixedBlade]

beautiful spector tone

[@tommoore7348]

"We want it to sound like a big machine just rolling over everything" 🤣

[@albertoramiroruiz4999]

Some people can't play with picks, like my self. I just get more of a sense of the rhythm with my fingers and i can accent certain parts a lot better (switching to a quick slap or pop). Honestly, i should dedicate some time to practicing with a pick to improve because i feel as a bass player, you should be somewhat well rounded in all styles IMHO.

[@midibudu]

i think that use pick on bass is not bad, it depends of what tone you whant, or if its easyer to you to play with a pick, suport finger and pick \m/

[@adrianguada4166]

He is the world’s fucking best bass player IMHO. His technique is fucking insane. It’s hard to adjust for 2 fingers to 3. And his tone IS FUCKING AMAZING. You don’t even have to be a Cannibal Corpse fan to admit he’s a fucking insane bass player. Fucking inspiration right there.

[@Messier31NGC224]

Love the way you teach things, very graspable.

[@SMDaboobity]

@infamousinz so appropriate, seeing as he says in the beginning that you can keep sawing away at it playing with 3 fingers

[@The_Ham_Sandwich]

From what I've seen from live videos, he rests it on the Low B string when that's not in use, and usually moves from there, and from the pick up when it's needed.

[@KongoXIIV]

@armorkill No, there are others that can do this but over time, say if you were to tour night after night you will say hi to carpel tunnel and then it's game over for a long time.

[@smashingchap11]

Webster NEEDS to release a DVD....I'd buy it the second it was released.

[@cooldude812128]

cant wait for his book

[@helmzmen]

I've never heard a bass sound so damn agressive in my life.

[@mikechecka292]

Its easier to learn the right way rather than having to unlearn or correct bad habits.

[@rob825]

@SkunkRadcliffe Thats how I use fingers when I do 16th notes actually. I'm pretty sure his fingers go 3-2-1-3-2-1-3-2-1, like a galloping motion.

[@lagranged86]

@sathan503 He meant all four fingers on his fretting hand. He uses 3 fingers on his right hand, 3-2-1-3-2-1-3-2-1.

[@r.i.p.p.e.r]

I'd love to be able to just isolate the bass part from a couple of tracks, just so I could hear every little nuance in his playing

[@airmax247]

@W3B5TA I think this is the guy Corpse talks about during "Five Nails Through The Neck"

[@MetulHam]

Such a great guy

[@mrbassic]

thank you alex

[@Jellybeantiger]

Fantastic musician and songwriter.

[@TheUnbreakableOtaku]

My favourite bassist ever. He could record a solo album of just bass and I would get into it and headbang just as much as if it were a whole band.

[@diegocalero826]

He is just AMAZING AND GORGEOUS!

[@RatRaceTV]

His voice reminds me of Dave Mustaine For some reason

[@hannibalbarca7902]

He does actually sound like a deeper voice Mustaine.

[@juniorsantos1742]

Same thing here

[@juanmiguelaranavelazquez9116]

So does his hair

[@birkganze2977]

absolutly

[@PERCEPTSIN]

He has a similar speech to dave

[@IGGoooRRRE]

such a beastly tone makes me wanna get a spector!

[@sathan503]

@lagranged86 I figured on his fretting hand, but for picking I do 1-2-3-2-1 it seems more efficient.

[@archilbzhalavajr.8098]

Great precision while high speed

[@chopy1]

I get to see Corpse tonight! I hope I get to meet him! He seems he would be cool to talk to.

[@KetamineAddict]

I fucking love this guy he's the coolest

[@cainerik8278]

The best bass player of all time

[@davidluiz389]

+Cain Erik heard of Steve Harris??

[@braxtonfps3580]

@@davidluiz389 I've heard of Steve Harris and can confirm Alex Webster is still the best

[@vinnystrobel1564]

He's such a good dude. Smart too. He was the brains ,business and finance behind corps. Not to mention he's probably the best bassist in the death metal world

[@Kevinmcallisterverdadero]

Steve di Giorgio the Best Death metal bassist.

[@tokorev747777]

This proves why Bass players are the heart of the band! \m/

[@TheEvilsocky]

I love how every Metal musician speak's the same lingo, "there's slow, mid-paced, fast and SLAYER!!!!!"

[@anothervvastedday]

Man, I would give all my money to learn to play bass from this guy!

[@Robmgwan]

Not a fan of their music too much but respect the musical skill it takes to play like that... Alex Webster is just amazing and a very humble guy it seems...

[@MariusVairosean]

smartest guy in the whole worldwide metal scene \m/

[@rogueshdw]

finally an instruction video!

[@DEATHMETALCYCLE]

Websters a beast on bass, this video is brutal

[@zer0deltav367]

Is in CC - hesitates to say "darn"

[@reptofor4035]

Does anybody know what the song is on 0:00?

[@rob825]

@sathan503 He only uses his 3 finger to pick. It looks like his pinky is hitting the string but its not. My friends have said similar things about my playing.

[@rob825]

@Th3RussBus I had that problem. What i did to correct it was to take a rubber band and loop it around my 1st finger and take it out of the equation. Obviously, you don't want it so tight that it resticts circulation. Next, I would warm up with a song, usually something from Iron Maiden, specifically The Trooper because of all the triplets. Finally, I would set my metronome to a low tempo on 1/4 notes, and practice alternating the 2nd and 3rd fingers to promote independence. Hope this helps.

[@JorgeLeitner]

God, that bass has such a powerful tone.