Bass - Bryan Beller from Dethklok - "Deththeme"

Bassist, composer, clinician, and solo artist Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Dethklok, Mike Keneally, Dweezil Zappa) gives an in-depth look into how to play his bass lines from the Metalocalypse "Deththeme," accompanied by drummer Gene Hoglan.
Beller's Mastering Tone and Versatility bass instruction DVD explores how he combines tone, technique, and artistry to play some of the most demanding music in the industry. Nearly two hours of live performances include fellow musicians Mike Keneally, Joe Travers, Kira Small, and others, PLUS a breakdown of drums and bass for three Dethklok songs with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan that no Dethklok fan will want to miss! Other titles include Bryan's "Seven Percent Grade" and "Love Terror Adrenaline," Keneally's "'Cause of Breakfast," Steve Vai's "Freak Show Excess," and more. Special features include PDFs of all bass transcribed exactly as Bryan performs it in the video. Learn to master your mind and achieve your signature tone no matter what type of music you're called upon to play! Total DVD run time: 3 hrs, 40 min.
"This DVD is a must for any bass player out there."
--Ty Campbell, Bass Frontiers Magazine
"It's the perfect combination of entertainment, education, and applied instruction -- This is a highly recommended video for aspiring and professional bassists who want to pick up some great technique instruction, learn about sound and gear setups, and expand their musical horizons. Beller delivers comprehensively on all fronts, and makes it fun in the process."
--Jon Chappell, Harmony Central
Bryan Beller: Mastering Tone and Versatility
Alfred's Artist Series Bass DVD
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[@goovinguy8596]

I love how most death metal musicians irl are just super nice, down to earth people and then go on stage and play songs about gore orgys and anarchy

[@evam5589]

They really are! I've met morbid angel, deicide, etc. They are gentlemen.

[@9hk38f]

He’s a bass player sandwich maker. Not a musician

[@rustyshackleford1842]

And like cats too

[@benjamincoffman261]

Metals a release. I think alot of us miss that sometimes.

[@Bleacherzzz]

@@9hk38f broooo

[@DreyzieArt]

God, that bass sounds fucking awesome.

[@mcg801]

love to know his pedal set-up

[@omarramirez1606]

mcg801 and the amps that he uses.

[@castlehill6717]

Easy. He gets the distortion from a Sans-Amp. The almost literal turnkey solution for metal, or mix cutting bass guitar. Sans-Amp. If you are a metal or rock bass player and you need your bass to cut through a heavy song/mix whether its live or studio... Tech 21 Sans-Amp. Done. Just about all metal and hard rock bassists along with studios own one.

[@peckahgrindah8951]

I'm curious about the scale length of that bass. I strung and setup a number of my bass guitars for drop c tuning with the low BEAD strings and my low string doesn't sound as awesome as I'd like.

[@SgtZaqq]

@@castlehill6717 that sounds nothing like the Sansamp.

[@oldschooldude8370]

He's got that bass set up for such a low & dirty tone. Just killer.

[@higaindane]

It would be hilarious if he spoke in Murderface's voice the whole time.

[@emilygibson3215]

He actually kinda reminds me of toki.

[@higaindane]

Emily Gibson If he was norwegian and spoke in a higher pitched voice he would definitely look like toki.

[@emilygibson3215]

TheSmallLavaz and maybe changed his facial hair around too! Haha

[@higaindane]

Emily Gibson Yeah.

[@peytonjones7176]

that's not murderface..

[@glacier4286]

4:41 "...'cept I'm doing it on the lowstring" *eargasm*

[@Pauly421]

+Dual Wield Yeah such killer bass tone. So badass

[@InsaneClown2]

+Dual Wield hollly shit u werent kidding

[@Xenevyar]

Glacier i came here for this comment 🤣

[@tibetsonmez6664]

I love this comment so much

[@gabecarter3554]

sounded kinda like blackened

[@reaverofsouls]

Sir. As a metal bassist, sans pick, I applaud you for the tips to all other bassists who dont wish to use a pick.

[@tritian5874]

real bassists don't use a pick

[@dankkmann9651]

Tritian I never understood the elitism of fingers over pick. Both have their place for different things

[@TheAtomicPunk-fr7dm]

@@tritian5874 ReAl bAsSiStS DoNt uSe A pIcK. So does that mean Lemmy, and Jason Newsted, and Paul McCartney aren't real bassists? What about Chris Squire?

[@shaunwarren7400]

Duncan Jacobson don’t forget Paul Gray (r.i.p)

[@TheAtomicPunk-fr7dm]

@@shaunwarren7400 Oh yeah, true.

[@felooosailing957]

Dethklok, a band for a cartoon: and you have musicians with this much talent. That's the death metal scene.

[@nuke97]

WOW. His double finger "pick" technique is going to come in handy for me in my prog punk band. Definitely going to check out the rest of his stuff. Solid player and great tone.

[@Samuel-oq8gn]

Do you have some material out? Prog punk sounds interesting

[@CanadianBoardCrew]

5:40 is for the ladies

[@ernestoalvarado6202]

😂😂😂

[@objectivechristian8441]

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[@Manny4356]

I started chuckling as soon as I saw what you meant. 😂😂😂

[@theIronGuard666]

😆😆

[@PyroMynx]

LOL! Yes!

[@geekguitars]

Gene hoglan is amazing. I'm a bassist and I think he's one of the most legendary metal drummers of all time.

[@aylgnb335]

A down to earth and a great musician!

[@Crazygamerz2100]

That bass sounds so fucking good

[@FrostByte_AC]

This is probably one of the greatest bass tones I've ever heard. Top 5.

[@Gilbeezyskit]

That is a gorgeous bass..

[@hugotonnis]

They're sponsored by Gibson, so I think it's a Gibson bass if you're interested :)

[@gonavy97]

it's a Gibson thunderbird bass, probably the only Gibson bass I like.

[@diddymercs]

+Hugo u wot m8 it's not a Gibson, it's a Mike Lull Bass.

[@diddymercs]

+Pariah97 it's a Mike Lull bass.

[@gonavy97]

+Dave Musgrave my bad, thought it was the Gibson T-bird since Dethklok is endorsed by Gibson

[@Alex-vu3dm]

That flicking thing is something I've never heard of before, but I'll have to try it. Really interesting stuff, and Beller is a killer bassist.

[@NuoImperialista]

OH SHIT. I never thought of using the lower 4 of a 5 string set. I'm going to do that for my bass!

[@brentbowman4498]

Just capo the first fret on a 5 string and you got it

[@NuoImperialista]

+Brent Bowman I mentioned when he said he used the larger gage strings of a 5 string set he just used the lower four. because alot of four string sets are too thin for metal imo

[@bdubya7646]

DR. Strings makes a drop tuning set for 4 string bass.

[@bveracka]

I'd use the 'light' gauge set for 5 string, otherwise they might be too tight in a typical 4 string bass nut.

[@kallestiihonen2203]

@@bdubya7646 They are amazing too. Just lock right in from the first tuning

[@heydavedawson]

I absolutely love this. What a great instructor.

[@edwardlopez21]

I've realized that Bryan Beller is an full bass player. He knows any musical genre as Jazz, Metal, R&B, among others. I liked this class. Great job Alfred Music Lessons. Thanks to share it!!!

[@Maedelrosen]

Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're telling me Brendan Small does ALL of the voices? Brutal..

[@cluckeryduckery261]

ᛉ Hansl ᛉ indeed. If you're bored, look up Billy West.

[@TheRyanH.]

Actually, he does three: Nathan, Skwisgar, and Pickles. Tommy does Murderface and Toki.

[@tommyfraz.]

Mark Hamil does Salactia

[@LordArikado]

@@TheRyanH. Except for in The Doomstar Requiem, where Brendan does Murderface and Toki as well as his usual characters because Tommy was unavailable.

[@icemansxl]

No ones mentioned it yet but he also voices Charles the bands lawyer

[@skwisgaarskwigelf331]

Is its funny because they bass dont's sounds in most of Dethklok songs!

[@davidpeters44]

Skwisgaar Skwigelf your comment makes no sense.

[@user-ko4jc7zz6q]

Skwisgaar Skwigelf father!!!

[@skwisgaarskwigelf331]

D Peters Wats do you mean?

[@JoelWhoKillz]

D Peters You don't make sense, man.

[@user-ko4jc7zz6q]

D Peters I guess u dont know Metalocalyps RIGHT?

[@JoeyH547]

This guy knows more about music than 99% of musicians out there today

[@Thaligamathor]

No one appreciates the bassist but hes the cup that holds the ice cream of rock. Sure you can hold the ice cream in your hand but it's not as satisfying.

[@justiceforjoggers2897]

Believe me my gal is about to feel that creamy cone

[@Ignore14]

If you have a good bass and drum tone, guitar tone isn't even important

[@Geegs]

The best analogy for bass I've heard is that it's like eyebrows. When it's there, you barely notice. But when it's not there... you *really* notice.

[@blurginouliz]

what!!! this is the same bryan beller that plays with guthrie govan in the aristocrats... omg i had no idea he played in dethklok lmao... revelations

[@chrislanzi9583]

Yessir, he's one bad-ass bass player

[@SoreEyeMusic]

Plays with Joe Satriani too, just saw them the 16th. He's good!

[@julidiamondlover]

blurginouliz Was thinking the same. What a humble, talented dude.

[@EvilSean62]

@@SoreEyeMusic ..the fuck ...i never knew he played with Mr satriani ( i have one of his plectrums ... a normal guitarist has picks ... satriani ?... plectrums also sorry for the necro but the tube will do that to you on a surf

[@citylights2765]

Whaaaaaaaat!!!?? I already Loved Dethklok but that was great to know... revelations

[@MetalJakk06]

You know I really love this They're describing the Dethklok show and it sounds like a music interview from the 70s, it's just really cool

[@Defund_HOA.]

Man I miss playing bass, definitely feels more ballsy than playing guitar. Bass is almost always underrated imo.

[@Herreken]

Why don't you play anymore?

[@liquidblack477]

panterask8r14 lol dude just thought of gtting myself a bassguitar instead of the e- ^^

[@hollowchesse]

808bass is the main part of rap..... ummm ill leave now cus that had nothing to do with metal but still

[@Cgh33]

Search up mudvayne you'll like them cause of bass

[@Cgh33]

Search up mudvayne you'll like them cause of bass

[@95sprtcpedrvr]

Better late than never. Apparently nobody knows about Gene Hoglan. Check out the works of DARK ANGEL, albums "Darkness Decends", "Leave Scars" and "Time Does Not Heal". Gene's drummstyle is unique in the seemingly effortless way he plays but with skull pounding projection.

[@lousassle9387]

Don't forget Individual Thought Patterns. That's the daily bread for Hoglan's style

[@NoName-to5xl]

just his work on death's "sound of perseverance" justifies his place amongst the greats. he is incredibly talented

[@pineapplefarmer7352]

wtf why is toki on bass

[@yogiyahya8341]

Wow , So Bryan beller is Toki Wartooth ? LMAO

[@datguy1675]

lol

[@PidgeonGrape]

I think he looks more like magnus hammersmith tbh

[@rosalisoriano2415]

When he headbang and you can't see his face, he looks just like toki, heck he even has toki's outfit.

[@puttputt524]

Pineapple Farmer the drummer looks like if toki let himself go as well

[@5urg3x]

This guy is one of the best bass instructors I’ve ever seen

[@kellielynn7842]

I had the greatest time EVER seeing Dethklok live at the Fillmore!!!

[@dougarnold7955]

5:44...okay, I've gotta stop...this so far is the best bass lesson I've seen in two and a half years of trolling around You Tube! (...and I've looked at a few bass channels). 🤘 Thanks.

[@ogfoxhound]

My daughter and I saw ya's in Silver Spring on the 9th. Cool to know how the concert "plays out" Was an AMAZING show as Gene said. Cannot recommend enough!

[@LordSpongy]

Wait you two are seriously the ones playing some of the most creative, intense and amazing riffs fills solos and concepts in the entire music industry somehow coming out so ahead of the times they inspired countless thousands and millions of people to fall inlove with selfish murders who wanna tell you about how fish get murdered?? You're those guys?! I'm so happy. Saw you live!

[@bradoliver9324]

Dude is an excellent bass player, and I love his less conventional solution to the speed limitations of fingerstyle. Most people just take up picking, and a rare few just play with three fingers and eventually get fast enough to play this kind of stuff, which is what I'm currently working on. But the sort of finger strumming he's doing is pretty wild.

[@louisslyfox1775]

Well I need to be honest, my first song of Dethklok was Murmaider, and instantly I became a fan, they're awesome, better than I expected to be, really solid guys

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

Gene Hoglan is the nicest guy in the world....his outlook brightens my day

[@sauvagess]

They went through all that and didn't even finish playing the whole thing before the video cut out?!

[@ArexSant]

yeah that was shit lol. why did they do that?

[@jaysherman724]

Came here to say this lol it was just getting good

[@TransmentalMe]

"If you wanna see live dethklok you gotta go to a live dethklock show"

[@djnilsson303]

Its crazy how many deathmetal singers are so soft spoken.

[@1989Longboy]

I must say, his bass is a beauty, as is his sound.

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I have no idea of bass playing but I have learned a lot. I’m impressed because i find it rare to have someone explain things this well.

[@despew4716]

Met Gene at marquees Detroit he introduced me to Chuck schuldiner near and I bought them Jean your badass glad you're still out there kicking. Thanks for the base tips I will utilize them.

[@jordanwesley7175]

Dethklok is one of many bands I would love to see play live

[@PANICBLADE]

Strike force? I love that name for it. The Entwistle/Geezer/Geddy approach to "slap" bass. More of a literal slap.

[@gv2010]

is that drummer wearing weights on his feet? I guess he only takes them off when he encounters a worthy opponent.

[@bonedaddy2914]

G V LMAOO

[@bveracka]

I'm pretty sure they're to keep his jeans from catching on the beaters. Unless you wear really tight pants - which no self-respecting metalhead would ever do - as a drummer you always run the risk of your kick drum beater getting caught under the cuff of your pants. So my guess is that's what those are for, but I could be wrong.

[@bveracka]

Wait, you're right; they must be weights. I just looked at it on my big flascreen TV and noticed his jeans are tucked into his boots, so my theory's trash. I guess maybe adding some weight helps him play better, or maybe it's just for practice. All I know for sure is that I could never play my drums very well with boots on!

[@theballsick]

Yeah he uses ankle weights

[@SineEyed]

Weights? 🤔 Does this help attenuate muscle control or something like that?..

[@jquinnwilson]

Dude, this guy is awesome! FANTASTIC PLAYER, seems like a super cool guy too! I love the Aristocrats and Dethklok!

[@ueharajunior21]

That flicking technique blew my mind. This whole time I've been going against the fact of nature. Definitely gonna use that technique now!

[@ColinBrain]

He seems like an intelligent, nice fellow.

[@krezorrr]

can we take a moment to appreciate how smooth Bryan's voice is

[@xperimental839]

You would never think that this bassist is in a kick ass jazz fusion band!

[@verdatum]

Why don't you be like a bass-player and be inaudible!....Seriously, I saw dethklok live three times. It was consistently an amazing show, and as a musician, it was immediately obvious how much virtuosity went into making that show go smooth. It's one of the best gigs I've ever seen.

[@kellogc]

Awesome video! Bryan is a beast!

[@Kopa_Malphas]

I caught these guys live back in highschool, a friend of mine's dad does lights and the such for a band they toured with...Was a blast of a show! :)

[@erdiors2556]

That 5 string set to 4 string bass thing is amazing, I learned something today! God damn!

[@Big_Dakka-Dakka_Boiz]

I used to kinda do the same for my guitar, except I would use the top 3 strings of a bass (A&D have the first layer of winding;keep G wound). Once the strings have their winding removed, imagine tuning on a guitar a whole octave up, then a 5th down, like so----- E=A A=D D=G

[@NickynickyXXX]

What do you do with your extra G string ... wear it ?

[@captainpiefox9133]

Doesn’t need it

[@thetwonky2940]

*CARELESS WHIPSER INTENSIFIES*

[@michaelc1632]

That's his "lead Guitar" string he use's, so he can mock guitar leads of course!

[@jorgegordillo7078]

Lol

[@keinnzuruck]

D*

[@BarfyMan_362]

Woah 5:02 actually has a great punk sound to it at that speed

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

I’ve been coming back to this video for the past 8 years just to keep remembering the basics.

[@mohdhisyambabdrazak]

How come I never knew he played in Dethklok. I remember being blown away by the bassist dude that played with Guthrie Govan!

[@tcruz81]

Resting your thumb on the pickup #justbassthings

[@peterzelaya9948]

We all need an anchor in our lives.

[@CareyPortnoyBeauford]

5:10 "my fingers can't move as fast as Gene's feet.. it's a fact of nature." lol, no shame there

[@calebbean1384]

But Steve Digiorgios can lol

[@JohnnieLok]

Gene and Bryan are so chill and love metal.

[@killersatyr4402]

What an awesome bassist, it would be so much easier for him to use a pick but he is so dedicated to playing with his fingers! Much respect.

[@D3ft0ne]

Same tuning as early QOTSA used... yeah!

[@1412FHMXD]

Bryan reminds me of Magnus (the ex-guitarist of Dethklok) xD

[@jimhoffman937]

A long way from Westfield when Deteriorot was the only death metal band back then awesome job love it!

[@HazelSolitaire]

I'm glad to see an actual demonstration of how my favorite bass guitar sounds

[@mathewlombardo3876]

its funny that gene hoglan is behind the drums for some of the most wild and extreme metal out there (im thinkin' SYL), and yet when he speaks he sounds completely chill and outgoing.

[@EnzoJoestar]

that was brutal

[@yummybush5567]

This was great! the two sexiest members of the Dethklok live band, and the two most important parts of soul, funk, r&b, and rap music.

[@bryanbeller6003]

I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice. Comment on my post, it means alot to me . I want you to send me a direct message via Hangouts using my personal email and WhatsApp number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't respond unnecessary messages. Hangouts : [e-mail]/[phone]

[@KeithCamplin]

Love Bryan! Always have, always will. Monster bassist right here people.

[@MurryFBM]

Will we ever get to see almighty Dethklok perform in Australia?

[@guitarofdestiny]

5:41 flickin' the heavy metal bean

[@thebrassmonkey100]

soooo glad to see Gene on this one! greatest of all time

[@Pauly421]

No word of a lie, this is the best metal bass sound I've ever heard. It's eargasm when he does the riff on the low C string 🤟

[@aflyingducky]

"comfort while playing is very important"

[@Mr.M1STER]

If you want a masterclass in the bass gallop, check out Steve Harris.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Mr.Mister wbo? jk

[@freeelectron8261]

Great playing and a stunning Bass guitar!

[@shannonbear8807]

My god that bass is beautiful

[@wordsandverses]

lol galloping and flicking: how to please your woman in the most metal way possible.

[@castlehill6717]

Lucky for me I learned galloping early when I was 12. When you are a young bass player and get commented on your “finger abilities”... Ahhh to be young....

[@psychogames6219]

Well it's really a combination of both. The key to getting to the climax is the rhythm variations and knowing when to keep a specific rythm and consistant pressure when flicking or galloping.. The woman is the conductor of sorts. By listening to her every sound and watching every move and breath she takes. If it is done just right you and the lady will be perfectly in tune. Just like a band you have to listen and watch every nuance to be in perfect time and rythm together. You must listen to hear body. Don't try to steal the show on your own. She will not like it, think you are unable to produce pleasure effectively. You will be kicked out of the band with no reunions!

[@psychogames6219]

What's more is I started the reply to be funny. I then realized I could actually help some poor soul. So if you really listen to what I said you will really get the desired effect.

[@user-lj2cb2pj8j]

Flicking 😂

[@haleydoe9500]

I'm watching this and I'm thinking I need to send this to most men. I think mine may secretly play bass. Lol

[@Phydeaux3bot]

I've been waiting for 5 years to see you guys LIVE! I will finally scratch the itch at Heavy MTL in August! "..like a train" Bryan? More like a MURDERTRAIN (a comin'!). I'm REALLY hoping there will be a few season 3 things tossed in this tour. Hamburger Time for example, or maybe Toki's Song? Dethalbum III is going to break all the records AGAIN! (If it doesn't end up at the bottom of the ocean!)

[@bryanbeller6003]

I want to specially appreciate you for being a big fan. Thanks for your nice. Comment on my post, it means alot to me . I want you to send me a direct message via Hangouts using my personal email and WhatsApp number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't respond unnecessary messages. Hangouts : [e-mail]/[phone]

[@henryfairchild-lo4lu]

Wish you guys never stop.metal rules

[@remx15]

his tips have helped me more than any since i started bass 8 years ago.

[@RyanonBasss]

Gotta say, this was surprisingly very informative. Never thought to practice these techniques, but I'll be working on them for my next show. Bryan, you said you don't use a pick. Would it be inauthentic to use a pick in metal?

[@salimmeraoubi9478]

It depends on what sound you want,but no,its not inauthentic,except for elitist scrubs,lemmy of motorhead (yeah i know its not metal) played with a pick,jason of metallica etc etc

[@salimmeraoubi9478]

Ellefson of megadeth too ...

[@joeywall4657]

Picking up a musical instrument for the first time looks really intimidating to me. I'm freakin' 34 now -- way too late to be any good at something like this. BUT -- this video -almost- makes the bass look approachable.

[@Manimal_Official]

Bass is the simpler of instruments to learn, not too many complicated chords or anything. But when you get to a very high level of playing, take Dream Theater's John Myung for example, it becomes just as difficult, if not more difficult to pull off than any other instrument. The larger frets and thicker strings make versatility tough. The right hand does most of the work anyways. But as a bass player in a metal band, I would like to suggest bass as it's underappreciated. :)

[@whoam153]

+J Wall It's never to late too start! Just go for it and you will be surprised!!

[@ScootyPuff_Jr]

+J Wall It's never too late to start. Music is about having fun, not being the best at something. If you work hard you could probably be at this guys level in a few years. Bass is a little easier to pick up because of things like a lack chords, but it presents its own challenges. I play bass in a thrash band, and write some of the guitar, too. The biggest difference to me is the amount of physical effort it takes to play bass at guitar speed in metal. The other thing I run into a lot is you have to be very considerate of what you play, because you don't want to walk on the guitar or the drums, but still play something interesting.

[@joeywall4657]

+John Hoelscher I appreciate that, man. Good sales pitch for the bass as a first instrument, too.

[@ScootyPuff_Jr]

***** Haha, well, I'm not trying to sell you on it. I'm definitely not trying to sell the video short, either, there's a lot of time and effort in it. Budget instruments have grown in quality so much that it's not very expensive to get started. I recommend Talkbass.com if you're interested in learning. Lots of people know their stuff over there.

[@lukeweiler1192]

Saw this Bassman with mike Keneally and beer for dolphins and freaking rocked. I watched this show for years on adult swim and when I saw beer for dolphins and at the time I didn’t even know mike and bryan were part of this. I knew brendon small from home movies and of course metalocolypse!!! But didn’t know bryan and mike were part of this. So cool to see.

[@ChubbsIsTheSHIT]

also, i like how you compare the heavy hit on the string to a chime. as a drummer whos picking up bass guitar, i can understand how the strike of the mallet (or your fingers in this case) can construct a entirely different sound. i appreciate the terminology

[@heitleur5063]

A gallop, something new I will be Learning!

[@suprchickn7745]

Steve Harris of Iron Maiden is the acclaimed old-school king of gallop. I believe it was the bass player of the Deftones (can't remember his name) that said if someone plays bass in a metal band and doesn't think they've been influenced by Steve Harris, they'd better think again!

[@jdubz33]

I thought the bass was always unplugged or out of the mix???

[@bilal59446]

This is the best sounding bass. Perfect for metal. just love Bryan Beller.

[@AxeSwipe2011]

Will be seeing Dethklok for the first time at Louder Than Life this September!

[@xtraflo]

The two finger motion is also known as the Clit Flick ..

[@sixstringlove8242]

Man, these two are just tight. Brian made a joke in the beginning about metal being about the guitar and vocals, But that is not true. Every successful metal band has a solid rhythm section. Bass and drums. They are the driving force. I think of it as a cake. The rhythm section is the actual cake itself, what makes up 95% of the whole.The guitars and vocals are the icing, the last 5%. It is not very good to just eat the frosting. And the cake would be kinda dull without the frosting. Black Sabbath is a great example of this. Ward and Butler hold the pocket, Tony and Ozzy made it complete. Same here.

[@DJones1048]

Usually the argument i make for people who say that bass or the rhythm section of the band is unimportant in comparison to guitar or vocals is that you can make a great song without vocals or a lead guitar. You can't make a song without rhythm or in other words, you can't make a song without some sort of drum or bass.

[@clutchmasters3402]

So... rhythm guitar isnt part of the rhythm section.

[@MetalguitarlessonsUK]

I mean...one of the albums commonly heralded as the best metal album of all rime And Juatice For All has quite literally zero bass on it...and yet it was still a huge huuuuuge success. Can you imagine that album being successful if any other instrument was missing? If there were no drums? No guitar? No vocals? No, bass is the only one that can go because it is the important.

[@tommysuhlami6241]

@@MetalguitarlessonsUK it could be great with no vocals

[@SineEyed]

@@tommysuhlami6241 yeah, I think you're right. And now that I think about it, the same could probably be said for a lot of (maybe even most) metal. Absent lyrics, the music will still be enjoyable to listen to. Tbh, as it is I don't pay attention to the words of most of the metal I listen to. Much of the time you can't make out wtf they're even saying, so... I'd say to get your music metal af you need two things crucially: chunky shreds and fucking brutal rhythms..

[@monolyth421]

That's a gorgeous bass.

[@PhillipBunch]

That bass tone is brutal!!!!

[@chasebh89]

Came here because i was actually curious what the bass sounded like in this song

[@Pauly421]

Me and my housemate ROFL'd so fuckin hard when we saw the beer coolers strapped to the drummers feet!!! LMAO And no I don't even want to hear that they aren't beer coolers, cos it'd be less metal to be anything else.

[@obituarybill1578]

+Pauly Mack Guitar They're leg weights.

[@Pauly421]

Dawson Thorpe I said i didn't want to hear that lol

[@ehvaandal]

Don't you hate when people can't read?

[@Car.los.Moreira]

It's actually more metal to have metal weights on his ankles.

[@Pauly421]

@@leonardsullivan Agreed xD

[@cristopherchouinard8414]

Aaaand you just became my favorite bassist

[@jonmouchet7669]

I saw dethklock at hvy mtl opening for iron maiden. Greatest day ever!

[@gdpacnw5126]

Wow, Murderface is pretty damn cute in real life.

[@alliwearispink]

What's funny is his mother was my Spanish teacher from grades 1-9.

[@thomasl6456]

Farrah Letten that's not funny though

[@theleviathan451]

shadowbot69 9 I don’t lmao

[@whatsupranchdubois]

this is amazing. I just picked up bass again and this is so cool to watch

[@jaysonlee4394]

Seen them 4xs..such a fun concert..