[BASS COVER] Megadeth - Holy Wars

Signal Chain: Josh DuBois - Fender Blacktop Precision Bass - EMG David Ellefson Signature Pickup Set - Neural DSP Darkglass Ultra Plugin (B7K)
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[@TotoDG]

I'm convinced Josh was created in a lab to have the fastest fingers in human history.

[@8Junio76]

You obviously don’t listen music much. Have you ever listen to Steve DiGiorgio or Steve Harris?

[@desross2002]

@@8Junio76 he is just praising Josh's talent....calm down bro

[@noahdunn3940]

@@8Junio76 shut up nerd he’s appreciating a good bassist

[@ileutur6863]

@@8Junio76 Harris does basic galloping and DiGiorgio is extremely creative, but sloppy live

[@sebg2086]

@@8Junio76 steve harris lolllllllll billy sheehan eat harris for appetizer....and this guy here is better than harris by a lot

[@nohalo7]

See this, guys? This is what practicing leads to. No secret bass hacks. No arrogance. Just solid playing ability.

[@chrishampton1981]

Damn right, things like this are the reason I practice for 20-30 minutes every day to improve my technique and be a really strong bassist

[@chrishampton1981]

@spectacularspectacular1856 No, it is not a joke

[@michael1783]

@@chrishampton1981 you should definitely practice for more than 30 minutes, 2 hours each day should be close to a minimum

[@chrishampton1981]

@@michael1783 30 minutes per day is a good amount of practice time, 2 hours is pushing it as I don't believe in practicing to the point of pain. A short session each day is more than sufficient to keep my playing sharp especially as I've got bass tracking with my band coming up and I need to keep the songs fresh in my mind

[@pain9270]

His playing would be an acceptable reason for a little arrogance.

[@davedixon2167]

Josh obviously isn't shrouded in anonymity, but he is absolutely our Stig. Lets his craft do all the talking; doesn't need to be a talking head, cracking jokes or reviewing gear. He is the distilled essence of metal bass mastery. The Beast. Thunderfingers. I am proud to call this man my friend and colleague.

[@joshbeast8599]

Thanks man!!! Me too!!🥲🥲

[@rob550]

Well said.

[@WM_1979]

@@joshbeast8599 this is amazing... What a talent

[@talanellis7926]

Thunder fingers rocks!!!!!

[@nanimonada9860]

@@joshbeast8599 Bro!!!! Do you have anymore content on another youtube channel or a band or something I can go follow?

[@XiyuYang]

Any bassists who play metal finger style instantly get my respect

[@scottmcley5111]

And the lower the tuning the tougher it gets. Least for me anyways

[@spurgu9769]

Even if they're not very good..?🥺

[@shahi4827]

I can't believe this man performed a bassline so complex and fast with fingers. Well done man! 🤘🏼

[@soundwisestudios5340]

Only way to do it... picks are for losers. :p

[@AhmadYahyaIraqiBassPlayer]

so complex ? 😂 ever heard of Geddy Lee ?

[@shahi4827]

@@AhmadYahyaIraqiBassPlayer oh yeah 😂

[@infernalsquid]

@@soundwisestudios5340 have you picked up a bass in your life?

[@soundwisestudios5340]

@@infernalsquid It was a joke... the fuck wrong with you? And yes, I have been playing bass for almost 40 years.

[@ryanlippert480]

The fact he's doing this with fingers where Dave Elleffson does it with a pick is impressive

[@Therealchuckbailey]

I am never not impressed by this fuckin Specimen of a human! Josh is the fuckin Metal Spirit of The Bass Channel! A Metal Metronome! Let the fuckin bass, tone and fingers do the TALKING! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@joshbeast8599]

🤘🏼😁🤘🏼

[@Blakeadam52]

pick or not this song is HARD to play, what an absolute UNIT to make this song look so easy, i mean we all know josh is insane, but MAN this was just so much fun to watch!

[@gearhead215]

The fact he can play that fast with fingers, and not clack every note is mind boggling to me, I learn every song both ways and know my fingers would not have sounded 1/2 this clean...master craft dude 🤙🤙

[@PatNetherlander]

I have the same speed as Josh. Once. In clicking the PLAY button once a new video of him turns up on my feed…. The man’s a living plucking legend!

[@MatiasBFD]

love how josh is listed on the signal chain, he really is part of his bass

[@4deuce31]

Proof of how masterful Dave Ellefson's PICK technique is.

[@texasturner2313]

I’m impressed with his finger playing, but would rather have seen him play it with a pick.

[@ascendancy4900]

Honestly this song is easier with a pick, just shows how masterful THIS GUY playing really is. Ellefson wouldn't be able to play like this with fingers.

[@Morphoidism]

@@ascendancy4900 Ellefson has been using mainly pick for about 40 years now so I'm not sure if he can play fingerstyle that well.

[@satanictoddler3640]

@@ascendancy4900 definitely harder with a pick due to the constant switching from palm muting

[@JodyHughesWarriorKing]

Thats the dumbest thing I've ever heard

[@theluanvuong5886]

The speed, the strength, the endurance, the precision... what a fk chad

[@flamethegame1]

woah i didnt expect this tornado of souls next! id love to see what kind of black magic josh pulls off on that song also a p bass with EMGs is something i didnt expect to see

[@mgrocki]

DID 👏 NOT 👏 DISAPPOINT👏 . So sick dude! Gonna have to immediately watch that again

[@SuperSZahir]

this song was not made for finger picking is the story I used to tell myself.....limitations are only in our minds. Thanks for proving that again Josh.... Keep rocking

[@nickgivent3157]

I'd love to hear the isolated bass here. This guy is fkn fantastic!

[@edvelal]

Holy thunder! those right hand fingers are pure light speed

[@mikechecka292]

While you always perform these basslines flawlessly,I must say this one impressed me most of all. This bassline has a bit of everything and its no easy task.

[@aarondavis4341]

This bassline is actually on a lot of lists as beginner bass lines...just saying

[@bcz_akos]

@@aarondavis4341 wtf r u talking about, holy wars on bass is hard af when played properly

[@bcz_akos]

@@Beanpolr im sure u have not played it xd

[@flatd13tsoda56]

@@aarondavis4341 Which lists? not saying its not easy, I just have never sewen that said befoere haha

[@GrayMatter13]

Once again, Josh proves that he's on another level. Well done, Sir! To the camera operators, audio mixers and video editors, you all shined as well!🤘🏻

[@Rouwiinator]

I'd love an album cover of rust in peace. Five Magics would be super awesome.

[@susragejr477]

Doing rust in peace in full is gonna be really hard

[@Rouwiinator]

@@susragejr477 for sure. But this guy is an absolute beast. No doubt he can pull it off if he puts his mind on it.

[@garretthughes2549]

Playing Lucretia and take no prisoners with fingers is absolutely mental lol. I’ve even trying to learn both for months and I can barely stumble through them

[@MrEgorka69]

yesssir

[@phillipwallwork6812]

I say it over and over but Josh is the fucking man… absolutely crushing!

[@ghanirakbar]

that tone and precision is top tier

[@Skrillful]

Josh DuBois, the Bass BEAST.

[@SaintD_rex]

The bass channel should make a spotify playlist comprising every metal classics covered by josh . This guy not only enhances the character or the song also his bass playing is complete musical orgasm for the ears . You are gifted Josh .

[@BigIndividual]

Yes! This is fantastic! Hope you guys are covering the whole album.

[@ericblade6152]

Again, I wish I had a quarter of the ability Josh does. So great. Also, this is the exact sound I wish I could have on my basses.

[@ojabog]

That’s what you call a combination of very hard work and God given talent.

[@iTunsiscool26]

Man I love the tone of this. Such an accurate play of the song

[@FromDesertTown]

Every day, Josh proves that bass should be amplified as much as lead guitars. Thanks for the sonic beauty!

[@GunDrummer]

so dope

[@syer3789]

it's really nice to see some megadeth

[@MrSpeedyy1991]

Damn my fingers hurt just from watching. Now i have to learn this on bass too 😂🤘

[@arix1479]

Me too... But im gonna use pick for my own good

[@craighofer8895]

WOW!!! You can play Holy Wars with your fingers! Very impressive!!!! 👍 And you played it very well! Excellent work! 👏

[@RPDragonforce]

Its like everytime i see a josh video i forget how amazing he is, and am surprised all over again.

[@alex.k.7027]

Thank you so much for this take. It was just awesome.

[@MrJagermeister84]

Josh and Felipe Andreoli, that´s all we need.

[@dan62273]

the bass tone is amazing...and the guys playing speaks for itself.

[@Akira625]

In his hands, a bass is a lethal weapon, because he slays it every single time!

[@BubbaBass_Official]

2:23 i've felt that too everytime i play this damn song with a pick!! Yet this guy does it with his fingers....!!!

[@angusmcawesome7921]

Holy shit, bro... That was perfect. Bravo!

[@gokcengolge2366]

No pick for this song ! it's crazy. David would be proud :D :D

[@shiltonkh]

fingerstyle holly wars, you are insane, and i love it 🤯 ❤️

[@daltondhamilton]

Came for the bass, stayed for the dog.

[@lucasmazzi]

Great job, man. Ellefson is very proud

[@robertoviana2325]

🤘🤘🤘 good Metal vibes, from Cuiabá-MT, Brazil. Great job👏👏

[@Warlock73]

Holy fk! You're incredible! Got goose bumps from how you're able to nail this with ease! I'm amazed, you're an amazing talent my friend!! 🤘🏻

[@geofreydearaujo3231]

My fingers ache by simply watch that music played that way. It's amazing! Awesome! Obs: the dog is very cute!

[@some_oldsoul1129]

OMG I was sweatin' there right along with you bro! What a FANTASTIC cover of a bad-ass classic Megadeth track from the days of old.

[@Rouwiinator]

hell yeah brother! Always enjoy your covers. Playing is as awesome as usual. take care.

[@MrStarchild3001]

Dude, you're a beast. Playing a song normally played with a pick with your fingers? What a performance, what a tone. Superb.

[@Cesarini77]

Awesome sound, awesome timing, awesome everything!

[@Kade_72]

Holy crap!! I wanna play like that!! Totally awesome fingerstyle!!

[@ignaziosemproni]

Wow, two Fingers?? This Is a pure example of Speed, technique and stamina!! Awesome playing!! Should try It too!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@Totentanz2440]

Let's all congratulate the real troopers in this video, as good as Josh is- His strings are the ones taking all the beating! Good video, and one I've been awaiting for a while.

[@BoaeCH]

Flawless playing and the tone is just P-E-R-F-E-C-T !

[@tingkia]

I love everything..the mix, the bass tone and most of all, your fingers

[@kennywolfsbanemusic3105]

THAT RIGHT HAND TECHNIQUE THO 🤯

[@weldrocks]

I thought I saw sparks from your fingertips ... nice style

[@Streetpartymarty]

holy shit the playing is utterly masterful

[@makrocker1000]

Precise, clean and very fast. Really good! Preciso, pulito e velocissimo. Veramente bravo

[@howardoligas1017]

Would Josh consider covering Coroner? They have a killer discography with a phenomenal bass player

[@BigMuff75]

Omg the tunderclaws are tearing another staple of metal apart. :D Great work!

[@johndelong9230]

The right hand on Josh is a thing of beauty.

[@williamgazca6641]

And here I thought I had learned this by ear at about 95% correct...back to the lab with me...amazing tone and skill sir SALUTE. 🫡

[@elijahbailey6273]

I want to be this guy when I grow up, geez. killer job!!!

[@JellyRoger_XIII]

Impressive ! Bass line of one of my all time fave songs by one of my absolute all time fave album in Metal, played so damn well ! And with fingers !! U r blessed dude, and skilled af. Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@stephentot5011]

That's really impressive,the finger dexterity is insane

[@hans-ulrichguntherkrell1463]

Stunning job. Reminded me how much I love the classic Maiden 80's output abd this one in particular!

[@a.j.garrett9639]

Amazing! Sounds so good. I wish I could get all my favorite metal albums in versions with bass this loud!❤

[@Loki_Morningstar666]

I have the same pickups in my Spector Euro 5 and I love them.

[@scottmcley5111]

This dude may have a future in music.

[@carloestrada7335]

Brother, your talent and sound are INSANE!!!!

[@OvaisKhan-y6b]

that was frikin awesome! loved it!

[@Farewelltokingz]

Josh is fantastic

[@dustintorres3499]

Insane!! The thing is he knows he's good,( top 5% of metal bassist ) but he doesn't brag about with words. His talent speaks for itself. The way it should be!!!

[@celo8070]

Josh, you didnt need to go that hard, playing this song with your fingers, really amazing! and if you can, anybody can do it, its just practice and practice and practice! Congrats from Portugal!!!

[@Logrowlf]

Holy finger style dude...fantastic!

[@RalAngelov]

Although it’s fast, I am more impressed by the consistency this guy achieves! Legend!

[@cisco10460]

Man, that was off the charts cover! Outstanding job, love the channel.

[@marlonmalave7098]

Playing this song in bass is way more difficult, and you EXCELLED. holy fuck (no pun intended)

[@thenamelessking8922]

Oh, dude. The master finger… awesome.

[@ninjaman3418ify]

I think I might (s)cream. Josh killin it once again.

[@bassincinerator]

The mad lad finally did it!! 🫡🥶🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@thetruthprevails307]

You simply nailed it!!!! WOW.... 100% accurate play!!!

[@victoraraya1009]

What a nice job my friend Josh you are very pretty good and cool

[@roberto52702]

BRO IS A BEAST

[@Frank50505]

Right on!

[@nairamdiam]

Hands down - this guy’s playing is on Cliff’s level

[@djkailobass]

Heck yeah! 🤘

[@singleproppilot]

Cliff Burton was never this clean.

[@alexpaurazas4083]

@@singleproppilot or clean at all

[@bynosaurus4024]

@@singleproppilotto be fair, cliff's fame came from his incredible music writing ability, his technical skill just came along with that

[@Capitan_Chaos]

This guy makes it seem so easy

[@tormentfromhell73]

Stellar, as usual Josh! This pleased me to the core to see this tonight. Great song, amazing cover. Thank you for all you guys do.

[@velosouk]

It just sound sick with fingers, so interesting how some sounds go better one way or another (fingers vs pick). I am a novice on bass world, it is such an interesting instrument (and I've been playing guitar for years....).

[@availablelight999]

Wow. Amazing attack and rhythm. Fantastic!! And I love that precision bass

[@ka-bar5060]

Jesus...Josh is a fucking beast! So much for saying that Holy Wars can't truly be done via fingers. Outstanding job Josh!

[@brianjones4310]

Just got my mind blown....awesome

[@mallexandre69]

So Sick!!! A N I M A L tones !!!!!!! Put hot !!!!! Cheers from Brasil!!!!

[@fr1g1db1tch]

NICE! Best bass cover of this song I have seen yet! Love the tone!

[@JackieChiang]

Holy f.... one of my inspirations to play bass with pick is David Ellefson but wooow, sounds AMAZING, well done Josh!! Greetings from Chile 🔥🔥🤟🤟

[@goopvvizard3973]

Props to the editor. that handheld to mounted camera shot was sick. Awesome video

[@TheBassChannel]

That's all Chris. He does like 90% of the work all by himself for these channels.

[@joncsel]

Very clean bass tone and excellent musicianship