Cephalic Carnage Endless Cycle of Violence Bass Nick Schendzielos

[@sthxdnn1]

wait wait wait...you are the ACTUAL bassist :D i thought this was a cover!

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

Dude. New Cephalic Carnage. When.

[@gutssl100]

Old video but man I love it. Playing that chorus riff always cheers me up.

[@CannibalisticZombie]

this is fucking awesome! Seen Cephalic about 5 times and i always enjoyed your playing.

[@HHFan420]

That groove part at 1:40 is ridiculously heavy. Your guys' music used to scare me when I was 15. Edit: Can anyone explain to me what kind of production stuff is happening in the intro? It sounds like some kind of bowed instrument with slow gear/reverb and wah.

[@GeneralBison]

Played in reverse I believe

[@ba739]

it is pretty apparent that you know what you you are doing... not really my type of music but i was glued to this entire video.

[@VincentFink]

wow look at those fingers fly during the guitar harmonic lead riff. it's incredible how precise.

[@dante666jt]

Nick Shinz, can you please do a bass playthrough for JFAC Sun of Nihility. Thamks!

[@AmbientMike]

@Bassfordays 1st of all dang that was a fast reply, and 2nd what is that thing i see in the bottom left corner thats moving of the video,on top of the white wall part?

[@xxnapalmchildxx]

Love the nordies!!! Good job!!!

[@souperhart]

Cephalic Carnage was my favorite band on summer slaughter a few years ago even though I had no idea who they were.

[@Dane1Boefel]

Sweet dude. Thats pretty amazing. But was wondering - i saw Cephalic carnage live a few weeks back. But you werent the bassist. Maybe you got haircut? Anyhow. Awesome playing, subscribed!

[@AmbientMike]

@Bassfordays oh my god haha that expliains that haha, thanks man great video btw, good to finally some cephalic shit, love you guys

[@NickShinz]

@nutricous Did you make it to the Dallas show?

[@gorgardmw222]

Hey man when will you guys post some new song with job!!!????? Still waiting for that brutal new album. I think you blow away any bass player job ever had. I mean brent seemeed to be cool but I mean I didnt hear him on ruination but I already know what you are capable of since I am a huge cephalic fan! And btw did you leave cephalic???!!!:o

[@Dane1Boefel]

@Bassfordays Sweet. Wicked show you did on the rock. Neck was wrecked after wards. Rock on!

[@MathijsIgnoul]

Always wondered: Is it not bad for the bass' neck to leave out one of the strings?

[@Dominoes282]

Well it's better to do it on a bolt-neck than a neck through but since this is a 3-piece neck he can get away with it

[@MathijsIgnoul]

What difference does this make?

[@Dominoes282]

Mathijs Ignoul Well neck through's are susceptible to the tension rod moving or even warping when there isn't enough tension on them (from a stabilization standpoint). The easy fix for this is to have multiple pieces of wood so that it counteracts movement. This is why a Mayones has an 11-piece neck.

[@Zimzephyr]

+Mathijs Ignoul It probably also has 3 truss rods, so taking out a string isn't likely to bow or warp the neck.

[@tscherer1982]

Badass as I expected. Awesome playing Nick.

[@burrito1331]

I also bought demonacracy. Its an amazing album especially the bass tone! cant wait to see you this summer!

[@CrazedBird]

All I want for Christmas is Cephalic Carnage to go on a reunion tour.

[@nutricous]

I love your style, it's really creative and really inspiring! can't wait for you guys to come to dallas again so I can see you for the third time

[@mutinypunisher666]

I loved it...it would be really cool if you did a gear rundown. Love that tone!

[@NickShinz]

@mclouds37 Actually it's already done! Did an EP with them in February, and we finished recording a full length in October. It's pretty damn sick. The bass tone/level is probably my favorite I've ever had

[@risingxforce]

The double stops are very much like Steve Harris from Iron Maiden. I'd guess that's where from.

[@NickShinz]

@EaterOfBirds I like to roll with about .05 lighter than your average B standard set.Keep in mind what your scale length is on your bass, your strings might be fine gauge-wise but you might be getting a long-set when you need extra-long, etc. That stuff affects tension too. Also- get that action nice and low without buzzing of course-

[@CameronBurris1]

Sick nasty! Tasty bass

[@doodoodadda]

@Bassfordays i got a keen eye for good wood.... anyways whats a matter with the big singles i think they sound boss, maybe you should try a sick preamp like an east pro or audere

[@joninawhitecoat]

It's a Warrior Bass, I think. I saw CC years ago in Nottingham and Nick was playing a Warrior 6-string bass then. It may have been the same as this one.

[@NickShinz]

@tscherer1982 Thanks Ted ! How's your wrist?

[@NickShinz]

Potentially. I was thinking Children of Deceit first though? It's got that cool bass run in the middle that makes me more inclined to do it first.

[@doodoodadda]

@Bassfordays yes i have, im not a fan of running passive pups but if i did it would be q tuners hands down their ballsy and super loud. do you check out talkbass.com at all? thats where i go when i want to get some! is your warrior curly bubinga?

[@ajawam]

Awesome playing... my drummer turned me on to your stuff. A bit like Mr Bungle without the polkas...not that I' dissin polkas. Had a bus pull in the studio once, young BYU looking kids and two old guys. While tracking, the old guy in the control room looks at his watch and in about four measures hits the talk back and says to the drummer (no click for polkas) " you're at 117.5, get that to 118.. " referring to BPM.

[@NickShinz]

@PAPPISSGRIND actually those are the big singles (passive) Have you ever checked out Q-tuners?

[@EaterOfBirds]

@Bassfordays what tuning would that correspond to Nick? Im trying to play in this kind of style (obviously I have a few lifetimes of practice still to go :D) but I think i might be using a way higher tension than suitable for it.

[@victor706103]

Cool playing man, is this a 6 string bass with only 5 strings? You r the 1st one I v ever seen on Utube using a warrior bass to play such heavy music, and it sounds so impressive!

[@NewYardbird]

@Bassfordays awesome can't wait this is amazing by the way :)

[@NickShinz]

@burrito1331 I use either SIT rockbright stainless's with a custom set of .120, .100, .80, .60, 40 or D'addario ProSteels.

[@TyronSmith-yo5tt]

Fantastic work on the JFAC Sun Eater album.

[@CabraPhobos]

Wiiiiicked... One string missing though. What size are those strings?

[@CorpseCook]

Perfect cover man thats amazing! Cheers

[@Tanvir378]

Hey Nick, any suggestions/advice on how to get a tone like that?

[@doogliebop]

Great taste in basses. I love your dolphin and, and is this a smith bass? We need a new video soon!!!

[@AmbientMike]

isss.....is there a puppet in the background at the beginning??

[@nutricous]

@Bassfordays Yeah it was right after my 21st, had one of the best beers of my life at that show! thanks for the kick ass time

[@doodoodadda]

hey nick what nordys are you using? there pretty beefy gonna guess fat stacks? i got some big singles im throwing in a custom i got . are you running em passive?

[@therox68]

@Bassfordays Really great playing, man. Can i ask you why did you lose the sixth string?

[@infiniteDeathmetal]

Awesome man... you're a exellent bass player :D

[@DeeperDarkest]

Regardless, awesome song, awesome bass line, awesome tone and awesome playing.

[@omfgmikeithurts]

I was gonna comment your other video, but I forgot. Anyway, how long did it take you to perfect your double thumb technique? I want to do it as well as youses, but my hitchhiker's thumb hasn't come in the mail yet.

[@bigglesthefox]

Amazing.... just incredible.

[@squiresuzuki]

Nice Warrior, are those fat stacks? Didn't known they could sound this mean :) Since I'm assuming you just don't want the C string to get in your way, why do you have the strings shifted up instead of their normal position?

[@BassGrindcore]

I thought I played it right... heh... Amazing, dude, btw, is that a Warrior Bass? Like Adam Nitti's one?

[@NihilakhOxide]

Is that 3 finger plucking at speed or just the two? damn!

[@balsac69nice]

@Necromal he told me he uses the tuning F# B E A D G. in all the live pictures there's six strings on it but all the studio footage it has the low F# removed. maybe he doesnt use it at all in the studio. the guitarists play in b standard but also in drop a so he probably just switches tunings on recordings but uses the lower string live so he doesnt have to detune his bass or switch instruments.

[@NickShinz]

@vinbasshred THAT would be sick. I'd probably have to start my own band and be all Trent Reznor with it for that to happen.

[@BoneMachineMUC]

Excellent man - more of these!!

[@Marcus-rg7bg]

That picture in beginning of video brings back memories. Must look as human as possible lol.

[@Nightmare5496]

How come you dont have a last string on there? Does it help with slapping or...?

[@williamrobinson6824]

I listened to this at work and smashed my workstation.

[@joemommasvids]

2:23 AYYYY

[@camon666]

Please, could you tell which woods were used in that body =)

[@NickShinz]

@gorgardmw222 soon.... Thanks a lot man I appreciate it. Did not leave Cephalic, we're just not very busy because our drummer had a baby girl and wanted to slow down with touring

[@NickShinz]

@HandOfBlood696 It's a warrior. Still got it, but I got a couple killer Warwick's I'm rocking now.

[@Lambros-A.]

μπραβο Νικο!

[@Tanvir378]

I just love the tone!

[@NickShinz]

@omfgmikeithurts um I been messing with it for about 6 years or so. its all about relaxing. when youre tense it doesnt work, you gotta find that sweet spot where your hand position is relatively stable but just the right amount of meat on your thumb is flexible

[@NickShinz]

@CannibalisticZombie Hell yeah. I've watched some of your vids. You shred big time brotha.

[@NickShinz]

@kerajel Ill be out with Job quite a bit next year. where u at ?

[@NickShinz]

@IronreaverVII Hell yeah man thanks a lot! Appreciate the kind words. Al and Jon are killer people. Cheers man!

[@NickShinz]

@ajawam Thanks man! Always dug Patton's stuff. All the Cephalic dudes are big bungle fans. Damn Wish I was that accurate with the click!

[@fmxrider555]

dudeeee!!! I don't know a shit about bass cuz Im a drummer... but you're awesome man! great job.

[@fernandobarrioparra4071]

Pure Inspiration! Thank you!

[@NickShinz]

@ba739 Thanks for sticking it out man!

[@NickShinz]

@Dane1Boefel Just playin with ya man. Yeah that was Jawsh, cephalic's old bassist. He was filling in for me

[@Mordotua]

Awesome, thanks a lot for the video, can't wait for the other ones! :)

[@NickShinz]

@pitnufer Yeah man I think I'll do Ohrwurm next. Seems to be the one most folks are axing fur. Thanks brother!

[@NickShinz]

@HeavyMetalen666 thanks dude. Im still learning myself!

[@NickShinz]

@FREESHADY Haven't tabbed this out yet man. Might get to it.

[@NickShinz]

@Metalized123 its a warrior. sweet bass, but im really digging my warwicks right now

[@CrjwCorruption]

When does Jobs new album release??

[@NickShinz]

It's out!

[@Daponics89]

Oooo it's so sick I need to go home early..

[@DethkloStuff]

That would be cool also. I love the new album i think it's better than the old ones. Cheers.

[@DethkloStuff]

Could you do Nourishment Through Bloodshed? That would be really awesome. Cheers :)

[@IvanChaCha]

Ah, this brings back good memories.

[@MrRobsworld6]

@CannibalisticZombie dude you are a beast. I have watched all of your videos.

[@Defund_HOA.]

Wait.. holly balls. This is bassist from Jfac? Listened to Job For a cowboy like twice, give me some slack, but that's awesome.

[@NickShinz]

@Jarrak thanks dude.

[@kerajel]

world tour coming soon I hope?

[@burrito1331]

@Bassfordays what strings do you use?

[@jonvukk]

I like it. a lot!

[@analham]

kick ass nick killer playing :D

[@NickShinz]

@AlexFTWbass thanks! Yeah the low B is all good at .120 I used to get .135's or sometimes .140's but I really don't think they sound better.

[@kensurrency2564]

Just a thought ... I’ve been using .130s for about 10 years and I love them. My callouses crave the extra thiccness to stay in shape!

[@NickShinz]

@CannibalisticZombie Thanks man!!

[@basscasey1]

Uhhh...I think you broke a string...

[@TheDrumminMan08]

Hrm. Any reason for having only 5 strings on that bass? Also, I must say that I play drums but your playing is fucking great, had no idea there was this much cool shit in the average Cephalic song.

[@NickShinz]

@Steve128967 Thanks man! Yeah there's some cool basswork underneath all that guitar

[@NickShinz]

@NubbletClaypool That's a long time dude. Thanks though!

[@NickShinz]

@SacramentalBass Thanks man!

[@NickShinz]

@YklausK Thanks!