Cliff Burton vs Jason Newsted vs Rob Trujillo

[@kepalaikan7862]

And the winner is.... Bass

[@merciless2032]

Best comment

[@abletonkey9301]

Yeah, Bass 😎👍

[@aramaic48]

Well Cliff ofcourse.....Is this really a question?

[@aramaic48]

Youre literally asking how the other two play Cliff songs......

[@metalvyvern1354]

AJFA is screeching right now

[@Sjees69]

Cliff = best guitar solo Jason = best vocals Roberto = best crab walk

[@mpmarques]

Ok crab walk is a bass skill now. What about the helicopter thing?

[@efrainfranco8030]

@@mpmarques if you meant spinning around with guitar, trujillo does that.

[@vinceisking2250]

In my opinion cliff has better vocals

[@SHEERRAA]

@@efrainfranco8030 XDD

[@guyfujii6244]

🤣 crab walk 😂

[@williamblackmon9136]

Cliff Burton is... Cliff Burton. There is no comparing him. He's the pioneer. Rob is amazing. He is a great bassist and does his predecessors justice. Jason is a beast live. No other band can say they had Satan on backing vocals. If I saw Metallica live I would want Jason there. Creeping Death is just missing something without Jason's vocals.

[@thetreknerd1378]

Wha- what is you profile picture??????

[@williamblackmon9136]

@@thetreknerd1378 Uh... St. Anger?

[@thetreknerd1378]

@@williamblackmon9136 why!?!? How could you!!!

[@williamblackmon9136]

@@thetreknerd1378 Because it's my favorite album. You're not gonna be one of "those" are you?

[@williamblackmon9136]

@@thetreknerd1378 And my favorite Trek series are Enterprise and Disco. Just to trigger some more people.

[@ConquestV04]

Jason Newsted, he carried metallica throughout the years, its sad how he left the band, but he stood strong where he was

[@jasonbanks9367]

Cliff 100%!!! Why? He WROTE these bass lines. For Whom the Bell Tolls has one of the greatest bass intros of all time. Case closed.

[@echandonut]

Jason have the best bassline in justice for all

[@garysline5501]

At 56 years old I have had the privilege of seeing all three. While Cliff's bass playing is beyond reproach Jason was better live performer no question. Back up vocals were off the chain.

[@dimatokar8616]

No doubt,but Jason was restricted by Metallica themselves, My friend of misery is Jason's own line and it's cool as hell

[@aryowicaksono7686]

If Cliff cant do it then nobody can!

[@pernohazimat1445]

Easy because his death cliff...If Trujillo first bass for Metallica and died majority pick Trujillo...

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

Jason Newsted for me, his windmills, limitless energy, backing vocals, and stage presence made him stand out a lot. He is the incarnate of metal 😳 Edit: Omg you bums keep spamming Cliff Burton, of course I know that he's likely the best player, I was just saying that I chose Jason Newsted because he's really entertaining.

[@P-C-Principle]

Kinda crazy that he was just some giant Metallica fan who got the chance to audition. From zero to hero

[@stormymaiden]

Sharp you dont see never Cliff at mid 80s......ok!!

[@luisgt2583]

he's good but not the best, he wasn't versatile in terms of loudness and he focused on sounding like Cliff and that was his biggest mistake

[@PHILLY214]

@@luisgt2583 something he could never be able to do 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonydyson1654]

James "Jason, you're too fuckin' metal man." Says alot coming from Mr "Ohhhhhh yayyaaaaahhhh". By the way, that's not hating or criticising, I love the het.

[@temme528]

Jason is the best performer but when it comes to bass Cliff is the man

[@brucedickinson12]

Grow up

[@thegreasyoasis9291]

@@brucedickinson12 okay, Bruce Dickinson 12

[@brigittehenneton1090]

1 Cliff Burton 2 Robert Trujillo 17 years in Metallica 3 But where is Jason?

[@michiboss700]

Agree

[@andrewkennedy6802]

Robert better

[@johncampbellpercussion]

No winner. 3 distinct styles and all absolutely fantastic players. All were great contributors to the band during their tenure.

[@dogelcrack]

this is the best comment so far

[@johncampbellpercussion]

@@dogelcrack thanks brother... I love all 3.

[@davechambers-media2599]

Have to say though using a pick for Metallica basslines is like using fingers for AC/DC, it's even more noticable when lisening side by side.

[@dkmetalvaldes217]

Estilos distintos pero a jason los miembros de su propia banda lo menospreciaron constantemente

[@leviathan_is_me]

Jason and Robert are AMAZING bass players and any band would be better for having them. Cliff was a 1 in 1,000,000 musician, all around. His knowledge of theory, composition, appreciation for music as a whole etc etc was immense, especially for his age and the times. Cliff Burton would have become a VERY seriously important figure in music had tragedy not struck him. I whole heartedly believe this.

[@newport_reds]

cliff burton IS a seriously important figure lol

[@nickwordell1748]

Absomotherfuckinglutely!!!! 🤟

[@leviathan_is_me]

@@newport_reds Not even close to what he could have been.

[@susragejr477]

@@leviathan_is_me Bruh Master of Puppets was the first metal recording to be perserved by the Library of Congress, I'd say cliff was already pretty important

[@brianschirmer785]

And your completely correct! as

[@afurorenormannorumliberano9857]

Lyric & songwriting: Cliff Live performance: Jason Technicality: Rob See, they've all contributed in their own special way 🤘

[@joesmith4045]

Noway man technically cliff takes the cake aswell

[@devilboy666mani5]

I don't think robert should be in this list

[@mpmarques]

Rob didn't contribute with his bass skills on metallica

[@spacecase7504]

@@mpmarques then you haven't heard the last 2 albums?

[@4md17]

cliff didnt write lyrics for metallica. only james

[@darth_vyper]

I'm a fan of all three! They've all elevated Metallica Cliff added Melody Jason added Ferocity Rob added Technicality

[@palmix9759]

rob also added crab walking

[@rockdrummer44]

Rob added technically lol my arse off, what planet, ya think he;s more technical than cliff.. show me a solo that beats cliff? he looks like a moron on stage, crab walk, looks like an ape..

[@michaeld102175]

@@palmix9759 and spinning during seek and destroy

[@Mechanix360]

Eeeh rob is underutilized! F the crab walk bullshit👎

[@GrayMatter13]

Cliff for his songwriting, skill and innovation. Jason for his intensity, vocals and always taking time to talk to the fans. Jason is the guy that made me want to be a bass player. Rob for his presence, quiet storm demeanor, and having way more ability than he'll ever use in Metallica. Who wins? We all do. Enjoy the music that these gentlemen all contributed to. 🤘🏻

[@barrywebb6113]

Robert came closer while still making it his own. Damn shame that 80% of the crowd doesn't know it's the bass.

[@thelotus8943]

Sorry guys but I take Cliff, he is insanely good, good songwriter and he has that sweet spot that, as for me, balanced the band with Kirk.

[@merciless2032]

Yes, that guy is a legend.

[@giacomoparisi2489]

Why the "sorry"?

[@SJ-ty5rw]

It's a no contest for Cliff ! people constantly say how great .. of a player Rob is . But forget that Cliff was only 24 years old , when he died . And look at all he contributed to the band , Orion being their greatest instrumental .Rob was much older when he joined the band , and had way more time to perfect his playing . And aside from that , on a creative level in 17 years .. has not been able to give them anything close to Cliff . Rob is just a skilled bassist , that can get up their a play tight with them on stage . Creatively he isn't on Cliffs level , or does he have the stage energy Jason brought to their live shows .

[@knightmare6670]

What are you apologizing for? He's a freaking legend! Even guitarists like me idolize him.

[@darismehtic8746]

Cliff:best techinch Jason:best back vocal Roberto:best kraby dance

[@cooperhill8578]

🎸🕷🎸🕷🎸🕷🎸 Could not find a crab

[@SUP3RKAPON]

@@cooperhill8578 lmao

[@fordology1996]

🦀 🎸 I found the crab!

[@cooperhill8578]

🦀🎸🦀🎸🦀🎸🦀🎸🦀 It took 2 months but i found it

[@merciless2032]

@@cooperhill8578 :DDD

[@eem71MetalRules]

Newsted for me. His stage presence, vocals and energy made Metallica’s live shows legendary.

[@montygraham145]

No comparison. They are all monsters. Metallica should feel blessed to have such great bassists and Lars should be grateful for a gig!

[@Wyatt42069]

Cliff was the most talented, but I'll take Jason and his energy

[@stefanocelli9984]

Cliff makes metallica great....Jason makes metallica alive...love both of them

[@mariacarrasco4531]

I agree

[@locutusofdork8767]

And Danny Trejo makes good salsa!

[@aleksandardevic5585]

It’s a true!!!

[@SIRLANZVLOGTV]

Rob makes metallica continue till this day..

[@4md17]

@@SIRLANZVLOGTV no. james and lars are. they can hire any other bassist who can, imagine, play bass and i wouldnt even notice... jason was special. and cliff. but rob is only good bass player, and as long he keeps his mouth shout, he is in the band. thats the diference between jason and rob. jason is a musician and care for making music and bring it too the audience and rob is there just to make more money.

[@janfarkas8953]

It is True that cliff is the music writing mastermind but Jason is a freak live his attidute and tone are just brutal but what i dont Like that he plays with pick every time and some songs should not be Played Like that

[@merciless2032]

Well, not every time :D For example, he palyed Bleeding Me with his fingers at Woodstock '99. Cheers bro! \m/

[@strahinjavuklisevic4008]

He can play with fingers actually without a problem. But he chooses the pick because it's better for the song.

[@tristanhavrilak6048]

The reason why he started out with a pick is because he literally tore the flesh off his fingers playing bass with fingers. So that's why it's his go-to. Plus tone. Plus, David ellefson uses a pick. Phil Lynnot? He used a pick. Sometimes, even John Paul Jones used a pick. Those are some of the most legendary players of all time too.

[@zakky2207]

He play with pick because he chose to. When you play bass with finger in stage, it does't actually cut through the song. And because of Jason's brutal attitude in live performance, he chose to make the bass as brutal as possible. (I think) In the end of the day, pick in bass is just a choise. It depends on you.

[@zakky2207]

And if i had an oportunity to see their live concert, i'd rather choose Jason because he can make Metallica as METALlica as possible.

[@nunyabusinessmate420]

Cliff was the most significant, considering the riffs he wrote and the tone Jason was the best live performer, especially his vocals live Rob is the best of the three and the most technical, and has definitely gotten better since he joined the band

[@codaasllyfe4693]

They are all great in their own rights, Jason never pretended to be Cliff, and knew he had huge shoes to fill. So instead of trying to emulate he just played his style.

[@johnblegen1150]

I have 💯 respect for jason and robert but no one to this day can do what cliff did he is the man the myth the FUKIN LEGEND RIP

[@silversword4849]

Cliff: most creative Jason: most energy Rob: most names

[@4md17]

jason was and still is very creative. just didnt make it to the metallica catalog. thats the reason he left the fooking band

[@Mindrex327]

As much as I love Cliff, Jason Just had something Special, There is no MetallicA like with Jason, Rob has his own place but Jason "I got plans for those Millions" Newstead !

[@peakyblinder777]

Cliff, Jason, Robert. Most charismatic stage presence and voice = Jason ..hands down 🔥

[@rm-stuffs2802]

My favs. Cliff Burton and Robert Trujillo

[@carllockamy6162]

No real winner because they are all awesome and have different styles that are all exceptional 🤘🏻 RIP Cliff

[@billytrance6893]

Well, CLIFF for a multitude of reasons that have already been given. His training, abilities, and trajectory when you think of it...imagine how much Cliff would have developed as a bass player. Both Jason and Robert lived much longer to develop their skills. Cliff was only 24!

[@charlesbukowski7730]

Cliff: Creative Genius and amazing tecnique Rob: Funk Master and good tecnique Jason: Great stage presence, charisma and aggressivity. There Is no best, every of them have different qualities! But for me... The winner IS Cliff, because he was the Heart of metallica!

[@christinaharrison5692]

Jason is my favorite for sure!🤘🏼

[@Gazembi]

Jason Newsted THE KING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lenardmasamoc6167]

For Whom The Bass Tolls intro* Cliff - tenenenen tenenenenenenenenn. Jason - toinnyoynyoynyoy tonononyoyyoyoy. Rob - tuunununu... crab pose

[@merciless2032]

Hahaha :D

[@zoezebra4013]

Crab pose lol

[@RileyNewcomb]

This is the greatest comment I’ve seen so far this year

[@paulielase4995]

It's a fucking shame they fucked with him soon much,Jason took all they're shit for so long,all the greasing and hurt they took it out on him

[@henrybooker809]

Am I the only one who likes Jason's solos better? Cliffs ones are the most technical but Jason's ones have the most feel and emotion in them. I do love Robs funky stuff though, adds something different to the thrash in Metallicas live performances

[@merciless2032]

You are definitely not the only one. :D

[@Lucasred-]

cliff without a doubt is the most talented bassist, but i pick jason, he’s just incredible, that energy, those backing vocals… who else in the planet says: “SEARCHIIIING” “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA”

[@alexandrefrancofilho5041]

My 2 cents: Techn. 1.cliff 2.rob 3.jason Vocal. 1.Jason (No contest) Songwriting: 1.Cliff 2.Jason 3. Rob Pioneer: Cliff (No contest) Winner: Cliff

[@user-tb1ho6cv6p]

i love jason more..but cliff is great too..i dont know where to choose

[@danielj.2937]

This is my thought process. I could be mistaken but.. people always say Jason’s live energy is the best.but the truth is , we don’t have nearly enough proshot footage of cliff to even begin to compare them. Even Jason himself spoke of standing Infront of cliff and watching him preform, the impact it left on him. Some people say if you never saw them live with cliff, you never saw Metallica . We only wish the soundboard audio and bootlegs of that time could do the man justice. We just have the memory’s of the audience and the guys in the band to try and piece together an image. Wish time machines were mainstream:/

[@edfalconi5022]

I saw Cliff at L'Amour. He was amazing. I was lucky enough to see them before they really broke out.

[@Farewelltokingz]

There’s plenty audio of cliff growling into the mic like Jason or turning on his wah pedal during a song like ride the lightning. The thing is, Cliff knew that he was a bass player, and only took the crowd’s focus when the other members okayed it.

[@bdr113080]

I love all 3, 3 different styles but all can carry their own.

[@zazizeze651]

Clif Jason the beast

[@clarfkent6227]

Jason is the reason I play bass now, and also the reason I don’t feel guilty for playing using a pick instead of my fingers (damage issues just like him). He’s truly inspirational, although I will say Cliff is the better bass player because of his innovation and ability to SHRED. Jason is the intensity, Rob is the funk/technique, and Cliff is the creator/innovator/pioneer/GOAT.

[@montanaromarco]

Ok I am a violinist who played bass guitar maybe 3 times in all his life. Cliff Burton was Paganini from any points of view, no doubt about it! What a style, what a sound, such a feeling, technique, heart. And let’s take in count that he wrote these parts. I knew Metallica in 1988, Jason an Rob are simply great but Cliff…one of the greatest loss for music of all times. So young, poor guy what a destiny. He should be celebrated like Jimi Hendrix. R.I.P Cliff ❤️

[@JawaKIP]

Каждый из них крут по-своему. Очень люблю Металлику, очень уважаю и Клиффа, и Роба, но больше всё же нравится игра Джейсона.

[@juliano2106]

For me Jason is the best.

[@washburn11000]

That's the one thing I've always respected bout metallica is they've always picked solid bassists..

[@arch.guardian]

Cliff is by far the best musician and player. But I'd pick Jason every time to watch as a performing artist.

[@abh1k947]

In my opinion: Cliff represents the young Metallica, inexperienced, reckless, and uncontrollable, like a young person would be. Jason represents prime Metallica, experienced, the great music, and their path to being one of the best metal bands ever, in my opinion. Rob represents the final stage of Metallica, refined, very experienced and putting their names in the history books. Once again this is all my opinion.

[@じぉじお]

完全に同意

[@therockman89]

I can get behind this fully.

[@metallicametal1048]

Cliff is the winner

[@TSch-kv4wn]

Jason and Clif are the best

[@anthonydyson1654]

As much as I love Newstead, even more than I love Cliff. If Cliff hadn't written those earlier bass lines, Jason wouldn't have had those original arrangements to, in some ways, improve upon. Like, clearly, Cliff was a massive unfluence on Jason, I'm sure I read somewhere that Jason auditioned by playing the entire bass for the Master Of Puppets album. And alot like Cliff, he was a second front man for metallica in a way. Trujillo is another entity again. I loved his work with suicidal tendancies.

[@cindyroselawrence111]

Jason Newsted is the best of the best..

[@jaredcramer2862]

Watching Jason's solo brings me back to the best year's of my life I needed that

[@merciless2032]

Haha:D Thanks for watching!

[@willem4190]

So agree!!

[@La19930]

Cliff… Jason… Robert… In that order… Case closed…

[@gunscotthdgaming69420]

Songwriting, influence and solos: Cliff Stage presence, Aura and Vocals: Jason Crab Walk, *STOMACC* and Technicality: Rob

[@danadane2501]

I will say towards the end of the video Jason playing the alembic spoiler bass sounds amazing.

[@spacecase7504]

Can't deny Roberts skills is intense! Dude fingers the fuck out the bass.

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

Best talent/musicianship- Cliff Best charisma/showmanship/personality - Jason (my favorite as a child of 90s) Roberto??? Crab walk??? 🤨 Ummm… Roberto (no offense. The guy is a fantastic musician)

[@tiborosz1825]

Jadon..showmanship? Funny.

[@kidg666]

Nobody will ever be better than Cliff. He is the greatest bassist of all time! GOAT 🐐

[@susragejr477]

All three of these players are amazing and bring their own value to the table. Saying one is so much worse than the other is a fool's errand

[@alwanrosyidi3753]

Robert is technically the best. Jason is the most entertaining. Cliff is the legend because of the history.

[@parkerwojtanek3262]

I will be in the minority here and say that Rob is the best bassist when it comes to chops, technique, tone and putting the bass frequencies where they belong. Rob is an INSANELY good bassist, one of if not the best in the genre. Cliff's innovation will never be matched, however. Cliff's songwriting and use of melody took Metallica to the next level. Jason was incredible live and underrated in the studio. Jason is the Metallica bassist that I grew up with and will always be the one I remember first.

[@nishantjoshi4392]

When Jason did something in for whom the Bell tolls, then I was convinced he had something more to offer than the original, and with more confidence.

[@SuperBuzd]

Those are all Cliff Metalica. You can't top that!!!! What about the other albums Metalica did without Cliff? Jason, Bob, and Robert?

[@nerogematria6392]

The winner is.... Everybody who got to hear their music.

[@danielrojas1386]

Jason Newsted y el mono Trujillo... No le llegan ni a los talones al gran Cliff Burton !!!!!

[@llenigallardo4424]

Excelente video te felicito, los tres cada uno con su estilo, Cliff mas duro, Newsted mas artistico y armonioso, Trujillo mas show mas espectaculo, en lo personal me gusto mas el estilo de Newsted......de tecnicas nose nada jaja , solo menciono estilos.......

[@merciless2032]

Thank you for your kind words, if google translate was correct... :D

[@dannyschwarzkoff5837]

Lo que puedo decir: Cliff fue el primero y único que me hizo amar el bajo y la energía de Jason con su único estilo le dio el toque a Metallica, con razón dejé de escucharlos cuando se fue, la base de Metallica era el bajo

[@buckbarrow2877]

Cliff no doubt couldn’t change my mind ever

[@norimanmatnor7407]

Agree

[@sagarchettri1998]

Jason newsted 🤘🤟🤘

[@2006gtobob]

Tuesday marks 35 years since Cliffs tragic death. One can ONLY wonder what the lives of Cliff and the rest of Metallica would've turned into if he lived on. Cliff was a MUSICIAN that happened to love bass. He was so young, 21, when he first recorded with Metallica and 24 at death. We've had barely a glimpse of would could've been. Jason, great performer and back up to James but IMO not an innovator. Robert, a true performer, solid, and possibly a great lead guitarist if he had chosen that path. He knows his role and performs admirably. One can only wish he would push himself to come up with some truly innovative solo work within Metallica's music. At his age I wonder if there are truly any creative juice left or is there zero room to innovate due to the egos of his bandmates?

[@BM1620]

On a different note I think we all can agree Lars is the weakest link.

[@sm_4859]

Jason newsted was the most appropriate bassist for metallica

[@gulag_dt]

yeah yeah cliff but i gotta say jason owns creeping death

[@youvejustbeen_quattroed]

especially w his vocals in the "die by my hand" part

[@Schmidtycent]

I really do feel Rob doesn’t get the love he deserves. Homie can fucking play

[@Icybones000]

Anyone but this new funk playing style Rob has.

[@hurkle97]

cliff vs jason vs rob = the first vs head banging vs walking crab

[@scottm8473]

I can’t disagree with most of the comments here. For me it’s a no brainer. I’ll take Cliff every time. I got to see him live on the supporting tours for Ride the Lightening and Master of Puppets. He was a pioneer and the most talented member of Metallica. R.I.P. Cliff.

[@timtimesbackwoodsshenaniga215]

I really can't compare any of them to each other, but without Cliff, I don't think Jason or Rob would have ever played in Metallica because I don't think Metallica would have become the biggest metal band of all time and one of the top 5 rock bands period. I have always loved Rob but recently have become increasingly appreciative of what Jason brought to the band.

[@Music_TypeR]

All the best player.. But when Jason out.. Metallica is nothing. Talk about their music and when their playing at live performance, I like Metallica with Jason era..

[@mauriciovillegas3773]

The answer is EASY, it is neither one nor the other. All of them have been necessary to break down the barriers at the beginning, increase performance and sustain strength over time. So let's stop debating and be thankful for the three of them.

[@mayitamirandah11]

Cliff es mi favorito ❤️ es hermoso en todos los sentidos ❤️ QEPD 😔🙏🏻💕

[@gusluq6230]

Cliff burton.. sang maestro..takkan terganti oleh siapapun..

[@soemantriafriyanto4821]

Cliff Burton is one of the greatest classic composer from metallica.. his creations can deeply touching our heart

[@metalx1980]

Cliff!!!!! Simply Superhuman

[@DJFreaksoul]

From a guy who dont understand nothing about chords and technique and all of what you experts all talking, my answer would probably be more Simple than yours. U cant put trujillo in the same spot of cliff and jason, Metallica best songs were wrote by them , and thats unfortunate cuz rob is a Hell of a bass player. For me Jason is the Number 1 because he was still able to write songs and perfom for 15 YEARS while being bullied by james and kirk, AJFA is the ultimate bully attack, their lost was so unbearable that they never wanted to listen bass again. Cliff for me is a Hell of a songwriter and musician cuz he show the band how to make great music (Messing With Melodies is one of the things he shown) But for me Jason was/is and Will always be the soul of Metallica

[@carlosrosadoarango4238]

Para mí Jason , más todos son super

[@nikkisixx8025]

my idol jason newsted no 1 bass in the world

[@juancarlosmontanasoto9447]

Tengo 48 años.. y escucho a MetallicA desde que ellos escuchaban diamond Head..... Señores CLIFF BURTON es.. CLIFF BURTON..... lo demás interpretan las canciones como el..... Pero no lo son

[@gigometal1]

Cliff tanto en su papel de compositor en el bajo y sus solos y multiples versiones, logro tener una relevancia en su papel como musico. los demas cada uno excelentes, cada uno en su estilo, Trujillo es un muy buen ejecutante, pero Burton, marco presencia y generó una nuevo interés en musicos por tocar el bajo y ser protagonistas y no simplemente acompañantes en la base ritmica.

[@ИгорьГридин-е3й]

Jason Newsted

[@boxinggospel5334]

I like Jason's best

[@merciless2032]

I think he is my absulute favourite :D

[@lucaguarro376]

Capisci n cazzo zi

[@changsdudu445]

"Bravo Clif Burton,,,,,!!!!!!

[@jeffpendleton3969]

cliff by far...the writer and composer of a lot of these songs

[@ramilfrance3309]

Cliff the genious ,,

[@VashStarwind]

Jasons solo was so awesome It was Fckin cool Rob played in the rain tho thats awesome too

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Cliff: God tier bassist Jason: Killer live vocals Rob: 🦀 *CRABWALK* 🦀

[@360hacknick]

JASON FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zer0deaths862]

Cliff Burton > Jason Newstead Robert Trujillo < My Drunk Ass.

[@sammyahmad5270]

Jason❤️