The best metal bass player ever?

#bass #bassguitar #metal #deathmetal
Cannibal Corpse | Alex Webster

[@TaxEvader420]

Wow, Alex's playing is tight af

[@Jack-np9lr]

his chops are insane

[@Terp311]

No sh*t

[@adriancole9681]

Like a dolphins butthole

[@goatfromhell666]

Dude's been playing on stage for most of his life.

[@Myqq._]

You know the riff that he played here? Please I NEED to know it

[@hbjshowslopper]

Not just a great player, but just seems like the most genuinely nice guy you could meet

[@owenpeck4857]

Death metal fans being the nicest people you'll ever meet:

[@johncampbellpercussion]

He is....

[@user-zv6tz3uk5j]

All the guys in Cannibal are amazing dudes. I interviewed Paul a few years ago and the first thing he said was “It’s an honor to be here”. I was like, 14 at the time and it meant the world to me.

[@bambampewpew32]

​@@user-zv6tz3uk5j you interviewed him? And at 14?? Lmfao what

[@user-zv6tz3uk5j]

@@bambampewpew32 I got the proof.

[@cjguitar22]

We finally saw him with out the hat

[@JerichoScott]

He's been shown without his hat a few times before in later years. But in his early days he almost never wore a hat

[@Jpeg875]

I got a screenshot of it. I'm so lucky

[@SiennaArtsandCrafts]

Who cares???

[@AdamRocksOut]

@@SiennaArtsandCraftsclearly you care enough to reply 😂

[@MainPrism]

Kinda wish I didn't... 😂🤣

[@TommyelCat946]

steve digiorgio my personal fav

[@binface9]

Seconded.

[@Donderchief]

Thirded

[@enricoginelli3405]

Fourthed

[@roderickerojo9426]

Fifthed

[@brianobrian9334]

The fretless wonder

[@grawklewbeans728]

Ryan martinie 🗣️🔥

[@biggieg5764]

I've BEEN waiting for his one too

[@ithinksotoo9303]

Requested him a ton of times, but still nothing..

[@imsocyn1cal]

ryan martinie would b fucking sickkk🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tylerbowman1505]

The man is so talented and he isn't famous for his work. His tone, his style, and his ability are unrivaled.

[@grawklewbeans728]

@@tylerbowman1505 dude is a breed between alex webster and vic wooten, its mesmerizing

[@Jaymetal95]

Alex’s string attack is so aggressive it sounds like someone is clapping next to the bass as he’s playing it

[@Creeper3310-AKR]

Alex with Necrophagist t-shirt is epic

[@ProxyXIV]

Necrophagist's bass player is #1 in my book

[@vulturesdescending]

@@ProxyXIVyet you don't know his name. And you will look him up in your next reply to make me look stupid lol

[@littlebuster8693]

@@vulturesdescending do you have any happiness in your life ever?

[@vulturesdescending]

@@littlebuster8693 not a necessity

[@raregrimebeats1352]

@@vulturesdescendingwhy should he know the name? It’s the skills that matter, so he should only know the music

[@pedromedina1802]

Danny, you should listen Atheist bassist , Roger Paterson …he passed in an early age, but his work is of off the charts …he was totally ahead of his time …

[@pedromedina1802]

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[@RickReasonnz]

Hellllll yeah! Half the time i think I'm hear some funky keyboard licks, but he was just doing everything he could possibly do with a bass. Creativity at its peak.

[@dethronedemperor]

Atheist’s current bassist is an absolute monster too

[@coffdrop77]

A noted influence on Alex, the bass part at the end of Mother Man written by Roger and played by Tony Choy (another legend in his own right) is legendary

[@Brendo2386]

Atheist and Cynic man

[@jefferybradford5936]

I love Alex Webster playing. He can play so many different styles

[@ElAche7]

Cannibal Corpse must be seen live.

[@jayvonmatthews5477]

Fantastical time

[@crnkmnky]

Alrighty then

[@doublemarvellous5525]

They are incredible

[@andrewraider87]

Great live

[@saulmartinez2114]

They are great

[@jisco3217]

Steve Digiorgio 🗣️

[@AHighlander]

Amazing. Erlend Caspersen’s an absolute wizard too.

[@maykstuff]

Alex's work with Blotted Science is absolutely incredible

[@megalodon2875]

Saw them open for Animals as Leaders years ago. Hadn’t heard of them before the show. Alex was so chill hanging around the venue it never occurred to me it was him.

[@alanomie]

I had the pleasure of conversing with him before a gig at my neighborhood club, which I've played many times. He is one of my favorites, despite I don't play death metal but love it🤘🏻. Absolutely great guy and George is super fukn funny.🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@tomtomthebear]

Shoutout to centuries of torment..!!! Such an amazing documentary..!!

[@johnboothman390]

It really is one of the greatest documentaries ever

[@Hawkeyefoxspirit]

Hey Danny Boy! Man, I’m a fan of yer channel for sure and now that I know your a CC fan, lol , I now understand that you are a real musician. Not because you like some heavy music , but because of the true true diversity in your tastes! I went from a Nirvana , Jesus Lizard fan in the early 90’s. To a death metal fiend around 93. Anyway, my point , Danny is that I believe that really good musicians like a wide variety of sound. Fake musicians tend to be more jaded and particular about such poop. Peace love and all that crap. I support yer channel , Danny Boy! Don’t stop doing what you do!

[@camelius]

Every time David Ellefson says that his bass lines are super intricate and can only be played with a pick someone should show him a video of Alex Webster.

[@joshpelton8068]

Or David Vincent

[@NoahsRandomStuff1234]

Day 97 of asking for a perfect circle bass tone

[@3cchristianromerovega792]

Yeah

[@DanParker9000]

Which bass player? Paz or Twiggy?

[@NoahsRandomStuff1234]

@@DanParker9000either one is fine

[@SIRebrum]

Keep Running for a Year's cycle......

[@CleanrotCrizzotch]

Webster the god. I second your recommendation for Centuries of Torment, it can be found here in youtube! Also recommend Gear Obsessed, where they talk about their setups and show their instrument collections and how their tech methods/ preferences have evolved

[@SecondaryHomunculus]

Genesis from Throbbing Gristle.

[@obra_de_arte5134]

Finally another throbbing gristle fan

[@malakisands8180]

My friend got to be the drummer for Skinless for awhile and hung out with Cannibal Corpse all the time. I was at their house shooting pool and a tour bus stops out comes Tom, Jeff, Kerry and Dave to hang out before the benefit show for Chuck Schuldiner when he passed in 2001

[@ronlouthain913]

That's fuckin rad

[@frostriver4547]

That’s my BEHS. 👍🏼👍🏼 Except mine has the Bartolini P/Us instead of the EMGs Edit: BEHS 🧐

[@benprobert7483]

My favorite bass player ever! Good job on the tone dude and even more so on the playing!

[@GenghisJohn69]

I love that bass tone. Alex is one of the greats in tight playing. And yes, the overall humor in the extreme lyrics goes over peoples heads

[@bloobushviper5709]

Would love to hear Clay Gober's bass tone on the nope bass! He has such a unique way of playing, it'd be really cool to see you try it out as well As always, love ya Danny

[@vincentmomont7538]

That documentary is amazing, I have watched it like 10 times by now

[@DeathMetalDerf]

Me too! I actually have it on DVD!!

[@vincentmomont7538]

@@DeathMetalDerf thats SICK!!

[@Fungiarts]

Danny finally rocking that mohawk

[@thethreehardcorez]

Please do Trevor Dunn from Mr. Bungle and his "Booger" bass with the silicone strings!

[@binface9]

Good call!

[@divinefallfromgrace]

Fun fact:- a young Alex got tips on Bass/Behs technique from Sean Malone (RIP). Cannibal are awesome, but Alex's most mental playing is in Blotted Science.

[@henrys.6864]

Yes with Ron Jarzombeck. 🎸 He's a local boy.

[@blackphillip8486]

My absolute hero growing up playing bass, undoubtedly one of the best to ever do it. 🤘🔥

[@sissypissyrapper23]

Hell that's the least surprising thing I've heard today lol Alex Webster is one of the BEHS GOATS

[@JAWS-7675]

Great video and great playing too. Also, the hair is on point!!!

[@davidmckelvey2601]

Ryo Yamada bass tone day 146 Have fun at work tomorrow Danny

[@cranburrey]

We need this please Danny, please 🙏

[@pix-can-fix643]

Let's gooooooooo my wish came true, thanks man! Now that you're truly dipping in this kind of tone you should do Testament bass tone next!

[@badmothertucker666]

Same here man. Love em since 1992

[@dstokes8484]

Webster is a friggin BEAST!!

[@TheGuardOfMagog]

HAMMMMERRR SMAAAASSHHED FAAAAAACE!!

[@DJ-ov2it]

Is that the song?

[@jerryrose9472]

​@DJ-ov2it pretty sure it's Frantic Disembowlment

[@stevenfunderburg1623]

This is the second video I have seen of yours (the first being the hilarious Joco/Kronos vid) and I have come to the decision that you are one fun, metal loving Limey and you have my like/subscribe 🤘

[@gmuny86]

I met Alex after a show in Memphis one night. Dude was so great about meeting and talking with fans. After a photo op with him a few of the guys in the band, I saw him talking with a young kid and explaining his bass technique to him. That was so cool to me. Alex is a class act.

[@fatsuperfly]

He’s amazing, and very tight. Just an amazing player.

[@at0micwerew0lf]

You're rad!! All thwack no hack!! That documentary is bad ass.

[@DeathMetalDerf]

I'm from Buffalo NY, where the band originally formed. They've been one of my favorite bands since I was 11 and my cousin snuck me a copy of Gallery of Unaliving, Eaten Back to Life, and The Bleeding.

[@Kingsman82509]

FINALLY!!

[@DoormanDan88]

Yes! So glad you covered Alex!

[@gaiusjachi255]

Love the tone mannn 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SkunkMasterOutdoors]

1st time I saw them was back when Chris was still on vocals at the original 930 club in Washington DC. Seeing Alex shred in person is 🤯

[@ibanezleftyclub]

Alex’s work with Blotted Science solidified his godliness to me.

[@hewhoisathirst530]

Alex is the GOAT

[@brianlittle9202]

I took lessons off of Pat O'Brien when he still lived in Erlanger Ky. Very chilled dude. Its crazy what happened to him. Cuckoo cuckoo for cocoa puffs

[@masonatorgaming669]

Cliff Burton bass tone

[@Bladedcloud6159]

Best thing Ive ever seen from thise guys was Corpsegrinder the singer having the time of his life while going to a Target store. It's like watching a kid going to a candy store. Made me smile ear to ear through the whole video.

[@Guy7338]

that’s such a cool bassline

[@CraigzyRock]

Hey, Danny! That playing was pretty good!!👍

[@JDPower-mk3xe]

Hammer Smashed Behs

[@czolgistta]

I was more suprised when I saw the hairstyle you hide under that hat! :D

[@jessvolina6007]

Alex is hands down my favorite metal bass player, well after Steve Harris. HUGE OSDM fan and if you’ve never witnessed Cannibal live, you’re missing out! One of the most electric, insane and FUN shows you’ll ever see. It’s all tongue in cheek for anyone “afraid” of the antics. That being said, musically, seeing them live will blow you away, just completely flawless. Seeing Alex pull off those riffs, lightning fast only playing with 3 fingers is just something every player should check out…just beware, if you’re up front, you may wanna stretch out first lol.

[@biggieg5764]

RYAN MARTINIE

[@connerjosh-e2g]

Yes, alex is the best all around. Great person and amazing musician and song writer. The guy is completely legit.

[@pizzashorts887]

Gorguts next? Colin Marston is probably my favorite bassist

[@divinefallfromgrace]

I've touched Colin's Warr guitar. He kindly spoke with us for a mo after a BTA show.

[@raulramirez9657]

My favorite bassist of all time \m/

[@chrisnorman1902]

Great bass lines, great hooks

[@jdaniel60]

I would like you explore Cryptopsy next. Such sick bass lines and extreme sound overall

[@scottpelhamsr9500]

Alex is LEGEND

[@Schmuddel]

He also wrote a book on metal bass playing that's probably the best I've read on the topic, guy is sharp.

[@MKCasu-dm5gv]

Man I’m so glad you appreciate this absolute GOAT of a bass player and human being

[@kutulukutu]

Alex Webster appeared in my head when I read the title. Good man. Good man. His stuff is VERY fun to play.

[@fuktifinoy]

Nice T-shirt & hat combo Danny...😉

[@user-ni1gq9hg5d]

You nailed it bro,,,it sound likes he plays without distortion but I saw his rig run down and he has a overdrive pedal down there.

[@axdambient]

Check out Damon Good of Stargazer. The intro song for The Scream That Tore the sky has a really sweet solo. Hes one of the best technical metal bassists ive ever heard, like Alex Webster as well

[@thisguy2973]

I met Alex Webster in late 2003, and he’s an awesome awesome dude. Totally personable and let me and a few other guys talk his ear off. What a great guy!

[@tonybp]

Met him while buying a T shirt at one of CC's concert in San Diego. It was when he started playing Modulus basses, we talked quite a lot about basses, he really takes the instrument seriously and seemed glad to chat with a fellow bass player. One of the nicest guys I've met in the death metal scene.

[@andrea585ny]

"I think the humor and fun in that band is often missed". Thought I was the only one who noticed 😂

[@ih8theleft]

Amazing bassist

[@coconut6431]

How to get Dinosaur Jr.'s (Lou Barlow) BEHS tone in 30 seconds DAY 165!!!

[@harryreed2073]

Tone master Danny, what’s your go to amp when you’re not using digital? I just picked up a Mesa D800 and it’s a beast

[@jordanforbes149]

HAMMER SMASHED BEHS

[@fcamiola]

Alex is also an amazing composer, besides being an amazing player.

[@Oqualquer]

Even though I myself am a Steve DiGiorgio fan more than Alex Webster fan, I can't forget the importance and skill of Alex, he's the guy, the master when it comes to metal bassists (just like Steve DiGiorgio).

[@thebubonicj]

Alex is the man

[@doublemarvellous5525]

I loved them since 96...that documetary really is something else

[@exerminator2000]

Did not expect a devilock, nice

[@TheCarbunkleofTruth]

Well done! I'm digging the Samhain haircut too! I can only pull it off in reverse 😂

[@SiennaArtsandCrafts]

Lets give a shout out to his beautiful bass and fkkkk you got it !!!!

[@hamboneneurosis995]

I always got a morbid angel feeling from him

[@kernow_yid9156]

My favourite band ever

[@georgevanar2305]

You really should check out the bassist Chris Richards formerly in the band Suffocation, especially his work on the album Pierced From Within

[@dirtyworks13]

Brian Ritchie the violent Femmes one of my biggest influences

[@deathmetaldouglas69]

I'm mostly a pick bass player but I learned the three finger technique for fingerstyle by watching Steve Baily videos. In many instances it provides more stability.

[@efjefe]

Naplam Death is the best when Suffer the Children came out in High School. It changes everything some metal nerds hated them but the real guys loved them. It changed things in metal world.

[@derekd4538]

Cannibal Corpse is one of the greatest ever. George might be the nicest musician I've ever met.

[@thedeadkeepitmetalcovers]

Yasss!!! 0:54 DEATH Metal Danny 🤘 BEHS 🤘

[@DrProfessorMD]

Alex is a god damn beast and literally a musical genius

[@justinwhitlow6901]

Could you do “Hold Back the Rain” - Duran Duran? Especially at the end of the song.

[@CharlesNotBronson]

Hi Danny, could you please mimic the bass tone from Creation and Destroy LP by D-Clone? Excited to see how you would tackle this one.

[@EyesOfFrozenMeat]

Alex Webster's control though all of his playing is just fucking insane.

[@ALaughingMan]

What have you done with your hair brother? It looks hella cool!

[@MrZyphose]

Great Band! I saw them with Anthrax and the Misfits. Centuries of Torment was bad ass. I also enjoyed Slave to the Grind, the grind core doccumentary. They are in it too.

[@mpmassacre91]

Alex webster is the man

[@jeffmunoz9737]

One of his other bands "Blotted Science" is pretty awesome.

[@thickenstein]

Met him outside a small club in Madison, Wisconsin. He was super nice and signed my shirt, then bummed a smoke off me lol.

[@MaskedJackal87]

I always adored the tone (not so much the playing) of DD Verni of Overkill! :)