TOP TEN BEST DEATH METAL BASSISTS

[@samdoublebass]

I've finally found all of the songs in this video 10. Beheading and Burning - Cannibal Corpse 9. Stabwound - Necrophagist 8. Bodiless Sleeper - Spawn of Possession 7. Choir of Spirits - Obscura 6. Vintersorg - E.S.P. Mirage 5. Social Disability - Beyond Creation 4. Viraemia - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 3. I Came to Hate - Jeff Hughell 2. Conceiving Death - Origin 1. Archspire - Archspire You're welcome.

[@wyvernskin5690]

Squid Gtun Bff Etat You Hy I like your primus pic lol

[@samdoublebass]

WyvernSkin Steamy

[@notaacreativehandle]

Squid THANK YOU HOLY SHIT

[@MarcosM21]

Thank you so much

[@123lokiyo]

i love you ♥

[@paveantelic7876]

Scott Plummer was and will remain one of the greatest bass players of all time, let alone death metal. He was playing a bloody 10 string bass with breakneck speed and accuracy, and his legacy will live on. RIP Scott

[@Luke-kx5mf]

Rest in peace

[@rogersalloum3777]

R.I.P Scott Plummer :(

[@givemeajackson]

linus klausenitzer, jeff hughell, lapointe are my favourites. scott plummer on the other hand is so technically advanced, he can play arpeggio stuff on his bass that no guitarist could ever on a guitar. to me it almost seems as if tech death and death metal in general is the only genre where bassists can actually explore the limits of the instrument as well as their own limits and are not bound to just mimic the guitars or play a fundamental note per bar. as a guitarist, i really wish more people would start to look at bass as an instrument of its own, because it makes things so much more interesting. obscura and beyond creation are the best exemples for that in my opinion.

[@gualt420]

rip scott

[@Jessica-ms6jy]

Linus is one of the most underrated bass players in this world

[@nightingale769]

absolutely agree. also i love how Schuldiner's records (death&control denied) have always an audible, well mixed&musical bass work.

[@9klasK]

Scott Plummers bass looks like a harp with frets

[@Xiphos1349]

Got it right bud.

[@rubensfarias4995]

R.i.p Scott

[@hollicide1]

Daniel Scott all of them

[@RudolfMeckerwald-q2e]

Can't wait to hear Quadvium with Steve Di Giorgio and Jeroen Paul Thesseling 🔥🔥

[@jamaaldirkson-murphy5397]

Death metal is useless without bass. Bass is like the heart of death metal.

[@MrThrash3d]

Bass is important everywhere.

[@catpoison2628]

MrThrash3d We bassists called "Useless Man"

[@RandyLott]

Actually, the bass is almost lost in most metal, unfortunately. Jazz and R&B NEED a bass player. Metal should, but some people might not even notice.

[@shagstars]

In bands like iron maiden it is important to have bass.

[@jsterr1]

incorrect. I have know a number of bands, that in the absence of decent bass players, just turned the bass up higher on their guitars and it comically worked fine.

[@mr.frankie7730]

Where is Sean Beasly from Dying Fetus?

[@welteringinblackwell]

Inabón Diaz He’s the David Ellefson of Death Metal

[@braxtonfps3580]

@Inabón Díaz what the fuck does playing with a pick have to do with anything

[@schizophreniathesociopath400]

@@braxtonfps3580 makes it easier to play quickly is all. Imo, it also constricts your playing a bit, but hey. To each his own.

[@Laubstir]

What a poor clip to represent Steve DiGiorgio :(

[@dimifisher]

Yess! 🤘

[@salottin]

Same for Alex

[@M.ElizabethCC11]

Modern issue..... this video is by a babe that doesn't know him..is the only reason

[@greedo69]

i liked it

[@greedo69]

@@M.ElizabethCC11 sexist much?

[@SymphonicDeathMetal]

I'm always happy to see bassists getting recognition they deserve especially in extreme metal styles where they tend to get lost in the mix!

[@rosiegratz8377]

Wow so many talented bassists.....always love Alex Webster so im gonna stay outta hot water and say I love ALL contributions put in by any bassist unfortunately I think people forget that the bass is like the heartbeat in music...I think that's fair to say thx 4 the list dude

[@Mannibal_Lector]

Shred In Peace, Scott Plummer...😞

[@kellymoon3406]

For some reason Digiorgio is always on my favorite albums....

[@Schtorm_BLITZ_UNION]

Jeroen is my #1 for his excellent precise fretless bass work and for his great tone.

[@texasturner2313]

Alex Webster should be at least top 3, if not number 1.

[@nick1237811]

Texas Turner yeah... No

[@golz9785]

why not? He is an excellent composer. Not everything is about playing the bass like a harp and sweep picking.

[@themodernguitarist]

No... yeah.

[@embassyhotel]

Steve Digiorgio is better than Alex Webster imo. Don't get me wrong Webster is amazing bit Digiorgio is a fretless bassist as well & is more adapt to playing different styles,jass fusion,metal,etc.

[@aangka0701]

you have to listen that bands on lists

[@DionisiusAgung-q9l]

So glad Jeroen is here..

[@eviloz9905]

Roger Patterson from Atheist!

[@dsaillant811]

Pol denton I would have said Tony Choy from Atheist and Cynic

[@beidomon8939]

YES. I'm glad someone else remembers him

[@JustinBA007]

Evil Oz and Malone from Cynic!

[@JustinBA007]

Dan Saillant I always forget Tony Choy was in Cynic. I give the slight edge to Malone, but he definitely kicked ass in Atheist.

[@malteadotas4]

Evil Oz if you don’t include Patterson you automatically lose all credibility

[@BW_Drums]

I don't know... Dominic 'Forest' Lapointe is pretty fuckin' amazing. Though, Jaron Evil sounds really good too.

[@jangleballer]

Fantastic list! Usually these "top 10" of anything lists on youtube are garbage. I couldn't have made a better list myself on this one. Thanks for posting!

[@Dr.TanmayMehta]

This video right here, is the reason i started listening to Tech Death...... it changed my life...... Thank you

[@IstiSama]

Where's William Murderface? :D

[@EsotericallyObvious369]

Alex at #10??? That is a travesty.. He is easily top 2.

[@alexbob6981]

Alex and the bassist on beyond creation should be a bit higher up

[@christopherhaynie6628]

Jeroen should be in the top 5.

[@NickSwe]

Alex Webster IS the ultimate death metal bass player, period. He's the only one in this list that has actually made improvements in the way bass players should approach their instruments regarding death metal, there are some other great bass players here but with less "vision", and the rest are just louder than what Alex usually is in the final mix.

[@dominiccoleman2536]

Nick forest is more creative imo

[@aangka0701]

Naaah, Alex Webster sucks, your knowledge in death metal is mediocre

[@rickym501]

Yeah surprised he was number 10 thought he would be top 5 at least

[@yuanping6170]

I agree Though, I think that video is more about technicity you know rather than their impact of the metal scene Let's be serious all the basists that are above Webster deserves their place Just Webster surely innovated the most in its time, along with digiorgio (I personally think digiorgio innovated more but we can't compare legends , I guess)

[@FrancoVenegas96]

Jeroen Paul Theseling Ex- Obscura

[@videoizer]

Nice! Jaron is a good friend of mine. Didn't expect this at all but cool, he is really good. Archspire is a great band and theres some pretty unknown earlier stuff he's done I had the pleasure of doing sound and shooting a little video here and there.. he's not only a friend but just a gem to work with. He's had a health issue and is taking a break. I hope to hear good news about him returning to the stage probably later this year. Very cool you saw him play live and that he even got a mention here... I can't do any top 10 lists myself.. its a 10 way tie with several honorable mentions to me.. I don't compare art. I don't believe in "better" I only recognize the talent that exists for what it is. You could sub categorize this.. feel, skill, presence.. many factors to consider. Anywho.. 10 sweet bassists, nice list.

[@jjs8426]

Finally a list that recognizes Archspire! Saw 'em live at the beginning of 2017 and they absolutely melted my face. Stay tech.

[@jonnyr4836]

Jaron Evil is wearing an Opeth shirt! WOOOOO!

[@march365]

That was "ESP Mirage" by Vintersorg, off the album "Visions From The Spiral Generator". Some great bass work from Mr. DiGiorgio on that album.

[@mistertitanic]

After seeing this list, I grabbed some Archspire tickets and went to a show. Too bad they DIDN'T HAVE A BASS PLAYER ON TOUR, AND PLAYED OVER A BASS TRACK. I was so disappointed. The bass is why I wanted to see them.

[@soportetecnicohigoversomas3451]

You really like bass don't you? I'm pretty sure bass is your favourite character (looking at your megaman pic)

[@mistertitanic]

Suicidalfuckernumber1 Heh. It's actually Gyro Man from Mega Man 5. It's just an avatar for my Let's Play channel (which is Mega Man themed). I do play bass, however.

[@soportetecnicohigoversomas3451]

hahaha, it always surprises me how many metalheads like videogames

[@mistertitanic]

Suicidalfuckernumber1 Definitely! I'm a huge gamer, and metal is basically all I listen to.

[@salottin]

Same happened to me when I went to see Suffocation. Only Terrance from original lineup and no Bass because the bassist was sick

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

Archspire as well! Glad Spawn of Possession was on here, I already predicted it anyways. Every band mentioned on here was a A+++

[@bowelrupture]

#7 Jeroen Paul Thesseling (correct spelling)

[@rhonpermats3618]

Where is JEFF WALKER? of CARCASS & Sean Beasley of DYING FETUS?

[@odiouspariah]

Dying Fetus is a grindcore band.

[@rhonpermats3618]

oh Sorry you're right

[@loveisincest4123]

+odiouspariah deathgrind more of. And sean beasley is still an amazing bassist.

[@odiouspariah]

+Nnngghhh Snoipah Rude AND wrong.

[@odiouspariah]

+Nnngghhh Snoipah Rude again AND wrong again

[@TiuqueErrante]

Steve Di Giorgio es mi favorito

[@jamespeterson4275]

Nah Forest is #1 ;)

[@AirGuitar]

James Peterson Do know what the song is that Forest is playing on this video? It's amazing!

[@paulzeder6503]

Social disability

[@AirGuitar]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN! Really appreciate it!

[@eberg9631]

yes.

[@DariusvanWyngaard]

+James Peterson Agreed

[@RyanBofMKE]

RIP Scott Plummer :'(

[@ThyFadingDirge]

Pavor bassist needs a mention, as some have already pointed out. Anything from Furioso is masterful.

[@holdover8199]

Great video dude! You just filled my head with knowledge.

[@kababrutal]

Digiorgio song ?

[@TiuqueErrante]

E.S.P Mirage - Vintersorg

[@kababrutal]

thanks a lot man!!

[@didiervancampo9384]

Thanks for the great list, really the top 10 death metal bassplayers around!

[@zypher6018]

Rip Scott.

[@christiancantin3581]

Forest is so down to earth and humble too , very nice guy

[@Астральнаякопия]

Steve DiGiorgio better ofc!

[@Treantino]

Idk about you guys but if this list was updated I'd definitely argue Jared Smith has surpassed Jaron Evil

[@tarkenton3895]

I honestly can't believe Colin Marston isn't on this

[@divinefallfromgrace]

Tarkenton BECAUSE HE'S NOT A DEATH METAL BASSIST. Jaysus! Seemed so obvious...

[@elpeluca7780]

divinefallfromgrace what is Gorguts then?

[@yvinhobrazil]

Really liked this top man!nice job!

[@derryencudjoe1598]

RIP To Scott Plummer

[@Luke-kx5mf]

Scott plummer is fucking nuts LOL, I'm glad he's here. Although I think Alex Webster should be higher, just because he doesn't play the insane shit that Scott and Mike do doesn't mean he's the worst actually he is probably the reason a lot of people are on here

[@youssefyassini9580]

necrophagist best band in the world!!

[@brianzinszer9365]

Damn good list, finally. Wish there was an 11th spot so it could include Cryptopsy.

[@SiGhast]

Was skimming through this, missed Augury's bassist, and was like *>:( where's Augury's bassist*

[@ManuelMartinez-pd9sj]

He's 5th. Should be #1

[@SiGhast]

Manuel Martinez Shit yeah.

[@justinkroboth360]

Agreed. Forest is fucking unreal. So good.

[@zeushgoatc7004]

Is casperson the bassist for blood red throne also Autopsy should be on list gasping for air classic Probably cryptopsy n early suffocation Worth mentioning necromantia only use basses in their sound, but blackish metal

[@apikobalt]

Rip scott plummer

[@Thorsbeard]

No Rainer Landfermann ? Please...

[@somedoomermetalhead7377]

Can anybody tell me the obscura song?

[@samdoublebass]

It's Choir of Spirits.

[@somedoomermetalhead7377]

Thanks dude. Keep it brutal!!!! \m/

[@stevepark4544]

Good list, although I would probably put Jeroen Paul Thesseling a little higher because I'm partial to fretless bass players, plus I like Jazz Fusion also and love what Thesseling brought to the genre. And I freakin' love Obscura.

[@toximan2008]

It's unfortunate that Jaron Evil had a stroke though. Doesn't play with Archspire anymore.

[@cnice2527]

Just discovered them off this video, they're f*cken insane! \m/

[@peniku8]

+C Nice When it comes to technicality and speed, Archspire are always somewhere, whether it's the Vocalist, the Guitars, Bass or Drummer, they're all insane

[@salottin]

That's why I like DiGiorgio and Webster. They know when to say "Wow... I'll slow down here and then I'll be fast somewhere"

[@rsaldivar8]

Why is alex webster #10, dude he should be #1

[@TiuqueErrante]

hahahaha

[@andreaparussini7843]

Soul17 yeah at least in the top 3

[@ImAVerySadFaceGoth]

R Saldivar Leave. All of his "bass lines" past 1995 are nothing but scales.

[@rsaldivar8]

Donald Waite i cant leave my own post, douchey mcdoucherson

[@rsaldivar8]

Donald Waite alright, i over exaggerated. he should at least be like 6 or somewhere along there

[@Yakazas]

Though I would have put Jeroen Paul Thesseling along with Dominic Forest Lapointe in the tope two. Because in technical proficiency , all of the bassists on this list are on a similar level, composition wise though, Forest and Jeroen blow everyone else out of the water.

[@milonkill]

Evan Brewer anyone? The Faceless!

[@MICKSHRED]

Micah Pickett in reality he's a jazz bassist

[@renatolaia3676]

Definitely a superb bassist. He would deserve to be on the list.

[@MirkoFustinoni]

He's got the groove. You know, that insignificant thing that few of the bass players in this video have.

[@mikuspalmis]

Mirko Fustinoni Yes, I think Alex writes the best riffs of them all. When it comes down to it, songwriting matters the most.

[@arborinfelix]

Good video and a very good introduction of the bass players. Thank you...

[@zackerick7735]

Holy living shit that last song... I need the name...

[@mmmmmmmtoast]

Also what was that Digiorgio song? I'm assuming it was Sadus because I KNOW that was not Death. I'm surprised I haven't listened to them before that song sounded cool as fuck.

[@Salvazul]

It's E.S.P. Mirage from Vintersorg's Vision from the Spiral Generator

[@marcocoloampuero528]

Derek Boyer?

[@salvatoreperez5113]

Finally someone knows

[@Alex_student101]

that was just beautiful. gotta hear more from some of these guys

[@bassfingered]

why is alex webster #10 :/

[@mikuspalmis]

Kevin Dico I guess groove & songwriting ability isn't taken into account.

[@kennethandrews8460]

Does anyone hear the jazz influence in death metal

[@Wergrun]

All great bassists! But Evan brewer could have been on this list, he isn't necessarily metal but he is in the faceless. He is the best slap bassist I've seen in metal though

[@AsphyxGr]

Roger Patterson of Atheist, Tony Choy of Atheist / Cynic / Pestilence, Sean Malone of Cynic ... Those guys were 100% to the point and composition oriented. Most people on this video just play fast exercises.

[@draymanonj]

sean malone number one.

[@jasonperfect5565]

Perfect list. Thanks for it. I've seen half these guys live, no big tho

[@The_Nightman_Knives]

I think Alex should be #2 and Forest #1

[@IamTHEsuperGAME]

me too

[@joshjacobus4641]

Alex 1

[@davidestrength4161]

In fact...

[@vladsteponstepoff1159]

Forest first please

[@AlienInvasionDefenceSystem]

Tubby Mclumpkins Alex should be way higher.

[@jeleopard]

Good list, and while I think Webster should be at the top for his sheer precision and musical theory-wizardry, it's your list. But you should've tried to get live clips of them.

[@TheKingBJ]

Why do the death metal bass guitars have at least 5 strings?

[@ironjawedangels2812]

More range. Same reason many guitarists use 7 or 8 strings.

[@TTridata]

More range also the low b sounds killer

[@person2045]

***** I would say that would have to go over to prog metal or jazz, but death metal can get up there in technicallity (although, some of the shittier death metal can get pretty low

[@SuburbanNinja-dt5rl]

More Range and don't have to tune down... theres a lazy factor to that as the rest of the gutiars have to tune less they are 7 or 8 string guitars.

[@WxckyMxcky]

Thall

[@kryptomiadeathmetalizer8628]

thanks for inlcuding Jeroin PT

[@PomPomPomPommy]

When I hear some songs in this top... I wonder "What do Metal need to be so technical ?" I love when it's technical, but not too. Beacause it's impossible to play :'(

[@PomPomPomPommy]

Yes, because normally the primary role of the bass is to keep a certain depth and to keep rythme with the drums, in addition to a small melodic role. ^^ Too high notes on bass is not good...

[@PomPomPomPommy]

i totally agree man

[@fingolfinnolofinwe5496]

Pommy Imo, an extreme technicism ruins the soul of a song, both with bass or guitar

[@FlameSwordWielder]

This is DEATH METAL. If you don't like it, listen to some tamer genre/subgenre.

[@PomPomPomPommy]

I fucking love Death Metal, that's just too technical sometimes and that's not necessary. ^^

[@greeneyeddemon1]

Chaoth from Unexpect really worth checking even if it's not considered as Death Metal.

[@FockeWulfFW200]

Really people? Webster? while he is one of my favorite bass players, Thesseling and Lapointe both own him so fucking hard. Alex's maybe 3# or 4#..... but no way 1#.

[@Brynhi1d]

Because this is Marc H's favourites and he listed them in the order he thought was best.

[@bertalanolah6565]

Would have rather placed DiGiorgio and Webster higher. Where the fuck is Tony Choy and Sean Malone?

[@Romy-kh4pd]

RIP Scott Plummer

[@tobiastk5391]

It's funny how many of these bass players use more strings than most guitarists. (the 7 string and the 87425239765941 string i saw

[@vZZenn]

A lot of these bands use 7 string guitars. The one guy you saw uses a 10 string bass but most of the time he only uses 6-7. (also most of these bassists were using 4-6 string basses)

[@vultyrous]

I would just like to say, I'm very flattered to be #1 on your list, dude. Though I disagree that I'm better than ANYONE on the list before me lol.

[@Stregatto_Astratto]

Alex Webster n 10 ?!!!! WTF ??!! Are you fucking kidding me ? ò__ò

[@PomPomPomPommy]

When you see all the others, you understand... ^^

[@Stregatto_Astratto]

Pommy I saw, but Alex is the best \m/

[@KacperPpp]

Cheshire Cat He doesn't come close to the others. You're just fanboying now, lol.

[@anthonyweird1692]

Kacpiar Klacper Don' t break my balls, I prefer Alex and Cannibal Corpse !

[@matiasquinoneros2569]

Pommy Did u hear Alex on Blotted Science? Is insane...

[@imyourgodmachine]

great list!

[@jestemPacio100]

All songs' names, please

[@NarednikLobanja]

Not sure for Alex, for Stephen it is Stabwound from Necrophagist, for Erlend it is Bodyless Sleeper from Spawn of Possession, Jeoren is Choir of Spirits, Steve is ESP Mirage from Vintersorg, Forest is Social Disability, Scott is viraemia disseminated intravascular coagulation, Jeff Hughel is I came to hate song F U ALL, Mike flores i am not sure, and for Jaron it is Archspire from Archspire

[@jestemPacio100]

Thank you! \m/

[@raphaelcote3577]

Darude Sandstorm

[@Blurillaz]

Alex Webster;s song is Beheaded and Burning off Evisceration Plague

[@terryjones2334]

Thank you for introducing me to beyond creation

[@MedaghGuitarist]

Alex Webster #1

[@Safabox]

I definitely miss Rainer Landfermann from Pavor. My hero!

[@Kaukoko]

Where is Roger Patterson (Atheist)? One of the best bass players ever!

[@synchromystici5m]

It would have been good if they had included him and Tony Choy too. Both amazing players in Atheist, and in the case of Tony Choy with Cynic too. Another amazing bassist that should have been included is Sean Malone.

[@craigroaring]

Nice list, surprised the guy from Gorguts and Behold the Arctopus isn't here.

[@MilesMetal]

I've seen some people on KZbin that believe that if you have more strings on your instrument then you are a better player. It's a bit sad, really.

[@MaidenIron-mn6yx]

I didn’t see Sean Beasley Dying Fetus

[@elpeluca7780]

technicality doesn't equal quality

[@cuickoo1085]

Jesus Christ Jesus spitting facts like always!

[@ugsdit5296]

but its safe to say all the fellas on this list have both

[@holyshit1916]

Unless Ryan Martini is playing

[@lordofslam]

yes it does

[@NummyScrum]

incredible list

[@jontrabota9204]

erlend is better than archspire guy n it is true

[@blackhatch46]

amazing list