Recent content by Metal_SR505

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    Writing a br00tal breakdown

    Would it kill anyone to be original....I see alot of posts about "KEEPING IT SIMPLE" and just bending a few "TRITONES" ....I don't know how many metal, hardcore, screamo, bands we've shared the stage with....but I do know that EVERY single one of them "KEEPS IT SIMPLE" playing the above listed...
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    As a bassist, who are your favourite drummers?

    Dave McClain (Machine Head), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Chad Kent (Atomship), Sean Kinney (Alice in Chains), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), Van Williams (Nevermore) If I had to choose from these it would definitely come down to Van Williams as my Most Favorite drummer.....
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    Stupid question on tuning a 5-string!

    Lots of help! I'm sure with all this helpful advice I can work something out.... Thanks!
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    Stupid question on tuning a 5-string!

    B, F#, B, E, G# are the official notes for the strings. I have been using the DR Lo-Riders .125-.45 and it doesn't seem to help. When the bass is in standard tune it read.... B, E, A, D, G So I'm keeping my low B string at it's "Normal" tension, but in order to match my two guitarist I...
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    Speed??????

    As all contructive criticism and advice is GREATLY appreciated.... I have more than well mastered the BASIC ELEMENTS of musicianship. I'm just so glad you know my musicianship better than I do in order to make a rather poor judgement attacking my talent... I play plenty fast enough, but being...
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    Speed??????

    Helps alot actually thank you!
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    Speed??????

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