metal

Welcome to my WBO23 build thread! Gonna get hella nerdy over here. This is going into the non-bass category. Supersymmetry is an essential...

[MEDIA] This is some funny stuff. The true history of Black Sabbath's malfeasance in stealing the spotlight from pre-eminent jazz trio, Jazz...

I'm considering getting a 6-string bass, but I play mostly metal/rock (huge Dream Theater fan). Is a 6-string recommended for metal? I'm...

[MEDIA] Not a lot of band induced drama with these guys, but they do need a little TLC in the way of maintenance, every now and then. This...

Hey dudes! Where are my heavy hardcore/deathcore/hardcore heads at?! Need some opinions on Eq/compression pedals. Currently running an MxrM80...

**WARNING** Contains high levels of heavy metal These are two songs I've been working on recording with my band. I'd like to get some critical...

Hi there. I need help to choose between these amps listed , ever since I'm begginer into amps world. best option to play for metalcore bass...

First of all, wow? Really odd. The band is Imperial Triumphant, and they are absolutely extreme experimental/blackened/death, but also...

Sup y’all? We’re Nihil Admirari, a “post punk” band based in Bushwick. To find out more about us check out our website nihiladmirari.com or our...

Hi guys. Just joined a band that play in F#. Has anyone achieved a set up that sounds good in this key? I have already tried a 4 string and...

Hi all! Posting my Schecter Evil Twin 4-string for sale. It's an awesome bass, but I don't find myself playing it too often these days. There are...

Hey everyone. As a metal bass player i always wanted to get an agressive sound,that clanky , heavy tone,perfect for death metal. Recently i got a...

Hello y'all! I've been considering upgrading the electronics on my SBMM Ray4, and I'm kinda lost on what to get. For context, I mainly play...

I am looking to get a new bass specifically for metal. I am looking at the Ibanez SRMS625 Iron Label and the Schector Evil Twin 5. I have...

After all these years, I have found my way back to this forum ;) And I have brought you a gift from my long and weary travels! Enjoy my band's...

DAVID ELLEFSON Is Selling Tour-Used And Studio-Played MEGADETH Gear

Hello there, folks of TB. I was wondering if there were any other metal bassists out there who have expanded their musical vocabulary into other...

Alright friends here goes my first gig report.. A few weekends ago my band Gravevoid released our first EP Fetid Corpse and I booked/promoted a...

Hey y'all, New to the site. I need help defining the name for this technique ([MEDIA]) in this song. I am new to this sort of playing. What kind...

Hey y'all, as the title says, I'm looking to finally dip my toe into the world of effects pedals, and I want to get an overdrive/distortion pedal...

Need to thin the herd a little. This is a badass bass for the metal guys. ESP/LTD TA-604FRX Tom Araya signature model Neck-thru-body...

I couldn’t resist completing my collection. Not everyone’s COT I know. [ATTACH][ATTACH]

Lemmy with a bullet!

[ATTACH] Well I say you’re never too old! Lol. Here’s my new Glarry Burning Fire. A Beautiful well made bass. I Chose the white because it’s so...

New member here. New to bass as well. I never imagined myself at 42 learning to play an instrument yet here I am at the behest of my 15 year old...

Is this the best P bass for metal? [MEDIA]

Hi you guys, I posted a few years ago with no luck. Trying this again. We are looking for a Bass player and Drummer (The rhythm section). Here's a...

I was talking with a buddy the other day and he mentioned how a specific bass had some component on the body that really tore his hands up. I've...

Hey, So what amp head would you have on top of a Barefaced six10 cab? I play metal/hard rock, and are looking at all sorts of amps. Orange...

Hey everyone, Long time lurker, first time commenter. I've tried the Ampeg V-4B & fell in love. I currently have an Ampeg SVT HLF 610 cab in...

Hi everyone! I've gotta make a post since this is the first song I recorded and released with my band. We're a heavy rock band from Alberta,...

Howdy, hive mind. I'm having a difficult time finding metal wrapped gut strings for the D and G strings that aren't Pirastro...are there any other...

The best Gojira song. Fight me. Noteflight Score: G̈́̐o̿̕j́̕i͐͌͊r͌͋̓á͒̓ -͌͠ T́͝͝o̚͘͝x̒͝ḯ͐͊c̈́̈́̕ G̀͊͝a̓͠r̾̒̚b̓͝͝a͐̐̚g̈́͐̓è͆̐...

So I play hard rock in two bands and I’m needing a five string for one of them. My Fender P is active (18v) and I’d prefer something with a nice,...

Jaz is a real person. And the bass is a real bass. :smug: (There’s a time stamp in the description if you wanna hurt my feelings and skip to the...

Great metal bass line by David Ellefson :bassist: [MEDIA]

Darkglass Alpha Omega Ultra (v1) for sale, pedal is in very good condition, I've never gigged with it, sounds pretty incredible. Definitely a good...

Hello! apologies if this is the wrong place for this, I’m very new here :) I impulse bought an ESP B-205SM bass, and I’m having issues with how...

Hi all, I'm learning the bass and the ambition is to be able to play in a metal band. Nothing too crazy, but more like Pantera style, if that...

I got an interesting phone call in the beginning of December asking whether I would be able to do a few shows with former Queensryche singer Geoff...