Hardcore/Screamo/Post-Hardcore Bassists

[Skeet]

Something like Necrophagist - Only ash remains is a fun bassline, but you have to have a 5 string, if not 6.
And as stated above Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse has some amazing basslines.
But they are death metal.

I cant believe someone hasnt mentioned Protest the Hero.
I dont like them
But they have an amazing bassist.

 

[anthowl]

okay, this is kinda my area of expertise..look at any of the bands listed on my profile as inspiration that fit that genre.
some albums of note are;
the used - in love and death,
the jonbenet - the plot thickens,
armor for sleep - what to do when you're dead,
from first to last - self titled

 

[Grizzly700]

Ryan Martinie from Mudvayne does some pretty cool stuff. Check out Death Blooms and Dig.

 

[anthowl]

also, come to think of it AFI - sing the sorrow,
chiodos is good also for that stuff, spitalfield - remember right now.

 

[phxlbrmpf]

Here's my rule of thumb for music like that: if you want certain parts to sound really heavy, working together with the guitarist and playing (largely) the same thing as them is the way to go like 90% of the time. Still, you can throw in the occasional slide or fill but don't go overboard.

For parts that aren't supposed to be hard-hitting, play what you want provided that you don't lose the groove or blatantly ignore the chords. If you stick to this rule, your band will sound aggressive and heavy and you'll still be able to apply your personal "touch".

 

[f'nar f'nar]

Check out Anberlins bassist, they are pretty post hardcore and their bassist definitely has an unique style and sound

 

[Grizzly700]

Check out Anberlins bassist, they are pretty post hardcore and their bassist definitely has an unique style and sound

OMG THAT SVT YUMMMMMM!!!!!!!

 

[anthowl]

i never found anberlin's bass that stand out. admittedly anberlin are a good band and they can all play, but it never struck me so much, even when i saw them live the other week. i guess on an arguably similar track paramore's bassist does some good stuff at times..more in their older work when he was playing the 5 string Music man.

 

[CaptainDaniels]

Just listen to the solo in Maxwell Murder by Rancid. Pretty impressive stuff. But really, pretty much any of their songs have a funky bass line.

 

[RobertPaulson]

Rancid is a punk band with an awesmome bass player matt friedman rules

+1 Maxwell Murder does it for me every time

 

[opivy3056]

Yeah Matt Freeman from Rancid is a killer player with a great tone. Even when he's sloppy it sounds awesome.

other post hardcore bands with sick bassists:
Sunny Day Real Estate
Bear vs Shark
mewithoutYou
The Appleseed Cast
Red Animal War
Circa Survive (although sometimes he's hard to hear)
Portugal. The Man (check out Waiter: you vultures!)
Balboa
A Perfect Kiss (broken up local band, but REALLY good bass playing)

 

[ryognbass]

stare at the sun by thrice will keep you moving
and although not truly post hardcore, incubus has that heavy sound and theres cool parts in songs like glass, annamolly, and stellar.

 

[Mutato]

Sergio from Quicksand

 

[LCW]

max green escape the fate is not to shabby he plays with alot of aggression

if your into emo hardcore screamo pop punk add me on myspace always lookin for musical friends

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[Superdave]

Thursday - Understanding in a Car Crash (Of course), Cross Out The Eyes, Resuscitation of a Dead Man - ****, anything with Tim Payne is gold.
Saves the Day - Shattered, my sweet fracture - a lot of the new stuff people hate on, but I love it. I don't know if I'd call saves the day post hardcore tho.
Somebody already mentioned Circa Survive, anything off Juturna is great.
As Cities Burn - Their older stuff is legit.
Check out Braid and Far.
Funeral for a Friend's older EPs had some good bass on it.
Underoath, of course.

 

[Godbody]

Perhaps some Gallows?



Some bass goodness starts at the 1:00 mark. Its not complex, but it sounds amazing. At least with a band like Gallows, following the rhythm guitar keeps you halfway busy.

 

[arjune]

Yeah Matt Freeman from Rancid is a killer player with a great tone. Even when he's sloppy it sounds awesome.

other post hardcore bands with sick bassists:
Sunny Day Real Estate
Bear vs Shark
mewithoutYou
The Appleseed Cast
Red Animal War
Circa Survive (although sometimes he's hard to hear)
Portugal. The Man (check out Waiter: you vultures!)
Balboa
A Perfect Kiss (broken up local band, but REALLY good bass playing)

I've seen Portugal. The Man live about four times now over the years, beginning back in '06 or '07 while Waiter: was still their newest album. I've been able to see Zach and the rest of the band's progression, and they're all great, humbling musicians. Not only can he play some amazing technical stuff, but his parts are never too far over the top. He's a great pocket player with a great ear for tone.

Anyway, the guys on my list that have already been mentioned are just monster players, especially Lally and Cook. If you ever need inspiration, listen to a Fugazi record and try not to be inspired to pick up your bass and jam.

Joe Lally of Fugazi
Paul Hinojos of At The Drive-In
Brian Cook of These Arms Are Snakes
Nate Newton of Converge
Chad Molter of Medications
Kevin Longendyke of City of Caterpillar
Mike Petillo of A Day in Black and White
Julia Ruzicka of Million Dead

 

[sXebassist]

Dashiell Han Arkenstone who played on HORSE the band's The Mechanical Hand and A Natural Death albums is nothing short of AMAZING


expect dancy bass solo's every other song xD

 

[OrionManMatt]

Sunny Day Real Estate is back together. Original lineup. And touring this fall.

 

[pigsonthewing]

Andy Trick from The Devil Wears Prada is pretty interesting
Quite simple, but it's not usually what the guitars are playing
he follows the bass drum mostly and does a lot of slides, but it sounds great.