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Heavy metal was everywhere in the 1980s, not that it isn't today, but hair metal ruled the '80s and dominated both rock radio ...

This famed song has a bass guitar line that stands out. It comes at you all at once, and it’s been rocking since 1970.

Bassists in metal get the short-shrift. Often viewed as the least talented member of a band (“iT’s JusT a GuItAr WiTh LeSs StRiNgS, aNyOnE cOuLd PlAy BaSs!!!!”), bass is often buried in the mix, ...

In the past, we've brought you the best of what heavy metal has to offer in terms of guitarists, and drummers, but now we look to a role that is sometimes under rated but always under appreciated.

Metal world, meet Extinction Level Event, a band comprised of three five-string bass players, a drummer and a vocalist. Extinction Level Event, meet the metal world, and all the vitriol contained ...

You think it’s tough shredding on a guitar? Try it on a bass. Thicker strings, more distance between the frets, lower dynamic range… these stupidly fast bassists are truly the most impressive ...

After a monthlong tournament, Iron Maiden's Steve Harris has been named the Greatest Metal Bassist by our readers! The galloping Maiden mastermind defeated a very worthy opponent, Dream Theater's John ...

Actor and noted metal fan Jason Momoa has made his love of bass very well known. From jamming on some Red Hot Chili Peppers to taking bass lessons from Primus' Les Claypool, the man just loves the low ...