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Nikki Sixx

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx: “My job is to support the song and be super tight with my drummer. If there’s any room in there, I might throw in something melodic”

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The legendary Crüe and Sixx:AM bassist looks back on his musical journey and argues you can't get enough practice, nor can you go wrong when you let simple melodies serve the song

Paulo Pinto Jr.

Sepultura’s Paulo Pinto Jr: “Just keep to the tempo on the bass drum and on the snare, so the guitars can breathe more and you’ll have more body in the song”

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Thrash bass legend Paulo Pinto Jr. on the epic all-star collaboration behind SepulQuarta, the gear behind his sound, and the art of nailing bass grooves at high tempo

Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage and RB-414KB Classic

Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage and RB-414KB Classic review

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Budget basses with classic aesthetics and packing a rich tone

Joe Goldman

Joe Goldman: “I use this piece-of-crap $25 guitar pedal that sounds like a rusted chisel for all the Code Orange stuff”

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The hardcore metal bassist reveals the origins of one of the most intimidating tones ever conceived

Killswitch Engage's Mike D’Antonio: "I use less midrange these days so I can get that really sick, empty, low funk sound"

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The metal bassist on angry tones, staying loyal to Ibanez and getting too pumped up to play