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Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers

Flea: "Playing bass gets you into this hypnotic state - you’re not thinking because you’re just a conduit for the rhythm"

By Joel McIver

The iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist discusses philosophy, gear and his new autobiography, Acid For The Children

Skyler Acord of Issues performs live with his Spector signature bass

Issues bassist Skyler Acord details his funk-informed metalcore approach and tricked-out signature Spector bass

By Joel McIver

Ever been so deep into your music that you’ve lost your grip on reality? Meet Issues bassist Skyler Acord, newly equipped with a state-of-the-art signature Spector bass – and stand clear

Steve Harris: "Whether you’re playing for 200 or 200,000 people, you still give 110 per cent"

Iron Maiden's Steve Harris talks British Lion, songwriting, and why his SansAmp is a carry-on essential when touring

By Joel McIver

"Whether the crowd is 200 or 200,000 people, there’s no difference - I still give 110 per cent wherever I'm playing"

Reggie ‘Fieldy’ Arvizu interview: "We've never struggled to have enough low-end"

Korn's Fieldy: "I want it to be an almost percussion-sounding instrument rather than a bass"

By Joel McIver

Reginald Arvizu fields your questions, shares his low-end theories, and explains why the Ibanez K-5 became his number one bass

Lemmy performs live with Motörhead

Lemmy: "I always wanted to be John Entwistle, but since that place was taken, I became a lesser version"

By Joel McIver

In this classic interview from 2003, the late, great Motörhead frontman shares his thoughts on five-strings, Jaco Pastorius and soloing - and he doesn't hold back...