10 Stupidly Fast Bassists in Rock + Metal

Think playing fast on guitar is tough? Try shredding on a #bass. Check out these performances from #LesClaypool, #BillySheehan and more.

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[NewGamer]

out of every clip on the internet. thats what you use for Les Claypool

[mooncalfpaints]

Les plays faster than the clip you have for him.

[loiteringrambler]

Jason Newstead on AJFA was so fast you couldnt even hear it

[EricJh]

0:55 the fact he's doing that on a fretless makes it even more impressive to me...Death was the shit as well. RIP Chuck 🤘🏼

[Ramoa]

just wanna say off this list only Les Claypool can sing, dance and play the sickest tabs at the same time

[colina]

I love how John Entwistle always looked like he was trying to remember if he left the iron on when he ripped a crazy bass solo.

[danieleduardosanchezgarcia]

The number 5 is fake. Flea doesn't wear T-Shirt

[Kostyamba]

Timecodes:
0:07 - John Entwistle (The Who) ;
0:35 - Geddy Lee (Rush);
0:56 - Steve Digiorgio (Death);
1:14 - Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse);
1:47 - Les Claypool (Primus);
2:19 - Flea (RHCP);
2:54 - Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG);
3:11 - John Myung (Dream Theater);
3:21 - Jared Smith (Archspire);
3:43 - Mike Flores (Origin).

[loganb]

1:15
Ahh yes, the heaviest part of cannibal corpse besides George's neck

[e.ruthless]

People seem to think that metal bands don't require talent. Look at these men! THIS IS TALENT!!!

[aeijae]

Les Claypool has the one of the cleanest and fastest thumps I’ve seen. You’d think he’d use the Victor Wooten style double thump, but claypool uses straight singles.

[galileogalilei]

Alex Webster is an underrated bassist, wish people talked about him more.

[sonopro]

Les Claypool...not only is he super fast, but when it comes to his instrument, he is also a magnificent creator/inventor

[triledink]

Number 1: every bass player qualified to play in technical death metal.

[disasterpiecemusic]

Victor Wooten - Flight of the Bumblebee.
Ryan Martinie - shame he hasn’t ended up in an objectively ‘better’ or well known band. That guy is amazing.

[turnerjustin]

Ladies I present you with reasons to pick the bassist.

[declinetostate]

I can just imagine a collaboration of Claypool and Frank Zappa. That would've been epic.

[Metalhead]

John myung is by far one of the most underrated on this list. They didn't even show that great of a clip of him. His has way better skills than shown

[nordimejia]

There is a difference between fast and good.... Ryan martinie has both. I agree with bassist from Rush.

[Userunknown]

I'm disappointed that Ryan Martinie isn't on here