Bass Players You May Not Know – Metal Edition

Bass Central’s recurring blog series on amazing bass players you may not know is back with an entry on some of the hottest metal bass players on the scene. Whether you are into drone metal or are a fan of thrash metal, you should check out the players we have featured in this blog post:

• Greg Anderson – Although he picks up both the guitar and bass, Greg Anderson has performed bass for a wide variety of some of the most legendary recent metal groups. You can hear him playing bass in Sunn O))), Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, and Goatsnake. Check out Sunn O)))’s collaboration with legendary singer Scott Walker, Soused.
• Steve Harris – Everyone loves Maiden, but we rarely think of Steve Harris. His definitive gallop style is heard on most Iron Maiden records. If you haven’t heard The Number of the Beast, do yourself a favor and check it out today. It’s one of the most definitive metal albums out there.
• Colin Edwin – When it comes to progressive metal and rock, Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree is a great player who performs using both fretted and fretless basses. Check out In Absentia to hear some of their heavier tracks.

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