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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, ...

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 ...

Jeff Ziolo had burst into his sister’s office last week to gloat about the 10th-row Guns N’ Roses tickets he’d just bought, knowing she was the bigger fan. Now Lori Wolff plans to attend the November ...