There is perhaps no greater ambassador for heavy metal bass guitar than Billy Sheehan. Of course he boasts an impressive discography accompanying some of rock’s greatest, but it’s his outspoken ...

For any band, arguably the most important member of the group is the bassist. The Jambar has talked about the greatest guitarist of all time, but never the bass player.

Arch Enemy, Slaughter To Prevail and Bloodywood are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal music revolves around a few key components: heavily distorted guitar riffs and chords, powerful drumming, extra low-range bass notes, and aggressive or throaty vocals. There is also ...

It doesn't matter how well-honed your guitar chops are, the way your instrument is set up will have a huge effect on how ...

With so many fantastic bass players through the years ... Iommi’s heavy metal riffs and down tuned guitar gave songs like “Paranoid” and “Iron Man” their unique sound and went on ...

Meanwhile, metal’s leading stars are swapping angular ... “They can pick up the guitar, bass, drum sticks or microphone. I ...

In a rare guitar interview, Serj Tankian breaks down his “fast folk” playing style and upcoming signature Gibson Les Paul, ...

Along with Mütiilation’s “My Way,” Vondur’s “Love Me Tender” arguably ranks among the most amusing black metal covers of all ...

After all, bass guitars come in a wide variety - long scale, short scale, fretless, acoustic, you name it - and the musicians who play these instruments are just as diverse, with styles ranging from ...

Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace” is widely regarded as one of the greatest thrash metal albums of all time. The musicians behind “Rust in Peace” are Dave Mustaine on vocals and guitar, Marty Friedman on ...

Blood Incantation new LP 'Absolute Elsewhere,' is a must listen for all fans of ambitious prog rock and brutal death metal.