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Bass Greatness for Your Saturday: Cliff Burton's Solo Bass Track From 'Orion' and Justice for Jason [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:21:37 +0000

Aside from the fact that Guitar Hero and other music simulator games are fun as hell to play, they also give music geeks of the highest order like myself the opportunity to hear isolated tracks and remixed versions of songs within the games. And when you're talking old-school Metallica, my geekdom goes through the roof.

Cliff Burton Remembered 1962-1986 [VIDEO]

Critter — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:39:54 +0000

Today sadly marks the 25th anniversary of Cliff Burton’s death. He was without a doubt the most gifted & talented bass beatin’ deity of all time. It was on this day back in 1986 while Metallica was touring overseas in support of “Master Of Puppets” he was tragically killed in an accident. The band was [...]

What If Les Claypool Actually Joined Metallica? Here's A Slap Bass Version Of "Master Of Puppets" [VIDEO]

Thrashman — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:15:11 +0000

It’s been well documented that Les Claypool of Primus tried out for Metallica after the tragic accident that claimed the life of legendary bassist Cliff Burton. Of course, we all know that he didn’t make the cut and the band ultimately went with Jason Newsted of (at that time) Flotsam & Jetsam. But we can [...]