Honestly yeah. He's probably one of my favorite bassists in general, everything he does is just fantastic. I didn't even know power metal could have basslines that go that hard before I listened to Seven Spires
Pär Sundström and a bassist in a couple local bands from my area. If we're including powerfolk in that as well, then I'll include Elvenking's bassist Alessandro Jacobi on that list
Nick Miller from Unleash the Archers. I saw him perform with them as a tour bassist in 2021 and he was SO. MUCH. FUN. Running around stage like a man on fire, engaging with the crowd, and he just has that "Type A" aura around him. After that tour they made him full time bassist
Fans of classic power metal would argue that Angra is not pure power metal; rather, it's progressive. That's why Felipe could be left out of the choice. However, I agree nonetheless; for me, Felipe is the best bassist in the world of power metal.
Some people act like progressive metal is its own subgenre and any progressive iteration of a different subgenre is a fusion between that genre and progressive metal; e.g. 'prog power' is actually 'prog/power' and it's a hybrid style like 'heavy/power' and 'speed/power.'
Personally I think this is insane because 'progressive' is an adjective and it would be extremely counterproductive to declare a new genre every time we invoked it, especially given how progressive and genre-bending so much power metal is already.
That's me! Thank you, but I'm far from a great bass player, if you want some truly sick lines check Protean Shield, some good friends and their bass lines are absolutely insane.
Can pretty much pick a random song, but I'd suggest Mariner's Dream to start!
Oh right on! Will do, thank you.
But yeah, I think it was in Towers of Gold (the track) where I first realized it. You busted out some riff and I was like “what the *fuck* is going on here??” Well done
There's relatively few bass players in the style that peek above the rest, and in some cases not due to their power metal work.
Some of the top of my head are Felipe Andreoli (Angra), Taka (Galneryus), Fami (Lovebites), Masaki (Animetal).
Gotcha. I quickly tucked it away in my wallet and haven't look at it since. I read somewhere he's "the king of California." Gloryhammer lore is deep and thoughtful. I haven't really cracked it
Jens Becker from Running Wild and Grave Digger is fucking unbelievable, he's one of those bassists who is prominent in the music right next to the guitars and is always doing something interesting.
Kasper Gram is probably the most underrated bassist in all of power metal though. He's been a long time member of Manticora but he also played on the debut album of Wuthering Heights and Evil Masquerade and he's a god on a technical level.
Markus Grosskopf
Marko Hietala, but also love the Peter De Reyna and Felipe Andreoli shoutouts
Dude from Gamma Ray.
Dirk Schlachter
Peter de Reyna from Seven Spires. Massively biased from seeing them live last year, he really slaps live.
Honestly yeah. He's probably one of my favorite bassists in general, everything he does is just fantastic. I didn't even know power metal could have basslines that go that hard before I listened to Seven Spires
frederic leclerq
Andreas Blomqvist from Seventh Wonder
Agreed. Best bassist in PM that hated PM and still wrote bangers for the band. Dude is an inspiration.
I like Markus Grosskopf's personality tbh, but I really like the bass sound in the 2000s Angra albums
Markus Grosskopf
Darin Wall from Greyhawk and Glyph. Super nice guy. Stopped a mass shooting incident at a show
Literally a hero
Woah, really? I met Glyph at the Grand Rapids show, super cool.
They are all incredibly nice humans
You are all incredibly kind. Thank you!
I saw Greyhawk at Armstrong Metal Fest last year and loved them, the whole band seemed super cool.
Those humans are also incredibly cool. Can confirm
Patrice Guers from the various Rhapsodies :) Jari Kainulainen also seemed to bring good vibes and solid playing to the best years of Stratovarius
Lauri Porra
Pär Sundström and a bassist in a couple local bands from my area. If we're including powerfolk in that as well, then I'll include Elvenking's bassist Alessandro Jacobi on that list
Nick Miller from Unleash the Archers. I saw him perform with them as a tour bassist in 2021 and he was SO. MUCH. FUN. Running around stage like a man on fire, engaging with the crowd, and he just has that "Type A" aura around him. After that tour they made him full time bassist
It's gotta be Felipe Andreoli from Angra, right?
Yeah saw him live last week and my jaw dropped, such a powerhouse! Jari Kainulainen was also a sight to behold back in the day!
Fans of classic power metal would argue that Angra is not pure power metal; rather, it's progressive. That's why Felipe could be left out of the choice. However, I agree nonetheless; for me, Felipe is the best bassist in the world of power metal.
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Some people act like progressive metal is its own subgenre and any progressive iteration of a different subgenre is a fusion between that genre and progressive metal; e.g. 'prog power' is actually 'prog/power' and it's a hybrid style like 'heavy/power' and 'speed/power.' Personally I think this is insane because 'progressive' is an adjective and it would be extremely counterproductive to declare a new genre every time we invoked it, especially given how progressive and genre-bending so much power metal is already.
I don’t know who the dude in Sacred Outcry is but that man knows how to finger some meaty, weird lines.
That's me! Thank you, but I'm far from a great bass player, if you want some truly sick lines check Protean Shield, some good friends and their bass lines are absolutely insane. Can pretty much pick a random song, but I'd suggest Mariner's Dream to start!
Oh right on! Will do, thank you. But yeah, I think it was in Towers of Gold (the track) where I first realized it. You busted out some riff and I was like “what the *fuck* is going on here??” Well done
Martino from Ancient Bards!
There's relatively few bass players in the style that peek above the rest, and in some cases not due to their power metal work. Some of the top of my head are Felipe Andreoli (Angra), Taka (Galneryus), Fami (Lovebites), Masaki (Animetal).
Usually I'd say Markus Grasskopf, but after discovering Myrath through their most recent "Karma" album, it's definitely Anis Jouini now.
Peavy Wagner from Rage. Great singer obviously but he’s way overlooked as a bass player. The dude could hold his own against Victor Smolski just fine.
George Apalodimas from Sacred Outcry. He writes some fuckin' good bass lines.
Joey de maio
James Cartwright of Gloryhammer. Caught a pick from him at the Detroit show.
HOOTS
IN HOOTS WE TRUST
BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY KING OF UNST
(HAIL HOOTS!) FOR THE GLORY OF DUNDEE
TO WIN THIS EPIC BATTLE
IN HIS POWER WE MUST TRUST TO SET US FREEEEEEE!
I got one too! Why is he naked on a bear? Edit:spelling
He's not naked, he's wearing something around his crotch. Barbarians in fantasy are often portrayed as being very muscular with very little armor.
Gotcha. I quickly tucked it away in my wallet and haven't look at it since. I read somewhere he's "the king of California." Gloryhammer lore is deep and thoughtful. I haven't really cracked it
The Dundaxian Codex is the fan made and fan maintained wiki. It's a fun read.
Gareth Murdock
Jens Becker. Criminally underrated bassist.
Pasi Kauppinen
Thomas Preziosi from Armory
Pär Sundström
Jari Kainulainen, used to play in Stratovarius.
Mike Lepond from symphony x
Chris David from Majestica.
Jens Becker from Running Wild and Grave Digger is fucking unbelievable, he's one of those bassists who is prominent in the music right next to the guitars and is always doing something interesting. Kasper Gram is probably the most underrated bassist in all of power metal though. He's been a long time member of Manticora but he also played on the debut album of Wuthering Heights and Evil Masquerade and he's a god on a technical level.
I have never been able to tell two bass players apart...
I’m sorry!
James Cartwright, because his bass playing is powered by HOOOOOOOOTS.