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Alex Webster Interview/Lesson in Sick Sounds Issue 1 - The Inarticulate Inception:

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  • Alex Webster Interview/Lesson: the Cannibal Corpse bassist shows you the secrets behind his frightening right-hand technique.
    Featured in Sick Sounds issue 1. Sick Sounds is the world's most extreme guitar, bass and drum magazine and the sister magazine of Terrorizer.
    www.Sick-Sounds.com
    (c) 2010 Dark Arts Ltd

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  • @InsaneDeathMachine
    @InsaneDeathMachine 8 ปีที่แล้ว +767

    The Man, the Myth, The Legend.

    • @TheDaymos777
      @TheDaymos777 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      хорошо Антошка сказал

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      A phrase that describes you just as well lmao

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Or at least almost

    • @user-wm1cn7ge1p
      @user-wm1cn7ge1p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Тоха ты тоже определенно

    • @jannetoropainen9865
      @jannetoropainen9865 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alex Webster is The death metal proffesor

  • @LasseHuhtala
    @LasseHuhtala 8 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    -"It's pretty easy"

  • @FatSynthDude
    @FatSynthDude 10 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    You know what I love about this man? He's a virtuoso-level musician, but he doesn't mind sacrificing technicality for the sake of a good song. Not many good musicians are willing to do that.

    • @spmSLL
      @spmSLL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He actually said something really interesting about some of their recent stuff. In order to avoid getting stale and repetitive, he sometimes tries to challenge himself technically in the hopes of pushing himself out of his comfort zone writing wise.

  • @AndroxineVortex
    @AndroxineVortex 9 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    This guy is a machine, 100% metal

  • @uglijimus
    @uglijimus 8 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Alex Webster, possibly the coolest and down to earth guy in metal.

    • @borhan181818
      @borhan181818 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      100% no doubt about it, real educated well spoken nice guy

    • @rathernot3839
      @rathernot3839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      a lot of death metal bands are super cool and down to earth only band I met that were kinda dicks was deicide well mainly glen

    • @zer0deltav367
      @zer0deltav367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Him and David Ellefson

    • @bill_ezane6829
      @bill_ezane6829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rathernot3839, 100% glen is a bit if a prick. Alex is a real class act. I've met him many times and he always makes the fans feel appreciated.

    • @sethberryhill4936
      @sethberryhill4936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had the honor of meeting him at Summer Slaughter. He is definitely down to earth and so humble

  • @louiscrowley1755
    @louiscrowley1755 8 ปีที่แล้ว +438

    I really don't enjoy CC music or songs, not my cup of tea. However - I could watch Alex and Rob for hours. Just wild technique I have a ton of respect for. Alex also knows his instrument and theory like a madman. Just watched a CC documentary and they are no doubt talented, down to earth, intelligent, articulate, and seem like great guys. Point - don't have to like the music but offer respect when it is due.

    • @basicoptimalmouse
      @basicoptimalmouse 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I'm with you man. The guys technique and tone are so on point.

    • @salottin
      @salottin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      +Louis Crowley I know what you mean. I always watch their videos hahaha
      I'm a big Cannibal fan, but they are really respectable musicans and hard-workers. I'm glad people realize that even if they don't really like the sound. Separating the musician from the music is sometimes really good!

    • @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN
      @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spoken like a true person of intellect which is missing from ppl today, it's like if u don't like the music u don't like them, they don't Kno how to separate the two..

    • @Ramoa111
      @Ramoa111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's how l feel about classical

    • @blgdinger3
      @blgdinger3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you, this world needs more non metal people to see the insane talent that death metal has to offer

  • @Yord_Music
    @Yord_Music 14 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    He's basically one of the best bassist of all time. He needs to put out a really good instructional DVD so his legend lives on!

  • @doommantia6925
    @doommantia6925 8 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I love the calm look on his face as he fucking shreds

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 8 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    This gentleman is such an educator...besides being one of the best bassists on the planet, he articulates so well...The way he describes chording is exactly how I do it...for effect...and the importance of mids...HUGE. Mids are what cut you through the mix...and how he describes "being where you need to be" is insanely important...knowing when to come up in the sound and when to clear out of the way for clarity...Cheers Alex!

  • @jessedudley6366
    @jessedudley6366 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Even if you don't like death metal, take lessons from these people they are amazing musicians, those techniques are essential

  • @ha-tsuneko
    @ha-tsuneko 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "Sometimes it's just whether the chords sound good or not."
    *BANG BANG BANG BANG*

  • @salottin
    @salottin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    What a tone

  • @thegame890
    @thegame890 9 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I met Alex last Autumn when Cannibal Corpse was touring in Finland. He is a real gentleman, very down-to-earth type of guy. I also met George. It's great how much they appreciate their fans.

    • @ButtahDawgMcDouble
      @ButtahDawgMcDouble 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After a show in Providence RI he came out to the crowd and met all the fans

  • @WillEatForFood
    @WillEatForFood 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Even if you're not a death meal/cannibal corpse fan you can't deny the fact that he's an amazing bassist

  • @daltonlawrence4750
    @daltonlawrence4750 7 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    The Steve Harris of Death Metal.

  • @Muglinnor
    @Muglinnor 11 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    - Topic List -
    00:00 Alex Webster right hand technique
    01:19 Alex Webster using chord on bass
    03:03 Alex Webster on bass EQ
    05:44 Alex Webster economy of motion
    07:42 Alex Webster writing for guitar
    09:14 Alex Webster bulldozer of rhythm
    Sorry for my english

  • @overmort
    @overmort 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Best bassist in Death Metal

  • @salottin
    @salottin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Damn. I watch this almost once per month.

    • @odiouspariah
      @odiouspariah 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same!

    • @salottin
      @salottin 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And Chrono Trigger all the way!!!

    • @odiouspariah
      @odiouspariah 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      :D

  • @superjoint57
    @superjoint57 10 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I do not know the first thing about a bass guitar but I have always been attracted to it. What I do know is that this man, in my opinion, is extremely humble. Obviously I do not know him and only "know what I know" from seeing him in interviews, on stage, in clinics, etc., but that is my perception of him and I am going with it! I could be his bass cleaning assistant though...for free! LOL! As I always say in reply to those who state "that music makes you kill people!"......"Ummmm, No! It keeps me from killing people!" Thank you Alex!

  • @zhuangguozhang3410
    @zhuangguozhang3410 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This guy is maybe the coolest, easiest going guy in the genre. I met him three times, and just the nicest chill guy.

  • @ScreaminSavior
    @ScreaminSavior 7 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    CC is one of my favorite bands and they are some of my favorite musicians; Alex especially! He's so intelligent, skilled, and well-spoken; well mannered too. I saw them last year and when it was in between songs I shouted, "Webster!!!" and he started plucking some fast notes. That was an amazing moment for me.

    • @AgeofReason
      @AgeofReason 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The chords discussion was too long

  • @leonardocddionisio
    @leonardocddionisio 9 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Magic bass guitar fron Cannibal Corpsie

  • @susanheath9791
    @susanheath9791 9 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    most vintage death metal band members are cool as hell. 85 - 95 , just metalheads.

    • @_dbangari_
      @_dbangari_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jesus is Dog : 1985-1995

  • @vituslucilius8814
    @vituslucilius8814 10 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I have a frowny face for my EQ ... you can't get anymore brutal than that XD

  • @bassist12345
    @bassist12345 13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've learned so much from this guys videos and interviews since i've been playing bass. One of the wisest men in metal. Actually, one of the wisest men in music.

  • @gcbassist
    @gcbassist 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this man is the whole reason i got a 5 string bass and the reason that bass is a spector best bassist in the world

  • @TropicalBrick
    @TropicalBrick 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "I just play bass, and that's what I do"
    And my god he dose it well! Alex is the best!

  • @BlkMgkNitez
    @BlkMgkNitez 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So modest, so professional, so fucking articulate. Alex Webster, you are fucking awesome.

  • @giancarlopacelli5971
    @giancarlopacelli5971 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    LEGEND!!!

  • @outlet70
    @outlet70 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    his bass makes the earth rumble....awsome tone

  • @marco3055
    @marco3055 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's a great musician, and he's humble as fuck. I wish there'd be more like him.

  • @neeratron
    @neeratron 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    how can an instrument's tone manage to give gooosebumps??

  • @MetalHeadShey
    @MetalHeadShey 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I totally agree with you! I've tried so hard to explain to people why when I play, I play fingers and not pick, and no one ever understands! Finally! Thank you! :)

  • @Robtron3030
    @Robtron3030 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yeah, Alex's keeps his skills and positivity very high up there. It shows in his playing.

  • @andreaparussini7843
    @andreaparussini7843 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Guys if you want to get better with the three finger technique, buy his extreme metal bass book. i've been using it for 2 weeks and i improved a LOT

    • @valerionascimben7565
      @valerionascimben7565 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LSame here man. His book was extremely helpful to me when I first started getting into extreme metal.

    • @salottin
      @salottin 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Andrea Parussini I didn't buy it because I didn't really find it here in Brazil yet, but I gave it a look and it looks great!

  • @MariusVairosean
    @MariusVairosean 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    smartest guy in the whole worldwide metal scene \m/

  • @gallespaul
    @gallespaul 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His bass sounds amazinggggg

  • @4residentleon
    @4residentleon 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This guy is a TRUE bass player \m/!!! Alex!!

  • @adrianguada4166
    @adrianguada4166 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is the world’s fucking best bass player IMHO. His technique is fucking insane. It’s hard to adjust for 2 fingers to 3. And his tone IS FUCKING AMAZING. You don’t even have to be a Cannibal Corpse fan to admit he’s a fucking insane bass player. Fucking inspiration right there.

  • @Insinneratorthrash
    @Insinneratorthrash 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just want to listen to him play bass all day. That tone is amazing!

  • @beanman2206
    @beanman2206 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this guy is an insanely good bassist, definitely in the top 10 best

  • @jaaaaab
    @jaaaaab 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i was lucky enough to meet alex after a cannibal show and he was the coolest and nicest dude ever, he even signed my arm lol

  • @vinnystrobel1564
    @vinnystrobel1564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He's such a good dude. Smart too. He was the brains ,business and finance behind corps. Not to mention he's probably the best bassist in the death metal world

    • @Chrreeea
      @Chrreeea 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Steve di Giorgio the Best Death metal bassist.

  • @darkangelzephyron
    @darkangelzephyron 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he has a knack for explaining things so everyone would understand .. i like that. i also love how STRAIGHT the fingers of his picking hand are when he plays. awesome

  • @demonocusmetalocus3558
    @demonocusmetalocus3558 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hes 1 of my favorite bass players

  • @deadnabeg4834
    @deadnabeg4834 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I would give all my money to learn to play bass from this guy!

  • @cainerik8278
    @cainerik8278 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The best bass player of all time

    • @davidluiz389
      @davidluiz389 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Cain Erik heard of Steve Harris??

    • @braxtonfps3580
      @braxtonfps3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@davidluiz389 I've heard of Steve Harris and can confirm Alex Webster is still the best

  • @smashingchap11
    @smashingchap11 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is about time we get some material like this. He needs to release a dvd.

  • @MattPictures13
    @MattPictures13 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if you were introduced to Cannibal Corpse or Blotted Science coming from a background of no metal, you would never expect the musicians behind them to be genuinely nice people. I had the privilege of meeting Alex Webster and he was by far one of the nicest people I've met

  • @captainhowdy3104
    @captainhowdy3104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His signature model bass is the hammer smashed bass....no seriously lol

  • @ryu411
    @ryu411 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Not a big CC fan, but Alex Webster is one of the greatest metal bassists alive, next to Steve Harris!

  • @LaurianBotez
    @LaurianBotez 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    really instructive

  • @tommoore7348
    @tommoore7348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "We want it to sound like a big machine just rolling over everything" 🤣

  • @TannerStreeter7
    @TannerStreeter7 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is my full inspiration on learning bass. If it weren't for his lessons I would have never been able to learn how to play death metal, or any type of metal at that.

  • @RatRaceTV
    @RatRaceTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    His voice reminds me of Dave Mustaine For some reason

  • @johnlewis4945
    @johnlewis4945 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    alex is so metal...one of my idols

  • @smashingchap11
    @smashingchap11 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Webster NEEDS to release a DVD....I'd buy it the second it was released.

  • @serazac25
    @serazac25 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the metallic sound, damn I will be happy with a spector legend :D

  • @Kaarel456
    @Kaarel456 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cannibal Corpse was live 2 days ago in Estonia and i got to shake hands with him. I recomend anyone going to see them live. Most powerfull thing i have ever witnessed :)

  • @KetamineAddict
    @KetamineAddict 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I fucking love this guy he's the coolest

  • @helmzmen
    @helmzmen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've never heard a bass sound so damn agressive in my life.

  • @AnduNeedle
    @AnduNeedle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He speaks like a true professional. Insane bass player

  • @puppetmetal
    @puppetmetal 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He should seriously make a DVD, giving even more awesome lessons.

  • @Robmgwan
    @Robmgwan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not a fan of their music too much but respect the musical skill it takes to play like that... Alex Webster is just amazing and a very humble guy it seems...

  • @134josu
    @134josu 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex Webster always well spoken, common sense and a down to heart! great musician

  • @zoomerzrewl
    @zoomerzrewl 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is amazing

  • @zedds7145
    @zedds7145 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex Webster...
    The bass player from Cannibal Corpse...
    Used the phrase "frownie face".
    Mr. Webster, you have made me a much happier person.

  • @tomtomthebear
    @tomtomthebear 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad he said about like playing guitar on bass is visa versa...!!! Been a bass player since the age of eleven...could never play guitar worth shit...got more into metal over the years and finding the drop tunings really helped my guitar playing...!!!! It just felt more like playing a bass to me..!!!

  • @jeleopard
    @jeleopard 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's endorsed by Darkglass, I believe. They have massive tone.

  • @DEATHMETALCYCLE
    @DEATHMETALCYCLE 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Websters a beast on bass, this video is brutal

  • @zer0deltav367
    @zer0deltav367 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is in CC - hesitates to say "darn"

  • @MetulHam
    @MetulHam 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great guy

  • @SulithriaofOnyxia
    @SulithriaofOnyxia 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    My subwoofer loved this. Best bassist ever.

  • @TheUnbreakableOtaku
    @TheUnbreakableOtaku 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite bassist ever. He could record a solo album of just bass and I would get into it and headbang just as much as if it were a whole band.

  • @mikechecka292
    @mikechecka292 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a couple autographed Spector promo photos Alex signed for me hanging in my music room. Also have a signed copy of his book "Extreme Metal Bass".

  • @The_Ham_Sandwich
    @The_Ham_Sandwich 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out Blotted science, Webster is in it with Ron Jarzombrek, and Hanes Grossman (Obscura) and on their first release the drummer from Behold the Arctopus. It's all instrumental and oozes musicianship and musicality.

  • @kristiankarter5515
    @kristiankarter5515 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “you can saw away at it forever” *helicopter gattling gun noises*

  • @legendaryelitellordshadowe7663
    @legendaryelitellordshadowe7663 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dave Mustaine (bass version)

    • @jackregz
      @jackregz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's an insult to Alex. Mustaine is a fine lead player, but the guitarists he hires as the main lead players are the real stars.

    • @metalrotten5575
      @metalrotten5575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, When you see dave playing fast solos/leads you can see his speed is limited. He can play fast solos but he cant nail them, unlike Kiko Loureiro for example, who always nails every single note in a very clean way. Dave mustaine is more known for extremely catchy and awesome rythms.

  • @TheEvilsocky
    @TheEvilsocky 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how every Metal musician speak's the same lingo, "there's slow, mid-paced, fast and SLAYER!!!!!"

  • @millerandall4102
    @millerandall4102 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Master of Corpses

  • @skywlker1763
    @skywlker1763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of my favorite interviews with Alex

  • @davestanekmusician572
    @davestanekmusician572 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that is some sick finger work!

  • @TheGothGaming
    @TheGothGaming 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This guy is amazing. I prefer playing with 2 fingers tho, I feel I can achieve same speed as with 3 fingers, tho it's true you get tired a lot faster than with 3 fingers.

  • @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN
    @KINGVONIITHEASSASSIN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love information from ppl with do much talent like this & this was over 20 years ago so think of how much he has grown in information & skill fucking everything.. fucking awesome yo, absorb this shit..

  • @teedomeowgi7959
    @teedomeowgi7959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always wondered if Alex wrote CC songs on guitar or on bass. I was amazed to heard he writes them on bass. Wow.

    • @elpeluca7780
      @elpeluca7780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Like he himself said, it's nothing crazy. It's literally the same thing lmao

  • @BASSdard92
    @BASSdard92 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    his technique is just brilliant!

  • @tokorev747777
    @tokorev747777 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    This proves why Bass players are the heart of the band! \m/

  • @Dunkelheit2s
    @Dunkelheit2s 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love his tone.

  • @diegocalero826
    @diegocalero826 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is just AMAZING AND GORGEOUS!

  • @archilbzhalavajr.8098
    @archilbzhalavajr.8098 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great precision while high speed

  • @Jellybeantiger
    @Jellybeantiger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic musician and songwriter.

  • @Hate_mode
    @Hate_mode 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Webster -master,teacher,legend!

  • @rogueshdw
    @rogueshdw 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally an instruction video!

  • @Alwaystired72
    @Alwaystired72 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I actually became a bassist because my name is Alex Webster and at the time CC was my favorite band lol. This is my brothers account if you are wondering.

  • @albertoramiroruiz4999
    @albertoramiroruiz4999 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some people can't play with picks, like my self. I just get more of a sense of the rhythm with my fingers and i can accent certain parts a lot better (switching to a quick slap or pop). Honestly, i should dedicate some time to practicing with a pick to improve because i feel as a bass player, you should be somewhat well rounded in all styles IMHO.

  • @JorgeLeitner
    @JorgeLeitner 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God, that bass has such a powerful tone.

  • @Messier31NGC224
    @Messier31NGC224 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you teach things, very graspable.

  • @luismiguelhiga2904
    @luismiguelhiga2904 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias Alex, for teaching me the three finger galloping technique. It sounds sick!!

  • @dezbo635
    @dezbo635 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Webby would make bitches explode with his finger technique .

  • @matiasquinoneros2569
    @matiasquinoneros2569 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best bassist on metal, and best bass sound ever!