The iconic Fleetwood Mac classic contains a bass riff that still ranks among the most celebrated moments in rock music history.

While the guitar riff has defined many rock songs, there are plenty of tracks that wouldn’t be the same without their iconic bass lines. Bassists handle the low end of the rhythm section (hopefully) ...

Despite the fact that Metallica take their sweet time recording and releasing music these days, they go through a lot of ideas, according to bassist Rob Trujillo. In an interview with Bass Player, ...

These No. 1 hits from the 1980s prove that the right bass line doesn't need to be technically complex; it just needs to ...

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This metal track has a bass guitar line that hits hard, every time. It’s been iconic since 1986. Metallica's 1986 song is ranked among the greatest bass lines ever. The track features late bassist ...

You could say 1968 was a pretty big year for Steppenwolf...but that would be an understatement. First, "Born to Be Wild," from the band's self-titled debut album, became their breakthrough hit.

This famed song has a bass guitar line that stands out. It comes at you all at once, and it’s been rocking since 1970. This Black Sabbath song dates back to 1970, and it is recognized as a top metal ...

The classic rock era often centers around flashy guitar solos, front-and-center vocal melodies, and massive drum fills. But there are certainly some incredible bassists from that golden age. It’s hard ...

System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian has revealed what his all-time favorite guitar riff and bass riff is in a recent "My 3 Questions To" video series on the Sobre La Dosis YouTube channel. The series ...