Frank Bello is GROTESQUELY underrated. His hands are fucking robotic and flawless and his bass has incredible feeling as well. His technique kills it man.
I think Scott said that when Dan Lilker was fired, by Neil Turbin, they wanted Franky in the band in part because he galloped like Steve Harris and that's the sound they wanted for bass. Right you are there.
for those asking about the bass, it looks like a fender aerodyne jazz bass, though with a different electronic setup than the standard 2 volume knobs and 1 tone, and the pickups don't look stock
+matt madeireiro It's a Fender Frank Bello Signature Bass. Based on an aerodyne, Cobalt Noiseless/Seymour Duncan Quarter pounder pickups, Strung through, Badass 3 bridge, few other small changes. I have an aerodyne with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders and it's a Huge Improvement.
+BlueLead1945 Yes, they did. Based on the fender aerodyne. Playing the same bass here; www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Frank+Bello+Jagermeister+Fall+Music+Tour+Megadeth+OpxdHeccEzll.jpg And was available for purchase here; www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/fender-frank-bello-signature-electric-bass Can also search for frank bello fender sig and it comes up with a heap of pics. He is now back with ESP/LTD, as he was in the 80's.
+Egomaniac Maniac My favorite bass players: Geddy Lee, Frank, Lemmy (R.I.P.), Duff McKagan, Steve Harris, Cliff Burton (R.I.P.) and Adam Clayton. In no real order.
I like four bass players "at the top" of thrash metal: Frank Bello (because of his speed and catchi bass), Greg Christian from Testament because of his heavy slapping, David Ellefson because he shows that playing with a pick ain't bad and of course Cliff Burton for who he was!
@sebsoriano19 i mean ya there's the whole "for whom the bell tolls" intro solo and they all have their own individual strengths and weakness's but overall i gotta say frankie's got a bit more than cliff does.....although they're both amazing there's no arguing that haha
He REALLY had to practice for a long fucking time to achieve all this precision and speed... He's one of my idols along with Cliff, Steve Harris and Geezer Butler.
The guys in Anthrax easily aged the best out of the Big Four, well Frank and Charlie aged the best, I'd say. Lombardo looks pretty good for his age, but I'd still give the edge to the non-Scott Ian rhythm section in Anthrax. Scott's still an awesome rhythm guitarist.
@petpet691821 No, he's just playing with the song. @ 0:01 - 0:03 the song plays, and he's a little late to pick, so he's playing the song, but his bass amp is turned down a little
why is it with "best bassist"? there's no such things as "the best" in music. Billy Sheehan is great, and so is Les Claypool, and Flea, and Jeroen Paul Thesseling, and Sting, and many more, and of course, Frank Bello. I love them all
@Hidan270 When I'm thinking technical ability I may go with Frankie, but Orion was pretty sick, and Cliff did die early. John Paul Jones is my bass god though.
Its not about how tight these guys are , these guys just stood behind the others in thier music , While cliff stood out and all of these will admit they are NOT better than cliff and most of them already have .
if you really listen to megadeth you will realize that Ellefson is one of the best metal bassist with frank, steve harris or cliff burton...just listen to "my last words", "tornado of souls", "holy wars" "take no prisoners" "poison was the cure" "hook in mouth"...and more and more, you should take a look at the master tracks of rust in peace or peace sells!! i don't think that he's overrated, I think that he's UNDERRATED!
I wish they would do a slow motion close up of frank while he's playing the Bass, they did one with Metallica and those strings really move, quite amazing
Maybe occasionally. The only songs where he played lead bass were of course Anesthesisa - (Pulling Teeth), For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Call of Ktulu, Orion, and Damage Inc. Otherwise you can barely hear his bass. And he used too much wah-wah.
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Frank Bello is GROTESQUELY underrated. His hands are fucking robotic and flawless and his bass has incredible feeling as well. His technique kills it man.
Cliff, Frank, and Dave are really on the same level. Their playing styles are different for each but they are equally good at their own styles.
what about tom
you can't even hear the bass in most slayer songs/ recordings.
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Jarred Ross and Tom araya is just dog shit
Frank is better than all of them. Cliff blows.
When I first heard Anthrax's State of Euphoria the bass guitar was the first thing I took notice of...thanks Frank
Killer rhythm section and riffs.
DUDE! Bello is an underrated bass player. Definitely an influence.
I love the fact that his bass says, "R.I.P. Dimebag" That right there is an example of how awesome Metal heads are. Fuck yeah, Metal.
in the bass! " Rip Dimegag"
i wish there was an "I FUCKING LOVE THIS" button
Its good to see him paying his respects to Dimebag on his bass.
Very underrated player…… amazing skills. … just amazing.
My wife and I met Frank along with Anthrax. They were so down to earth. This KICKS ASS!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!
The best anthrax song! Frank bello just proves he's a bass machine! 🤟🏻
he's like the steve harris of thrash XD
Harris is very underrated tbh
@@cuffedpans exactly why op must have said that. Similar tone but different picking styles
Steven Harris is like Frank Bello of heavy metal 😂
@@cuffedpans no he isn’t everyone loves him
I think Scott said that when Dan Lilker was fired, by Neil Turbin, they wanted Franky in the band in part because he galloped like Steve Harris and that's the sound they wanted for bass. Right you are there.
This man is Anthrax's power supply
When I started to play bass my Triad was Cliff Burton, Frank Bello, & Steve Harris.
The GOAT! Metal Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷.
one of my favorite bass players, i don't know why, but he reminds a lot of Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath
I don't know anything about this guy but I just bought his autobiography, would recommend it. I had to put a face to the book.
WHAT IS THAT SICK BASSSSSS?!
Franky Rules I love his bass playing and that bass; too bad he left fender because that was an awesome signature model.
always just so much energy when he plays :)
for those asking about the bass, it looks like a fender aerodyne jazz bass, though with a different electronic setup than the standard 2 volume knobs and 1 tone, and the pickups don't look stock
+matt madeireiro
It's a Fender Frank Bello Signature Bass.
Based on an aerodyne, Cobalt Noiseless/Seymour Duncan Quarter pounder pickups, Strung through, Badass 3 bridge, few other small changes.
I have an aerodyne with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders and it's a Huge Improvement.
+BlueLead1945 Yes, they did. Based on the fender aerodyne.
Playing the same bass here;
www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Frank+Bello+Jagermeister+Fall+Music+Tour+Megadeth+OpxdHeccEzll.jpg
And was available for purchase here;
www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/fender-frank-bello-signature-electric-bass
Can also search for frank bello fender sig and it comes up with a heap of pics.
He is now back with ESP/LTD, as he was in the 80's.
cliff, frank , steve , dave are legends the best metal bassists they show us that metal songs aren't easy :D
Frank Bello ROCKS! 🤘
I think i love him
Flipping awesome
I love this cover and the original Joe Jackson version both so much. This is an artfully arranged and inspired interpretation of a very good song.
I Love this guy!!!
Love this guy!
This is Awesome! Anthrax, please come to Halifax NS Canada!
Araya is a great Frontman and a legend and Trujillo is awesome bassist too. They're all good!
Love it... I didn't know Anthrax covered a Joe Jackson tune! very cool :)
Everytime i hear this bomb ...go crazy Bello is THE thrash bassist god
My favorite bass player \m/
+Egomaniac Maniac My favorite bass players: Geddy Lee, Frank, Lemmy (R.I.P.), Duff McKagan, Steve Harris, Cliff Burton (R.I.P.) and Adam Clayton. In no real order.
Best Bassist on the Big 4
Big bass boss!!!
he is also a master of foreplay
I like four bass players "at the top" of thrash metal: Frank Bello (because of his speed and catchi bass), Greg Christian from Testament because of his heavy slapping, David Ellefson because he shows that playing with a pick ain't bad and of course Cliff Burton for who he was!
You can really see his Stevve Harris influence here. Good stuff
Bass God!!!
Frank Bello reminds me of John Entwistle
it's about PASSION MAN!
Heard he is sitting out some future tour dates for personal reasons. Seems like a great guy, hope all is well with him and his family.
Yes.
@sebsoriano19 i mean ya there's the whole "for whom the bell tolls" intro solo and they all have their own individual strengths and weakness's
but overall i gotta say frankie's got a bit more than cliff does.....although they're both amazing there's no arguing that haha
I really thought Frank was using a pick here until 0:08.
he threw it to the floor
Daniel Tellez I know he did. I thought he was using it for the whole song.
The tone seriously sounds like a pick. So cool that he can switch back and forth and keep his tone! Love his playing.
Paul Arntz
When you have active pickups it kinda always sounds like you're using a pick. At least it has sounded that way in my experience.
Yes, pick for opening then the fingers take over which is how he normally plays. Wears that bass WAY LOW too!
@emiliolanceabbott true and one of the best in thrash generally
yes !!
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Best Anthrax song :D
Best Joe Jackson Band Song - Anthrax covered it
@IBigIManDixon it does indeed respect!
He REALLY had to practice for a long fucking time to achieve all this precision and speed... He's one of my idols along with Cliff, Steve Harris and Geezer Butler.
FUCKING AWESOMEEEEEEE
Trujillo is good, but Bello is the man, respect it
I love the Chicken in my head song. 👍🏻😁
The guys in Anthrax easily aged the best out of the Big Four, well Frank and Charlie aged the best, I'd say. Lombardo looks pretty good for his age, but I'd still give the edge to the non-Scott Ian rhythm section in Anthrax.
Scott's still an awesome rhythm guitarist.
agreed
@Hidan270 i almost agree with you
WOW! 1:54
Why can't I find the Frank Bello basses on the fender site anymore?
OMFG! COOL :-)
I've always liked Bello's punchy bass tone.
@petpet691821 No, he's just playing with the song. @ 0:01 - 0:03 the song plays, and he's a little late to pick, so he's playing the song, but his bass amp is turned down a little
@DiogoAlmeida95 only david and frank played this time at bass clinics
Its the Whizzzzzzz!
why is it with "best bassist"? there's no such things as "the best" in music. Billy Sheehan is great, and so is Les Claypool, and Flea, and Jeroen Paul Thesseling, and Sting, and many more, and of course, Frank Bello. I love them all
Una persona no se ha dado cuenta que Frank Bello toca muy BELLO.....
@Hidan270 When I'm thinking technical ability I may go with Frankie, but Orion was pretty sick, and Cliff did die early. John Paul Jones is my bass god though.
He's having a riot with it, :p
@juampialarcon Best Bassist on the Big 4 alive (:
kickass because is playing with fingers
Frank Bello and Roger Taylor. My 2 favourite bassists.
John Deacon?
R.I.P Dimebag
YEAH! Frank Bello is the shit! are you gonna post all of the Big 4 bassists performing?
Its not about how tight these guys are , these guys just stood behind the others in thier music , While cliff stood out and all of these will admit they are NOT better than cliff and most of them already have .
@aassyr1111 I still see him using nothing but his fenders though, and I think they discontinued the squiers too. I don't see them either
Eleffson...
Its his signature Fender Jazz
1:48
if you really listen to megadeth you will realize that Ellefson is one of the best metal bassist with frank, steve harris or cliff burton...just listen to "my last words", "tornado of souls", "holy wars" "take no prisoners" "poison was the cure" "hook in mouth"...and more and more, you should take a look at the master tracks of rust in peace or peace sells!! i don't think that he's overrated, I think that he's UNDERRATED!
Joe Jackson brought me here
look who's bass is in the backround....Dave Elefson??
@ghostyman666 True, but he didn't just add distortion.
@mihailupu23 Its Maiden, but yeah he own every other metal bassist.
I wish they would do a slow motion close up of frank while he's playing the Bass, they did one with Metallica and those strings really move, quite amazing
What's this bass model?
is he using a pick for the intro part or just fingers like a pick shape?
@emiliolanceabbott Alive, 'couse cliff burton was the real deal :D
Maybe occasionally. The only songs where he played lead bass were of course Anesthesisa - (Pulling Teeth), For Whom the Bell Tolls, The Call of Ktulu, Orion, and Damage Inc. Otherwise you can barely hear his bass. And he used too much wah-wah.
What kind of bass did Frank use in this?
Fodera Monarch
XD it cracked me up so much to see that the view counter said "1 views" while over 22 people obviously saw this
@22FretsIsNotEnough yeah. I saw. I was really happy and disappointed at the same time when I saw it. haha
Fuckin awesome
what is this song?
@SaveIggy You know it's true.
@ghostyman666 I believe it isn't.
it is a very easy song
@BenK8319 It's a cover
Metal Militia, the Four Horsemen. You can hear him good on KEA and RTL.
The wah influenced Kirk I guess
@IBigIManDixon Yep, that's what it says. \m/,
I caught the pic he used for the intro at a show in Germany and I about shit my self when I caught it.
That's the word! SOLID, Burton could kick their asses but he applies other music styles, so there is why Bello or Ellefson are better