He and his brother Yves Passarell, alongside their friend Felipe Machado, formed the Brazilian metal band Viper in 1985.

The best 80s metal bassists often represent a very underrated area of the genre. Bassists in general don’t get a lot of attention in music, although they often have a peculiar role in metal.

Trish Doan, bassist for Kittie, has passed away. She was just thirty-one years old. The band made the announcement on their Facebook page: “It is with immeasurable sadness that we share news of the ...

Bob Rupe, the bassist for the popular 1990s alternative rock band Cracker, has died. He was 68. Rupe was also known for his time playing with The Silos. Cracker shared the news of his death on ...

technical and unique bassists in metal, Derek Boyer has played for legendary death metal bands Dying Fetus, Decrepit Birth and, of course, Suffocation. With his bizarre style of twisted bass lines ...