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Their riffs are filthy. Are sticks in Kent different to sticks from elsewhere?

They are amazingly good live. I have never seen anyone else play drums and sing to such a high standard. I will definitely see them again next chance I get

Is this better or worse than a drunk punter at a gig coming up and asking to play guitar with you for a song? I think it possibly is just because Mrs keys should know better and is (I assume) sober.

How about some Neds Atomic Dustbin covers for a bit of two bass action? A compromise to keep everyone happy.

What has been your favourite band discovery this year? New or old band but new to you. For me it's Brutus. I saw them at Arctangent festival and they blew my mind. Interesting and original metal music. The singer/drummer is one of the most talented people I've ever seen live and the rest of the band are great as well.

I bought the Ibanez SRMS805 bass which was my best. I do kind of wish I'd bought a BTB805MS for the better pickups. I got rid of Orange Terror bass amp because it was terrible

My first ever gig (earlier this year) was in Barnstaple, a metal night at the Golden Lion. There seems to be a lively scene there.

Maybe now is the time to introduce some Rush covers and let her play them.

Shedding skin - Pantera

Boobs - Blackstripe

Going Blind - Melvins

I've done one myself and got a pretty decent finish. You'll need a shed or garage with a heater to get a decent finish and it'll cost around £80 in materials. Good prep is everything if you want a good finish. It was my daughters Peavey International IV I painted. After four years of clumsiness, carelessness and general abuse it still looks great. That was also a cheap bass and it sounds great.

Kids in America - Kim Wilde Another stinker

The kids aren't alright - Offspring Terrible band, sub standard song

Gut Shoveler - Made Out Of Babies

Hammer smashed face - Cannibal Corpse A beautiful ballad

That's good???

Mother - Danzig

South of heaven by Sleigher There has never been a good Christmas song.

Already done this mod

I just found them. Although this is a 5 string bass, I need 6 string pickups. Thanks for the tip though

I've got a multi scale, 5 string Ibanez SRMS805 which is great to play but lacks punch and bite. I play in quite a heavy band and just can't get it to cut through like my old P bass did. The pickups are 6 string width Bartolinis, I believe they're a far Eastern manufactured version of the P4. I was set on fitting Nordstrand big blade sixes but can't get them anywhere. Any suggestions for nice clear, punchy pickups?

Lights on the hill - Cult Of Luna