winterfire666 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 i just recently joined Preston thrashers Solitary as my 2nd band and played my first 2 gigs in the last week or so are there any other thrash players on here that don't use a pick? i have had several comments about the fact that i don't, none of them bad i was just surprised by this. im just curious on players preference in this genre anyhow heres what we do, check em out if you like that kind of thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncm0V0LjOos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I used to play thrash, with and without a pick. If it works, who cares. After all Cliff Burton was a finger player. Nice track BTW, a bit too Pantera for me, but nice nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 8 Wire Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Thrash player as a student, now just a bedroom player of thrash. Looks like your predecessor played with fingers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtqlgpnRPA0 Had a great listen, really enjoyed it. I play with both a pick and fingers. I prefer fingers from the point of view that there are more dynamics, accents, etc possible, but obviously a pick is easier for stamina / fatigue / injuries. Three fingers is also good if just straight speed is needed, but I'm not too good at playing complex lines with 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbiigg Kev Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Quote. I play with both a pick and fingers. I prefer fingers from the point of view that there are more dynamics, accents, etc possible, but obviously a pick is easier for stamina / fatigue / injuries. Three fingers is also good if just straight speed is needed. Quote. I agree. Now about the bass playing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 https://youtu.be/TuH6V3z-V6Y Alex Webster. Fingers in Thrash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No. 8 Wire Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='Bbiigg Kev' timestamp='1490526778' post='3265664'] Quote. I play with both a pick and fingers. I prefer fingers from the point of view that there are more dynamics, accents, etc possible, but obviously a pick is easier for stamina / fatigue / injuries. Three fingers is also good if just straight speed is needed. Quote. I agree. Now about the bass playing !!! [/quote] Hey! What I do in my bedroom is my own business.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Me, playing Megadeth with my fingers http://youtu.be/dCne6Ivo7V4 Excuse my children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Rob in Metallica. Fingers all the way. I'm not in a thrash band, but we have elements/influences from thrash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1490540841' post='3265795'] Me, playing Megadeth with my fingers http://youtu.be/dCne6Ivo7V4 Excuse my children [/quote] I'm on a fone - android- so can't see what you posted, there is just a big space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I was in a thrash band and I would love to be in one again. Fingers for me. I did a song or two with a pick - Slayer covers - but I am not too good with a pick. Nobody [i]ever [/i]commented on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1490541973' post='3265815'] I'm on a fone - android- so can't see what you posted, there is just a big space. �� [/quote] Strange - my android phone shows an embedded YouTube link :s It's this at any rate https://youtu.be/dCne6Ivo7V4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 thanks folks some great posts there im a finger player through and through although ive spoken to a lot of folk that think a pick is the only way to get the attack required, i disagree of course. im working on my two finger technique with up down strokes on each finger for the really fast stuff but im enjoying the pace generally of the stuff. dave my [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]predecessor[/font][/color] was a cool guy, it was a shame he had to step down due to health issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1490526433' post='3265659'] Thrash player as a student, now just a bedroom player of thrash. Looks like your predecessor played with fingers: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtqlgpnRPA0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=NtqlgpnRPA0[/url] Had a great listen, really enjoyed it. I play with both a pick and fingers. I prefer fingers from the point of view that there are more dynamics, accents, etc possible, but obviously a pick is easier for stamina / fatigue / injuries. Three fingers is also good if just straight speed is needed, but I'm not too good at playing complex lines with 3. [/quote] Good God....this is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) When I was a teen Edited March 26, 2017 by SH73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Our singer used to be in death metal thrashers Arceye... But we're a lot more funky than that - but still rockin'. And I usie my thumb as a plectrum and for slapping, as well as 2 or sometimes even 3 fingers. It's odd, but I can't help myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='winterfire666' timestamp='1490524216' post='3265639'] i just recently joined Preston thrashers Solitary as my 2nd band and played my first 2 gigs in the last week or so are there any other thrash players on here that don't use a pick? i have had several comments about the fact that i don't, none of them bad i was just surprised by this. im just curious on players preference in this genre anyhow heres what we do, check em out if you like that kind of thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncm0V0LjOos [/quote] As soon as Preston and Thrash are mentioned in the same sentence I think of one band. The very mighty Xentrix. My thrash heart belongs to them I reckon, so being as you're in Preston too then, there's a bit of love there for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I thrash mostly with a pick. Some songs I'll play fingerstyle for reasons that only make sense in my head Spotify link here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CDOlfWDOcsUREacRMfP8n?context=spotify%3Aartist%3A2CDOlfWDOcsUREacRMfP8n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 always with a plectrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I have, and still do, in thrash and death metal bands. Fingers where I can, although sometimes I'll use a pick for speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I'm in a heavy metal band and also a thrash band. All fingers! I did try using a pick to get more of a Jason Newsted kind of vibe, but with my level of playing ability I just couldn't nail it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 chrismuzz im the other way round, can play with a plectrum fine but fingers NOPE.... no matter how much I try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Woodcock Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Not thrash per se but I have played a fair amount of prog metal and death metal over the years and still get calls to do so - in fact I'm going to be playing on a track with Dirk Verbeuren (of Megadeth etc.) in the next few weeks - and have always done so with fingers rather than pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerDan Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Death/extreme metal here, all fingerstyle, all the time! Though if im honest with myself, although i prefer to play with fingers, picks can be better for recording... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Anyone know the words to that last one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1491947505' post='3276765'] Anyone know the words to that last one? [/quote] lost you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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