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Metallica Mixer Admits Burying Bass Was Stupid
Metallica's mixer recalls thinking it was stupid to bury bass on '...And Justice for All'.
In brief
Metallica's mixer recalls thinking it was stupid to bury bass on '...And Justice for All'. Steve Thompson, who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All', said he thought it was stupid to bury the bass on the album. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Quick answers
- Why No Bass?
- According to producer Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica asked to turn down the bass during mixing because they couldn't hear their parts as loudly as they wanted.
- What is the key takeaway from Metallica Mixer Admits Burying Bass Was Stupid?
- Steve Thompson, who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All', said he thought it was stupid to bury the bass on the album.
Steve Thompson
Steve Thompson, the engineer who mixed Metallica's ...And Justice for All, said he 'thought it was stupid' to bury the bass on the album.
“thought it was stupid”
Why No Bass?
According to producer Flemming Rasmussen, Metallica asked to turn down the bass during mixing because they couldn't hear their parts as loudly as they wanted.
“turn down the bass”
Lars' Decision
Lars Ulrich told the producer to take the bass down so they could just hear the drums and guitars.
“take the bass down”
Jason Newsted's View
Kirk Hammett said Jason Newsted's bass tone interfered with James Hetfield's rhythm guitars, leading to the bass being turned down.
“bass tone interfered”
Why It Was Stupid
Thompson believed Jason Newsted's bass parts were a great marriage with James Hetfield's rhythm guitars, but Metallica wanted no bass in the mix.
“great marriage”
The one thing
Steve Thompson, who mixed Metallica's '...And Justice for All', said he thought it was stupid to bury the bass on the album.
