After starting with 32 contenders, we now are left with only eight. Round 2 of our Greatest Metal Bassist tournament has concluded and, holy hell, do we have some great matchups in the quarterfinals!

Many say that the cream will always rise to the top, and this quarterfinal round shows that very sentiment. Hundreds of thousands of votes were collected during Round 2, and we thank you for your commitment towards your favorite bassists. Eight masters of the low-end remain, so choose wisely and send your personal picks to the semifinals!

Let's go! Click the red button below to vote in the quarterfinals of our Greatest Metal Bassist competition:

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