After hundreds of thousands of votes, Loudwire readers have decided which musicians have made it to Round 2 in our Greatest Metal Bassist tournament. Having started with 32, the list of competitors has been chopped in half, leaving us with 16.

Although a cluster of bassists have already been eliminated, many of metal's biggest names still remain. Those who have advanced will seek an increased level of competition around the board, leaving each and every one of you with some seriously difficult decisions.

Here we go! It's Round 2 of our Greatest Metal Bassist competition! Click below to start voting:

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