Patrick Bruders
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Sludge metal, doom metal, blackened death metal |
| Occupation(s) | Bassist |
| Instruments | Bass guitar |
| Associated acts | Crowbar, Down, Goatwhore, Outlaw Order |
Patrick Bruders is an American musician, best known as the current bassist for heavy metal supergroup Down, and the former bassist of the blackened death metal band Goatwhore from 1997 to 2004 and the former bassist for the seminal sludge metal band, Crowbar from 2005 until 2013.[1] In 2008, he joined Eyehategod side project, Outlaw Order and began live bass duties for the band, but has since parted ways with the group. He began touring as live bassist with New Orleans heavy metal supergroup Down in early 2011, Replacing former bassist Rex Brown and has since been confirmed as a permanent member, performing bass duties live and in the studio.
Discography
Goatwhore
| Date of Release | Title |
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| 2000 | The Eclipse of Ages into Black |
| 2003 | Funeral Dirge for the Rotting Sun |
Crowbar
| Date of Release | Title |
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| 2011 | Sever the Wicked Hand |
Down
| Date of Release | Title |
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| 2012 | Down IV Part I - The Purple EP |
| 2014 | " Down IV Part II - |
Playing style and equipment
Patrick Bruders is primarily a finger style bassist. Which he used all Down, Crowbar, Goatwhore, Outlaw Order.
Basses
·LTD Surveyor 4 bass Red 2003 model
·LTD Phoenix bass Brown
·LTD Phoenix bass Black
·LTD Viper bass Black
·LTD F-154DX bass Brown
·4003 Rickenbacker bass Fireglo
·4003 Rickenbacker bass Midnight
Amplifiers
·Ampeg SVT 8x10E
·Ampeg SVT IV
·Orange OBC 8x10
·Orange AD200 bass MK3 amp head
Effects
·Tech 21 BSDR DI Sansamp
·Boss chromatic tuner pedal TU-3
Personal Life & Influences
Patrick Bruders has noted that his father records were when he started gaining interest in bass noting that Steve Harris, Geezer Butler, Jack Bruce, Waylon Jennings, John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Felix Pappalardi, all as a major influence on his playing style. Incorporating all with his own for a unique style of play. Married to Stephanie Le Compte since 1998
References
- ↑ "Crowbar To Support Hatebreed In U.K.". Blabbermouth. 3 January 2005. Retrieved 11 March 2010.
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