John Campbell (bassist)

John Steven Campbell (born September 30, 1972) is the bassist and a founding member of the heavy metal band Lamb of God.[1]

John Campbell
Campbell performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameJohn Steven Campbell
Born (1972-09-30) September 30, 1972
United States
OriginRichmond, Virginia
GenresHeavy metal, groove metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar
Years active1990–present
LabelsProsthetic, Epic, Roadrunner, Black Market Activities
Associated actsLamb of God
Websitewww.lamb-of-god.com

Personal life

Campbell is a vegetarian.[2][3] Campbell is a graduate of Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Virginia.[4]

Equipment

Unlike many bassists who use four and five string bass guitars, Campbell, at one time, played a self-modified three-stringed Guild Pilot bass, excluding the higher G-string.

Bass guitars

Discography

With Burn the Priest
  • Demo Tape (1995, Independently Released)
  • Split with ZED (1997, Goatboy Records)
  • Split with Agents of Satan (1998, Deaf American Recordings)
  • Sevens and More (1998, mp3.com)
  • Burn the Priest (1998, Legion Records)
  • Legion: XX (2018, Epic / Nuclear Blast)

With Lamb of God

References
  1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography-Lamb of God". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 February 2010.
  2. "Lamb of God interview". YouTube. 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
  3. "Interview with John Campbell (Lamb of God bassist)". En.metalship.org. 2012-02-22.
  4. "Lamb of God Discuss Life After Manslaughter Charges, and the OG LoG". Villagevoice.com. 2012-11-16.
  5. "Lamb of God - John Campbell Bass Rig Gear and Equipment". Uberproaudio.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  6. "Jackson® Guitars : The Bloodline". Jacksonguitars.com. Retrieved 2011-07-05.


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