Does a metal band need a distortion for bass?

Question: Does a metal band need a distortion for bass!?

hi i have a band that plays rock/metal and i was wondering if the metal songs need a distortion on bass!.

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No!. Eq or modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, ring modulator, etc) are good, but distortion should only be used if it serves the song!.

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No, I am a bass player!.!.!.I reccoment swr amps red series!.!.!.
you can get an octave pedal and it will give some cool effects!.!.!.also the chourus pedal is good tooWww@QuestionHome@Com

Depends!.!.!.!.!.mostly I would say yes!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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