Not that I can speak for the Band or the Bass. But I see a lot of threads like this about asking which gear to get, Basically go to your local music store and test out a few, see the feeling with your fingers, which feels more comfortable. No one brand is the "best" Everyone has their own opinions. Most people that play metal get some EMG pickups for their bass guitar and I see most metal bands using Dean, Ibanez, Jackson and ESP Bass's. This is just my two cents. Its all about feeling, and the kind of tone you want. Just keep looking and testing.