Mike LePond is the versatile and powerful bassist behind Symphony X, Silent Assassins, Ross the Boss, and many others. Mike generously offered his time to talk with me about his approach to Bass from all angles. Mike talks about his gear, his approach to songwriting, how he handles being in bands where he writes versus bands where he plays pre-established material, his varying techniques, and where he draws his creativity from. our interview with Mike Lepond is a fantastic insight into one of the more underrated bassists and Metal, and a player with much to teach us all.