THE HEAVIEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME
Hosted by guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence, Chris Garza
The podcast Garza Podcast is created by Chris Garza. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Garza sits down in-person with Buzz Osborne of American rock band Melvins. New album “Thunderball” out now! https://melvins.com
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00:00 - 30 Year Marriage
07:24 - Finding Right Partner
10:49 - Golf
19:52 - Wayne Gretzky
21:00 - Garza Trys Out For Golf Team
23:51 - John Daly
25:25 - Making A Living With Music
30:25 - Thunderball
32:55 - Two Live Drummers
37:46 - Andy Warhol
41:00 - Social Distortion Iconic Logo
44:45 - Photography
47:58 - Jack Russell Dogs
53:15 - Montesano
56:06 - Sex Pistols & David Bowie
1:00:56 - Bullhead & Lysol
1:02:14 - First Check
1:04:27 - Being Asked To Join Nirvana?
1:09:45 - How To Find Truth
1:11:45 - Most Stuff About Nirvana Isn’t True
1:15:40 - Hair Style
1:16:45 - Houdini, Kurt Cobain & GGGarth Richardson
1:19:03 - Bad Brains: ROIR
1:20:01 - Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon
1:20:46 - Amy Winehouse
1:23:05 - Greatest Heavy Metal Record
1:24:09 - Peter Green
1:25:55 - Kirk Hammet & $2,000,000 Guitar
1:28:09 - Pete Townshend, The Who & Woodstock
1:31:31 - Weird Tunings
1:32:52 - Ted Falconi
1:35:00 - Gang Of Four: Paralyzed
1:37:15 - James Bond
Garza sits down in-person with Orange County metalcore band Bleeding Through. New Album “NINE” Out Now! https://instagram.com/bleedingthrough
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Influenced & Touring w/ AFI
04:23 - Listening To Non-Metal
08:03 - Playing w/ Long Fingernails
10:38 - Black Metal Inspired
15:29 - Brandan Played in Hardcore Band
18:00 - Artwork
18:25 - Authentic Expression
20:03 - Album Has Easter Eggs
22:11 - Ryan Wombacher Needing Clean Break
23:08 - Having Kids, Hiatus & Feeling Lost
27:28 - Not Playing Mexico City w/ Megadeth
31:35 - Inland Empire vs Orange County
34:11 - Derek Couldn’t Play Blast Beats
42:42 - John Joining Band
48:25 - Reflecting on Past & Current Self
53:05 - Backing Tracks vs Actual Instruments
57:23 - Not Being Approachable
59:54 - Hosting Uranium (Fuse TV)
1:07:05 - Downing Beers
1:17:34 - Saying “No” & Building Own Things
1:20:18 - Sonic Temple
1:24:41 - Chris Barnes & Algorithm
1:25:53 - Jamming Metallica on Walkman
1:27:45 - Non-Metal Music
1:29:07 - Whole Band Sings
1:30:15 - Leaving A Stamp On Music
Garza sits down in-person with Vladislav Martirosov & Arseniy Kovalchuk from Belarus slam band Extermination Dismemberment. https://linktr.ee/edismemberment
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Band Name Origin
04:03 - Learning English
06:05 - Belarus
07:13 - Choosing Longest Band Name
11:03 - Butcher For Artwork
14:51 - Location For Music Video
19:23 - Mormons
20:52 - American Culture
21:24 - How Band Met
26:30 - Problem w/ Finding Vocalists
28:12 - 1st Belarusian Band Touring America
29:10 - Bands from Belarus
30:44 - Visa Rejected
31:54 - Touring in RVs
34:27 - Love What You Do
36:20 - Red Beton Project
40:40 - Kemper & AMT P1 Pedal
43:44 - B.C. Rich Shredzilla
45:56 - Riff: Slaughterer Chainsaw
47:49 - Riff: Slide Pinch Harmonics
51:49 - Rules of Making Slam
54:55 - Deathcore Needs Diversity
58:52 - Mixing & Mastering Own Music
59:57 - Corpsepit
1:02:56 - Planet Fitness
1:07:15 - Groaning While Working Out
1:09:11 - Back Pain Routines
1:13:50 - Checking Ego
1:16:47 - Bringing Back Crazy Artwork
1:19:50 - Achieving Success & Happiness
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Dudley & Tim McTague of UNDEROATH. New album ‘The Place After This One’ out now! https://underoath777.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Florida & Church Shows
07:04 - Renting a Guitar
09:24 - First Song Chris Wrote
11:23 - Meeting the Right People
15:24 - Getting Jumped in Dana Point
16:20 - Disaster Tour
17:51 - The Last Riff
19:32 - Know What You’re Not Inspired By
24:50 - Look Back at Where You Came From
26:44 - Mayhem Tour
27:23 - Saying “Yes” All The Time
28:38 - The Place After This One
31:00 - Seeing What You Have
36:28 - Recording in Blue Ridge, Georgia
39:28 - Family Sacrifices To Record
47:40 - Meta Quest VR
51:03 - Tetherball
58:40 - Respecting People’s Time
1:00:44 - Valvoline is Terrible
1:03:05 - Underoath Whiskey
1:04:38 - They’re Only Chasing Safety
1:12:27 - Vultures
1:13:44 - Hiatus
1:26:46 - Appreciate Things
1:28:20 - No Balance
Garza sits down in-person with Robb Flynn. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band MACHINE HEAD. New album “UNATØNED” out April 25th! https://linktr.ee/machinehead
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Robb Credits Garza Adding ‘From This Day’ to Live Set
05:11 - Chris Barnes
09:23 - The Burning Red
11:45 - Murder Car & Ross Robinson
13:50 - Guitarist Logan Mader Quitting
15:23 - Bar Fights & Internally Falling Apart
18:33 - Getting Therapy
30:16 - Slipknot in Studio w/ Machine Head
33:40 - Being Sober for Writing Records
39:28 - Being Adopted
41:50 - Accidental Weed Smoking, Tobacco Pipes & Olympia Beer
45:00 - Old R&B, Pop & Oldies Music Upbringing
48:01 - San Lorenzo, CA
1:03:08 - Barfly Movie
1:11:05 - Getting Naked in Vocal Booth
1:15:53 - Director Michael Martin
1:18:45 - Confronting Childhood Trauma
1:21:24 - Supercharger
1:25:40 - Crashing Around You Video After 911
1:39:22 - Through the Ashes of Empires
1:45:58 - Struggling Financially
1:50:28 - Getting Turned Down by 35 Labels
1:53:36 - Resigning to Roadrunner
1:56:59 - Imperium
2:00:30 - Coldplay
2:05:01 - Classical Guitar Lessons
2:07:57 - Taking Mescaline
2:11:41 - Robert Fripp
2:13:56 - The Blackening
2:24:30 - Imposter Syndrome
2:28:05 - Winning “Album of the Year” & “Golden God” Award
2:29:54 - Metallica
2:32:46 - Dad Rents Guitar for Robb But Joins Band to Sing
2:37:06 - First Time Getting Drunk Was to Metallica
2:41:19 - Meeting James Hetfield
2:43:29 - Playing Cover & Original Songs at Parties
2:46:07 - New Record out April 25th & Ø in Each Song
2:51:43 - ‘Unbøund’ Riff
2:55:41 - Punk Rock
2:56:37 - Would Robb Ever Do Something Differently?
3:04:40 - Mitch Lucker Memorial Show & Mayhem Festival
3:25:06 - Sacrifices
3:38:53 - Writing Lyrics at 3 AM
3:46:46 - First Seeing Korn
3:50:37 - Biohazard
3:52:28 - Shotgun Blast Whiskey
Garza sits down in-person with New Jersey slam deathcore band 9 DEAD. New Single "Drowning" OUT NOW! https://bfan.link/drowning-13
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9 DEAD is:
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Who is 9 DEAD
03:30 - Wrestling & ECW
13:07 - Being a Parent
15:38 - Drinking Before Flight
21:48 - Harry Potter Books
24:18 - Arguments & Nitpicking
29:04 - How Band Came Together
35:00 - Drumming on Makeshift Objects
36:56 - Band Logo & Origin of Name
44:06 - First Show
58:40 - Proposals
1:01:20 - Balancing Band & Personal Lives
1:05:58 - Doomsday Clock
1:07:43 - Don Campan from Waking The Cadaver
1:10:42 - Thomas Murphy’s Pub
1:15:21 - The Untold (Feat. Eddie Hermida)
1:18:45 - What’s on Blake’s Mind?
1:19:28 - Death Feast Open Air 2025
1:21:12 - Pre Beer Before Show
1:24:17 - Inspiration to Riffs
1:31:02 - Writing Riffs You Want To Hear
1:36:00 - Band Supports Each Others Personal Lives
Garza sits down in-person with Wednesday 13. Best known for being a solo artist in WEDNESDAY 13 & formerly of MURDERDOLLS. On Tour Now! https://linktr.ee/officialwednesday13
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Chris Barnes Local Car Commercial
02:30 - Joey Jordison Recruits Wednesday in Murderdolls
05:01 - Origin of Wednesday 13 Signing to Roadrunner
08:21 - Going Through Over 40 Band Members
10:55 - Getting Into a Car Crash & DUI
15:18 - Becoming Sober
16:35 - Looking Back at Drunk Memories
18:36 - First Murderdolls Record
20:08 - Appearance on Dawson’s Creek
24:10 - Live in Japan
26:00 - Landis, North Carolina
27:09 - Getting Asked to Join Tours
28:30 - Working w/ Joey Jordison
30:45 - First Album Cover
32:37 - Parents Not Approving of Metal Music
36:00 - Every Band Has a Warehouse Music Video
37:32 - Pentagram & Anarchy logos
40:01 - Glam Rock Outfit in High School
42:35 - Trying New Types of Food
47:52 - Staying Consistent w/ Band
50:30 - No One Plays Like Joey
53:10 - Keeping Joey Alive Through Music
56:23 - Casey Chaos of Amen
59:10 - Paul Gray of Slipknot
1:02:35 - Wednesday 13 Going on Tour
1:03:33 - New Music Video
1:05:28 - The Fire Incident
1:15:05 - Losing Weight
1:17:20 - First Sober Record
1:20:01 - Producer Howard Benson
1:22:49 - Mid Death Crisis - April 25th, 2025
Garza sits down in-person with Wacław “Vogg” Kiełtyka. Guitar player for the death metal band DECAPITATED. https://linktr.ee/DECAPITATEDBAND
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Power of Podcasts
05:05 - Learning English from Touring & Bands
08:38 - Growing Up w/ Metal
10:30 - Music School in Krosno, Poland
14:55 - Riff: Winds of Creation
17:18 - Learning Riffs at a Young Age
20:25 - Used Studio/Friend’s Equipment to Jam & Record
24:39 - Vogg & "Vitek" (brother) Writing Music Together
29:29 - Disney in Different Languages
33:01 - Guitar Tuning (450 MHz)
36:53 - Audition for Machinehead
38:52 - Riff: Machine Head
43:10 - Ten Year Contract
47:13 - Nihility & Guitar Shapes
49:59 - Riff: Spheres of Madness
58:15 - First Music Video Was on MTV
1:00:01 - Riff: Nihility (Anti-Human Manifesto)
1:02:21 - Slowing Down Songs to Warm Up
1:09:00 - “Business Meetings”
1:12:34 - Vitek’s Passing
1:18:07 - Good Memories
1:22:03 - Tragedies Make You Stronger
1:25:36 - Most Death Metal Riffs Written
1:27:54 - Risk
Garza sits down in-person with death metal/deathcore band INGESTED. Their new single "Altar of Flesh" is out now!https://ingested.co.uk
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INGESTED is:
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Hassle of Flying
05:13 - New Song
08:26 - Process of Recording Songs
15:22 - Working w/ New Members
19:31 - Garza & Andrew Virrueta Catching Up
24:05 - Andrew joining Ingested
26:56 - Miles Dimitri
28:51 - Vision of the Band
31:59 - Brainscan Film34:10 - Terminator
39:35 - Horror Films
41:12 - How Josh Get into Music
45:50 - Oasis Ticket Prices
49:52 - The UK & Venues
54:41 - Three Little Pigs
59:52 - Terrifier
1:03:45 - Marriage
1:05:43 - Lyn on Being Sober & Cycling
1:14:50 - Happy Drunk
1:18:25 - Almost Gave Up & Real Jobs
1:24:15 - Aborted
1:26:00 - “Inhaling” American Food
1:30:32 - Josh Always Wanted to Tour
Garza sits down in-person with Adam Dutkiewicz. Adam D is a record producer & best known as the guitar player for the metalcore band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also for other projects Aftershock, Times of Grace & Serpentine Dominion. New Album "This Consequence" OUT NOW! https://linktr.ee/kse
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Sense of Humor & Sarcasm
05:10 - Jesse's New Singing Technique
07:47 - Nintendo, Super Mario
10:41 - How Adam Got into Hardcore/Punk
13:58 - “Always Trust Your Ear”
17:50 - Westhampton, Going to School for Music & Reading
26:55 - Tricking Joel to Join Band
29:24 - Being a Telemarketer
34:06 - Realistically Thinking of Starting a Band
37:05 - Process of Writing the 1st Record
39:49 - Working, Killswitch & Interning
44:20 - Zero Expectations
47:21 - Never Have Pre-Thoughts of People
47:51 - Writing/Trashing Guitar Riffs
53:59 - How often does the band jam/rehearse?
1:00:23 - Back Surgery, Torn Meniscus1:09:09 - Self Doubt Thoughts
1:13:24 - Having a Different Singer & Tryouts
1:18:51 - Moving Out of Parents Basement
1:21:50 - Moving to San Diego California
1:25:58 - What is Adam Doing Now
1:29:08 - Making Music with Corpsegrinder
1:35:15 - What gets Adam Pissed
1:37:54 - New Guitars 1:38:55 - Guitars with1 Pickup
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Barnes. Vocalist for the death metal band SIX FEET UNDER. https://instagram.com/chrisbarnes6FU
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Live & Sleep Death Metal
04:28 - First Podcast After Going to the Show
05:15 - Grateful
08:22 - How Chris’ Mom Inspired Him to Play Metal
11:18 - The Alligator People, B Horror Movies
12:39 - Losing Family Members
19:21 - Chris’ Upbringing in Buffalo, NY, Moving to FL
26:03 - Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Meeting Paul Stanley
29:05 - Meeting Bob Rusay & Paul Mazurkiewicz
30:06 - When Chris Started Smoking Weed
32:09 - Ultraman, Godzilla34:40 - Gojira, Grammys, Rock Hall of Fame
37:54 - Starting Bands Pre-Cannibal Corpse, Airband Competitions
43:46 - Joining Leviathan, Chris’ Favorite Band
49:09 - Starting Cannibal Corpse
50:45 - Writing Lyrics on Weed, Vocal Approach
55:52 - Eaten Back to Life Artwork, Vince Locke
58:29 - Butchered at Birth Artwork
1:00:37 - New Album, Killing for Revenge, Album Cover
1:03:40 - Tomb of the Mutilated, Tension Within the Band
1:12:50 - Starting Six Feet Under, Leaving Cannibal Corpse
1:23:00 - Being in 2 Successful Death Metal Bands
1:27:29 - Beef w/ Corpsegrinder, Embracing the Hate
1:34:12 - Using Cannabis to Write Music1:38:19 - Cameo Videos
1:40:22 - Talking Crap1:47:58 - Having Few Friends
1:52:50 - Getting Sober, Smuggling Cannabis
1:56:05 - Ace Ventura Cameo
2:02:38 - Being a Movie Fanatic
2:07:24 - Reading Books on Tour, Sleeping Next to Bandmates
2:09:31 - Writing New Album, Killing for Revenge
2:12:11 - Working w/ Jack Owen Through the Years
2:14:50 - Psycroptic
2:16:34 - Internet Hate vs Real Life Impact
Garza sits down in-person with Jonny McBee & Akeem "Hardcore Keem" Funera from American electronicore band THE BROWNING. https://thebrowning.net
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Band Name Meaning?
04:16 - “NintendoCore”
06:11 - Getting Into Synths, Hardstyle EDM
09:48 - Band DVDs
10:50 - Making Money in Music
15:59 - Artwork
18:00 - New Album, Omni
22:12 - Keem Joining
25:45 - Moving to Dallas, Starting The Browning
28:55 - Embracing The Synths
30:17 - Meeting Wayne Static & Dino (Fear Factory)
32:38 - How Keem’s Helps Write Songs
36:50 - Songwriting Live VS Computer
39:44 - Jonny’s Beef w/ Korn
42:55 - Taco Bell Bands
44:45 - Inhale Vocals Are Harmless?
52:22 - How Keem Started Youtube
56:32 - Bass Covers
1:00:05 - Touring Full Time
1:02:18 - Switching to Guitar, Podfarm
1:06:04 - Guest List Problems
1:07:10 - Fed Up Fingerboards, Business Ideas
1:11:58 - Electronic & Metal Show
1:12:53 - Internet VS Reality, Fans VS Haters
1:15:34 - Being Straight Edge
1:17:56 - D.A.R.E.
1:23:18 - Staying Away From Drugs & Alcohol
1:25:22 - Guardian Angels, Being Grateful
1:29:35 - “Blue” Cover, The Real Band Name Meaning
Garza sits down in-person with Shannon Lucas. Former drummer of All That Remains & The Black Dahlia Murder. https://instagram.com/wolvenspirit
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Where Has Shannon Been?
02:04 - No Social Media
07:43 - Virginia
08:33 - Getting Into Metal, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica
12:07 - Drumming
14:45 - Local Bands
16:14 - High School Marching Band
21:12 - Pursuing Music
25:54 - Music Over a Career/Relationship
34:08 - Delivering Pizza
35:16 - All That Remains
43:48 - Writing “This Calling,” The Fall of Ideals
47:28 - Quitting All That Remains
51:13 - Joining Job For a Cowboy
56:07 - The Black Dahlia Murder
1:08:20 - Speed, Endurance & Warm-Ups
1:17:50 - Physical & Mental Toll of Playing Metal
1:21:44 - Recording Nocturnal w/ TBDM
1:28:28 - Guitar Center Job
1:32:21 - Trevor Strnad
1:40:45 - Leaving TBDM
1:42:38 - Side Projects, Going Home
1:46:52 - Black Metal
1:59:40 - Gatekeepers
2:03:38 - New Project, WOLVEN SPIRIT
2:11:04 - NAMM
2:12:14 - Tour Memories, TBDM/SS
2:14:30 - New Musical Project, AERITH, w/ Ken Bedene (Aborted)
Garza sits down in-person with Mikey Doling & John "Tumor" Fahnestock. Guitar & bass player from Santa Barbara, CA nu-metal band SNOT. https://my.bio/snot
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Whiskey Ideas
02:22 - Shows With New Singer
04:50 - Last Snot Shows in 2015
05:44 - Getting the Band Back Together
06:57 - Writing the First Snot Demos
08:16 - Finding Lynn Strait
10:50 - How Mike Found John, Jamie & Sonny
16:50 - Early Days, Signing to Geffen
20:10 - Writing Get Some
23:40 - Touring w/ Pantera, Soulfly
26:33 - Mike & Sonny’s Dual Guitar Technique
29:47 - How the Get Some Album Release Day was Special
31:10 - Recording Get Some at Long View Farm Studios
35:30 - Lynn Was a Ladies Man
38:52 - Rich Kids on LSD
41:23 - The Day Lynn Strait Died (& R.I.P. Casey Chaos)
48:38 - Strait Up Recording Process
58:12 - Writing “Angel’s Son” w/ Sevendust
1:04:43 - New Shows & New Songs
1:07:25 - Finding New Singer, “Andy”
1:10:04 - Getting Blessing & Support From the Strait Family
1:11:10 - Upcoming 2025 Shows, Rockville, Inkcarceration & More
Garza sits down in-person with Orange County, CA band STICK TO YOUR GUNS. Their new album "Keep Planting Flowers" is out now! https://sticktoyourguns.net
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STICK TO YOUR GUNS is: Jesse Barnett - Vocals Andrew Rose - Bass Chris Rawson - Guitar Josh James - Guitar Adam Galindo - Drums
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Fred Durst 02:18 - LA Fires, Emotional Time 10:33 - New Album & Artwork - Keep Planting Flowers 13:28 - When Jesse Quit Being Straight Edge 22:32 - How Jesse’s “Medicine” Changed Him 26:00 - Perspectives on Straight Edge 30:10 - Failing the Milk Challenge 32:23 - Pumpkin Pie Challenge 38:43 - Established in 2003 40:38 - 1st STYG & SS Tour Together 42:18 - The Decimator Pedal 43:33 - Andrew’s Bass Rig 44:00 - Andrew Joining the Band 52:08 - Mitch Fundraiser 54:35 - Backlash From Diamond & The Hope Division 57:20 - Scott Vogel/Terror 1:00:52 - Aging as a Band 1:06:17 - Behemoth, Metal Genres 1:08:13 - Maintaining as a Band, Growth 1:09:02 - Writing the Best Record 1:10:20 - Adam’s Bell Brass Snare, The Cleansing Snare 1:14:23 - John Feldmann’s Crazy Recording Process 1:27:34 - Recording Keep Planting Flowers with Beau Burchell 1:29:37 - Approach to Songwriting 1:31:21 - Writing “Left You Behind” 1:35:21 - Being Outspoken, Consequences 1:39:50 - The Warriors
Garza sits down in-person with Mychal Soto & Jason Parrish. Guitar players from Oklahoma City, OK slam band PEELINGFLESH. https://instagram.com/peelingfleshok
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Strings & Tunings 01:27 - Oklahoma Snow Storms 03:17 - Intro, Religion, Black Jesus 06:14 - Tuning to F 08:02 - Writing With Passion & Emotion 10:03 - Coming Up with Band Logo 11:41 - Writing “Shoot 2 Kill” 12:50 - Playing “Shoot 2 Kill” 14:38 - Writing Slam Riffs 16:58 - Writing a Song a Day/How to be Prolific 21:14 - Quitting Your Job, Making Music a Full-Time Career 27:04 - Not Giving Up, Obstacles 32:02 - Quitting Weed, Bad Trips, Anxiety & Depression 37:52 - Slam Tank Riffs 38:49 - Portal 42:38 - Bending Notes 45:05 - Pinch Harmonics, Ozzy 49:11 - Noise Gates 50:44 - Behind the Rig 54:54 - Neural DSP, Fortin Pedals 57:38 - Line 6 Spider Insane Mode 58:22 - Lone Wolf Audio Owner is Hated 1:01:46 - Riffs 1:03:11 - Bare Knuckle vs Fishman Pickups 1:04:31 - Turning Up the Amps 1:05:46 - Playing Kitchen Shows 1:09:19 - Favorite Mosh Style 1:09:53 - Meeting Your Heroes 1:17:06 - Losing/Finding Your Passion 1:18:28 - Using Rap Samples 1:19:52 - Ghostwriting 1:21:35 - Live Energy 1:23:49 - Lowriders, Cadillacs, Broke Mindset 1:28:48 - Making Money 1:29:59 - Phil Collins 1:30:15 - Slam Basics, Pinch Harmonics 1:33:04 - “Perc 3000” Jam 1:35:55 - “The Fuckening” Jam 1:37:23 - B.C. Rich Shoutout
Garza sits down in-person with GAEREA. https://gaerea.com
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Anonymity & Stalkers 02:41 - Scammers, Cash vs Digital Currency 05:56 - Gateway Bands Into Black Metal 11:36 - Evolving as a Band & Writers 14:03 - Expanding Your Perspective 18:06 - Writing & Interpreting Songs 22:00 - Wearing Masks on Stage 25:08 - Spirituality & Afterlife 30:33 - Thomas Ligotti Books 35:22 - Growing Up in Porto, Portugal 39:44 - Writing an Album in Two Weeks, Pros & Cons 46:02 - Writing & Deleting Riffs 52:30 - Writing New Album, Coma 54:14 - “Hope Shatters” 57:00 - “World Ablaze,” New Musical Direction 1:02:14 - Philosophy 1:09:45 - On Tour With Zeal & Ardor, Zetra 1:13:18 - Playing w/ Black Metal Bands 1:14:48 - 8 Forms of Art 1:16:40 - Jordan Peterson
Happy Nu-Year everybody! Garza talks what happened in 2024, goals for 2025 & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Garza's Goals for 2025 18:06 - Crying with BRUJERIA 24:48 - Playing Guitar with VITRIOL 31:18 - Nu-Metal History with COAL CHAMBER & SPINESHANK 40:33 - Talking Black Metal with DARK FUNERAL 44:36 - Where Slam Came From with INTERNAL BLEEDING 53:29 - Facing Demons & Mitch's Death 1:07:54 - Weight Loss Challenge with Ernie 1:23:25 - What the Podcast Has Done For Garza. THANK YOU
Garza sits down in-person with Elizabeth Zharoff. Founder of The Charismatic Voice. With over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Elizabeth is on the forefront of the latest vocal research. https://linktr.ee/thecharismaticvoice
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Finding the Right Partner, Family 10:35 - Disneyland, Baby #2 12:33 - Will Ramos Throat Study 16:24 - 1st Wave of Vocal Studies w/ Metal Singers, Utah Lab 22:37 - Growing Up in Washington, Curiosity About Vocals 26:55 - The Moment Elizabeth Wanted to Study Voices 31:12 - Studying w/ Background Noise & Music 32:50 - Dealing w/ Vocal Nodules & Damage 40:41 - Retiring From Opera to Start YouTube 42:51 - VR, Spatial Audio, Immersion, The Las Vegas Sphere 49:37 - Classical Music, How Music Affects Our Bodies 56:09 - Starting “The Charismatic Voice” 1:03:20 - Academic History, Curtis Institute of Music 1:05:30 - Working w/ Will Ramos, Extensive Studies 1:11:40 - Identifying Vocal Cord Damage, Travis Ryan 1:14:48 - Mitch’s Vocal Damage 1:17:40 - Kickstarter, Fund Vocal Research: http://kck.st/3Zah4Zn 1:19:10 - Honey For Vocals Myth 1:23:15 - How to Start Singing & Screaming 1:27:55 - Speech Impediments & Singing
Garza sits down in-person with singer Peter Rono & drummer Ryan "Pao" Paolill. From Philadelphia, PA band KAONASHI. https://linktr.ee/kaonashipa
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Rolling Joints & Peeling Oranges 01:39 - Jack in the Box Tacos 02:06 - Dave Grohl, “Floor It” 03:18 - Band Intro, LA Live Show Recap 05:50 - When/How Kaonashi Started 07:25 - Being Resentful/Spite 09:09 - Peter Worked at a Music Venue 10:50 - Andrew W.K., Wearing White 12:11 - MP3 Downloading 14:42 - How the Band Met Each Other 16:55 - Why Peter Doesn’t Smoke Anymore, Paranoia 22:39 - West Chester, PA & Racial Tension 27:06 - How Pao Met Peter, Bonding Over Music 31:21 - Pao’s Didn’t Learn His Drums Parts for 1st Show 36:30 - Drummer Didn’t Show Up for a Show 38:48 - The Kaonashi Lore & Characters 44:51 - Dealing With/Understanding Childhood Bullies 48:34 - “The Sound of Car Keys” Meaning & Video 52:14 - Peter’s Vocal Writing Process 55:45 - Pao Drops the Ashtray 56:24 - Peter Listened to The Cleansing Back in the Day 57:39 - “The Sound of Car Keys” (Continued), Peter’s Unique Vocal Style Explained 1:00:44 - People Singing Along to N-Word 1:05:07 - Headlining on Tour 1:07:13 - Investing Time in Music & Learning 1:10:14 - Peter’s Upbringing 1:13:34 - Pao’s Upbringing, Inspired by KISS 1:20:34 - Depression, Anxiety & Mindfulness 1:24:13 - Day Off Tour, Barbie House AirBnB 1:25:29 - Peter’s Chicken Nugget Rating 1:30:26 - Playing with Coheed and Cambria
Garza sits down in-person with Roman Ibramkhalilov & Eugene Abdukhanov from Ukrainian band JINJER. https://linktr.ee/JINJER
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - A Podcast Years In the Making 01:15 - Musical Technique VS Song Writing 03:39 - Is Jinjer a Technical Band? 06:08 - Writing Songs 08:02 - Recording Techniques Then VS Now 11:00 - Modelers VS Amps On Stage 16:33 - Hiring Ukrainian Crew Members 19:19 - How Jinjer Met & Formed 23:41 - Renting a Mansion in Ukraine as a Band 25:20 - Quitting Their Jobs to Play Music 28:11 - The Early Days, Losing Drummer to Injury 32:40 - How Vlad Joined the Band 36:31 - Approach to Writing 45:01 - Roman’s Signature Jackson Guitar, Not Playing 7 String 48:04 - Jinjer Teaches Garza “Vortex” Guitar Riff 52:09 - The Guys Play Together 53:37 - “As I Boil Ice” Riff 57:16 - Writing Sober 58:06 - New Music 59:44 - Touring With Disturbed, Mainstream Bands 1:02:45 - Watching Bands Live 1:05:09 - Following Instinct VS Setting Goals, Ego 1:07:47 - Following Trends, Passion 1:09:58 - Eugene’s Security Guard Job 1:12:05 - Tipping Culture Differences 1:20:27 - Perfection is Impossible 1:22:10 - Practice & Warm Up Routine 1:24:33 - Difficulty Playing High Gain Amps 1:31:18 - Jackson, Neural DSP, Warlord Guitars
In this solo episode. Garza talks heavy music on TV, Spotify hate & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thanksgiving, Vet Visits 08:20 - Dangerous Holiday Driving 11:36 - J’s Vegan Turkey 16:33 - Black Friday Mayhem 19:59 - United Kicks 24:50 - Adidas Korn Collab 28:19 - Submit Your Own Garza Podcast Theme Song 31:00 - Fan Question #1, Feelings About Music 34:34 - Fan Question #2, Riff Inspirations 49:43 - Fan Question #3, Draining Feelings 59:45 - Sick New World Not Happening 1:01:52 - Knocked Loose on Jimmy Kimmel, Slipknot on Conan 1:07:26 - Charlie Benante Hates Spotify 1:17:06 - Cobra Kai, Polyphia & Tim Henson 1:20:40 - Garza’s Birthday Plans 1:22:43 - Metal Injection Charity Jam w/ Brandan Schieppati, Ernie’s Birthday 1:24:06 - New Merch!
Garza sits down in-person with Fernanda Lira & Luana Dametto from Brazilian death metal band CRYPTA. https://linktr.ee/cryptaofficial
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Surviving Tornado Disaster in Illinois 22:15 - Selfie-Related Deaths 23:59 - Starting Crypta After Leaving Nervosa 30:54 - How Luana Started Playing Drums 35:28 - How Long Since They Have Been Home 36:43 - Local Spots in Tapejara, Brazil 38:31 - Being Sober 39:53 - Being Competitive VS Driven 44:28 - Writing Process w/ International Members 48:38 - Announcing Crypta Immediately After Leaving Nervosa 50:24 - Liking Beyonce As A Metalhead 57:42 - Why Metal Has Always Thrived 59:29 - Coming Up With Cool Merch Ideas 1:02:48 - Trusting Each Other w/ Responsibilities 1:03:43 - Disagreements & Compromise 1:06:40 - When Artistic Ideas Don’t Meet Expectations 1:09:37 - Creating the Sound of Crypta 1:17:07 - Vegan Lifestyle on Tour 1:23:19 - Touring w/ Hatebreed, Taking Break to Write New Album
In this solo episode. Garza talks IE deathcore scene, Selena's influence & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing “J” 02:23 - Taking On Too Many Responsibilities 03:17 - Homeless Garza, Kaonashi Beanie 03:53 - How “J” Came on Board as Producer 15:28 - Feelings After Mitch Episode 18:25 - Almost Getting Into A Fight, The Brewery Incident 33:43 - Fan Question #1, Texas Family Roots, Selena Connection 44:06 - Fan Question #2, Suicide Silence Grind Influence 51:35 - Fan Question #3, Thoughts on Inland Empire Deathcore Scene 56:35 - Fan Question #4, How To Balance Life 1:08:35 - Fan Question #5, Favorite Unused Riffs 1:13:02 - Garza Voted 1:21:22 - Powerman 5000 1:22:50 - Diddy & R. Kelly Monthly Listeners 1:25:11 - “Supernova Goes Pop” Riff 1:26:20 - 4K N64 Console Drop 1:28:34 - Thank You to Our Members, Merch
Garza sits down in-person with Long Island, NY hardcore band PAIN OF TRUTH. Catch them on tour now! https://linyhc.com
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PAIN OF TRUTH is: Michael Smith - Vocals Nik Hansen - Guitar Ridge Rhine - Guitar Nick Barker - Drums Zach Stachura - Bass
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Meeting at Guitar Center 04:31 - Yoga & Meditation 06:31 - Nik’s Motorcycle Injuries 10:15 - New York Hardcore, Childhood Concerts 14:15 - How Pain of Truth Formed 25:46 - Why Michael & Nick Stopped Drinking 35:48 - Energy Drinks, Nicotine & Bad Habits 43:30 - Playing Shows Associated with Drinking & Drugs 45:48 - Writing “Actin’ Up” 55:09 - Collaborating with Freddy Madball 57:33 - Biohazard 1:03:56 - Touring with Dying Wish 1:06:07 - Nik’s 1st Deathcore Band & 1st Shows 1:09:12 - Dealing With Outside Influence, Staying Grounded & Loyal 1:13:12 - Upcoming Tours & Music 1:14:10 - Today’s Hardcore Scene & Audience Crossover 1:19:24 - A Day to Remember
In this solo episode. Garza goes into first meeting Mitch to the time he passes away. It’s a heavy one. So heads up.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 12 Years, Processing Death 06:42 - Hearing & Meeting Mitch 19:00 - Mitch Being Fearless, Getting In Fights 26:20 - Early Days of Suicide Silence & MySpace 30:22 - 1st Tour w/ All Shall Perish 36:30 - Last Sober Tour, No Longer Straight Edge 41:56 - The Sound of The Cleansing 43:40 - Writing No Time to Bleed 47:17 - You Only Live Once & How Mitch Always Delivered 50:03 - Mitch’s Last Tour & Learning to Apologize 59:57 - The Halloween Night Tragedy 1:09:23 - Starting New Chapter in Suicide Silence 1:15:36 - Toxic Comments & Opinions 1:17:33 - Memorial Show, Band Members’ Personal Journeys 1:26:42 - Conspiracy Theories, Finding “You Can’t Stop Me” Lyrics 1:30:01 - Eddie Joining the Band, Never Stopping 1:36:43 - Mitch’s Funeral, Not Processing/Grieving Properly 1:50:47 - Sevendust “Angel’s Son”
Garza sits down in-person with Lord Ahriman. Guitar Player & founder of black metal band DARK FUNERAL. https://linktr.ee/darkfuneral
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Being Sick on Tour 02:05 - Longevity, Staying Inspired 04:18 - Growing Up & Learning Guitar 06:52 - Following Your Own Path 12:16 - Designing Jewelry 16:28 - “Second Wave” of Black Metal 18:21 - Not Getting Credit for Genre Influence, Unfair Media Coverage 23:54 - Regrets, Mistakes, Business & Creative 26:09 - Black Metal & Scandinavia 28:07 - Following His Own Beliefs 29:53 - Is Black Metal Satanic? Thoughts on Afterlife 35:45 - Competition Within the Scandinavian Metal Scene 39:46 - Lorna Shore, Black Metal Influence 41:45 - Impact of Mayhem on the Scene 45:47 - Corpse Paint Origins 48:33 - The Sound of Black Metal Recordings 50:44 - Writing “Unchain My Soul” 53:33 - Writing “Open the Gates” 55:00 - Recording Demos with a Portable Recorder 57:25 - Exercise, Tour Injuries, Surgeries 1:03:55 - Dark Funeral Latte 1:06:01 - Tour with Gwar & Reaction 1:07:44 - Where Riffs Come From 1:09:18 - Friends That Go to Church 1:11:05 - Bands That Supported Dark Funeral 1:13:35 - On Tour Now & European Tour
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CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Fender 7-String Reveal / Rundown 07:24 - Overdrive Chugs 08:40 - “E” Shaped Neck 09:42 - Clean Sound 10:47 - More Chugs 11:46 - Manifesting the Signature 7 String Model for Everyone 13:46 - Mayhem Festival Recap, Mental Preparation 19:10 - Mayhem Festival Incident 24:26 - Watching Hatebreed, Carcass, Crypta & Harm’s Way 28:34 - Fan Question #1: How to Find Band Members 37:49 - Fan Question #2: Biggest Fear Outside of Music 45:00 - Fan Question #3: When Should a Band Make an Album? 49:50 - Fan Question #4: Talk Tuah Podcast 53:45 - Spotify w Ads Sucks 58:00 - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024 58:37 - Best Dave Matthews Band Album 1:03:40 - Hall of Fame Future 1:05:50 - Warped Tour Returns
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Pervelis. Guitar Player & founder of death metal band INTERNAL BLEEDING. https://internal-bleeding.com
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CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Official Formation of Internal Bleeding, Finding the Right Members and Sound 06:08 - Crazy Writing Schedule & Going to Clubs 09:14 - Inventing the “Slam” Genre in 1991 14:56 - Being Influenced by 70s Music, Tony Iommi, Blues Music 15:50 - Slam Dancing, Circle Jerks 17:00 - Being Compared to Suffocation 19:38 - The New York/Long Island Death Metal Sound 24:38 - Skinless 26:12 - Influencing Death Metal Bands 28:01 - Not Getting Credit For Influencing/Helping 32:35 - Slipknot, Hatebreed Showing Respect 34:13 - Influencing Deathcore Genre, Inspired by Hip-Hop 35:44 - Eric B. & Rakim, Follow the Leader, 1988 38:58 - Making Taylor Dayne Cry in the Studio 41:10 - Differences Between 90s Death Metal Scene to Present 44:17 - Getting Hate Mail Back in the Day, Dealing with Haters 48:24 - Being a Moody Artist 49:24 - Being of Greek Descent, Family History 53:40 - What His Kids Think About Internal Bleeding’s Music 55:00 - R.I.P. Drummer Bill Tolley, New York Firefighter, Helping People on 9/11 1:02:46 - Mortal Decay 1:04:03 - John Gallagher & Dying Fetus 1:08:18 - Why Internal Bleeding and Dying Fetus Have Not Toured Together, Chris’ Mother Criticizing Dying Fetus’ Name 1:10:28 - What Chris’ Parents Thought of IB’s Music 1:13:30 - Being Competitive 1:19:18 - Chris’ Mother Was Intense 1:21:30 - Having a Great Relationship, Being There For Your Partner 1:24:44 - TheMetalGentleman.com 1:28:05 - The Zodiac Killer 1:29:30 - Reflecting on Past Decades, How People Will Think of Today’s Music in the Future 1:31:38 - How Internal Bleeding’s 2024 World Tour Came Together, Bucket List Destinations 1:33:44 - New Album, Settle All Scores, Inspired by Betrayal and Revenge 1:35:10 - Playing with All Shall Perish on Upcoming Shows
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Korn Show & Inspiration 09:05 - 1s Concert Ever 12:08 - Raccoon Update 15:07 - Don't Wear Sports Jerseys 17:52 - Smoking Cigs at a Show 23:59 - Music Theory 35:15 - Coffee & YouTube Memberships 37:36 - Guitar Collecting 49:23 - Fake Drummer Epidemic 1:10:55 - Reading Comments & Insecurity 1:03:37 - Diet Issues 1:08:34 - Things Coming Up This Week 1:12:16 - Mayhem Festival Surprise
Garza sits down in-person with New York death metal band UNDEATH. Catch them on tour now! New album "More Insane" drops October 4th. https://linktr.ee/undeathny
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UNDEATH is: Alexander Jones - Vocals Kyle Beam - Guitar Jared Welch - Guitar Matt Browning - Drums Tommy Wall - Bass
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Suffering 08:01 - Opeth, Dream Theater & At the Gates 16:56 - Love The Edge, Hate U2 22:00 - Chris Barnes VS Corpsegrinder 24:43 - Satanic Death Metal Stigmas 31:00 - Delta Blues & Robert Johnson 40:28 - Writing Process 49:12 - Coffee & Best Energy Drinks 53:21 - Garza's Favorite Food 59:55 - Fender Strat 1:05:07 - Modern Amps For Death Metal 1:10:10 - Best Beer in New York 1:14:57 - Cell Phone Addiction 1:20:12 - People Dying & Social Media 1:25:50 - Support Death Metal
Suicide Silence played New England Metal & Hardcore Festival this weekend so it took longer than expected getting this ep out. We ain't missing a week tho! Garza talks dream tour, people stealing metal culture, guitar gear & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - RIP Juan Brujo of Brujeria 05:39 - 1 Year Left 09:03 - Quad Cortex Continued 17:12 - More Raccoons 18:31 - Honda Center, STP & Manson 24:13 - A Lot Going On 32:42 - Favorite Album Cover & Ernie Beef 36:20 - No One is Original Anymore 40:19 - Is Garza Nice to Ernie? 44:34 - Everyone is Racist 46:09 - Red Hot Chili Peppers & Sevendust 01:05:53 - Best Thing to Do in Movie Theaters 01:07:57 - Trump 2nd Shooter 01:10:14 - Metal & Pop Culture Borrowing
Garza sits down in-person with New Orleans, Louisiana metalcore band Cane Hill. Check out their new album “a piece of me i never let you find” OUT November 1st! https://wearecanehill.com
CANE HILL is:
Elijah Witt - Vocals
Elijah James Barnett - Guitar
Ryan Henriquez - Bass
Devin Clark - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - How to Piss Off Your Band, Respect & Success
11:41 - Taking Things for Granted
16:51 - “Too Far Gone” Story & Recording
22:41 - Writing Music Depressed & Self Sabotage
27:54 - Taco Bell VS Taco Time
30:04 - Mindset For a Show
35:46 - Sevendust Tour
47:49 - The Effects of Being Jaded
51:32 - “Too Far Gone” Writing
54:35 - Spotify Confusion & Metalcore Hacked
1:08:00 - Happiness & Sadness
1:14:43 - Metalcore & Deathcore Works Together
1:20:24 - The 7 String Guitar
1:22:52 - Playing NXT & Meeting HHH
In this solo episode. Garza talks taking guitar lessons, being face to face with a transgender raccoon, his secret Muay Thai life & much more!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Quad Cortex
13:24 Racoon Altercation
26:00 How Garza Started Playing Guitar
37:53 Can New Bands Make a Living Playing Music
41:54 Muay Thai
54:17 Can Bands Pay to Be on the Podcast?
57:57 Favorite Korn Album After Issues/1999
01:04:27 Must Have Non Music Gear For Tour
01:12:00 Jehovah Witnesses & Mormons
01:15:23 The Shawn Ryan Show, Donald Trump & Voting
01:22:48 Oasis Tickets
01:24:51 Green Day & Garza Shooter Scare
01:29:13 Metalcore AI
Garza sits down in-person with Kyle Rasmussen. Singer & guitar player of extreme metal band VITRIOL. Catch them on tour w/ Goatwhore now! https://vitriol.fanlink.tv/sufferandbecome
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Garza talks top 4 rhythm guitar players, writer's block, how to overcome a stutter & much more! SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!
Garza sits down in-person with Meegs Rascon & Mike Sarkisyan.
Meegs Rascon is the guitar player, co-founder of American nu metal band COAL CHAMBER & GEMINI SYNDROME. https://linktr.ee/coalchamber https://synnersociety.com
Mike Sarkisyan is the former guitar player of American nu metal/industrial metal band SPINESHANK & co-founder of Dore Vodka. https://dorevodka.com
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Garza sits down for the 1st ever solo EP. Answering fan questions, the reason he destroyed his guitars on tour, new favorite pizza & much more!
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Garza sits down in-person with Andreas Bjulver & Dennis Jovcevski Hursid from Danish deathcore band CABAL. https://linktr.ee/cabalcph
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Garza & Ernie talk WINNER of the 28 day weigh loss challenge, The Ramones, Garza's hidden tattoos & much more!
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Garza sits down in-person with Sven De Caluwé. Singer of Belgian death metal band ABORTED. https://linktr.ee/abortedmetal
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Aborted, Established in 1995
03:05 - Suicide Silence Was Inspired By Aborted
06:40 - Black Metal vs Death Metal
15:24 - Vocal Influences
18:32 - Sven Doesn’t Do Drugs
20:54 - Sven’s Dad Is a Butcher, Doing Animal Autopsies
26:24 - Quitting Your Job to Pursue Music
27:58 - Sven Created Artwork For Despised Icon & Suicide Silence
29:20 - Suicide Silence & Aborted Playing Their First Show Together at Showcase Theater in Corona, CA
33:00 - Vocal Technique
39:00 - First Tours, Losing Money, Not Getting Broken by Industry
44:08 - Almost Quitting Music
46:20 - Meeting Ken Bedene
50:16 - Having a Guest Vocalist on Every Track on Vault of Horrors
54:06 - Touring w/ Archspire
55:33 - Regretting Trying to Write a Popular Album
1:02:23 - Having Longevity & a Good Team
1:06:50 - Getting Called a Poser
1:09:19 - Metal Shirts Becoming Popular
1:14:10 - Getting Shadow-banned on Social Media
Garza & Ernie talk their weight loss challenge, steroids, Netflix movies in theaters & much more!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intermittent Fasting
02:38 - 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
10:00 - Garza Gained Weight Since Ernie Joined Suicide Silence
11:25 - Challenge Goals, Schedule
17:24 - Posting Progress on Social Media, Gym Vanity
21:47 - Natty or Not
23:35 - Coming Up With Weight Loss Challenge Name
26:05 - The Stakes of the Challenge
35:16 - Lightest Garza Has Ever Weighed
39:20 - Looking & Feeling In Bad Shape, Willpower 44:28 - Being Disciplined
46:27 - Charlie Sheen
48:03 - Heavy Music is Cool Again
57:58 - Cruise Ships, Ferries
1:03:52 - Touring Accidents
1:07:25 - Garza’s Car Bumper is Zip-Tied in Place
1:08:48 - Fitness Competition Recap / Name Suggestions?
Garza & Ernie talk about their bright future(Ernie is gettin slapped), monthly Domino's budget, Ernie's panic attacks & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Future of the Podcast 01:38 - Ernie Losing Weight 04:49 - Freeway Police Stand-off 09:06 - Ernie’s Diet (continued) 10:05 - Domino’s Monthly Budget 11:58 - Chain Restaurants Closing Down 15:57 - Market, Inflation, Economy 18:50 - Finding Po*n in the Woods as Kids 24:45 - Mayhem Fest & New England Metal and Hardcore Festival 26:30 - Rating Each Others Musical Skills 31:28 - Wanting to Make Music a Priority Again 36:23 - People Wanting to Be the Singer of Suicide Silence 42:40 - Ernie’s Panic Attacks 49:33 - PowerSlap 53:01 - Mayhem Fest, The Future of Suicide Silence is Bright 59:18 - Garza Started Smoking Cigarettes 1:05:08 - Stopping By the Fender Custom Shop 1:09:00 - Garza Jumping Into Alex Lopez’ Drum Kit 1:11:18 - Closing Thoughts, Episode Preview
Garza sits down in-person with writer, actor, director Stanley Sievers. The Moshumentary is out now! https://youtube.com/@stanley_ws
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dabs Are Too Strong 03:03 - Lucid Dreaming, Dreaming Up Ideas 07:21 - Why Is There No Technology in Dreams? 10:48 - The Dead Internet Theory 11:51 - Papa John’s vs Domino’s Pizza, Working at Jimmy John’s 14:20 - Discovering Hardcore Music, Going to Shows in Kentucky 17:03 - Being Straightedge as a Teenager, Drinking Through the Pandemic 22:40 - Moving to Chicago, Getting Into Improv Comedy 26:49 - Creating & Performing Characters, SNL Audition 29:31 - Stage Fright, Learning to Have Fun 32:54 - Pursuing SNL Audition 34:48 - Moving to New York, First Real Relationships 38:13 - Staying Committed, Persevering & Faith 40:44 - Moving to California, Finding Success on Social Media 43:19 - Graham Nash Heals the Soul 46:54 - Going Viral with Clips, Getting Burnt Out 52:03 - Steven’s Top Characters 53:53 - Burnout, Depression, Panic Attacks, Medication & Therapy 1:04:01 - What a Panic Attack Feels Like, Anxiety Disorder 1:12:11 - California is the Best 1:15:21 - Skit Production Process, Coming Up With Premises 1:21:28 - The Moshumentary 1:27:09 - How Old is Too Old To Mosh? 1:31:51 - Deathcore Has Guaranteed Breakdowns 1:33:04 - The Moshumentary is Out Now! Merch Available
Garza sits down in-person with David Gunn & Eugene Gill from Flint, MI metal band KING 810. https://king810.com
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - KING 810 Keeping a Small Circle, Feeling Closed Off From Other Bands 07:00 - KING 810 Industry Plant Conspiracy 13:38 - Growing Up in Flint, Michigan, Being Immature in the Early Days, Not Playing Industry Games 18:40 - Touring with Korn & Slipknot, Advice from Slipknot Guys 22:44 - Getting in Trouble on Tour 29:18 - Survivor’s Guilt, Taking a Different Path From Gang Life 41:08 - Not Writing Lyrics, Getting Out of the Way of Creativity 50:38 - Learning From Painful Experiences, Jail Time, Tragedy 56:43 - Smartphones Getting More Pervasive 58:17 - David & Eugene Meeting at School, Being Goth AF 1:08:21 - Signing to Roadrunner Records, Working with Josh Schroeder 1:11:11 - Rebates & Discounts For Life 1:13:42 - Getting Out of Flint, MI, Writing First KING 810 Songs 1:19:09 - David’s Vocal Recording Process 1:20:24 - Robbing a K-Mart, Sticking Together With Your Friends 1:30:44 - Having Street Smarts, Integrity 1:34:08 - Writing “Fat Around the Heart” 1:38:03 - KING 810 E.P. / Short Film Series Under the Black Rainbow 1:42:43 - Charging Toward What Scares You
Garza sits down in-person with Jack Bergin. Vocalist of Australian metalcore band VOID OF VISION. https://www.voidofvision.squarespace.com
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Adidas Purple Tracksuit 02:26 - ERRA Tour 06:05 - Finding Members That Have the Same Creative Vision 11:57 - “Empty” & Being Honest 14:18 - Dealing w/ Brain AVM & Health Issues 19:38 - When Jack Found Out 24:50 - Being Grateful for Things We Take For Granted 26:43 - 90’s Culture vs Now 29:27 - Having a Valuable Support System During Difficult Times 32:09 - Jack Being a Fan of Suicide Silence in High School 33:23 - Having a Small Circle of Trusted Friends 34:57 - Seeing Crises Around the World on Social Media 38:38 - Difficulty of Creating Band Logos 40:12 - Getting Alopecia 44:10 - Being Open-Minded 47:05 - Telling the Story of Void of Vision 49:37 - Being Aware of Chaotic & Violent State of the World 57:50 - How Jack Deals w/ Pressure, Staying Focused 1:01:49 - Thoughts on Higher Power, Being Present in Life 1:05:59 - Jack’s Inspiration for Lyrics, Meditation 1:10:14 - Dealing w/ Relationships 1:14:05 - Connecting w/ People Through Music and Podcasts 1:16:39 - ERRA, Make Them Suffer & Novelists Tour 1:17:49 - Writing Music in a Beach House, Ross Robinson, Malibu
Garza sits down in-person with Australian band MAKE THEM SUFFER. https://bfan.link/epitaph
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MAKE THEM SUFFER is: Sean Harmanis - Vocals Nick McLernon - Guitar Jaya Jeffery - Bass Jordan Mather - Drums Alex Reade - Keyboards & Vocals
CHAPTERS: 00:00 Sleeping on Tour, Bedbugs
04:38 Australian Spiders
07:04 Tour Nightmares & Anxiety
10:30 Australian Insults & American Slang
14:15 Garza Getting Confused for a Woman
16:44 “Epitaph”
18:22 In-Ear Monitors vs Wedges
19:44 Journey From Local Band in Perth, Australia to the World Stage, Regaining Confidence
26:45 Being Locked Down
31:49 Producing Their Own Music After Drew Fulk
36:00 Changing Guitar Tuning Inspired Nick to Write Again
40:08 Nick Playing w/ Crutches, Back Injury
42:10 Getting Food Poisoning, Be Nice to Your Waiter
49:12 Long Hair Sucks
51:10 What Does a “Helmet” Mean?, Aussie Slang
54:40 Being Overly Critical of Self
57:14 Getting Over Doubts & Pressure About Career, Alex Joining the Band, Getting Revitalized
1:04:47 Jaya Vomiting in the Sink, Cutting Back on Drinking, Getting More Focused
1:12:55 Persevering Through Eras, Starting a New Chapter, On Tour Now!
Garza & Ernie talk getting into fights, Slipknot, reading hate comments & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 Garza Vs Ernie Training for PowerSlap 03:40 Getting Into Streetfights / Schoolfights 12:28 Why Ernie’s Jaw Clicks (He's Fat) 20:08 Ernie’s Last Fight 21:58 Training the Body & Mind 31:08 Almost Quitting Podcast & Music 38:24 Letting Your Emotions Out 43:33 Sick New World, Slipknot w/ Eloy Casagrande 46:57 Difficulty of Keeping a Band Together 51:15 Reading Internet Comments 55:25 Keeping Suicide Silence Alive Forever 57:34 Firing Back at Haters 1:02:12 How Suicide Silence’s Career Has Affected Family, Friends AND Pets 1:08:52 Flying to Jakarta, Indonesia for Hammersonic Festival 1:10:38 Ernie’s Popcorn Kick Drum 1:16:23 Getting Back to Work on Suicide Silence
Garza & Ernie talk going to therapy, Sick New World & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Ernie & Eddie Daydrinking 08:20 - Slipknot at Pioneertown w/ Eloy? 12:56 - Sick New World 13:44 - Who Is Slipknot’s New Drummer? 15:33 - Ernie Going to Therapy 21:16 - Ernie’s Therapy Breakthroughs 29:23 - Playing Drums as Therapy, Dealing w/ Trauma 34:25 - Being Vulnerable in a Relationship 38:51 - Having a New Perspective 44:29 - Looking Forward to Genuine Connections 45:51 - Demons & Karma 53:39 - The Last Time Ernie Prayed 57:38 - Religion 1:02:13 - Ernie’s Self-Improvement 1:05:50 - Garza’s Upcoming 7-String 1:13:18 - Sick New World 1:17:49 - PowerSlap
Garza sits down in-person with Cook County, Illinois Deathcore band OCEANO. https://www.laylo.com/oceano
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OCEANO is: Adam Warren - Vocals Scott Smith - Guitar
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - WWE, WCW Walkout Music 04:52 - Jim Johnston, DDP’s Nirvana Rip-off 08:38 - 15 Year Anniversary of Depths 11:35 - Fender 7-String 13:58 - Reflecting on Vision and Accomplishments 16:22 - Adam Joining Oceano in 2006 19:27 - Why It Takes Long to Release New Material 24:13 - Writing Music Together, As a Band 26:32 - Joey Sturgis Setting the Bar High 28:45 - Incisions Era Was a Difficult Time for the Band 30:58 - Line 6 PodFarm 31:42 - “District of Misery” Becoming a Classic 35:22 - Appreciating the Band Again, Scott Joining the Band 44:46 - Being a Rhythm / Riff-Oriented Guitarist, Songwriter 48:15 - Hans Zimmer Composing on Computers 51:54 - Getting Motivated to Play & Write 54:05 - Deathcore Becoming Accepted Years Later 56:49 - Deathcore Bands Touring With Each Other 58:47 - Day in the Life on Tour 1:00:43 - 4/20, Forgetting How to Play Guitar After Taking a Dab with Tom Barber / Chelsea Grin 1:08:04 - Writing Music While High 1:10:04 - Scott’s Kemper Patch for Live & Studio, Garza’s Live Rig 1:15:00 - Adam & Scott’s Career Regrets 1:18:10 - The Struggle of Keeping a Band Together 1:22:45 - Time Management
Garza sits down in-person with American deathcore band ENTERPRISE EARTH. Catch them on tour now! https://www.enterpriseearthband.com
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ENTERPRISE EARTH is: Travis Worland - Vocals Gabe Mangold - Guitar Brandon Zackey - Drums Dakota Johnson - Bass
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Living the Nomad Life 06:05 - Writing the Album In a Lake Tahoe Cabin, Taking Mushrooms 09:26 - Drinking at Disneyland 13:21 - Suicide Silence Cabin Sessions 15:55 - Writing The Ending of “Blood and Teeth” In a Walmart Parking Lot, Clean Singing 20:27 - Travis Contributing Piano, Guitars and Singing to the Music 23:48 - Kiss & Bruce Springsteen, Playing Cover Songs, Learning How to Improvise 26:18 - Blue Devils Drum Corp 32:10 - Travis Did Gymnastics, Injuries, Terrible Coaches 38:56 - Dakota Being Diagnosed With Cancer 44:56 - Metal Connects People 49:45 - Gravity Bongs 51:51 - Caffeine Addiction, Vaping v Cigs 59:21 - Smoking Mar*juana, Self-Doubt 1:03:07 - Listening to Sad Music 1:07:03 - Death: An Anthology Writing Process, Opeth, And Justice For All, Writing Long Songs 1:10:58 - Fan Reaction to “Blood and Teeth” 1:15:19 - Sleep Token & Lorna Shore Becoming Successful, TikTok 1:17:20 - Band Longevity, Surviving Through Tough Times, Having a Strong Foundation 1:20:33 - Meshuggah is Every Band’s Favorite Band 1:21:59 - How Brandon Zackey Balances Enterprise Earth & Whitechapel 1:25:10 - Enterprise Earth On Tour Now, OJ Simpson
Garza & Ernie talk road rage, why we are getting fatter, ernie being a terrible flight partner & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Ernie’s Juggalo Cocktail 01:10 - Ernie’s Self- Reflection, Making Healthy Changes 06:33 - Garza Trying to Open Up More 09:55 - Pizza & Losing Weight 12:45 - Weight of the Mind 17:33 - Life Is About Problem Solving & Improvement 23:02 - Ernie Has ADHD 26:32 - Road Rage 41:53 - Ernie Driving the Bandwagon 45:36 - Upcoming 19-Hour Flight to Indonesia 48:37 - Turbulence 54:15 - Vulnerable Moments While Flying 59:37 - Stopping the Plane Mid-Takeoff 1:01:34 - Garza’s Cadillac, Hit & Runs 1:07:53 - A Guy Ran Into Ernie’s Truck 1:12:25 - Shuvel Band, NuMetal 1:17:42 - Looking to the Future
Garza sits down in-person with Pennsylvania nu-core metal band TALLAH. https://www.linktr.ee/Tallah
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Arachnids & Education
03:38 - Band Member Intros
05:54 - Having Live Turntables & Stage Sound
09:40 - Tour Bus / Van Snoring
14:09 - Podcast & Music Recommendations
18:31 - Holes Movie vs Book
22:09 - The Vision for the Band, Starting Tallah, Influences 24:56 - South Park Rush Intro, Les Claypool
29:35 - Warwick Basses
31:10 - Playing a Show With a Combo Amp
32:21 - Bad Shows
35:21 - Kim Dracula
38:17 - Story Behind “How Long” from Album, The Generation of Danger (2022), Performing Vocals
42:29 - Producer Josh Schroeder
48:16 - Ross Robinson
51:22 - Suicide Silence’s Self-Titled Album, Negative Reaction, How It Helped the Band Grow Stronger
56:47 - Collaborating On Ideas, Music and Artwork
59:00 - Justin Playing Drums
1:00:48 - Disturbed & David Draiman
1:02:14 - Bad Habit of Deleting Video Files
1:05:40 - Drunk Lost Video Archives
1:08:03 - Climbing Up Venues / Stages, Getting Arrested in Lancaster, PA
1:12:03 - North Carolina Security Incident While on Tour w/ All That Remains
1:15:44 - Justin Training in Martial Arts, Getting Into Fights
1:21:39 - Getting Banned From the Viper Room in LA
1:25:49 - Justin Sees Red
1:28:38 - New Song, “Hard Knock” Out Now
TALLAH is: Justin Bonitz - Vocals Max Portnoy - Drums, Bass Derrick Schneider - Guitar Alex Snowden - Guitar
Garza sits down in-person with Harrison Brown. Vocalist of Florida death metal band BODYBOX. https://www.linktr.ee/bodyboxfl
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Creating the Visuals Before the Band, Growing Up, Going to Shows
06:39 - Ministry, Al Jourgensen
08:45 - Bodybox Doesn’t Use Click Tracks, 1st Band
11:26 - Starting the Band
17:04 - Florida Metal Scene
19:25 - Staind, Aaron Lewis
23:59 - Florida Tornadoes vs California Earthquakes
28:45 - Growing Up in Florida
31:38 - Smoke Break
35:36 - Long Tours, Jagermeister, Gators Dockside
41:41 - Having a Loud Family
46:03 - Touring wi/ Soulfly, Crowbar
48:42 - Releasing New Music
51:21 - “Skante,” Not Afraid to Party
54:52 - C*ke, Random Dr*g Dealers
59:51 - Getting a Manager, Agents, Taking Career Seriously
1:02:54 - Trevor Strnad Shout Out
1:06:24 - Peelingflesh OK
1:09:33 - Snuffed On Sight
1:11:16 - How Bodybox Chooses Samples, Kid Rock, Movies
1:14:57 - Quicksand Fear
1:16:14 - Tiger King, Sea World
1:22:49 - Drinking at Amusement Parks
1:24:59 - Monster Energy, Rockstar Mayhem Fest
1:27:48 - Earthday Birthday
1:29:03 - Moshpit Ghost
1:30:27 - Artificial Intelligence, Pros & Cons, Dabs
1:36:17 - Harry Named His Puffco “Will Smith”
1:40:39 - New Record, Single Called “Scante”
Garza & Ernie talk social anxiety, the Ross Robinson snare, failed Black Crown writing sessions & much more!
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Ernie Lasted 28 Days Sober, NAMM 2024
08:40 - Food Talk
13:32 - Ernie Breaking Edge (continued), Building Habits
16:50 - Sleep is Important
21:14 - Dabs Are Too Much
23:52 - Going Gray
25:27 - Favorite Part of NAMM 2024
31:06 - Experience & Maturity, Championing Newer Bands
34:05 - Ernie & Alex Lopez Hanging Out Together Confused People
36:20 - 2-Year Anniversary of Ernie Joining Suicide Silence
39:49 - Ernie’s Electronic Drum Kit Is a Great Writing Tool
43:03 - Ross Robinson, Best Drum Snares
48:32 - Staying Hydrated While Drinking, Avoiding Hangovers
51:15 - Fan Question: Favorite Black Crown Song to Play Live
54:30 - Fan Question: Garza & Ernie’s Favorite Songs to Play Live
Garza sits down in-person with Los Angeles, CA death metal band SKELETAL REMAINS. Their new album FRAGMENTS OF THE AGELESS is out now! https://www.linktr.ee/skeletalremains
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SKELETAL REMAINS is:
Chris Monroy - Guitar & Vocals
Mike De La O - Guitar
Bryan Rush - Bass
Pierce Williams - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Tired & Hungover After a Great Record Release Party
01:45 - Vinyl Pressing Delays
05:07 - Skeletal Remains is Death Metal AF
08:04 - New Album, Fragments of the Ageless / Writing Process
12:43 - The Riff is Key
14:42 - Writing “To Conquer the Devout”
16:26 - Pierce Listened to Classical Music & Hip Hop
20:19 - Starting Out in Whittier / Los Angeles, CA
23:15 - Skeletal Remains & Suicide Silence Used to Rehearse at the Same Place
26:10 - Skeletal Remains knew Ex-Suicide Silence Drummer, Alex Lopez’ Mom in High School
28:50 - Tales From the Pico Rivera Rehearsal Space, Early Days
37:30 - Illegal Bootleg Merch
39:28 - Bringing Back Skeletal Remains, Mike Re-Joining
42:46 - Pierce Joining in 2020
45:29 - Brian Joining as Bassist in 2021
46:23 - Making a Great Death Metal Record
49:08 - Drinking Before or After a Show
51:13 - The Pressure of Opening on Tour
56:38 - Playing with Cannibal Corpse
58:07 - Chris Singing and Playing Guitar at the Same Time
1:05:04 - Touring with Morbid Angel, Meeting Trey Azagthoth
1:07:22 - Narrowly Escaping a Tornado Before Playing
1:13:47 - Support and Check Out the New Record, Fragments of the Ageless, Out Now!
What's up everybody. We went 63 weeks straight so we took 1 off. However, after thinking about it for some time. I have decided so step away from the podcast for 1 more week. Just need to clear my mind right now to come back with some clarity. I hope you understand. See you next Monday. -Garza
Garza sits down in-person with thrash/death metal band NERVOSA. https://www.nervosaofficial.com SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB
NERVOSA is: Prika Amaral - Vocals & Guitar Helena Kotina - Guitar Hel Pyre - Bass Gabriela Abud - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Hair Care
02:33 - NAMM ‘24
06:14 - Wacken Festival
11:45 - Keeping a Positive Mindset
14:58 - Not Giving Up
19:36 - Being Open-Minded & Ready For Opportunities
21:44 - Hailing From Brazil, Living in Italy & Moving to Greece
30:34 - How Prika Met Helena
35:27 - Sacrifices & Keeping the Band Going After Lineup Changes
40:21 - What Makes a Band Work
41:59 - Prika On Being a Leader & Working With Others
45:37 - Learning How to Sing & Play Guitar Live
53:41 - The Metal Scene / Politics in Brazil
58:23 - Violence in Brazil
1:08:05 - The Future of Thrash and Women in Metal
1:10:40 - Playing with Sepultura on Their Final Tour
1:13:39 - New Album, Jailbreak / On Tour Now!
Garza sits down in-person with progressive death metal band DAATH. https://www.metalblade.indiemerch.com/collections/daath
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DAATH is: Eyal Levi - Guitar, Sean Zatorsky - Vocals Kerim "Krimh" Lechner - Drums Jesse Zuretti - Samples, Orchestration, Guitars Rafael Trujillo - Guitar David Marvuglio - Bass
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Is Facebook Coming Back? / Gary Vee 05:24 - Craigslist Missed Connections 06:40 - Dååth Band Intros 07:30 - Sean Joining the Band, Band History 10:37 - Bad Live Show Experiences 12:30 - Coming From Atlanta, Signing to Roadrunner Records, Self-Promoting 18:34 - Success Requires Obsession 21:08 - Krimh Coming From Austria, Playing with Septicflesh, Working with Jens Bogren 26:46 - Krimh’s Drum Cover Videos, the Couch, Keeping it Real / Not Overproduced, Baard Kolstad 30:36 - Dååth Return Announcement, Signing w Metal Blade Records 33:38 - Garza Hates WeTransfer Files, Prefers Dropbox 37:01 - Are People Still Leaking Albums? 38:49 - A Guitar Company at NAMM 2024 Stole Eyal’s Girlfriends Artwork 43:15 - Garza’s Conspiracy Theories: Data Theft, Biometrics, Apps Gathering Data, Privacy 46:13 - Fake UPS, USPS Texts, Phishing 50:08 - David’s The Twilight Sad Shirt 51:46 - Death Metal Lyrics Are Not Serious 53:22 - Nail the Mix, URM, Audio Production Tips & Secrets 1:01:15 - Top 5 Metal Mixes 1:03:55 - Metallica, The Black Album, Some Kind of Monster 1:06:43 - Hearing Slipknot Brought Eyal Back to Metal, Sean Seeing Them at Ozzfest 99 1:13:42 - Bringing Dååth Back, Better Than Ever 1:16:32 - Rafael Trujillo Joining the Band, Being Godly on Guitar, Obscura 1:22:18 - New Dååth Album, The Deceivers, Coming Soon from Metal Blade Records!
Garza sits down in-person with ESCUELA GRIND. https://www.linktr.ee/escuelagrind SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB
ESCUELA GRIND is: Katerina - Vocals Krissy Morash - Guitar Thomas Sifuentes - Guitar Slampoetry - Bass Jesse Adan Fuentes - Drums
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Looking Forward to Meeting Each Other 02:31 - Katerina’s Neck Injury 04:20 - Hostile Security Guards 08:45 - Isopod 10:27 - Adding Isopod to the Band 12:00 - Mushroomhead 15:10 - Jesse Living in Dallas, Playing Drums, Getting Burnt Out on Music 19:55 - Katerina Moving to Dallas, Joining Escuela Grind 25:00 - Krissy Leaving New York, Joining Escuela Grind 30:38 - Being a Gateway Band for Grindcore 37:00 - Discovering Heavy music 38:00 - Simulation Theory, Quantum Physics 42:06 - Life is a Video Game 46:30 - Denny’s Smash and Grabs 53:22 - Karma 54:30 - Krissy’s High School Experience 1:03:50 - Hot Topic 1:05:00 - Passing Flyers Out to Promote Shows 1:07:20 - New EP, DDEEAATTHHMMEETTAALL, Writing as a Band 1:10:11 - Fender Mustang Amp 1:13:42 - Subconscious Wiring 1:14:45 - Family Cats 1:17:00 - Missing Family on Tour, Sacrifices 1:20:15 - The Future of Grindcore 1:24:00 - On Tour Now!
Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of American hardcore band LIONHEART. Catch them on tour with Suicide Silence, Kublai Khan & Paleface! https://linktr.ee/lnhrt
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Sports Talk 05:26 - Playing w Bleeding Through in Orange County 08:03 - Drummers Are Fun To Watch 12:48 - Lionheart & Suicide Silence Are Touring Europe Together 14:16 - “New Money Old Pain,” Facing Inner Demons, Mental Health 20:56 - Dealing w Highs & Lows As a Band 22:05 - Lionheart is Playing the Biggest Shows They’ve Ever Played 28:23 - Lionheart / Hardcore is Huge Overseas 30:47 - Why “Valley of Death” Are Rob’s Favorite Lyrics 35:29 - Rob Speaking on Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety Medication 46:19 - Rob’s Education Journey 49:37 - Drugs & Alcohol, Losing a Friend to Addiction 1:04:46 - Rob’s First Drink at 28, Talking Tequila 1:10:34 - Tequila Crisis in Europe 1:15:16 - Bass Players are Chill 1:17:13 - Prepping for Tour, Staying in Shape, Stress-Free 1:21:18 - Favorite Memory of 2023 1:24:02 - Lionheart / Suicide Silence Tour (cont.)
Garza sits down in-person with Bay Area, CA band SNUFFED ON SIGHT. https://www.linktr.ee/Snuffed SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF!
SNUFFED ON SIGHT is: Seven Kane - Vocals Walid Gad - Guitar Spencer Metela - Bass Laike - Drums
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Peelingflesh Are Good Dudes 04:46 - Archspire is Sick 06:51 - Touring w Peelingflesh, Van Troubles 10:52 - GoreC*m 12:44 - Band Culture Now vs Then 16:13 - Live Stage Sound 20:26 - Laike Doesn’t Have an Inner Monologue 23:53 - Bay Area Dummy Death Metal & Genres 30:02 - Changes in the Metal Scene 32:58 - Slipknot 38:03 - Seven Doesn't Drink Coffee 39:44 - Mesa Cabs Are the Best 44:34 - Snuffed On Sight Started in 2020 45:54 - Is Second Hand High Real? 47:21 - Snuffed On Sight’s Growth 51:40 - Dummy Death Metal is Complex 53:39 - Band Chemistry & Respect 55:50 - “Slippin” Music Video & DIY Scene 1:00:38 - Writing While High 1:04:51 - Closing Thoughts
Garza sits down in-person with David Ellefson & Jeff Young. Catch them on tour playing Megadeth classics with KINGS OF THRASH. https://www.kingsofthrash.com
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Stolen Gear Scare 02:26 - Breaking In Your Guitars & Amps 04:14 - Ritchie Blackmore, Deep Purple & Creating “Moments” on Stage 09:40 - Kiss, Pink Floyd & Pyro 12:15 - David Growing Up in Minnesota, Starting to Play Bass 17:35 - Jeff’s Techniques 19:12 - Jeff Moving to Hollywood to Attend Musician’s Institute & Pursue Music 24:25 - Van Halen & Michael Anthony 27:20 - Mixing Records in the 80s 34:00 - Jeff Getting Hired by Dave Mustaine, Joining Megadeth, Jamming with Yngwie Malmsteen 39:50 - Jeff’s Guitar Institute Experience 41:27 - Analog vs Digital 47:14 - Megadeth Touring with Iron Maiden, Going to Japan 52:22 - Art, Music, Humanity & Commercialization 56:17 - So Far, So Good… So What! (1988) Writing, Recording & Editing Process 1:07:16 - What It’s Like Being in a Band with Dave Mustaine
Garza sits down in-person with Juan Brujo. Vocalist of Mexician deathgrind band BRUJERIA. https://linktr.ee/brujeriaofficial
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Creativity
01:16 - Singing About MJ
06:10 - Dealing with Bootlegging
09:28 - Starting Brujería, Making Metal for Spanish Speaking Audience
12:30 - Meaning of Brujería
13:33 - Meeting Dino Cazares, Bonding Over Napalm Death
16:17 - Recording 1st Brujería Singles, Having Instant Fans
21:41 - Writing a Full Album in 3 Days
23:48 - Creating the Legend & Mystery of the Band
32:32 - Controversial Album Covers
37:00 - Dark Coincidence with True Crime
44:25 - Being in a Band with Dino, Writing Songs
47:30 - Brujerizmo & Getting Nominated for Billboard Music Awards 2001
50:34 - Reflecting on Brujerizmo Album, Working with Dino & Raymond Was Special
54:27 - Brujería Was a Stepping Stone for Big Artists
56:11 - What Will It Take to Work with Dino Again?
59:46 - Being Featured on Ozark on Netflix
1:02:09 - Playing to Packed Crowds in the Early Days
1:06:45 - From Chicago to Los Angeles
1:07:18 - Viral Recruitment Videos, Dealing with Law Enforcement
1:12:18 - Dealing with an LA Governor
1:19:19 - Writing Songs About Trump
1:21:56 - Brujería is Not Afraid to Be Controversial, Inspired by Dead Kennedys
1:25:09 - Everyone Who’s Played in Brujería Moves On to Bigger Bands
1:26:50 - Partying with Billy Ray Cyrus & Getting Thrown Out Of Grammy Party by the Governor
1:29:25 - Cancelling Rock al Parque Festival in Colombia
1:32:42 - Not Warming Up for Shows
1:33:46 - More Stories to Come
Garza shares his favorite moments of 2023.
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CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Fear Factory | E100
08:42 - Dying Fetus | E86
15:18 - Slaughter to Prevail | E104
28:26 - Whitechapel | E78
34:03 - Cattle Decapitation | Travis Ryan | E87
37:10 - Hed P.E. | Jahred Gomes | E95
43:20 - Otep | E98
51:03 - OG Suicide Silence | E83
59:09 - Goatwhore | E96
1:03:50 - Peelingflesh | E105
Garza sits down in-person with Japanese metalcore band CRYSTAL LAKE. https://www.linktr.ee/crystallakedigitalplatforms SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CRYSTAL LAKE is: John Robert C. - Vocals Yudai "YD" Miyamoto - Guitar Mitsuru - Bass Gaku Taura - Drums Hisatsugu "TJ" Taji - Guitar CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Six Feet Under is Sick 01:46 - 2002 03:28 - John Joining the Band 06:07 - Reaction to John’s Audition Video 11:03 - Audition Process 18:40 - Yudai Miyamoto Being the OG in the Band & Keeping It Going 24:37 - Band Chemistry is Vital 27:21 - John’s New York Upbringing 29:34 - Japanese vs American Culture 33:29 - Crystal Lake is the Japanese Motley Crüe 35:08 - Cannabis Restrictions in Japan, Drinking Culture 41:14 - YD’s Inspirations 48:49 - What Did YD’s Parents Think About His Career? 51:27 - John Learning Japanese 56:31 - Making John Eat Raw Chicken 59:06 - Tour Drivers are Crazy 1:01:39 - Tokyo and New York Are Similar 1:03:25 - Always Learning, Dealing with Embarrassment 1:08:01 - Balancing Relationships and Career 1:13:29 - Touring with August Burns Red, Brand of Sacrifice & Spite
Garza sits down in-person with Oklahoma City, OK slam band PEELINGFLESH. https://www.orcd.co/slamaholics2
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PEELINGFLESH is:
Damonteal Harris - Vocals
Mychal Soto - Guitar
Jason Yung Graves Parrish - Guitar
Austin Hirom - Bass
Joseph Pelleter - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Joey Filled In For Ernie/Suicide Silence On Tour
04:52 - 1st Full Band Interview
06:51 - Taking Slam to a New Level
10:10 - Being From Oklahoma
12:59 - Peelingflesh Started in 2021
14:42 - Writing Songs Quickly
18:35 - Austin Being a Country/Military Boy
20:46 - Slam is Huge in Indonesia & Japan
24:19 - Peelingflesh Have Their Ear to the Ground
26:03 - Fashion Talk
30:02 - Starting Peelingflesh In a Group Chat
33:51 - Soto Becoming a Better Producer
38:15 - Slam Artwork
39:11 - Using Samples From Movies
40:47 - DJ Screw Being a Huge Inspiration, Lean
49:15 - Facing Backlash From the Metal Scene
51:05 - Growing Up In Oklahoma City
57:52 - Slamming Gangster Groove
59:06 - Tripping on DMT, Good & Bad Trips
1:07:06 - Peelingflesh Merch, Band Shout Outs
1:15:38 - Theo Von Sample
1:18:24 - What’s Missing From the Slam Scene
1:21:09 - Run-In With a Crackhead
1:24:09 - What Amps Are the Best For Modern Slam & Metal?
1:26:29 - Gear Talk, Krank Cabs
1:29:38 - Flat Earth
1:32:31 - Jay Weinberg/Slipknot Drama
1:35:07 - Touring Together Was Fun
Garza sits down in-person with Alex Terrible & Jack Simmons from Russian deathcore band SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL. https://www.stp-tour.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Gators vs Crocodiles
04:33 - Energy & Charisma Behind the Music
08:39 - What’s Missing in Metal, Backing Your Words Up
15:19 - Alex Terrible Stole His Dad’s Car As a Kid
17:58 - American vs Russian Society & Culture, Art & Capitalism
34:20 - Leaving Sumerian Records & Taking Control of the Band
38:42 - Jack’s Reaction to Alex’s Statements on Russia/Ukraine War, World Power Struggle
44:40 - Garza’s Dirty Laundry/Secrets
46:28 - Band Wagons & Tour Buses
48:16 - Alex’s Beef With Tesla Driver
56:01 - Alex Thinks People Are Soft Nowadays
58:18 - Backlash, Cancel Culture & Taking Responsibility For Your Words
1:09:42 - Mystery vs Intrusive Social Media
1:12:03 - Alex is Shocked at Having to Tip After Paying
1:18:29 - “Demolisher”
1:19:33 - STP is Unprofessional
1:22:47 - Writing Good Songs/What Makes a Good Song
1:31:08 - Viral Songs, TikTok, Competition & Trends
1:34:12 - The Price of Success, Focus & Sacrifice
1:45:57 - Alex & Jack’s Top Heaviest Records of All Time
Garza sits down in-person with French / English band TEN56. https://www.linktr.ee/ten56
TEN56. is:
Aaron Matts - Vocals
Quentin Godet - Guitar
Luka Rozaka - Guitar
Steeves Hostin - Bass
Arnaud Verrier - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Hating the Sound of Your Own Voice
01:11 - Aftershock Festival & Louder Than Life
02:14 - Starting Over In a New Band & Having a Fresh Perspective
09:00 - Leaving Betraying the Martyrs
17:49 - Playing First Show in 2022, Growing Quickly as a Band
19:40 - Luka & Chris Look Like the Hardy Boys
22:47 - Garza vs Robert Trujillo Net Worth
25:10 - Health Insurance is Free in Europe, Aaron’s Gallbladder
Removal
29:45 - U.S. Restrooms vs European
32:54 - “Downer”
35:22 - Home Venue in France
37:10 - Ten56 Unique Tunings & Sound
39:54 - How Ten56 Found Their Sound
43:25 - The Band Being a Labor of Love, Letting Go of Pressure
47:52 - Vola Guitars & Best Pickups for Metal
53:29 - Songwriting Process, No Compromise on Heaviness
57:53 - Merch Cuts & Taxation
1:03:53 - Being Lifers, Missing Out On Friend & Family Time
1:10:42 - Depression & Meaning Behind the Song, “Diazepam”
1:15:25 - 1st U.S. Tour with Attila
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Fronzak. Singer of Atlanta metal/deathcore band ATTILA. Their new EP FU4EVR is out now! https://www.attilaband.com
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Cheers & 10 Year Anniversary Reflection On About That Life (2013)
02:19 - Having Thick Skin
03:14 - Being on MTV’s Made, Dealing With Fame Since an Early Age
05:18 - Understanding the Business & Entrepreneurship of Entertainment
10:15 - Destruction Derby & Video Games
12:30 - Not Having Many Friends Growing Up
14:00 - Reading Harry Potter Books
16:59 - Isolation & Growth
18:47 - Mitch Lucker Being a Sweetheart to Fronz
27:08 - Being Misunderstood
28:22 - Running for President
31:45 - Fronz’s First Executive Order, Drug Policy
32:31 - Mushrooms
34:53 - About That Life (Continued…)
37:01 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail) Beef 40:54 - Warped Tour
Work Ethic
43:19 - Stay Sick Clothing & Passion Before Success
45:38 - The Big Six Supergroup
47:28 - N*Sync Reunion, Being Joey Fatone’s Neighbor
47:59 - Moving From Georgia to Florida
51:24 - Recording About That Life with Joey Sturgis
54:48 - Writing Songs With a Deck of Cards
57:18 - New EP, FU4EVR
1:00:54 - Chris Linck Being a Great Producer
1:01:33 - Career Regrets
Episode 100?! To celebrate. Garza sits down in-person with the guest & band that started it all. American metal band FEAR FACTORY. https://www.linktr.ee/fearfactory
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FEAR FACTORY is:
Dino Cazares - Guitar
Milo Silvestro - Vocals
Tony Campos - Bass
Pete Webber - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Vocal Cord Maintenance
02:03 - Dino Introduces the Band
03:58 - 56 Shows, So Far, with Milo
07:30 - Finding the Right Members for Fear Factory Return
08:30 - Pete Webber is High Energy
11:30 - Dino Looking at 300 Vocal Auditions
13:52 - From Posting a Youtube Cover to Joining the Band
16:36 - Bizarre Festival ‘98
18:04 - Touring with Rob Zombie & Monster Magnet
20:56 - Opening for Slayer
22:48 - Dino Not Being Much of a Partaker
23:55 - Staying Driven, Focused Through the Ups & Downs
26:08 - First Time Reading a Contract
29:48 - Master Recordings & Monetization
32:56 - Dino Hosted Huge Industry Parties
35:36 - Shopping Around Early Demos to Labels
37:00 - How Much Did Ross Robinson Shape Fear Factory?
38:58 - Milo Living in Rome & Los Angeles
43:40 - Pete’s Margaritas & Joining the Band
46:28 - Sick (and Tense) Tour w/ Fear Factory, System of a Down, Hed P.E., Static X & Spineshank
48:44 - Booking Great Tour Packages
49:30 - Having a Unique Sound, But Categorized Into Genres
52:53 - Deathcore Origins, Suffocation, NME/Ghetto Grind (Band)
57:53 - Los Angeles is Expensive
1:00:43 - Milo Doesn't Gain Weight
1:07:42 - Garza Podcast Coffee - https://www.conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43?cs=true&cst=custom
1:12:28 - Chippendale’s
1:15:37 - 100th Episode, Dino’s 3rd Appearance
1:17:37 - Garza’s Custom Fender 7-String
1:23:00 - Nu Metal Clothing Companies (Adidas, Blackflys, Osiris Shoes, Dickies, DVS)
1:27:45 - ‘97 Ozzfest
1:29:30 - Drum Triggers Origins (Fear Factory, Pantera)
1:36:43 - Milo Got Stiffed by Burton After Fanboying
Garza sits down in-person with Netherlands deathcore band DISTANT. https://www.linktr.ee/distantofficial
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DISTANT is:
Alan Grnja - Vocals
Nouri Yetgin - Guitar
Elmer Maurits - Bass
Jan Mato - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Broken Down Tour Van/RV
04:15 - Hand-Delivered Starbucks Flex On-Air
05:25 - Tour w/ Left to Suffer, Cabal & Justice for the Damned
08:15 - Deathcore Markets/Demand Throughout the World
12:55 - Hard Work & Success
14:48 - Drawing From Influences & Making Your Own Sound
16:18 - Coming From the Netherlands & Slovakia, How the Band Met Each Other
22:49 - When Distant Officially Began
25:30 - Reflecting on Challenging Moments, Staying Committed
27:20 - Challenges Acquiring Visas to Tour
30:50 - Chaos and Carnage 2022 Lineup
36:16 - Coming Up As a Band In the Netherlands
41:19 - Taco Bell, McDonalds & Fast Food in Europe vs USA
48:21 - Getting 17 Vocalists on “Argent Justice,” Including Members of Suicide Silence, Emmure, Bodysnatcher & More
53:45 - Trivium/Matt Heafy
57:50 - Future of Metal “The Renaissance of Deathcore”
1:00:36 - Distant’s Dream Tour Lineup
1:02:27 - Suicide Silence Appreciation, Thoughts on Industry
1:06:14 - Visas, Politics & Future of Distant
Garza sits down in-person with Otep Shamaya. Vocalist & founder of OTEP. Her new album THE GOD SLAYER is out now! https://www.linktr.ee/otepofficial
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Smoking & Drinking Is Unnecessary For the Creative Process
04:40 - No Rules While Creating Otep Songs
08:24 - Performing on HBO’s Def Poetry
16:02 - Acting & Performing
17:28 - Winding Down From an Intense Performance
18:18 - Working Out, Grieving & Losing Gains
21:47 - Texas Roots & Animal Farms
29:40 - The Colosseum in Rome
31:46 - How Otep Got a Record Deal Without a Demo, Playing Ozzfest
38:42 - Learning How to Be a Frontwoman on Tour
43:03 - Working with Terry Date in Seattle
47:09 - “Jonestown Tea” & Writing Dark Songs
51:12 - Trusting Your Collaborators
54:06 - “Blood Pigs” Inspired by Lord of the Flies
59:21 - Phil Anselmo Blown Away by Otep’s Vocals
1:02:28 - Women Doing Heavy Vocals
1:05:22 - Being a Pioneer For Women Metal Vocalists
1:08:07 - Being a Natural Leader
1:10:18 - Being Outspoken About Social Issues & Getting Blacklisted
1:20:30 - Facing Backlash for Coming Out as Lesbian
1:28:40 - Dealing with Online Critics & Trolls
1:30:58 - House of Secrets Criticism
1:32:05 - Relationship With the Band, Creative Differences & Joey Jordison
1:35:32 - Writing Songs About Predators & Bullies
1:40:12 - Being Authentic On & Off Stage, Standing Up for Yourself
1:42:24 - The Future of Metal
1:45:29 - New Covers Album, The God Slayer & Reasons Behind Song Choices
Garza sits down in-person with South African deathcore band VULVODYNIA. https://www.facebook.com/vulvodyniaslam
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VULVODYNIA is:
Luke Haarhoff - Guitar
Lwandle Prusent - Vocals
Kris Xenopoulos - Guitar
Tom Hughes - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Lwandile’s Not Into Drugs
03:13 - Chilling at an AirBnB For Days Off
04:55 - Band Member Intros
05:17 - Quick Band History
08:17 - Lwandile Playing Guitar & Singing Live
14:09 - Bob’s Burgers
15:51 - Benefits of Quitting Social Media
18:20 - Always Trying to Grow as a Musician
19:35 - Suicide Silence “Bludgeoned to Death” Guitar Play-through
21:48 - Discovering Heavy Music
22:40 - Limewire
24:30 - All Shall Perish
25:27 - Upbringing in South Africa
26:01 - Getting Mugged in South Africa
29:28 - Samsung Sponsorship
31:50 - Portable Rigs for Live Shows
34:24 - Acquiring Visas is a Nightmare
35:30 - Navigating the Industry as a South African Band
39:13 - Dealing With Poachers in the African Desert
41:52 - Inequality in South Africa
43:45 - Cool Earrings & Nate the Merch Guy
46:00 - Guitar Thumping w Tosin Abasi
48:56 - Practicing Guitar
50:44 - Getting Inspiration & Writing Collaboratively
53:39 - New Album & New Beginnings
56:06 - Sold Out Tour with Angelmaker
57:05 - Crossing the Canadian Border Sucks
58:12 - Vancouver, Portland & Seattle’s Rough Areas
Garza sits down in-person with NOLA extreme metal band GOATWHORE. https://www.linktr.ee/goatwhore
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GOATWHORE is:
Sammy Duet - Guitar, Backing Vocals
L. Ben Falgoust II - Vocals
Zack Simmons - Drums
Robert Coleman - Bass
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Holiday Decor Year-Round
02:53 - Louisiana Bands
07:03 - Metal Elitism
08:53 - How the Band Gets Along Throughout the Years
12:42 - Touring Lifestyle
15:42 - New Orleans/Louisiana Music Scene
23:00 - Crash Worship’s Crazy Live Shows
29:16 - Origin of Acid Bath Band Name
32:01 - Taking Acid While Playing Live
36:43 - Growing up in Louisiana
43:38 - Staying Inspired
44:50 - Zack (Drummer) Joining at 17 Years-Old & Adding New Energy to the Band
51:08 - Terrible Drummer Auditions
54:42 - How to Say “New Orleans”
55:56 - Mardi Gras
58:32 - Louisiana/Texas Music Connection
1:03:36 - Where the Louisiana Metal Sound Comes From
1:05:05 - Drowning Pool, Flesh Parade
1:09:31 - Hair vs No Hair
1:10:30 - Not Quitting Music
1:13:40 - Paralysis (Ben’s 1st Band) & Soilent Green
1:18:00 - Discovering Music Past & Present
1:26:03 - Best Audio Quality Format
1:27:47 - On Tour w EyeHateGod
Garza sits down in-person with Jahred Gomes. Vocalist of Huntington Beach, California's (Hed) P.E. Their new single DETOX is out now! https://www.hedpe.ffm.to/detoxsingle
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Conspiracy Theories
04:32 - On Being Considered Nu Metal
06:57 - Being Prolific & Consistent Throughout the Years
10:07 - Upbringing & Moving to California
11:57 - Hed P.E. / Orange County Origin Story
14:06 - Struggling to Fit In With the Rock Scene
15:20 - Hed P.E. / Orange County Origin Story (continued)
16:14 - Lit / Razzle
18:11 - Playing with Chad & Wes
19:22 - First Live Hed P.E. Shows
20:38 - Seeing Korn for the First Time & Being Blown Away
22:47 - Seeing Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys & X at Cal State Dominguez Hills
26:28 - First Writing Sessions with the Band
29:05 - Creative Process & Influences
31:17 - Early Writing Sessions (continued)
34:18 - Band Name Origin, Legal Issues & The Pleiadians
37:36 - Being the Eldest in the Band
38:16 - Touring for Broke Documentary
41:43 - Broke Album Era, Recording w Machine
46:16 - “Bartender”
47:56 - Second-Guessing During Writing
51:16 - Addiction, Substance Abuse & Sobriety
58:29 - Psychedelics
01:00:01 - Addiction, Substance Abuse (continued)
01:02:27 - Strait Up (Lynn Strait Tribute Album)
01:03:11 - Fighting w Major Label (Jive)
01:08:09 - Meeting Conor McGregor
01:10:48 - Higher Intelligence, Creativity, Consciousness & Beyond
Garza sits down with Ernie Iniguez. Drummer of Riverside/Corona deathcore band Suicide Silence. Catch them on tour w Chelsea Grin 10/13-11/9! https://www.linktr.ee/suicidesilence
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Drummers Are a Different Breed
06:49 - Keeping Your Ego in Check as a Musician
09:06 - Guitar Center to Whitechapel to Suicide Silence
19:52 - Getting the Whitechapel Touring Gig
22:53 - Getting Asked to Join Suicide Silence
25:38 - Career Uncertainty, Post-Whitechapel
29:06 - Tracking Drums on Become the Hunter w Steve Evetts / Pandemic Era
32:59 - Ernie Joining the Band
36:41 - Having to Try Out for the Band
39:36 - Garza & Ernie’s Intense Conversation
47:39 - Bombing the First Audition
49:13 - Adjusting Playing Style to Suicide Silence’s Groove & Feel
56:15 - Fitting In & Belonging In the Band
01:03:18 - First Hometown Show in 15 Years w Lamb of God, The Acacia Strain (& Bill Burr)
01:05:10 - Double Stroke/Heel-Toe Kick Drum Technique
01:15:00 - Top 5 Drummers in Deathcore, Today
01:19:12 - Pumped for the Future/Metallica Breaking Records
Garza sits down with Nathan Aurora. Singer, guitar player of Iya Terra. Pop Punk Goes Reggae drops 9/15! https://www.linktr.ee/nathanauroramusic
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Scented Candles & Playing Deathcore Music Back in the Day
03:43 - Mitch Lucker’s Star Power
06:49 - Combining Reggae with Metal
08:55 - Deathcore Beginnings
10:10 - Why Nathan Stopped Smoking Weed
11:57 - Deathcore to Reggae Origins
15:10 - Moving to California & Raising a Baby
18:57 - Nathan & Garza Are Cat People
22:52 - Meeting Bandmates on Craigslist
26:00 - Switching From Playing Metal to Reggae
28:40 - Starting to Write Music in 2013
32:26 - Rehearsing in a Dental Office After Hours
33:04 - The Vibe is More Important Than the Talent
33:30 - Being All In & Commitment to Music
34:54 - 311 Tour & Return of Shows, Post-Pandy
37:11 - Playing 7-String Reggae with Breakdowns
39:10 - Using Real Amps
42:00 - Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia’s Guitar
43:58 - What Started Idea for Reggae Covers
49:45 - The Ghost Inside & Overcoming Hardship
53:38 - Using the Power of the Internet as a Tool
55:24 - How Being a Father has Influenced Perspective
01:01:00 - Embracing Challenges & Being Uncomfortable
01:02:05 - Playing 7 Strings
01:04:06 - Eddie Joining Suicide Silence
01:06:13 - Wondering What Other People Hear While You’re Performing
01:07:51 - Combining Styles & Tuning Out Gatekeepers
01:11:10 - Women Mature Faster Than Men
01:13:57 - Barbenheimer
01:22:50 - Fear of Death
01:25:30 - Best Way to Die
01:26:45 - Creme Puff, World’s Oldest Cat
01:30:34 - Playing Red Rocks & Haunted Stories
01:33:57 - Ronnie Radke, Falling in Reverse
01:36:20 - Combining Genre Influences
01:37:34 - Origin of “Deathcore” Term
01:39:19 - New Wave of American Reggae
01:43:23 - Origins of Reggae
01:44:04 - Gatekeeping in Metal vs Reggae
01:45:22 - Understanding Bob Marley
01:47:25 - Understanding Country Music
01:48:38 - Being Self-Critical
01:49:42 - Learning How to Play Reggae Guitar
01:53:35 - New Album, Pop Punk Goes Reggae / Tour
Garza sits down with Stu Folsom. Singer & main songwriter of SPIRITWORLD. https://www.linktr.ee/spiritworldprophet
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - The Inspiration Behind SPIRITWORLD, Building a World
05:55 - First Album, Pagan Rhythms, Building a Band
09:49 - Being the Main Songwriter, Being Prolific
13:00 - Self-Criticism
14:35 - Fender Telecaster
17:06 - Coming up with “DEATHWESTERN” Album Title
20:23 - Combining Influences to Make Something Unique & Original
28:23 - Having a Style that Allows SPIRITWORLD to Play Anywhere
33:20 - How to Break Through the Industry as a Band
37:00 - “DEATHWESTERN” Album Cover by James Bousema
42:18 - Remote Mixing & Mastering Process (Sam Pura, Alberto De Icaza) / Colin Richardson Appreciation
49:47 - Going With Your Gut When It Comes to Writing & Creating
56:16 - Tracking Live Drums, Studio Techniques
59:36 - Having a Vision for the Albums
01:01:28 - Working Alone is More Efficient
01:03:50 - Coming Up With Ideas for Music Videos
Garza sits down with Cleveland, Ohio death metal band 200 STAB WOUNDS. https://www.200stabwounds.net
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200 STAB WOUNDS is:
Steve Buhl - Vocals, Guitar
Raymond Mac Donald - Guitar
Ezra Cook - Bass
Owen Pooley - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - First Day of Tour w Dark Funeral & Cattle Decapitation
03:00 - Member Intros
03:10 - Humbling First Jobs (Washing Dishes, Making Pizza)
08:30 - Being Lifelong Friends & Playing Music
12:09 - Breaking Up In a Van
14:08 - Hailing From Ohio
15:52 - Writing the First 200 Stab Wounds Songs
17:58 - Having the Right Mindset
19:00 - Meeting/Touring At 14 Years Old
23:42 - Getting Roofied in the Forest
26:10 - Tommy Lee Chugging Whiskey During Set
28:55 - Being Self Taught, “Smoke on the Water” Riff
30:12 - Writing New Material for Metal Blade in 5 Months
32:05 - Getting Into Hardcore Before Death Metal
35:43 - Finding the Right Drummer
37:50 - Desk Drumming
39:04 - Tom Araya SpongeBob Shirt
39:45 - Will Slayer Return?
41:46 - Driving Sucks
43:23 - Groove Oriented Riffs, Happy Accidents
44:28 - Being Open Minded & Collaborative While Writing
47:25 - Playing In Tribal Gaze & Frozen Soul
48:02 - Being Chill, Dealing with Haters
51:30 - 200 Stab Wounds Started as a Side Project
53:30 - Cannibal Corpse & Mortician
56:23 - Tour with Soulfly, Dino Cazares (Fear Factory)
57:22 - Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly)
01:02:12 - Is Rage Against the Machine Nu Metal?
01:04:35 - Where Metal is Heading?
Garza sits down with India folk metal band BLOODYWOOD. https://www.bloodywood.net
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BLOODYWOOD is:
Karan Katiyar - Guitar, Flute
Jayant Bhadula - Vocals
Raoul Kerr - Vocals
Vishesh Singh - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Other Bands From India (Skyharbor, Keshav Dhar)
04:24 - Band Member Introductions, Early Tour Experiences
07:12 - Breaking Out in India’s Metal Scene
12:22 - Quitting Law & College to Play Heavy Music
13:38 - Early Viral Videos, Writing Heavy Music for the World
21:41 - Louder than Life, Aftershock Festival
25:03 - India Population vs USA Population, Cultural Differences
28:05 - Metal is Popular in India, but Hard for Smaller Bands
31:00 - Law Enforcement in India, Differences in National Problems Throughout the World
39:33 - Being Disciplined as a Musician
43:37 - Practicing 6 Hours a Day Before Tours to Give Fans Ultimate Experiences
47:53 - Weight of the Mind - Ross Robinson Theory
50:02 - Suicide Silence Self-Titled (2017), Internet Narratives & Resurgence
01:01:22 - Future Plans, New Record
01:01:55 - Drummer Vishesh Bouncing Back From Extreme Hand Injury
Garza sits down with North Vancouver, BC, Canada deathcore band ANGELMAKER. https://www.linktr.ee/angelmaker
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ANGELMAKER is:
Mike Greenwood - Vocals
Casey Tyson-Pearce - Vocals
Colton Bennett - Guitar
Matt Perrin - Guitar
Johnny Ciardullo - Guitar
Cole Rideout - Bass
Steven Sanchez - Drums
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - South Park Stays Consistent
04:50 - Sharing the Work Load on Tour
07:27 - School of Rock Inspired Matt to Play Guitar
08:35 - Early YouTube Videos
10:34 - Casey Vocal Fail Video (Due to Lack of Oxygen)
14:13 - Starting the Band in Vancouver
24:04 - Learning Practical Skills in School
27:16 - Steven Joining the Band from New York
33:43 - Pushing Deathcore Further
35:27 - Touring with Lorna Shore & Working Towards Headlining
38:03 - Suffocation & New York Slam Scene
42:03 - Peeling Flesh
43:38 - The Future of Deathcore, Return of Old Sound?
50:03 - Mike’s IG Name (xdeathcorex) is Not for Sale
53:36 - Reimagining Job for a Cowboy “Knee Deep” & As Blood Runs Black “In Dying Days”
01:02:07 - “Bleach” & the Power of Gang Vocals
01:04:26 - Work Ethic and Growth of the Band
Garza sits down with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania deathcore band Signs of the Swarm. Their new album "Amongst the Low & Empty" is out July 28! https://www.signsoftheswarm.com/bio
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Signs of the Swarm is:
David Simonich - Vocals
Bobby Crow - Drums
Michael Cassese - Bass
Carl Schulz - Guitar
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Puffco Dab Rig
02:06 - Returning on the Podcast, Manifesting Dreams
04:27 - Carl Joining & First Tour with the Band
11:18 - Michael Plays Bass with Fingers
15:45 - Making Psycho Music
18:54 - Windmilling, Growing Hair Out After Donating Hair
21:18 - Crazy Tour Schedule, Losing Gear on Flights
24:12 - New Album, Amongst the Low & Empty / Writing Process
30:38 - Amongst the Low & Empty Meaning Explained
34:33 - Chaos & Carnage
38:16 - Growing Up Religious, Passion of the Christ
40:47 - Nu Metal Fashion
43:27 - Preserving Underground Venue
49:23 - “Death Whistle”
52:53 - Thoughts on Quitting the Band, Not Talking After Tour
54:44 - Quiet Riot / Slade “Cum on Feel the Noize”
58:07 - Getting Married & Raising Kids
01:08:53 - Dave Matthews Band
01:11:45 - Dethklok & Babymetal
Garza sits down with Travis Ryan. Singer of San Diego deathgrind band Cattle Decapitation. Their new album Terrasite is out now! https://www.cattledecapitation.com
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TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - San Diego Brutal Death Metal Scene 07:50 - Brutal Death Metal Uniform & Keeping Your Ass Clean on Tour 11:00 - Becoming Vegetarian (Working at Arby’s) 14:11 - Starting Cattle Decap in 1996 as Vegans/Vegetarians 15:44 - Dean McGraw (Drummer) Joining 18:23 - Staying Consistent Throughout the Years & Evolving 23:58 - Travis Paving the Way for Extreme Metal Vocals 31:49 - First Song With Melodic Vocals, Working with Dave Otero 36:33 - Evolving Beyond Death Metal 41:58 - Not Wanting to Be Influenced by Other Bands 47:54 - Gravity Blast Beats Origin 50:41 - The Members are Spread Out All Over the Country 53:52 - Reinvention & Inspiration 01:01:42 - Depression & Childhood 01:04:16 - Pig Slaughter Outro “Men Before Swine” 01:08:50 - Surviving Throughout The Journey 01:17:45 - Reconnecting with Dave Astor & Dealing With Grief 01:24:29 - Beauty & Emotion in Cattle Decapitation Songs 01:30:30 - New Record, Terrasite 01:33:45 - George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher Christmas Tree
Garza sits down with Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. https://dyingfetus.komi.io
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DYING FETUS is:
John Gallagher - Guitar, Vocals Sean Beasley - Bass Trey Williams - Drums
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Dying Fetus’ Impact on Heavy Music
03:19 - John Playing Drums on the 1st Demo/Alesis D4
08:16 - Early Musical Influences (Van Halen, Stryper & More)
11:33 - Guitar & Bass Tone, Double Drop Tuning
13:57 - …And Justice for All
16:20 - Mixing Groove & Shred Into Dying Fetus’ Sound (Sepultura, SOD)
21:22 - Napalm Death & the 1st Blast Beats Ever
23:05 - Playing as a Trio
31:41 - Trey & Sean Joining Dying Fetus, Being “Lifers”
35:54 - Self-Doubts & Commitment to the Music
38:30 - Keeping the Sound Throughout the Years
40:16 - Reign Supreme (2012) Writing Process & Sobriety
46:56 - South Park Appearance
51:26 - New Album, “Make Them Beg for Death” Exclusive Announcement!
54:00 - Being a Gateway Band, Playing Crossover Shows
Garza sits down with Colorado tech deathcore band Crown Magnetar. Check out their new album EVERYTHING BLEEDS out July 14th! https://www.linktr.ee/Crownmagnetar
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CROWN MAGETAR is: Dan Tucker - Vocals Byron London - Drums Nick Burnett - Guitar Grant Robinson - Bass
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 - Chaos & Carnage, Transportation Problems 05:40 - Keeping Up With Other Musicians On Tour 08:25 - New Album, Everything Bleeds/Art by Caelan Stokkermans 13:49 - Dan Inspired by Jack Kerouac, Starting Crown Megnetar 18:10 - Dan & Nick Meeting, Recording First Songs 20:44 - Developing Vocal Skills From Jazz Choir 23:22 - Byron & Grant Joining the Band 25:48 - Playing Shows Before Recording Music 26:20 - Origin of Band Name 27:44 - Moshing, Avoiding Injuries 29:55 - Garza & Crown Magnetar Meeting on Carnifex Tour 30:58 - Awkward Craigslist Auditions 34:29 - Early DIY Shows, Writing With the Live Performance in Mind 36:33 - Moving to Colorado From Nashville, TN 42:35 - Ken Bedene (Aborted Drummer) is Insane 45:19 - Bands That Influenced Crown Magnetar 48:55 - The Growth of Heavy Music & Deathcore 50:53 - Discovering Music at Hot Topic 55:00 - Relationship Problems, Inspiration for the Music 56:59 - Inspiration for Music & Lyrics 59:01 - Staying in Shape on Tour 01:05:30 - Everything Bleeds, out July 14th/Writing New Material
Garza sits down with San Jose, California's MUGSHOT. https://www.linktr.ee/mugshotca
MUGSHOT is:
Ringo Waterman - Vocals
Michael Demko - Guitar
Connor Haines - Drums
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) & Seth Rogen Reboot
03:56 - Suicide Silence Guitar Play-throughs Embarrassment
06:24 - Taking Heavy Music to a New Level
08:35 - Member Intros
09:56 - Finding Band Members, Writing First Songs
13:04 - Learning Guitar by Jamming to My Chemical Romance Songs
15:45 - C Standard & Other Tunings
17:56 - First Interview Ever
19:25 - Formation of the Band (2015)
25:30 - Writing New Music with Live Shows in Mind
28:12 - Ringo Joining as Vocalist
31:56 - The First Show/Tour
35:34 - Moving While Playing Difficult Riffs
40:25 - Band Social Media & Growth
43:12 - On Tour with MyChildren MyBride
45:00 - Seeing a Band’s Live Energy
45:55 - Growth & Success So Far
47:37 - “Egodystonic”
50:00 - Dealing With Ego
53:08 - Being Sober, Legal States, Avoiding Trouble
01:01:14 - Finding Like-Minded People to Work With
01:02:43 - Writing Riffs While High (or Not)
01:08:21 - Simple vs Complex Riffs/Good Songwriting
01:13:48 - From the Bay Area to Worldwide Touring
01:17:04 - Milwaukee Metal Fest
Garza sits down with former members of SUICIDE SILENCE Josh Goddard & Rick Ash. From the classic EP line-up. Check out Torn Within! https://www.tornwithin.bandcamp.com
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Rick’s Running Career
02:29 - Reuniting After 10 Years
04:50 - Josh Joining Suicide Silence/Living with Mitch Lucker/Early Days
12:10 - Recording the First Demos at Lovejuice Studios
15:30 - Rick Didn’t Love the Recordings
17:01 - Rick Joining Suicide Silence
23:12 - Josh Tufano Appreciation
26:09 - Working at Anchos Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks & Developing Work Ethic
29:28 - Rick Leaving the Band
32:20 - Recording “Bludgeoned to Death,” Developing the Suicide Silence Sound
35:33 - The Time Capsule, Influences
43:49 - Notpopular.com Reviews
47:02 - Recording Ending is the Beginning EP, Getting Better as Musicians
50:34 - Finding the Peavey 5150 II & Marshall Straight Cabinet
54:16 - Songwriting Process Influenced by Live Shows, Slayer & Dying Fetus
01:04:19 - Genre Defining vs Genre Defying, Early Shows
01:09:31 - The Garza Blast
01:12:15 - Family Guy Samples
01:19:09 - Josh’s Exit From the Band, Growing Tensions
01:25:24 - Reuniting After Mitch’s Passing
01:33:35 - Reflection & Humility
01:38:47 - Garza Appreciation
01:43:34 - Van Breakdown, Kitchen Shows
01:46:50 - Feeling Proud of Being in Suicide Silence
01:49:44 - The Outside Noise & Self Titled Album
01:55:33 - Torn Within Return After 20 Years & New Material
02:00:50 - The Future & Being Present
02:04:24 - Thrush, Dying Dreams & Moshing
Garza sits down with Long Island, NY melodic hardcore band KOYO. https://www.koyolihc.com
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KOYO is:
Joey Chiaramonte - Vocals
TJ Rotolico - Guitar
Sal Argento- Drums
Harold Griffin - Guitar
Stephen Spanos - Bass
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Feeling Fatigue After Shows, Getting Older
03:05 - Rhythm vs Lead Guitars
04:43 - Currently On Tour
07:36 - Taking Back Sunday, Brand New Appreciation
12:45 - Long Island/New York Scene
17:08 - Fleshwater (Hearing New Bands)
20:02 - Gear Talk
21:55 - Songwriting over Technicality
22:43 - Releasing Their First E.P. (Painting Words Into Lines, 2020)
28:42 - Non-Stop Touring
30:43 - Evolving Hardcore/Heavy Scenes
35:25 - The Fast Pace of East Coast
39:50 - Sal’s Drum Style & Influences, Misery Signals, Hatebreed Appreciation
43:40 - Playing in Other Bands
45:08 - On-Stage Leg Break
53:30 - Post-Pandemic Uncertainty, Commitment to the Band
58:58 - Acoustic Sessions on the Beach
01:06:30 - James Aloisio, Manager
01:09:46 - New Singles/Music Videos ft. Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance (“You’re On the List,” “Call It Off”)
Garza sits down with Jersey City, NJ deathcore band Fit For An Autopsy. https://www.fitforanautopsy.co
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FFAA is:
Joe Badolato - Vocals
Will Putney - Guitar
Pat Sheridan - Guitar
Josean Orta - Drums
Tim Howley - Guitar
Peter Spinazola - Bass
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Keanu Reeves is Nice AF
04:19 - Traveling to Shows in the Early Days
06:32 - Josean Joining the Band
11:15 - Joe Bad Joining the Band
17:20 - New Dynamics in the FFAA Sound
20:35 - Personal Dynamics, Family Sacrifice & Support
30:46 - Joe Filling in For Lamb of God
36:55 - Feeling Like You Belong & Going All In
42:08 - Persevering & Progress Through Hardship
44:53 - Gaining New Perspectives Through Traveling the World
50:20 - Learning a New Language
54:55 - New Album (Oh, What the Future Holds) & Touring With The Acacia Strain, Full of Hell, Primitive Man
01:03:02 - Metal Crossover Into Mainstream
01:05:40 - Where Deathcore is Heading, Being Professional & Grateful
01:16:20 - “Fire From Heaven” Writing Process
01:19:10 - Fatherhood & Family
01:28:00 - Thoughts on Heaven, Dark Side of People
Garza sits down with Melbourne, FL deathcore band Bodysnatcher. https://www.bodysnatcherofficial.com
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Sold Out Tour w/ Great Supporting Bands (Distant, Angelmaker, Paleface)
09:30 - How Bodysnatcher Started, Dealing w/ Pandemic
19:35 - “King of the Rats” Was Written in 45 Minutes
24:15 - Long Distance Writing Process
26:40 - Working w/ Neil Westfall from A Day to Remember
28:29 - Using MIDI as a Tool to Write Great Songs
35:14 - Farting During Serious Moments & Understanding Each Other
38:33 - Cooking & Eating
40:07 - Pooping Pants/Shaving Beard Bet
43:01 - Santana’s Mexican Food
46:50 - Breakdown Callouts
49:40 - Playing to a Click Track
52:04 - Hatebreed Was the Gateway Band
58:50 - Keeping the Aggression in Deathcore
Garza sits down with Phil Bozeman & Alex Wade from Tennessee deathcore band Whitechapel. https://www.whitechapelband.com
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - The Deathcore Pig Squeal, Jonny Davy (Job For a Cowboy), Ross Sewage (Exhumed)
01:52 - Being Part of the First Wave of Deathcore w/ Suicide Silence, Despised Icon, Job for a Cowboy, All Shall Perish; MySpace Days
07:14 - New Generations of Heavy Bands
09:52 - Knoxville, Tennessee Metal Scene
13:14 - What Happened to Krank Amps w/ Dimebag?
15:14 - 2006 MySpace Era
19:35 - When Job For a Cowboy Went Viral, New Viral Moments & Lorna Shore
21:45 - Early Days of Deathcore, Not Being Respected Touring w/ Gwar, Trivium & Hatebreed
25:36 - Phil’s Favorite New Vocalists of Today
27:02 - Supporting Each Other, Ego, Growing Older & Wiser
32:42 - Garza Didn’t Listen to Whitechapel & Working w/ Chino Moreno on “Reprogrammed to Hate” (A New Era of Corruption)
35:15 - Our Endless War
39:14 - Having Three Guitar Players
42:22 - New Whitechapel, Album Trilogies, Future Return to Early Heavy!?
46:04 - Phil is Drawn to the Darkness, Faces of Death & Being Desensitized
51:40 - The Valley & Kin
56:27 - Phil Bozeman Performing at Mitch Lucker’s Memorial Show
01:04:13 - When Phil Was Ill & Not Doing Well, Going Cold Turkey
Garza sits down with Columbus, OH drug death band Sanguisugabogg. https://www.sanguisugabogg.com
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Sanguisugabogg is:
Devin Swank - Vocals
Cody Davidson - Drums
Drew Arnold - Guitar
Cedrik Davis - Guitar
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Cheers, Full Circle Moments, Making Shit Happen
02:12 - Writing Music on Weed & Adderall
08:00 - Writing Music Quickly (A Song Per Day) w/ Homicidal Ecstasy, 2023
09:08 - Vocal Tracking 15 Songs in 2 Days & Vocal Techniques
13:00 - “Face Ripped Off” Music Video, Featuring Aaron Heard from Jesus Piece
15:34 - Being Impulsive & Not Planning Things
18:08 - New Album, Homicidal Ecstasy, 2023
18:40 - First Songs Written Together, as a Band
19:44 - “Mortal Admonishment” Is About Devin’s Grandmother Passing Away
22:03 - What Their Families Think About the Band, Family Foundation & Support
26:56 - Band Origins, Becoming “Lifers”
32:58 - “Face Ripped Off” Writing Process
34:02 - Metallica, Some Kind of Monster, Messing Up Riffs
38:12 - Chaos and Carnage Tour Celebration Cheers
39:45 - Being Committed & Focused on Career
45:22 - Non-Metal Influences (Nu Wave, 80s, Jazz, Buttrock)
50:20 - Coming Up in Ohio (Columbus), Working with Kurt Ballou on Homicidal Ecstasy
53:20 - Thriving on Being Spontaneous, Pranking Born of Osiris, Shout Out to Boobs
57:55 - The Crazy Band Name
01:00:00 - Maggot Stomp (Record Label)
01:01:31 - Making Quick Spontaneous Titles (continued)
01:03:00 - Kidney Stones, Peeing Blood, Dabbing Kidney Stones
01:05:49 - Not Having a Bass Player, Splitting & Pitch Shifting Guitar Signals, Not Using an Acoustic Kick Drum Live
01:14:12 - Album Leaks, Lars Was Right, Limewire
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Garza sits down with Paleface Swiss. We talk about they got into heavy music & became one of the heaviest bands to ever come out of their country. Putting schizophrenia awareness into beatdown & much more! https://www.palefaceswiss.com
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Playing Heavy Music
04:02 - Why Add “Swiss” to Name?
07:00 - Greenfield Festival
08:14 - Dan Kenny (Suicide Silence) Getting Paleface Swiss on Frankfurt, Germany Show
10:38 - How They Started Making Music Together By Stealing Each Other’s Girlfriend
18:30 - Chapter 3: The Last Selection Writing Process
21:50 Paleface Swiss Has a Chill Vibe
22:54 - “666”, the Haunting Intro to Fear & Dagger, A Real Recording of a Schizophrenic Episode, Bringing Mental Health Awareness to Music
38:10 - Differences Between Switzerland & the United States (Food, Driving and Geography)
45:26 - First U.S. Tour Being Completely Sold Out (with Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker & Distant)
46:55 - Cultural & Societal Differences (continued)
51:54 - Eating Great Tacos in Exchange for Playing Beatdown Riffs
55:20 - What Got Them Into Heavy Music
59:30 - Illegally Downloading Music (& Other Files), Dangers of VR Porn
Garza sits down with Diego Sanchez. Guitar player of the legendary death metal band Disgorge. Starting in the mid 90's. Disgorge would become known as one of the most relentless, brutal bands on the planet. Diego shares his life experience how he got those heavy riffs out of his head & onto the records we still love years later. Also becoming a father, his time playing bass in Cephalotripsy, the extremely deep concept of all those evil album covers, how writing poetry helped him write death metal lyrics & much more! https://www.instagram.com/riffwizward
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Fatherhood & Passing Down Musical Genes to Daughter
07:47 - Jinjer
10:14 - ‘96-’97, Joining Disgorge
14:48 - Chemistry with Ricky Myers, Disgorge Loved & Respected in the Metal Scene
18:38 - Songs, Writing Process & Structure
20:02 - Jamming with Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation) & Ben Marlin (RIP) in Middle School
26:04 - Inspiration for Writing Death Metal
28:00 - Suffocation & Different Styles of Blast Beats
32:44 - Writing Riffs for Disgorge
34:47 - Erik Lindmark (Deeds of Flesh, Unique Leader)
37:06 - Hearing & Capturing the Riffs in Your Head
39:58 - Becoming a Dad & Living Selflessly
45:54 - Family Foundation, Influence
48:18 - Bands Partying vs. Working
53:18 - Disgorge Being a 4-Piece & Having a Huge Sound/Gear Talk
55:20 - Guitar Rig from She Lay Gutted Era (ADA MP2)
01:02:40 - Rig for Consumed (VF-1 Preamp/Modeler)
01:06:20 - Letting Things Flow, Breakdancing in the 80s, Getting Sponsored by Skate Shops
01:13:38 - Metal Politics
01:14:40 - Disgorge Reunion?
01:18:00 - Sharing Music Before Streaming
01:19:00 - Cephalotripsy Album Writing
01:22:00 - Writing Lyrics & Poetry
01:25:16 - She Lay Gutted & Album Cover Art (John Zig, Artist)
01:35:55 - Metalheads are the Chillest
01:39:35 - New Projects, Shows, Tours Dates, Playing Bass Now Instead of Guitar
Garza sits down with Brandan Schieppati. Singer of Orange County metalcore band Bleeding Through. With animosity/bitterness between the Inland Empire & Orange Country hardcore scene. This conversation between Brandan & Garza took 20 years to happen. We talk about the deep origins of HEAVY music as we know it today. If it wasn’t for Brandan. Most of our favorite heavy bands wouldn’t exist. https://www.instagram.com/bleedingthrough
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Taking Risks & Feeling Confident
02:20 - Fan Appreciation Through the Years
05:20 - Dealing with Burnout
08:03 - Derek Youngsma (Drummer)
12:31 - Everyone Rips These Days
14:12 - Being A Pillar of Deathcore/Politics In Metal
21:35 - Animosity Between the IE & OC Hardcore Scene
26:30 - Being in Eighteen Visions & Throwdown at the Same Time!
31:45 - What Was Brandan Listening To in the OC?
33:15 - Heavy Shit
34:44 - Being Easy or Difficult to Work With
36:18 - Personalities Within the Band
37:58 - Unique Sounds Across 3 Bands (Eighteen Visions, Throwdown, Bleeding Through)
39:44 - Where Did Eighteen Visions Get Their Style From?
42:25 - 24 Years In, Being heavy AF
46:45 - Working with Devin Townsend on Declaration (2008)
47:35 - Getting Pigeonholed
51:18 - Ozzfest 2004
01:08:44 - Inspiration
01:11:40 - Being Straight Edge for 13 Years
01:18:04 - Rise Above Fitness
01:28:50 - Being Authentic & Connecting with People
Garza sits down with Philadelphia metalcore band Jesus Piece. In this episode we shout out a ton of sic bands for you to check out. How Aaron got to sing on a Sanguissugabogg track, non-metal influeneces & much more! Their new album ...So Unknown is out this 4/14! https://www.jesuspiecehc.com
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Jesus Piece is:
Aaron Heard - Vocals
David Updike - Guitar
John DiStefano - Guitar
Anthony Marinaro - Bass
Luis Aponte - Drums
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Sanguisugabogg’s “Face Ripped Off” w/ Aaron
04:46 - Putrid Stu, C.B.T. & Pornogrind/Goregrind
10:08 - D-Beats & Writing w/ Drummer, Luis Aponte
17:30 - Being Friends Before the Band
19:57 - East Coast Heaviness & Growing Up w/ Death Metal
22:43 - Limewire & Pantera Live in Moscow
24:10 - Stolen Van
27:30 - Show Me the Body Tour
29:49 - ...So Unknown (Writing & Recording Process)
44:10 - Jesus Piece Crazy Live Shows
46:20 - Shouting Out All the Sick Bands
50:51 - Rejecting the “Beatdown” Label & Discovering Great Music
59:45 - Non-Metal Influences & Sounding Unique
01:06:42 - Luis Drumming for Charli XCX on SNL, HateFiveSix, FYA Fest
01:15:48 - Halfway Through the 1st Tour in Five Years, Warped Tour & Sour Patch Kids
01:20:00 - If You Think Too Much, You Won’t Do It
Garza sits down with Bay Area hardcore band Sunami. If you love heavy slams. Check them out! sunami408.bandcamp.com/album/sunami
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Sunami is:
Josef Alfonso - Vocals
Michael Durt - Guitar
Theo - Bass
Benny Eissmann - Drums
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Seeing Pantera in Colombia
03:52 - New Generation of Hardcore Kids at Shows & Chain Reaction
08:02 - Theo & Joseph Met at a Show
10:20 - Being Introverted
12:50 - Sunami Started on a Whim in the Bay Area
16:25 - Crazy First Show
23:00 - Crazy Second Show & Real Bay Shit Outdoor Fest (RBS)
32:45 - Releasing New Music Freely
35:00 - Writing an LP is Stressful
38:20 - Inspired by East Coast Hip Hop (Big L)
40:30 - Having a 90s Sound, Suffocation & Morrisound Recordings
47: 14 - Power of DMs
49:20 - Being Straightedge
54:25 - Suicide Silence Friends While Coming Up in the Scene
59:00 - The Bay Area Hardcore Scene is Strong
01:02:30 - Cannibal Corpse’s Rig Rundown, Peavey 5150s, Marshalls & Mesa Triple Rectifiers
01:08:45 - The Sunami Hammer
01:11:44 - Big G Profile Pic
Garza sits down with JB & Brent from Lancaster, PA metalcore band August Burns Red. Over 20 years being in the game together we talk about how you stay consistent, managing your own band to getting nominated for a Grammy. Their new album Death Below is out now! augustburnsred.com
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ABR is:
Jake Luhrs - Vocals
JB Brubaker - Guitar
Brent Rambler - Guitar
Matt Greiner - Drums
Dustin Davidson - Bass
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Aches, pains & staying in shape
08:39 - 20 years in the game, re-learning and playing old songs
12:52 - Meeting in High School in Lancaster, PA
16:15 - Recording Thrillseeker with Adam D from Killswitch Engage
29:18 - Managing the band & working together.
32:52 - Jake’s long audition process vs. Dustin’s instant entrance
37:36 - Dustin Shreds, too
38:46 - Being a massive, successful band with complex music
42:57 - August Burns Red & Suicide Silence tour w/ Unearth & Darkest Hour
48:07 - JB’s Flip Flops (Sandals)
49:20 - JB’s Signature Ibanez & Kiesel Guitars
51:19 - Livestream Events (Christmas Burns Red & Suicide Silence Virtual World Tour)
53:48 - Merch Company Woes
57:38 - Double Grammy Nomination
01:00:53 - Dedicated Fans
01:03:00 - Live Show Production & Pyro, touring with The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within, Brand of Sacrifice
Garza sits down with Las Vegas Deathcore band Ov Sulfur. Their new album The Burdern Ov Faith drops this Friday! ovsulfur.com
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Ov Sulfur is:
Ricky Hoover - Vocals
Chase Wilson -Guitar
Ding - Bass
Leviathvn - Drums
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Too Much Caffeine & Trash Energy Drinks
03:22 - Clean Singing in Deathcore
06:45 - Uranium & Juliya
08:26 - Dimmu Borgir & Synthwave
12:42 - Drummers Are Fun To Watch (Levi)
16:36 - Levi Joining the Band
22:27 - Kazoos, Bath Bombs & Novelty Merch Items
26:30 - Garza Loves Ov Sulfur & Vice Versa
31:51 - Ricky and His Infamous Click (Timing) Problems
36:35 - Meeting Band Members (AIM Chat and DMs)
40:50 - The Vision for the Band
47:45 - New Record (The Burden Ov Faith, 2023) & Band’s Success
54:20 - Emotional Music Video for “Earthen”
01:03:54 - Fanboying
01:06:10 - Gatekeeping Band Shirts & Vinyls
01:10:42 - Lorna Shore, Chelsea Grin
Garza sits down with American metalcore band Gideon. Their new album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. is out now! https://gideonal.com
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Gideon is: Daniel McWhorter, Tyler Riley, Jake Smelley & Caleb DeRusha
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Don’t Stop Believin’ in Yourself & Journey
04:28 - Suffocation Is Still Heavy AF
06:40 - More Power. More Pain & Writing Process
19:16 - ‘Bama, Nashville & Mississippi Boys
27:42 - Meeting Rob Dyrdek
33:50 - Embracing Their Authentic Selves (Breaking out of the Christian Metal Box)
51:08 - How Outkast Inspires Gideon (“South’s Got Something to Say”)
57:07 - Out of Control (Inspired by .38 Special Artwork)
01:09:16 - Chain Reaction & Bury Your Dead
Fit for a King is an American metalcore band from Tyler, Texas. https://fitforakingband.com
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FFAK is: Ryan Kirby, Bobby Lynge, Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary, Daniel Gailey & Trey Celaya
TIME CODES:
00:00 - The Power of DMs & Long Form Interview
03:29 - Fit For a Burger King
06:40 - On Tour w/ Northlane, Alphawolf & Kingdom of Giants
09:44 - Northlane Signature Jackson Guitars
15:04 - Aliens, Agartha & Flat Earth
19:27 - Selling Your Videogames & Going All In On Music
25:25 - Solid State Records Being the Best Home for FFAK
31:54 - Tuck Joining in 2014
35:20 - Band Nicknames
38:08 - Recording Dark Skies (2018) w/ Drew Fulk A.K.A. WZRD BLD
50:00 - Dan & Trey Joining FFAK
57:40 - Sound Design & Live Production
01:02:53 - Guitar Spins, Saosin & Story of the Year Energy
01:08:48 - New Record, The Hell We Create (2022)
01:11:11 - Re-Recording Descendants (Taylor Swift & Thrice Doing the Same)
DEVOURMENT is an American death metal band from Dallas, Texas. The heaviest band on the planet. https://www.devourmentofficial.com
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DEVOURMENT is: Ruben Rosas, Brad Fincher, Chris Andrews & Dave Spencer
TIME CODES:
00:00 - On Tour With Ingested
03:04 - Paving the way for Slam & Deathcore
05:56 - Devourment started in ‘95.
12:36 - Special Formula
14:32 - Being About That Groove
21:06 - How Did Brad and Ruben Meet?
23:04 - 1:38 on the clock
25:57 - Writing process for Molesting the Decapitated 1999
30:16 - The Infamous Album Cover
36:55 - Recording MTD in the 90s and its Effect on Heavy Music
39:40 - Cryptopsy
43:07 - Unique Blasting Techniques
45:45 - The Legendary Glen Benton/Deicide
48:00 - Having a Solid Lineup/Ruben Continuing Devourment After Brad Left
55:35 - Texas Death metal Scene in the 90s/2000s
57:48 - (2:13 on the clock - Slayer Reference)
59:34 - Cannibal Corpse
01:01:24 - Obscene Majesty 2019
01:05:32 - Focusing on New Material and the Future
01:12:25 - Non-Metal Influences and Song Structure
01:18:55 - Devourment is the Heaviest Band on the Planet
ERRA is an American progressive metalcore band from Birmingham, Alabama. https://erraband.com
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ERRA is: J.T. Cavey, Jesse Cash, Alex Ballew, Conor Hesse & Clint Tustin
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Clint is a Valuable Member of the Band.
04:24 - Quad Cortex vs Peavey 5150
06:53 - Jamming on a Line 6 Spider
11:32 - ERRA Origins (How Alex & Jesse Met)
14:35 - JT Was a Frat Guy
18:52 - JT Made Over 200 Youtube Vocal Covers
20:09 - Coming from Alabama & Carving Their Own Path
31:32 - Connecting with Music After a While of Listening
35:48 - Clint Joining the Band
37:26 - Connor’s Role in the Band/Doing the Tedious Tasks
39:41 - Productivity vs. Relaxation
48:06 - Satisfaction vs. Disappointment
50:48 - Competing With vs Supporting Peers
53:43 - Moving to LA & Making Sacrifices to Keep the Fire Alive
56:28 - Avoiding Self-Titled Release During Pandemic
1:02:23 - ERRA’s Backwards “R” is not a Korn Homage
1:05:20 - Dockers, Dickies & JNCO Pants
1:07:55 - JT Joins ERRA after Texas In July Breakup
1:10:00 - Drift, Self-Titled & Internet Haters
1:19:37 - Nickelback & Nic Cage Hate
Rob Watson is the singer for the American hardcore band Lionheart. https://lionheartca.com
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Limp Bizkit has a Teleprompter
03:40 - LIONHEART is eight records deep
04:00 - Playing the same riffs over again/Remembering how to play parts, patterns
05:39 - Writing Process
06:26 - How long has Evan been in the band?
08:30 - Lionheart is 20 years strong
10:20 - Two different eras of Lionheart
10:38 - How did Rob and Evan meet?
11:40 - Rob’s an actual hardcore guy/Playing with your favorite band
15:00 - Is hardcore bigger in Europe than in the US?
18:14 - Turning point with LHHC and Welcome to the West Coast
21:14 - Welcome to the West Coast Trilogy
25:10 - Working with Jamey Jasta, Ice T on III
37:00 - Working on the next record/Pushing Yourself
49:00 - Forgetting Breakdown Patterns
50:12 - Garza thought Lionheart was StraightEdge
54:28 - Lyrics
01:06:44 - Lionheart’s Breakup and Reunion
01:16:05 - Playing what you Want to Play
01:17:25 - Cell Phones and Mapquest
Carcosa is a four piece deathcore band from Vancouver BC, Canada. https://carcosabc.com
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CARCOSA is: Andrew Baena, Johnny Ciardullo, Travis & Cooper Lagace
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Positive vibes in the Deathcore scene
07:30 - The state of the modern metal/deathcore industry
08:26 - Straight outta Vancouver-ish
13:35 - Dealing with the Canadian government to play music
19:01 - Carcosa’s first tour is a result of hard work
23:05 - Andrew applying Youtube skills to the band
25:12 - Everyone in the band has a skill that helps
25:50 - How did the band meet?
54:00 - Travis has been drumming since he was 2 years old
55:25 - Johnny knows music theory
01:01:18 - Carcosa’s writing process
01:07:20 - Suicide Silence writing process
01:15:40 - Slipknot love
01:25:28 - Having fun with Nihilus music video
Within Destruction is a sic AF metal band from Slovenia. https://sadboikroo.com
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WITHIN DESTRUCTION is: Rok Rupnik, Luka Vezzosi & Howard Fang
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Being from Slovenia & Taiwan
11:54 - The show must go on
16:50 - Sakura writing process
23:44 - Howard joins, music gets sic
29:41 - Why a three piece w no bass player
34:35 - Getting out of Taiwan
42:45 - Deathcore elitists & slam police
47:00 - Yokai, Lotus backlash & reaction
55:45 - How long does it take to get exposure?
59:22 - Top bands from other countries
01:02:46 - Almost dying in a van crash
Garza & Zack the Kid talk about having bad traps when you're high, mental health struggles in metal & much more!
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Wormed
08:55 - Sheriffs evicted my neighbor
12:53 - Motorcycle accidents
21:43 - Sick New World
31:02 - New Suicide Silence & bad trips
38:40 - Big 6
41:42 - Mental health struggles in metal
53:16 - TRL & best MTV shows
57:05 - Guitar Center jiu-jitsu
Garza & Zack the Kid talk about the top 50 nu metal records of all time, how to record your ideas & much more!
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Chaos & Carnage
06:49 - Bill Burr talks Meshuggah
10:10 - Worst part about being in a band
15:12 - Record your ideas!
22:07 - Improving your craft never ends
30:22 - 50 best Nu Metal albums of all time
Defeated Sanity is a German technical death metal band from Dachsbach, Bavaria. We talk about how to build a foundation in death metal, who the heaviest band of all time is & much more!
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Defeated Sanity is: Lille Gruber, Jacob Schmidt & Josh Welshman
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - On tour now!
07:26 - Don’t steal merch
16:51 - Foundation for a brutal band
23:55 - How to write a fresh riff
26:41 - Finding albums in the 90’s
32:12 - Jazz & death metal
34:45 - Beatles, Death & pop song structure
38:12 - Recording process
44:57 - Staying hungry
54:51 - German bands being bigger in the states
56:19 - Unique Leader
57:56 - Is death metal still underground?
01:00:17 - Blast beats be in arenas
01:05:10 - Corpsegrinder is the nicest guy in death metal
01:09:28 - Heaviest band ever
Garza & Zack the Kid look back on 2022, react to Pantera & much more!
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TIMECODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Personal Highlights of 2022
04:35 - Garza’s most memorable moment of 2022 (Chaos & Carnage Tour)
10:10 - Garza’s most memorable podcast moment of 2022 (Glen Benton of Deicide)
14:34 - What did we get for Christmas?
17:52 - Time to clean your room
22:34 - David Goggins
24:39 - New Year’s Resolution Success Rates
28:05 - Most Popular New Year Resolutions
39:27 - Pantera reaction & Current Events
43:29 - Zakk Wylde x Dimebag
46:22 - Ed Sheeran x Dani Filth Collab
50:22 - Courtney Love’s new song, “Justice for Kurt”
55:22 - 2022 Wrapped
57:08 - Elon Musk Buys Twitter
58:50 - The Slap Heard ‘Round the World
01:01:25 - Argentina Wins World Cup
Garza & Zack the Kid talk about what they want for Christmas, The Big 6 & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Jinjer & POD
08:24 - What does Garza want for Christmas?
15:56 - How to not be a piece of shit
21:04 - Driving on edibles
26:31 - The Suicide Silence rap song
32:33 - Exhumed & great gifts
33:55 - Racist AI & FN Meka
46:11 - The Big 6
52:46 - Will Ramos & Mitch Lucker
58:35 - The Grinch might make you stop speeding
Exhumed is an American death metal band from San Jose, California. We talk about how Gore Metal came about, fighting each other, longevity in death metal & much more!
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Exhumed is: Matt Harvey, Ross Sewage, Mike Hamilton & Sebastian Philips
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Do death metal drummers have the hardest job?
09:36 - Longevity & the Cannibal Corpse blueprint
14:56 - Meeting other band members & hearing Carcass
19:04 - The early years
21:24 - How to find new bands in the 90s
26:16 - Promoting your band at shows
33:10 - Dark days in death metal
38:17 - Gore Metal
50:25 - Stepping away from Exhumed
57:37 - Deeds of Flesh & playing for the song
01:04:47 - Being friends & fighting each other
01:11:05 - To the Dead
01:15:22 - Garza getting puked on
Garza & Zack the Kid discuss the most underrated guitar players, the Sevendust influence on djent, how not to get catfished & much more!
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Robbed in Mexico
08:20 - Slaughter to Prevail & Alex Terrible
11:15 - Don’t judge Pantera yet
13:02 - Bring Me the Horizon is a rock band?
14:39 - The most underrated guitar players
19:10 - Sevendust is djent
23:52 - Follow the Leader & road trip albums
27:43 - TikTok culture
32:43 - AI art & Alex Grey
38:34 - FaceTime or get Catfished
43:30 - Don’t trust your iCloud
48:13 - Bench Press & feeling invincible
We are back from tour! Garza & Zack the Kid talk about their Spotify Wrapped 2022 list, what the best birthday gift is & much more!
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TIME CODES
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Thanksgiving with After the Burial & Currents
06:09 - Low points = Great memories
09:57 - Garza loves Joe Rogan & Sevendust
18:46 - The McDonald’s secret weapon
20:21 - The birthday stretcher
25:15 - Loathe
28:35 - New Metallica
30:15 - Creative conciseness & Polyphia
37:26 - Dealing with anger, self doubt & pushing your limits
47:47 - Pantera in LA
Varials is an American hardcore punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We talk about the after-life, quitting college to be in a band & much more!
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Varials is: Mitchell Rogers, James Hohenwarter, Mike Foley, Sean Rauchut & Shane Lyons
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Quitting College Is The 1st Step To Being In A Band
16:09 - Orthodox & Boundaries
21:05 - Mitch Singing Full Time
30:05 - Taking Things For Granted
34:06 - Scars For You To Remember
40:19 - In Darkness Writing Process
44:06 - Demons, Ghosts, Spirits & The Wizard
55:26 - Ross Robinson Vinyl & Listening To Music High
58:48 - Hip Hop Influence, Joey Jordison, BMTH & The DOOM Soundtrack
01:04:02 - Fender 7-String
01:08:43 - Turnstile & Future Of Heavy Music
01:12:01 - Lorna Shore & Knocked Loose
Left to Suffer is an metalcore/nu-core band from Atlanta, Georgia. We talk about doing mushrooms on stage, their early eays of jamming in a storage unit & much more!
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Left to Suffer is: Taylor Barber, Peter Higgs, Jacob Gordon, Christian Nowatzki & Alex Vavra
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Recording Snake & Three Days Grace Connection
08:46 - Touring W Carnifex, Spite & Drinking At 3pm
10:45 - Writing Together
15:50 - Tone Is In Your Hands
18:08 - Influenced By Disturbed & St. Anger
23:02 - Not Being Into Metallica, Thrash & Stranger Things
26:21 - Korn Woodstock 99 & Time Travel
34:01 - Opening For Wage War & Emmure
42:12 - Writing Process In The Woods
48:06 - Going Viral On TikTok
52:36 - Being From Atlanta, Sevendust & Nu-Metal Tattoos
58:03 - Meeting Other Members After Jail
01:03:46 - Taking Mushrooms On Stage
01:08:30 - Garza Is On Ayahuasca
01:12:22 - What Happens When You Die, What Is Hell?
01:14:18 - Taylor Was Homeless - “LTS Saved Me Life”
01:20:00 - Future of LTS
Vended is an metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. We talk about Griffin's love for Green Day, hearing Skrillex in the 1st grade, playing along to Slipknot songs & much more!
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VENDED is: Griffin Taylor, Cole Espeland, Simon Crahan, Jeremiah Pugh & Connor Grodzicki
TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Band Name & Iowa
05:44 - Formation & Covering Nirvana
11:05 - AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses & Metal Influence
17:46 - Finding Your Sound
24:20 - Friendship
33:23 - 1st Show & The Pandemic
37:45 - Recording Process of Ded to Me
43:02 - Playing Injured
50:03 - Destroying Your Body At Shows
55:31 - Future of Vended
59:01 - Writing Process
Hemorage is an hardcore thrash band based out of San Francisco, California. We talk about how to be a DIY band, what being from the Philippines is like & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Mosh Pit
01:29 - The Start, Sound of Noise & The Minibus
11:58 - Finding Band Members
17:21 - Being From The Philippines & Metal Gatekeepers in America
22:32 - Meeting Gary Holt & Exodus
28:10- Printing Your Own Merch & Savage People
32:49 - Finding Inspiration From All Genres of Music
34:34 - Web3 & Tech N9ne
39:44 - Quitting your job
46:44 - Fighting Your Demons, Insecurities & Listening to Slayer
52:55 - Future of Metal
Shadow of Intent is an American deathcore band from Connecticut. We talk about Halo's connection to the band name, Cattle Decapitation's influence on deathcore & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Formation, Halo & Band Name
06:00 - Primordial & 1st Show
12:00 - Is Moving to California Worth It?
17:30 - Trying Out For SOI & Finding Band Members
27:05 - How To Manifest Your Dream
34:12 - The Life Changing Message
39:45 - Cattle Decapitation & Travis Ryan Influence On Modern Deathcore
44:11 - Songwriting, Being Yourself & Letting Others Be Themselves
52:41 - Are All Bass Players Lazy?
55:27 - Dream Theater, Black Dahlia Murder & Whitechapel Being Influences
01:03:28 - Being Independent, Self Managed & CURRENTS
01:14:54 - Balancing Time & Your Life
01:19:03 - Future of SOI
Tim Lambesis is the founder & vocalist for American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. We talk about the early years of AILD, Tim's time being incarcerated, what is was like for the band coming back & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - The Start of AILD
10:29 - Finding Band Members, Metal Blade & The Black Dahlia Murder
16:44 - Shadows Are Security, Creative Tension & Ozzfest
23:53 - An Ocean Between Us
31:36 - The Powerless Rise
37:44 - Awakened & Spirituality
44:54 - Being Incarcerated
54:00 - Communication with the Band
01:00:04 - The Discussion, Post Prison & Rehabilitation
01:05:08 - My Own Grave
01:09:16 - The Classic Lineup
01:14:15 - What Incarceration is, Non Profit & Therapy
01:18:23 - The Fans
01:25:36 - 2nd Chance, Redemption & Childhood Trauma
01:36:13 - Future of AILD
Garza and Zack the Kid talk about recently seeing Meshuggah, taking risks in music, the new Slipknot record & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Papa Roach & Evanescence being great live bands
6:12 - Meshuggah playing Rational Gaze
11:24 - Cobra Kai & Dahmer
16:06 - Dark & the beautiful
23:51 - Peace in chaos
28:39 - Carlos Santana on the podcast?
35:00- Garza playing deathcore longer than anyone?
41:50 - Taking risks in heavy music
45:00 - The new Slipknot record
48:37 - Wearing football jerseys
Garza is back from the Lamb of God tour! We talk about going to baseball games to drink/eat hotdogs, being an introvert on tour & much more!
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Time perception going faster as you age
06:40 - Do we go to Dodgers, Angel’s games just to drink beer?
10:18 - Primal music & Kublai Khan
14:20 - Cats will eat your face off
19:07 - Baroness & avoiding a car crash
25:47 - Being high AF at the gym VS cardio
29:40 - Suicide Silence & having an introvert battery life
37:31 - Slipknot is better than ever
46:27 - Lamb of God & Killswitch Engage
51:24 - The key to life & being consistent
Hey everyone. We are on the last week of the Lamb of God tour so no episode this week. Thank you for listening and watching the podcast. Got a crazy next couple months so stay tuned. Be safe on your drives, walks, gym sessions or whatever you do while listening to this crazy thing. See you next Monday! -GaЯza
Aaron Stechauner is a musician & drummer. We talk about playing for The Faceless, Rings of Saturn & D.R.U.G.S. Learning from your mistakes in life & much more!
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00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Travis Baker & Blink-182
06:00 - Growing up listening to Mike Portnoy, Opeth & progressive music
07:50 - Writers block & knowing when to step away
11:03 - Filling in for Born of Osiris
16:58 - Improvising & being a showman
22:00 - First big gig, tour & living in a closet
26:00 - Pros & cons of living in FL
28:47 - Saying sorry, learning from life mistakes, & ego
34:37 - Suicide Silence stealing gear & karma
38:12 - Getting the call from Rings of Saturn
44:15 - Suicide Silence touring w Slipknot & Korn
49:50 - Posting on YouTube & doing it yourself
59:06 - Intuition & bands jamming in the same room together
01:03:05 - Sacrifice during lows in a career
01:09:55 - Spiritbox being sic & buying merch during a band
01:19:27 - Listening to Korn on DMT
01:24:00 - Future in D.R.U.G.S.
Dying Wish is an American metalcore band from Portland, Oregon. We talk about touring with Limp Bizkit, working with Knocked Loose & much more!
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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Limp Bizkit tour & Fred Durst discovering Dying Wish on TikTok
08:42 - Being from Portland, OR & how the band formed
17:01 - Knocked Loose
22:17 - Telling your story & dealing w set backs from COVID
26:48 - Favorite bands: At the gates, Terror, Hatebreed & As I Lay Dying
34:29 - Communication, exercise & looking after your mental health
41:44 - On Metalcore, Screamo & choosing your Myspace song
49:00 - Suicide Silence X Taylor Young
52:50 - Writing & Recording process for Fragments of a Bitter Memory
57:38 - Dealing w anxiety, being nervous & new Drying Wish music
DYING WISH is: Emma Boster, Pedro Carrillo, Andrew Le, Sam Reynolds & Jeff Yambra
Signs of the Swarm is an American deathcore band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We talk about their new single "Unbridled" Major labels signing A.I. artists, the Metaverse & much more!
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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Traveling to Australia, Asia & being the highest deathcore band on the planet
07:43 - Signing to Century Media
16:49 - Forming the band in Pittsburg
19:37 - Airlines losing gear & not missing a show
24:58 - Maintaining your vocals
28:26 - David joining SOTS & Absolvere artwork
35:18 - The writing process
45:37 - Being Influenced by Deftones, Gojira & Meshuggah
51:00 - Clean singing in deathcore
56:00 - New song “Unbridled”
01:01:45 - Deathcore Snoop Dogg & Deathcore in stadiums
01:07:18 - Dropping the ego & growing the scene
01:11:58 - How Korn blew up nu-metal w Slipknot, Limp Bizkit & Mudvayne
01:15:00 - How DOOM & Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater helped heavy music
01:15:25 - Capital Records signing 1st AI rapper
01:17:23 - Dethklok, Metalocalypse & the Metaverse
01:23:35 - Spiritbox releasing singles
SIGNS OF THE SWARM is: David Simonich, Bobby Crow, Jeff Russo & Michael Cassese
Kyle Anderson is the singer for deathcore band Brand of Sacrifice. We talk about getting ther Summer Slaughter tour. Anime, manga influence on BOS and much more!
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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Summer Slaughter tour w Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex & The Faceless
04:17 - Forming Brand of Sacrifice
07:40 - Going viral on Facebook & memes w Eclipse
10:55 - Job for a Cowboy
15:00 - Deathcore going electronic & classic
21:00 - On new BOS & listening to In flames & The Acacia Strain
23:30 - Flying to practice
24:30 - Writing & recording process at home
31:45 - Lifeblood
34:20 - Anime, Manga, Berserk and Japanese influence on BOS
44:10 - Deathcore going worldwide & addiction to cat videos on Instagram
52:20 - Smoking weed & conspiracies
56:00 - Grinding while being lazy
59:35 - Writers block w deadlinesm
01:07:00 - Fly in shows & hearing loss
Glen Benton is the lead vocalist and bassist for the death metal band Deicide. We talk about almost joining Morbid Angel. How getting his tonsils taken out early in his career effected his voice and much more!
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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - 30 years of Legion & people not catching on
07:25 - Finding your voice after tonsils taken out
09:00 - Know your worth & not being a slave to the record label
11:00 - Growing up in Tampa, Florida
15:35 - Almost joining Morbid Angel
20:00 - Being one of the top-selling death metal bands
24:00 - Writing process
25:00 - Being competitive & a recluse
28:30 - Being a Dad & relationships
34:00 - Almost leaving Deicide
40:15 - On a new Deicide album
45:45 - New guitar players making you step up
47:10 - On deathcore, classical and new music coming out
51:00 - How he started to play the bass
54:25 - Longevity & revenge
56:10 - The Orpheum
Garza and Zack the Kid talk about their upcoming plans to see Mudvayne and Knocked Loose. Don't take a selfie onstage during Show Me the Body. Fighting for the bar jukebox to play metal and much more!
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Slay Squad is an "ghetto metal" band from Rialto, California. We talk about how their song BEAM was inspired by Brahim's dad being shot and killed, how the offer to play Sumerian's NO COVER came a day before, Linkin Park being serious business and much more!
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Alpha Wolf is an Australian metalcore band originally from Burnie, Tasmania. We talk how drinking Jack Daniel's helped write the metalcore anthem "Akudama" Bring Me the Horizon going heavy and much more!
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ALPHA WOLF IS: Lochie Keogh, Sabian Lynch, John Arnold, Scottie Simpson and Mitch Fogarty
GaЯza & Zack The Kid react to Muse using a deathcore slam in their new song “Kill or Be Killed” Having a Gojira influence, what it all means!? and much more.
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Ricky Hoover is the singer of OV SULFUR, formerly of SUFFOKATE & Taylor Barber is the singer of LEFT TO SUFFER. In Part 2 we talk about deathcore going mainstream, the Suicide Silence writing process and much more!
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Ricky Hoover is the singer of OV SULFUR, formerly of SUFFOKATE & Taylor Barber is the singer of LEFT TO SUFFER. We talk working with Will Ramos and LORNA SHORE, clean singing in deathcore and much more.
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Welcome to the first solo episode! We meet our producer Zack, celebrate Limp Bizkit's 1st album turning 25 years old and what Nu-Metal has done for our lives. Tune in next Monday for the heaviest podcast of all time.
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Art Cruz is the drummer for Lamb of God. We talk about the new record "OMENS" How he went from drum teching Suicide Silence to getting the gig with LoG and much more.
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Johnny Crowder is the singer for Prison and founder & CEO of Cope Notes. We go deep into mental health, why the metal scene gets stagnant and much more.
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John Boecklin is the drummer for Bad Wolves. We talk about how they found their new singer DL, touring with Papa Roach and much more.
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Suicide Silence is in the studio! We talk about recording the new record "Remember...You Must Die" The whole band getting Covid, being a new drummer and much more.
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Lil Brows is a songwriter and rapper. We talk about his visit to the King and the Sting podcast to meet Theo Von and Brendan Schaub for the first time, moving to California to get sober and much more.
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Dino Cazares is the guitar player for Fear Factory. One of the most legendary metal bands on the planet. We talk the writing process for Obsolete, Burton Bell leaving and much more.
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Morgan Rose is the drummer for the band Sevendust. One of the most influential heavy bands on the planet. We talk the songwriting process for HOME, Playing Woodstock 1999 and much more.
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Ashlee Evans-Smith is an mixed martial artist and fights in the UFC. The biggest fight promotion on the planet. She also has her own podcast called "Sex & Violence with Rebel Girl" We talk MMA, how not to quit and much more.
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Keith Barney is the guitar player for Eighteen Visions & former singer of Throwdown. We talk about how 18V got signed to a major label, what straight edge means to him and much more.
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Michael Montoya AKA Morgoth Beatz is a producer and guitar player for Winds of Plague. Artists he has worked with include Travis Barker, Lil Xan, Bones, Juice WRLD and many others. We talk about if the guitar is dead, where metal is going, and much more.
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Eric German is a entertainment attorney and represents bands including Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, and many others. We talk about if bands should still sign to a label, balancing obsession with life, and much more.
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Mike Gitter is the A&R for Century Media Records. We talk about how to get off the sidelines, signing Killswitch Engage, and much more.
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Scott Ian Lewis is the singer for Carnifex. We talk about getting the band off the ground, future of the Deathcore genre, and much more.
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Jerry Clubb is the manager for Suicide Silence. We talk about the Myspace days, losing a singer, and more.
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Davey Oberlin is a producer, solo artist and touring musician. He has a synthwave project called All The Damn Vampires and has been the onstage touring keyboardist for Korn since 2017.
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Derrick Green is the singer for Sepultura and co-host for Highway to Health. We talk about eating vegan on the road in the early days, joining Sepultura, and much more.
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Jose Mangin is the host, curator at SiriusXM's Liquid Metal and Octane. We talk about his love for metal, hosting The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show, and much more.
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Cristian Machado and Diego Verduzco are both musicians. Formerly of Ill Nino, have a new band out called Lions At The Gate. We talk about learning from mistakes, new music, and much more.
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Javier Reyes is the guitar player for Animals As Leaders and Mestis. We talk about being a musician getting the vaccine, meeting your idols, and more.
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Doc Coyle is the guitar player for Bad Wolves, Ex-God Forbid, and host of The Ex-Man Podcast. We talk about evolving in the music industry, superhero movies, and more.
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Lorenzo Antonucci is a writer, producer, and actor. We talk about filming Paradise City, leaving Sworn Enemy, and much more.
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Steve Evetts is a record producer and audio engineer. We talk about recording at Foo Fighter's Studio 606, being yourself in the studio, and much more.
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Meegs Rascon is the guitar player for Coal Chamber and Gemini Syndrome. We talk about the formation of Coal Chamber, Touring with Pantera, and much more.
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Ross Robinson is a record producer and one of my favorite humans on the planet. We talk about the early days of recording Korn, working with Paul Gray, life, and much more.
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Dino Cazares is the guitar player for Fear Factory. We talk about watching your money, making Dave Mustaine a sandwich, and a WHOLE LOT more.
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Nick Vega is back on the podcast! We talk about getting dumped, Seaspiracy, and much more. Next week we have Dino Cazares!
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David Sittig is the bass player for Impending Doom. We talk about the future of being in a band, the legendary Showcase Theatre, and much more.
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I am honored to have my Mom and Dad on the podcast. We talk about meeting Korn, how you stay married after 62 years, and the deep connection between the Garza family and Selena.
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Brandon Blaine is the lead singer and frontman for Plague Vendor. We talk about our drinking struggles during the pandemic. Ripping his pants onstage, and much more.
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Dan Kenny is a MMA fanatic, and bass player for Suicide Silence. Nick Vega is a former amateur MMA fighter training out of the world famous Team Quest, and a RFBJJ Checkmat Blackbelt.
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They make them, Garza breaks them. The men behind the iconic guitar company Fender discuss how they made Garza's first Fender 7 string guitar happen. The connection and history they have to this brand has come full circle.
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John Douglas is a guitar tech, and bass player for Last of Our Kind.
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Brandon Mendenhall is the founder, and guitar player for The Mendenhall Experiment. Born with cerebral palsy, he followed his dream of learning the guitar. People told him it was impossible. He has gone on to start his own band, go on tour, and play with his favorite band Korn.
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Alex Lopez is a musician, artist & former drummer for the band Suicide Silence. We talk about life on the road, rehab, and much more.
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.