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  1. 106 - TO THE GRAVE: Veganism, Australia Deathcore & Hunting Issues

    27 november 2023 · 1 uur 18 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with Sydney, Australia deathcore band TO THE GRAVE. https://www.linktr.ee/tothegraveau Lees meer

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    TO THE GRAVE is:
    Dane Evans - Vocals
    Jack Simioni - Guitar
    Matt Clarke - Bass
    Simon O'Malley - Drums

    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Australia Is In the Future
    02:48 - Lack of Sleep On Tour
    04:33 - Isaac the MVP
    08:40 - When the Band Started
    11:03 - Dane Inspired by Hip Hop & Gutter Rap
    15:34 - Halloween Costumes
    18:11 - The Pig Mask
    20:28 - Coming From Australia
    23:38 - Being Competitive
    29:17 - Being Vegan
    39:43 - Thoughts On Hunting
    44:32 - Nature is Metal
    45:37 - Veganism
    54:40 - AirBnB Writing Sessions
    59:01 - Offcuts (2023 Album) & Acoustic Song, “High-Impact”
    1:03:59 - Metal Elitists
    1:07:20 - Getting Ear Surgery
    1:11:57 - Jay Weinberg / SLIPKNOT Drama

  2. 105 - PEELINGFLESH: Slam, DMT, Flat Earth & Growing Up In Oklahoma

    20 november 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with Oklahoma City, OK slam band PEELINGFLESH. https://www.orcd.co/slamaholics2 Lees meer

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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

  3. 104 - SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL: War, Cancel Culture & Heaviest Records of All Time

    13 november 2023 · 1 uur 55 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with Alex Terrible & Jack Simmons from Russian deathcore band SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL. https://www.stp-tour.com Lees meer

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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

  4. 103 - ORTHODOX: Big Pants Music, SOAD & Band Addictions

    6 november 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with Nashville, Tennessee band ORTHODOX. https://www.linktr.ee/orthodoxtn Lees meer

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    ORTHODOX is:
    Adam Easterling - Vocals
    Austin Evans - Guitar
    Shiloh Krebs- Bass
    Mike White - Drums

    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 - Mobile Game/Gambling Addiction
    04:55 - Gym Addiction
    07:17 - Mike’s Willy Wonka Slot Machine Addiction
    12:45 - Adam’s Hockey Addiction
    15:12 - Stick To Your Guns Tour
    19:02 - System of a Down
    23:16 - Genre Discussion
    28:31 - Adam Formed the Band In High School
    31:58 - “Body and Soul”
    37:22 - Writer’s Block
    41:06 - Big Pants Music
    44:11 - Writing “Cave In”
    49:59 - Finding a Good Place to Write Music
    55:01 - What Pickups & Amps They Use
    1:01:43 - Growing Up in Nashville, ChristCore
    1:08:14 - Garza Podcast Coffee

  5. 102 - TEN56: Depression, Starting Over, Heavy Music & Being Lifers

    30 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 17 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with French / English band TEN56. https://www.linktr.ee/ten56 Lees meer

    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

  6. 101 - ATTILA | Chris Fronzak: Running for President, Fame & Being Misunderstood

    23 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  7. 100 - FEAR FACTORY: Opening for Slayer, 300 Vocal Auditions & Staying Driven

    16 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 43 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  8. 99 - DISTANT: The Deathcore Resurrection, Metal, Politics & Europe Vs. USA Fast Food

    9 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with Netherlands deathcore band DISTANT. https://www.linktr.ee/distantofficial Lees meer

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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

  9. 98 - OTEP: The Untold Story, Ozzfest Early Days & Blood Pigs

    2 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 51 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  10. 97 - VULVODYNIA: South African Deathcore & New Beginnings

    25 september 2023 · 1 uur 4 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with South African deathcore band VULVODYNIA. https://www.facebook.com/vulvodyniaslam Lees meer

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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

  11. 96 - GOATWHORE: Louisiana's Metal Legacy, Elitism, Acid Trips & Staying Inspired

    18 september 2023 · 1 uur 32 min

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    Garza sits down in-person with NOLA extreme metal band GOATWHORE. https://www.linktr.ee/goatwhore Lees meer

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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

  12. 95 - (HED) P.E. | Jahred Gomes: Nu-Metal, Million-Dollar Record Deal & Psychedelics

    11 september 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  13. 94 - SUICIDE SILENCE | Ernie Iniguez: The Story from Guitar Center to Joining the Band

    4 september 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  14. 93 - IYA TERRA | Nathan Aurora: 7 Strings, Deathcore to Reggae & Best Way to Die

    28 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 57 min

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    Garza sits down with Nathan Aurora. Singer, guitar player of Iya Terra. Pop Punk Goes Reggae drops 9/15! https://www.linktr.ee/nathanauroramusic Lees meer

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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…

  15. 92 - SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom: Deathwestern, Playing Hardcore Shows & Going With Your Gut

    21 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Garza sits down with Stu Folsom. Singer & main songwriter of SPIRITWORLD. https://www.linktr.ee/spiritworldprophet Lees meer

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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

  16. 91 - 200 STAB WOUNDS: Ohio Death Metal, Hardcore, 1st Jobs & Heavy Riffs

    14 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Garza sits down with Cleveland, Ohio death metal band 200 STAB WOUNDS. https://www.200stabwounds.net Lees meer

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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?

  17. 90 - BLOODYWOOD: Folk Metal, India, Bollywood & Making Dreams Reality

    7 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Garza sits down with India folk metal band BLOODYWOOD. https://www.bloodywood.net Lees meer

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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

  18. 89 - ANGELMAKER: Deathcore, Slam, JFAC Cover & Work Ethic

    31 juli 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Garza sits down with North Vancouver, BC, Canada deathcore band ANGELMAKER. https://www.linktr.ee/angelmaker Lees meer

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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

  19. 88 - SIGNS OF THE SWARM: Love, Marriage & The Death Whistle

    24 juli 2023 · 1 uur 15 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  20. 87 - CATTLE DECAPITATION | Travis Ryan: Pioneering Extreme Metal Vocals

    17 juli 2023 · 1 uur 37 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  21. 86 - DYING FETUS: New Album, South Park & Wrong One to Fuck With

    10 juli 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Garza sits down with Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. https://dyingfetus.komi.io Lees meer

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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

  22. 85 - CROWN MAGNETAR: Tech Metal, Hot Topic & Staying in Shape on Tour

    3 juli 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  23. 84 - MUGSHOT: 1st Interview Ever, Nasty Riffs, Ego & Being Sober

    26 juni 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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    Garza sits down with San Jose, California's MUGSHOT. https://www.linktr.ee/mugshotca Lees meer

    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

  24. 83 - OG SUICIDE SILENCE: Famliy Guy Samples, Inventing Deathcore & The Early Days

    19 juni 2023 · 2 uur 13 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  25. 82 - KOYO: Long Island Hardcore, Emo & Taking Back Sunday

    12 juni 2023 · 1 uur 21 min

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    Garza sits down with Long Island, NY melodic hardcore band KOYO. https://www.koyolihc.com Lees meer

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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”)

  26. 81 - FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY: Sacrifice, Fatherhood, Lamb of God & Future of Extreme Metal

    5 juni 2023 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Garza sits down with Jersey City, NJ deathcore band Fit For An Autopsy. https://www.fitforanautopsy.co Lees meer

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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

  27. 80 - BODYSNATCHER: Breakdown Callouts & Keeping Aggression in Deathcore

    29 mei 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Garza sits down with Melbourne, FL deathcore band Bodysnatcher. https://www.bodysnatcherofficial.com Lees meer

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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

  28. 79 - FROZEN SOUL: Death Metal Revival, Craft Beer & Snow Machines

    22 mei 2023 · 1 uur 21 min

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    Garza sits down with Dallas, Texas death metal band Frozen Soul. https://www.frozensoultx.com
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    TIME CODES:
    00:00 - Chad Screams at People
    04:51 - Touring with The Black Dahlia Murder
    06:38 - Warming Up Before Playing, Having a Drink
    09:37 - Death Metal Revival, Coming From Texas, Chaos in Tejas Fest
    15:50 - Death Metal Revival continued, Swords
    19:40 - Blood Incantation Goes Synth
    21:35 - Working with Matt Heafy (Trivium)
    26:55 - “Crypt of Ice” Writing Process
    29:22 - Peavey 5150 vs 6505, Tone Is In the Hands, Sam’s Basses
    36:52 - Magic The Gathering
    41:34 - James Bousema, Artist
    44:10 - Meeting at a Comic Book Shop, Starting Frozen Soul
    46:13 - Sam Learned How to Play Bass in 3 Months
    49:00 - Circuit City to Touring, Record Release Show
    53:00 - Wrecking Ball, Metal Madness Fest, DIY Artwork
    01:03:27 - Frost Hammer & Cold Moon Craft Beer (Division Brewing)
    01:06:27 - Coming Up With Ideas on the Fly, Happy Accidents
    01:09:24 - The Snow Machine
    01:12:01 - Blink 182 Inspired Michael to Play Guitar, Gateway Bands
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  29. 78 - WHITECHAPEL: The First Wave of Deathcore, Myspace Days & Tennessee Metal Scene

    15 mei 2023 · 1 uur 15 min

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    Garza sits down with Phil Bozeman & Alex Wade from Tennessee deathcore band Whitechapel. https://www.whitechapelband.com Lees meer

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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

  30. 77 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Gore, Metallica, ADHD & Adderall Riffs

    8 mei 2023 · 1 uur 23 min

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    Garza sits down with Columbus, OH drug death band Sanguisugabogg. https://www.sanguisugabogg.com Lees meer

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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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  31. 76 - PALEFACE SWISS: Switzerland Beatdown, Schizophrenia & Stealing Girlfriends

    1 mei 2023 · 1 uur 7 min

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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 Lees meer

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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

  32. 75 - Diego Sanchez | DISGORGE: Brutal Death Metal, Blast Beats, Guitar Rigs & Poetry

    24 april 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  33. 74 - Brandan Schieppati | BLEEDING THROUGH: Pioneering Metalcore & Politics in Metal

    17 april 2023 · 1 uur 37 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  34. 73 - JESUS PIECE: East Coast Aggression, SNL & Rejecting the "Beatdown" Label

    10 april 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  35. 72 - SUNAMI: Bay Area Hardcore

    3 april 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Garza sits down with Bay Area hardcore band Sunami. If you love heavy slams. Check them out! sunami408.bandcamp.com/album/sunami Lees meer

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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

  36. 71 - AUGUST BURNS RED: Grammy Nominations, Flip Flops & Dedicated Fans

    27 maart 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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    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 Lees meer

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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

  37. 70 - OV SULFUR: Clean Singing in Deathcore, Dimmu Borgir & Gatekeeping Band Shirts

    20 maart 2023 · 1 uur 22 min

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    Garza sits down with Las Vegas Deathcore band Ov Sulfur. Their new album The Burdern Ov Faith drops this Friday! ovsulfur.com Lees meer

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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

  38. 69 - GIDEON: Southern Slam, OutKast Influence & Meeting Rob Dyrdek

    13 maart 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Garza sits down with American metalcore band Gideon. Their new album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. is out now! https://gideonal.com Lees meer

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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

  39. 68 - FIT FOR A KING: Guitar Spins, Aliens, & the Power of Instagram DMs

    6 maart 2023 · 1 uur 19 min

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    Fit for a King is an American metalcore band from Tyler, Texas. https://fitforakingband.com Lees meer

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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)

  40. 67 - DEVOURMENT: The Heaviest Band of All Time

    3 maart 2023 · 1 uur 24 min

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    DEVOURMENT is an American death metal band from Dallas, Texas. The heaviest band on the planet. https://www.devourmentofficial.com Lees meer

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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

  41. 66 - ERRA: Alabama Metalcore, Nickelback Love/Hate & Line 6 Goated

    20 februari 2023 · 1 uur 27 min

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    ERRA is an American progressive metalcore band from Birmingham, Alabama. https://erraband.com Lees meer

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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

  42. 65 - Rob Watson | LIONHEART: Limp Bizkit, Hardcore & Working w/ Ice-T

    13 februari 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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    Rob Watson is the singer for the American hardcore band Lionheart. https://lionheartca.com Lees meer

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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

  43. 64 - CARCOSA: Vancouver Deathcore & Going Viral on TikTok

    6 februari 2023 · 1 uur 29 min

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    Carcosa is a four piece deathcore band from Vancouver BC, Canada. https://carcosabc.com Lees meer

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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

  44. 63 - WITHIN DESTRUCTION: Slam Police & Almost Dying in a Van

    30 januari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Within Destruction is a sic AF metal band from Slovenia. https://sadboikroo.com Lees meer

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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

  45. 62: Metal Health Awareness

    23 januari 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    Garza & Zack the Kid talk about having bad traps when you're high, mental health struggles in metal & much more! Lees meer

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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

  46. 61: The Best Nu Metal Albums Ever!

    16 januari 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Garza & Zack the Kid talk about the top 50 nu metal records of all time, how to record your ideas & much more! Lees meer

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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

  47. 60: DEFEATED SANITY

    9 januari 2023 · 1 uur 17 min

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    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! Lees meer

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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

  48. 59: Happy Nu Year!

    2 januari 2023 · 1 uur 9 min

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    Garza & Zack the Kid look back on 2022, react to Pantera & much more! Lees meer

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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

  49. 58: 'Tis the Season of Boy Bands & Breakdowns

    26 december 2022 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Garza & Zack the Kid talk about what they want for Christmas, The Big 6 & much more! Lees meer

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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

  50. 57: EXHUMED

    19 december 2022 · 1 uur 21 min

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    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! Lees meer

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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