Garza Podcast - Chris Garza

148 - DARK FUNERAL | Lord Ahriman: Black Metal, Corpse Paint & Afterlife Oct 28, 2024

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

147 - New 7-String, Mayhem & Biggest Fear Oct 21, 2024

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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

146 - INTERNAL BLEEDING | Chris Pervelis: Long Island Death Metal & Inventing Slam Oct 15, 2024

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

145 - Guitar Collecting Problem, Music Theory Thoughts & Mayhem Surprise Oct 08, 2024

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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

144 - UNDEATH: New York Death Metal Sep 30, 2024

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

143 - SOLO EP: People Stealing Metal Culture, Dream Tour & Death Sep 25, 2024

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

142 - CANE HILL: Metalcore from the Swamp Sep 17, 2024

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

141 - SOLO EP: Quad Cortex Journey, Voting & Raccoon Altercation Sep 09, 2024

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

140 - VITRIOL | Kyle Rasmussen Sep 02, 2024

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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139 - THE OTHERSIDE Aug 26, 2024

Garza talks top 4 rhythm guitar players, writer's block, how to overcome a stutter & much more! SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!

138 - COAL CHAMBER & SPINESHANK | Nu Metal History With Meegs Rascon & Mike Sarkisyan Aug 20, 2024

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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137 - 1ST SOLO EPISODE Aug 13, 2024

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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136 - CABAL Aug 05, 2024

Garza sits down in-person with Andreas Bjulver & Dennis Jovcevski Hursid from Danish deathcore band CABAL. https://linktr.ee/cabalcph

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135 - Weight Loss WINNER Reveal Jul 15, 2024

Garza & Ernie talk WINNER of the 28 day weigh loss challenge, The Ramones, Garza's hidden tattoos & much more!

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134 - ABORTED | Sven De Caluwé Jul 01, 2024

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

133 - Getting a Deathcore Six-Pack, Throwing Up on Ferries & Goals for the Year Jun 17, 2024

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?

132 - Itchy Panic Attack Jun 10, 2024

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

131 - Stanley Sievers Jun 03, 2024

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

130 - KING 810 May 27, 2024

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

129 - VOID OF VISION | Jack Bergin May 20, 2024

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

128 - MAKE THEM SUFFER May 13, 2024

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!

127 - Getting into Fights, Sick New World & Dealing with Pressure May 06, 2024

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

126 - The Boys Go to Therapy Apr 29, 2024

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

125 - OCEANO Apr 22, 2024

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

124 - ENTERPRISE EARTH: Writing on the Road, Experimenting & Healing Through Metal Apr 15, 2024

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

123 - 2 Idiots 1 Band Apr 08, 2024

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

122 - TALLAH Apr 01, 2024

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

121 - BODYBOX | Harrison Brown: Death Metal, Florida Life & New Album Mar 25, 2024

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”

120 Mar 18, 2024

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

119 - SKELETAL REMAINS Mar 11, 2024

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!

118 Mar 04, 2024

Garza is back after a 2 week break. For the 1st time Ernie sits down as a co-host. We talk being sober for a month, Machine Gun Kelly's guitar, band beef, Celebrity Deathmatch & more. SPONSORS: Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to the 1st G&E Episode 01:03 - Being Sober 05:38 - Moving Studios, Renovating 08:44 - Relationships, Personal Growth 12:12 - Is Ernie Claudio Sanchez? 15:19 - Long Hair Don’t Care 18:15 - Ernie Got a New Drum Kit 19:40 - Amazon Cardboard, Recycling 24:36 - Sanguisugabogg vs Ronnie Radke 25:07 - MGK’s Controversial Guitar 28:16 - Sanguisugabogg vs Ronnie Radke (continued) 36:15 - Celebrity Deathmatch 40:00 - Keeping a Tight Inner Circle 51:27 - Ernie Growing in the Band 53:33 - Lars Ulrich , Joey Jordison 55:10 - Live Question #1 59:05 - Live Question #2 Dream Guests

Quick Update! Feb 26, 2024

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

117 - NERVOSA Feb 12, 2024

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!

116 - DAATH: The Return, Self-Promotion & Top 5 Metal Mixes Feb 05, 2024

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!

115 - ESCUELA GRIND: Gateway Grindcore, Karma, Tour Injuries & Future Feb 04, 2024

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!

114 - LIONHEART | Rob Watson: Hardcore, Mental Health & Staying in Shape on Tour Jan 22, 2024

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.)

113 - SNUFFED ON SIGHT: Bay Area Dummy Death, Metal Culture & DIY Scene Jan 15, 2024

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

112 - DAVID ELLEFSON & JEFF YOUNG: Megadeth Days, Kings of Thrash & Mixing 80s Records Jan 08, 2024

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

111 - BRUJERIA | Juan Brujo: Ozark, Working with Dino Cazares & Spanish in Metal Jan 01, 2024

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

110 - BEST OF 2023 Dec 25, 2023

Garza shares his favorite moments of 2023.

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FULL EPISODES:

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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

109 - CODE ORANGE: Drive, Obsession & Surviving Through the Hard Times Dec 18, 2023

Garza sits down in-person with Jami Morgan & Eric "Shade" Balderose from Pittsburgh, PA band CODE ORANGE. https://www.codeorange.komi.io SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Starting in 2008, Reflecting on Career, Staying Positive 04:54 - Stolen Focus Book, Staying Focused & Being in the Moment 09:40 - Forcing Yourself to Get Work Done 12:33 - Band Chemistry, Working Together 13:57 - The Sound of Code Orange 15:08 - Under the Skin Live Acoustic Sessions, MudTV, Riki Rachtman 19:51 - Live Streaming Performances During Pandemic 29:06 - Playing to Small Crowds in the Early Days, Surviving the Early Days 33:58 - Creative Process, Writing 35:55 - Influences for Songs, Vision for the Band 40:43 - Getting Engaged, Marriage 45:18 - Making Money Livestreaming 50:22 - Arthur Rizk is a Sick Producer 52:08 - Code Orange Being Authentic With Their Ideas & Creativity 55:45 - Code Orange Doesn't Get Along with Other Bands, The State of Metal Music 1:01:19 - Having Longevity in Music, Outbreak Fest, The State of Hardcore Music 1:06:10 - Code Orange’s Member Lineup is Confusing 1:08:41 - Jami Played Drums Before Becoming a Frontman 1:17:45 - The Drive & Obsession 1:22:30 - Eddie Hermida Put Jamie in an Uncomfortable Situation, Having a Small Social Circle 1:31:46 - Working with Steve Albini, Kurt Ballou, Will Yip 1:36:49 - New Album, The Above, & Underneath Being Ahead of Its Time 1:38:05 - Working with Billy Corgan, Chris Vrenna, Learning From Mentors 1:43:08 - R.I.P. Cayle Sain

108 - CRYSTAL LAKE: OG Japanese Metalcore Dec 11, 2023

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

107 - FUMING MOUTH | Mark Whelan: Cancer, Survival & Death Metal Guitar Tone Dec 04, 2023

Garza sits down in-person with Mark Whelan. Singer, guitar player & founder of American death metal band FUMING MOUTH. Their new album LAST DAY OF SUN is out now! https://www.linktr.ee/fumingmouth SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Mark’s Uber Driver Got Lost 03:05 - Amps, Pedals & Gear Talk (HM2 Waza) 07:05 - Bands That Have the “Buzzsaw” Sound 11:15 - First Bands That Got Mark Into Heavy Music 14:20 - New Record, Last Day of Sun, 2023 18:30 - Clean Singing 20:35 - Playing with The Black Dahlia Murder 23:05 - Mark Finding Out He Had Cancer 29:04 - Writing “Kill the Disease” on Phone During Cancer Treatment 34:11 - Working with Kurt Ballou 35:20 - Writing the First Record, The Grand Descent (2019) 37:40 - How Mark’s Mindset Changed After Cancer Diagnosis 42:44 - Always Working & Creating Music Between Albums 45:15 - Gene Wolfe Inspiring Fuming Mouth Songs 50:06 - Reading Books, Mark Recommends Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy 55:50 - Favorite Movies, John Carpenter’s 5/4 Halloween Theme 58:23 - Where Riffs Come From 1:04:48 - Bands to Check Out, Death Metal Rabbit Hole 1:10:46 - Touring UK for First Time 1:14:50 - Closing Thoughts, Words of Wisdom

106 - TO THE GRAVE: Veganism, Australia Deathcore & Hunting Issues Nov 27, 2023

Garza sits down in-person with Sydney, Australia deathcore band TO THE GRAVE. https://www.linktr.ee/tothegraveau SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! 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

105 - PEELINGFLESH: Slam, DMT, Flat Earth & Growing Up In Oklahoma Nov 20, 2023

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

104 - SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL: War, Cancel Culture & Heaviest Records of All Time Nov 13, 2023

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

103 - ORTHODOX: Big Pants Music, SOAD & Band Addictions Nov 06, 2023

Garza sits down in-person with Nashville, Tennessee band ORTHODOX. https://www.linktr.ee/orthodoxtn SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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

102 - TEN56: Depression, Starting Over, Heavy Music & Being Lifers Oct 30, 2023

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

101 - ATTILA | Chris Fronzak: Running for President, Fame & Being Misunderstood Oct 23, 2023

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

100 - FEAR FACTORY: Opening for Slayer, 300 Vocal Auditions & Staying Driven Oct 16, 2023

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

99 - DISTANT: The Deathcore Resurrection, Metal, Politics & Europe Vs. USA Fast Food Oct 09, 2023

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

98 - OTEP: The Untold Story, Ozzfest Early Days & Blood Pigs Oct 02, 2023

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

97 - VULVODYNIA: South African Deathcore & New Beginnings Sep 25, 2023

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

96 - GOATWHORE: Louisiana's Metal Legacy, Elitism, Acid Trips & Staying Inspired Sep 18, 2023

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

95 - (HED) P.E. | Jahred Gomes: Nu-Metal, Million-Dollar Record Deal & Psychedelics Sep 11, 2023

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

94 - SUICIDE SILENCE | Ernie Iniguez: The Story from Guitar Center to Joining the Band Sep 04, 2023

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

93 - IYA TERRA | Nathan Aurora: 7 Strings, Deathcore to Reggae & Best Way to Die Aug 28, 2023

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

92 - SPIRITWORLD | Stu Folsom: Deathwestern, Playing Hardcore Shows & Going With Your Gut Aug 21, 2023

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

91 - 200 STAB WOUNDS: Ohio Death Metal, Hardcore, 1st Jobs & Heavy Riffs Aug 14, 2023

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?

90 - BLOODYWOOD: Folk Metal, India, Bollywood & Making Dreams Reality Aug 07, 2023

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

89 - ANGELMAKER: Deathcore, Slam, JFAC Cover & Work Ethic Jul 31, 2023

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

88 - SIGNS OF THE SWARM: Love, Marriage & The Death Whistle Jul 24, 2023

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

87 - CATTLE DECAPITATION | Travis Ryan: Pioneering Extreme Metal Vocals Jul 17, 2023

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

86 - DYING FETUS: New Album, South Park & Wrong One to Fuck With Jul 10, 2023

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

85 - CROWN MAGNETAR: Tech Metal, Hot Topic & Staying in Shape on Tour Jul 03, 2023

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

84 - MUGSHOT: 1st Interview Ever, Nasty Riffs, Ego & Being Sober Jun 26, 2023

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

83 - OG SUICIDE SILENCE: Famliy Guy Samples, Inventing Deathcore & The Early Days Jun 19, 2023

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

82 - KOYO: Long Island Hardcore, Emo & Taking Back Sunday Jun 12, 2023

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”)

81 - FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY: Sacrifice, Fatherhood, Lamb of God & Future of Extreme Metal Jun 05, 2023

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

80 - BODYSNATCHER: Breakdown Callouts & Keeping Aggression in Deathcore May 29, 2023

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

79 - FROZEN SOUL: Death Metal Revival, Craft Beer & Snow Machines May 22, 2023

Garza sits down with Dallas, Texas death metal band Frozen Soul. https://www.frozensoultx.com SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! 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

78 - WHITECHAPEL: The First Wave of Deathcore, Myspace Days & Tennessee Metal Scene May 15, 2023

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

77 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Gore, Metallica, ADHD & Adderall Riffs May 08, 2023

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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76 - PALEFACE SWISS: Switzerland Beatdown, Schizophrenia & Stealing Girlfriends May 01, 2023

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

75 - Diego Sanchez | DISGORGE: Brutal Death Metal, Blast Beats, Guitar Rigs & Poetry Apr 24, 2023

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

74 - Brandan Schieppati | BLEEDING THROUGH: Pioneering Metalcore & Politics in Metal Apr 17, 2023

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

73 - JESUS PIECE: East Coast Aggression, SNL & Rejecting the "Beatdown" Label Apr 10, 2023

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

72 - SUNAMI: Bay Area Hardcore Apr 03, 2023

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

71 - AUGUST BURNS RED: Grammy Nominations, Flip Flops & Dedicated Fans Mar 27, 2023

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

70 - OV SULFUR: Clean Singing in Deathcore, Dimmu Borgir & Gatekeeping Band Shirts Mar 20, 2023

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

69 - GIDEON: Southern Slam, OutKast Influence & Meeting Rob Dyrdek Mar 13, 2023

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

68 - FIT FOR A KING: Guitar Spins, Aliens, & the Power of Instagram DMs Mar 06, 2023

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)

67 - DEVOURMENT: The Heaviest Band of All Time Mar 03, 2023

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

66 - ERRA: Alabama Metalcore, Nickelback Love/Hate & Line 6 Goated Feb 20, 2023

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

65 - Rob Watson | LIONHEART: Limp Bizkit, Hardcore & Working w/ Ice-T Feb 13, 2023

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

64 - CARCOSA: Vancouver Deathcore & Going Viral on TikTok Feb 06, 2023

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

63 - WITHIN DESTRUCTION: Slam Police & Almost Dying in a Van Jan 30, 2023

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

62: Metal Health Awareness Jan 23, 2023

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

61: The Best Nu Metal Albums Ever! Jan 16, 2023

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

60: DEFEATED SANITY Jan 09, 2023

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

59: Happy Nu Year! Jan 02, 2023

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

58: 'Tis the Season of Boy Bands & Breakdowns Dec 26, 2022

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

57: EXHUMED Dec 19, 2022

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

56: Redemption Dec 12, 2022

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

55: The Sevendust & Joe Rogan Year Dec 06, 2022

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

54: VARIALS Nov 21, 2022

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

53: LEFT TO SUFFER Nov 14, 2022

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

52: VENDED Nov 07, 2022

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

51: HEMORAGE Oct 31, 2022

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

50: SHADOW OF INTENT Oct 24, 2022

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

49: Tim Lambesis | AS I LAY DYING Oct 17, 2022

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

48: Meshuggah N' Blunts Oct 10, 2022

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

47: We Toured With Lamb Of God Oct 03, 2022

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

See You Next Week! Sep 26, 2022

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

46: Aaron Stechauner Sep 19, 2022

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.

45: DYING WISH Sep 12, 2022

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

44: SIGNS OF THE SWARM Sep 05, 2022

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

43: Kyle Anderson | BRAND OF SACRIFICE Aug 29, 2022

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

42: Glen Benton | DEICIDE Aug 22, 2022

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

41: Respect The Banjo Aug 15, 2022

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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40: SLAY SQUAD Aug 08, 2022

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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39: ALPHA WOLF Aug 01, 2022

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

38: MUSE Goes Deathcore? Jul 25, 2022

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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37: Ricky Hoover & Taylor Barber Pt. 2 | OV SULFUR, LEFT TO SUFFER Jul 18, 2022

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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36: Ricky Hoover & Taylor Barber Pt. 1 | OV SULFUR, LEFT TO SUFFER Jul 11, 2022

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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35: Three Dollar Bill Y'all Jul 04, 2022

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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34: Art Cruz | LAMB OF GOD Jun 27, 2022

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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33: Johnny Crowder | PRISON, Cope Notes Jun 20, 2022

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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32: John Boecklin | BAD WOLVES Jun 13, 2022

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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31: SUICIDE SILENCE Jun 06, 2022

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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30: Lil Brows May 04, 2022

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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29 - FEAR FACTORY | Dino Cazares Apr 20, 2022

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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28: Morgan Rose | SEVENDUST Apr 06, 2022

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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27: Ashlee Evans-Smith | UFC Mar 23, 2022

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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26: Keith Barney I EIGHTEEN VISIONS, EX-THROWDOWN Dec 01, 2021

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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25: Michael "Morgoth Beatz" Montoya | WINDS OF PLAGUE Aug 16, 2021

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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24: Eric German | Music, Entertainment Attorney Aug 02, 2021

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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23: Mike Gitter | CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS A&R, Ex-ROADRUNNER Jul 19, 2021

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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22: Scott Ian Lewis | CARNIFEX Jul 12, 2021

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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21: Jerry Clubb | Manager: SUICIDE SILENCE Jul 05, 2021

Jerry Clubb is the manager for Suicide Silence. We talk about the Myspace days, losing a singer, and more.

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20: Davey Oberlin | All The Damn Vampires, Live Musician: Korn, Winds of Plague Jun 28, 2021

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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19: Derrick Green | SEPULTURA Jun 21, 2021

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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18: Jose Mangin | SiriusXM Host: Liquid Metal, Octane Jun 14, 2021

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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17: Cristian Machado, Diego Verduzco | LIONS AT THE GATE, Ex-ILL NINO Jun 07, 2021

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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16: Javier Reyes | ANIMALS AS LEADERS May 31, 2021

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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15: Doc Coyle | BAD WOLVES, Ex-GOD FORBID May 24, 2021

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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14: Lorenzo Antonucci May 17, 2021

Lorenzo Antonucci is a writer, producer, and actor. We talk about filming Paradise City, leaving Sworn Enemy, and much more.

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13: Steve Evetts | Producer: HATEBREED, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SUICIDE SILENCE May 10, 2021

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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12: Meegs Rascon | COAL CHAMBER, GEMINI SYNDROME May 03, 2021

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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11: Ross Robinson | Producer: KORN, SLIPKNOT, AT THE DRIVE-IN Apr 26, 2021

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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10: Dino Cazares | FEAR FACTORY Apr 19, 2021

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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9: Nick Vega | The Suicide Silence Enforcer & Team Quest Apr 12, 2021

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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8: David Sittig | IMPENDING DOOM Apr 05, 2021

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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7: Mama & Papa Garza Mar 29, 2021

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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6: Brandon Blaine | PLAGUE VENDOR Mar 22, 2021

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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5 - SUICIDE SILENCE & TEAM QUEST | Dan Kenny & Nick Vega Mar 15, 2021

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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4 - FENDER CUSTOMSHOP | Carlos Lopez, Javier Cuba, & Rob Knowles Mar 08, 2021

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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3 - GUITAR TECH | John Douglas Mar 01, 2021

John Douglas is a guitar tech, and bass player for Last of Our Kind.

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2 - THE MENDENHALL EXPERIMENT | Brandon Mendenhall Feb 22, 2021

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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1 - Ex-SUICIDE SILENCE | Alex Lopez Jan 28, 2021

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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