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    Garza Podcast

    Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.

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

    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
    Show notes

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


    SPONSORS:

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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
    Show notes

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

    SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB

    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
    Show notes

    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
    Show notes

    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
    Show notes

    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


    SPONSORS:

    distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!

    emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF!


    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
    Show notes

    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


    SPONSORS:

    distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!

    emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF!


    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
    Show notes

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


    SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB


    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
    Show notes

    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

    SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB

    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
    Show notes

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


    SPONSORS:

    distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!

    emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF!


    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


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