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**Garza Podcast**

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

Latest Episodes:

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

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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

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Garza sits down in-person with Jahred Gomes. Vocalist of Huntington Beach, California's (Hed) P.E. Their new single DETOX is out now! https://www.hedpe.ffm.to/detoxsingle

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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

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Garza sits down with Ernie Iniguez. Drummer of Riverside/Corona deathcore band Suicide Silence. Catch them on tour w Chelsea Grin 10/13-11/9! https://www.linktr.ee/suicidesilence

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Garza sits down with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania deathcore band Signs of the Swarm. Their new album "Amongst the Low & Empty" is out July 28! https://www.signsoftheswarm.com/bio

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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

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Garza sits down with Travis Ryan. Singer of San Diego deathgrind band Cattle Decapitation. Their new album Terrasite is out now! https://www.cattledecapitation.com

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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

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