The Does It Doom? Podcast

021: Nick Williams - Dunwich Doom, PhD Oct 26, 2021

Follow Nick on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunwichdoomphd

In this week's episode I had the opportunity to chat with Nick Williams, the former owner and founder of Dunwich Amplification. We discuss how Nick got into building pedals through to his days as Dunwich Amps, his reasons for closing up the Dunwich shop, his recent consulting work and new QMF pedal brand, and more.

020: Kirk Windstein - Down, Crowbar, & Lessons From A Riff Lord Apr 27, 2020

Follow Kirk on Facebook and DM him to schedule your one-on-one guitar lesson: https://www.facebook.com/kirk.windstein

Crowbar Merch: http://www.martyrstore.net/artist/crowbar

In this week's episode I had the opportunity to chat with the Riff Lord himself, Kirk Windstein. We got into the nitty gritty details of his guitar rigs in Crowbar, Down, and Kingdom of Sorrow, and chatted about his riff writing process, his approach to writing his signature doom harmonies, the solo record, the brand new unreleased rowbar record, his reunion with the Down, and more.

019: Bobby Liebling - PENTAGRAM & 50 Years Livin' In A Ram's Head Apr 08, 2020

In this week's episode of the Does It Doom Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with one of the forefathers of doom metal, or downer rock as he prefers to call it, Bobby Liebling of Pentagram. We discuss the very early days of the band, into the high voltage era, a bit of the sub basement era, right through to today. Bobby also gives us the details on his new project, The Limit, as well as the current status of Pentagram. This was a truly great interview and I'm super excited to share it with you all.

Follow Bobby and Pentagram on Social Media: Instagram: @bobby.liebling.81 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pentagramusa/ Website: https://www.pentagramusa.com Merch: https://evolutionprinting.bigcartel.com/

018: Jimmy Bower - EYEHATEGOD, Down, & 30 Years of NOLA Sludge Apr 01, 2020

EYEHATEGOD Merch: https://www.eyehategod.ee/

Down Merch: https://shop.down-nola.com/

Crowbar Merch: http://www.martyrstore.net/artist/crowbar

In this week's episode of the Does It Doom Podcast I had the opportunity to chat with one of the Kings of New Orleans Sludge, Jimmy Bower. We talk through the details of his EYEHATGOD guitar rig; and we spend some time talking about song writing, how things are going with EHG, and get the latest on Down, The Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, his solo record, and more.

017: Sammy Duet - Acid Bath, Goatwhore, & The New Orleans Metal Sound Mar 15, 2020

In this week's episode of the Does It Doom Podcast I chat with New Orleans Metal pioneer Sammy Duet, guitarist of the legendary Acid Bath, sludge icons Crowbar, and of course his current project, the brutal extreme metal outfit Goatwhore.

We chat all about his gear, how his rig has evolved over the past 30 years, ESP guitars, his guitar collection, his approach to songwriting, and he sets the record straight on some Acid Bath questions and rumors once and for all. This was really incredible interview, and I really hope you guys dig it!

Follow Sammy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammypierreduet

Checkout Sammy's Reverb Shop: https://reverb.grsm.io/SammyDuet

Follow Goatwhore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goatwhorenola

Follow Goatwhore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoat666/

Visit the Goatwhore Website: http://www.goatwhore.net/

016: Speaker Cabs for Doom Metal with Jan Schmidt of Cosmic Terror Cabinets Jan 03, 2020

In today's episode we're chatting with Jan Schmidt of Cosmic Terror Cabs. We discuss design methodologies, construction techniques, cabinet sizing and porting, speaker configuration, speaker recommendations, and more. You can find more information about Cosmic Terror Cabs at the following links. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicterrorcabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosmicterrorcabs Website: https://cosmicterrorcabs.com/ Pedalboard Video: https://youtu.be/A5UKl5DYQrI

015: How To Promote Your Band Using Social Media with Matt Bacon of Dropout Media Dec 20, 2019

In today's episode we're chatting with Matt Bacon of Dropout Media. We discuss some fundamental tactics for promoting your band using social media in 2020, the importance of not overthinking things, some overlooked aspects of post frequency, which platforms are working, and more. You can find more from Matt at the following links: https://www.instagram.com/mattbacon666 https://www.facebook.com/mattbacon666 https://www.twitter.com/mattbacon666?s=07 https://dropoutmedia.net

014: Muscle Guitars and Doom Setup Tips with Dallas Seger of Seger Guitars Dec 16, 2019

In today's episode we're chatting with Dallas Seger of Seger Guitars. We cover the details of Matt Pike's Seger YG, the basics of how to setup your guitar for downtuned doom metal, some important aspects regarding scale length, his current build schedule, amp demos, and more. You can find more from Seger Guitars at the following links: https://www.segerguitars.com https://www.instagram.com/segerguitars https://www.facebook.com/segerguitars

013: Living the Fuzz Life with Jason Johnson of Fuzzlord Effects Dec 11, 2019

Today we chat with Jason Johnson of Fuzzlord Effects about some of his most exciting projects from this past year, what he has coming in 2020, his approach to songwriting, and his philosophy behind social media and marketing. You can find more from Fuzzlord Effects at the following links: https://www.fuzzlordeffects.com https://www.youtube.com/fuzzlordeffects https://www.instagram.com/fuzzlordeffects https://www.facebook.com/fuzzlordeffects

012: EYEHATEGOD Blank Guitar Lesson Dec 02, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/H038OVmmqCk

In this sludge metal guitar lesson I'm teaching you Blank by EYEHATEGOD, the opening track from Take As Needed For Pain. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. C Standard Tuning: C-F-A#-D#-G-C

The song is played in the key of C Minor and it's riffs utilize elements from the Natural Minor Scale {R, M2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} and Phrygian Mode {R, b2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} along with the Diminished Fifth ,b5 , from the Blues Scale and the Major Third, M3. In general, the song makes great use of chromatic passing tones as it blends the various minor scales.

011: Fuzzlord Effects FU-2: Does It Dopethrone? Nov 17, 2019

https://fuzzlordeffects.com/

The Fuzzlord Effects FU-2 is a modern take on the classic Shin-ei Univox Superfuzz and Boss Hyperfuzz FZ-2 from the early 90's which includes a two-band active baxandall Bass / Treble tonestack along with controls for Volume and Gain/Fuzz (Expander). In this demo we're using riffs from Dopethrone by Electric Wizard. Bb Standard Tuning: Bb-D#-G#-C#-F-Bb

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010: Russian Big Muff Shootout - Sovtek Black Russian v8 vs EHX Green Russian Reissue Oct 27, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/22XsQzxd_Kg

In this episode we compare a 2000's Electro-harmonix Sovtek v8 Black Russian Big Muff Pi with the more recent EHX Green Russian Big Muff Pi Reissue.

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and drop a rating and review to let me know which version of the pedal you thought sounded best. Could you tell them apart? What was the main difference in tone?

009: Windhand Orchard Guitar Lesson Oct 18, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/xLvoiNSYvkM

Garrett Morris Interview: https://doesitdoom.com/rigs-of-doom-garrett-morris-of-windhand/

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm section and guitar solo from Windhand's Orchard, the opening track from the Soma album. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail, followed by a lick-by-lick breakdown of the solo section. C-Standard Tuning: C-F-A#-D#-G-C

The song is played in the key of G-Minor and its riffs utilize elements from the Harmonic Minor {R, M2, b3, p4, p5, b6, M7} and Natural Minor {R, M2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} scales.

008: Proco Rat LM308 vs. OP07 Op-Amp Shootout - Does It Drone? Oct 13, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/RgxMMnbhtI0

In this episode of the podcast we compare a 1990 LM308 ProCo Rat 2 with a recently purchased OP07 ProCo Rat 2. Drop A Tuning: A-E-A-D-F#-B

Could you hear a tonal difference between the two pedals? Which did you prefer and why? Please remember to subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating & review, and let me know!

007: Monolord Empress Rising Guitar Lesson Oct 08, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/OnFhFHF5QzI

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm section from Empress Rising by Monolord. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. B Standard Tuning: B-E-A-D-F#-B

The song is played in the key of B-Minor and its riffs utilize elements from the Phrygian Mode {R, b2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} with the added b5 from the Blues Scale and M7 from the Harmonic Minor Scale.

006: Tony Iommi 1970's Black Sabbath Gear & Tone Tips Oct 05, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/mdKzS4o8isQ

In this episode I discuss the gear Tony Iommi used during the classic 1970's Ozzy era of Black Sabbath. The discussion details what I've learned over the years about his gear and tone and the steps I went through to build up a similar rig.

Signup to download my FREE Doom Metal Band Tuning Guide which details the tuning and string gauges of nearly 70 of the most important and influential doom, stoner, sludge, and drone bands:https://www.doesitdoom.com/tuningguide

005: Conan Crown of Talons Guitar Lesson Sep 30, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/2_g0G93eces

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm section from Conan's Crown of Talons from the Blood Eagle album. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. Drop F Tuning: F-C-F-A#-D#-G

The song is played in the key of D-Minor (B-Minor position in standard Drop-D Tuning) and it's riffs utilize elements from the Phrygian Mode {R, b2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} with the added b5 from the blues scale.

004: Doom Metal Guitar Tuning Guide Sep 26, 2019

Download the Guide: https://www.doesitdoom.com/tuningguide

In this episode we discuss the Does It Doom? Doom Metal Band Tuning Guide which is a free downloadable PDF document I have compiled containing the tuning and string gauge information for over 75 doom, stoner, sludge, and drone metal bands. You can signup at the link above for immediate download today.

003: Sleep Dragonaut Guitar Lesson Sep 24, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/SM_3JvTR55k

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm section from Dragonaut by Sleep. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. C Standard Tuning: C-F-A#-D#-G-C

The song begins with the classic intro riff in the key of F Minor and utilizes the F Minor Pentatonic Scale {R, b3, p4, p5, b7} before modulating down to the key of C Minor. The remainder of the song's riffs utilize elements from the C Blues Scale {R, b3, p4, b5, p5, b7}.

002: Black Sabbath Electric Funeral Guitar Lesson Sep 21, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/GaCZimRZVUo

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm and lead sections from Electric Funeral by Black Sabbath. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. E Standard Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E

The song begins with the classic wah pedal intro riff in the key of E Minor and utilizes the E Natural Minor Scale {R, M2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7}. The remainder of the song's riffs utilize elements from the E Blues Scale {R, b3, p4, b5, p5, b7} along with a M7 interval during the third riff.

001: Electric Wizard Dopethrone Guitar Lesson Sep 21, 2019

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/hlyeb_JlvpA

In this doom metal guitar lesson I teach you the entire rhythm section and solo concepts from Electric Wizard's Dopethrone. The song is broken down into its main riffs, each demonstrated and explained in full detail. B Standard Tuning: B-E-A-D-F♯-B

The song is played in the key of B Minor and it's riffs utilize elements from the B Natural Minor Scale {R, M2, b3, p4, p5, b6, b7} along with the B Blues Scale {R, b3, p4, b5, p5, b7} with the addition of the Major Third, M3, and the Flat Second, b2, from the Phrygian Dominant Scale {R, b2, M3, p4, p5, b6, b7}

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