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Welcome to Between Two Amps, featuring Neeraj Kane (Hope Conspiracy, Suicide File, Hesitation Wounds, godcollider) and Fred Ziomek (Lower Class Brats, Prong, Darkest Hour, godcollider). We're here to share insight into all things gear, touring / playing shows, and recording from the perspective of seasoned punk artists. Time to go fast, and turn left...let's get this circle pit started!! ------------------------------------------------ Follow us on IG @fred.ziomek and @neerajkane for channel announcements and other random (but totally punk) stuff!

Neeraj Kane and Fred Ziomek


    • Jun 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    Episode 27: The Quest for Low Action with Nick Thieneman (Young Widows, Fotocrime, Fools Ghost, Breather Resist)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 80:43


    On this week's episode of Between Two Amps, we chat with Nick Thieneman (Young Widows, Fotocrime, Fools Ghost, Breather Resist) about hearing Nirvana for the first time and finding out about bands like the Melvins and Jesus Lizard from there, watching the Box, learning to play on an Ovation that was all about that treble, how a slinky transformed the tone of his first electric guitar, starting to play bass and getting into solid state Sunn amps, the trials and tribulations of Young Widows' custom guitar cabs, the one thing that Nick can't live without out, and LOTS MORE!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 26: Quick Commercial Break with Doug Carrion (Field Day, Dag Nasty, Descendants)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 85:32


    On this week's episode of Between Two Amps, we welcome the force of nature, Doug Carrion (Field Day, Dag Nasty, Descendants). We talk about getting into playing music through his exposure to jazz at a young age, getting into the punk scene of SoCal, adventures with Fletcher (of Pennywise fame), the evolution of punk and hardcore and how many varied forms the music has taken, touring, the evolution of his rig throughout his career, what gear he takes on the road, fly rigs, an impromptu commercial break brought to you by Doug, the latest with Field Day, and LOTS MORE!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 25: Worcester: Paris in the 80's with Jim Carroll (Spiral Heads, Burn, American Nightmare, Suicide File, Hope Conspiracy)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 78:03


    In this week's episode of Between Two Amps, we talk to Jim Carroll (Spiral Heads, Burn, American Nightmare, Suicide File, Hope Conspiracy and many, many more) about growing up in Worcester, MA, his journey into punk, seeing Danzig on the 4P tour, working up to get a BC Rich Virgin, the evolution of his gear to where it is today, lots of stories from all of the bands that Jim has played in over the years, and LOTS MORE!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 24: Gear Injection with Brad Logan (instant Ruin, Adolescents, Leftover Crack, F-Minus, Rats in the Wall)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 68:55


    On this episode of Between Two Amps, we talk to Brad Logan (instant Ruin, Adolescents, Leftover Crack, F-Minus, Rats in the Wall) about getting into music and picking up the guitar, the beginning days of the SoCal punk scene of the late 70's / early 80's, seeing bands like Black Flag and the Minutemen figure out how to go on tour, tour stories from around the world, the evolution of Brad's gear, getting the tone bug and the numerous gear adventures that ensued, favorite touring rigs, and lots more!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 23: The Rig Rundown of Rig Rundowns with Perry Bean (Premier Guitar)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 87:23


    On this episode of Between Two Amps, we sat down with Perry Bean to get the rundown of rundowns!  We talk about growing up in upstate New York, a chance encounter cleaning out a totalled car at a salvage yard that had the hardcore starter pack of tapes, getting into the punk and hardcore scene of Syracuse, taking guitar lessons from Manowar's guitarist, getting emancipated as a minor, his gear used while touring in hardcore bands, how narcolepsy nearly ended his ability to play guitar (seriously crazy story) and started him down the path of videography, opening the door at Premier Guitar for hardcore and punk bands to be featured, and lots more!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death!  MURDER YOUR THIRST.  Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/           -----------------------------                Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 22: Here Comes More Gear News with Mike Bingham (Spiritual Cramp, Creative Adult, Spice, Smirk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 65:43


    On this week's episode, Between Two Amps welcomes Mike Bingham (Spiritual Cramp, Creative Adult, Spice, Smirk) to the show! We talk to Mike about getting exposed to punk through skate mags in the suburbs of Portland, moving to NorCal and building a local scene outside of San Francisco, going from stacks to combos, getting rock 'n roll with Les Pauls, teasing the pedal that gives Spiritual Cramp their signature smooth guitar tone, and lots more! Be sure to catch Spititual Cramp out on tour now with Angel Du$t!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 21: What Happened to Riots at Shows? With Scott Mellinger (ZAO, Pack, Creation is Crucifixion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 72:45


    This week on Between Two Amps, we have an all time favorite dude, Scott Mellinger (ZAO, Pack, Creation is Crucifixion) on the show! We chat about ZAO and Darkest Hour wrapping up a tour with a bang, riots at shows, coming up in the Pittsburg hardcore / punk scene, Scott's love of ESP guitars, EVH heads of each generation, the upcoming Darkest Hour / Zao / Bloodlet tour, and LOTS MORE!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 20: A Case of Mistaken Identity with Mike Hickey (Venom, Cronos, Carcass, Cathedral)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 87:28


    On this week's episode of Between Two Amps, we have an AMAZING guest, Mike Hickey. He's played in Venom, Cronos, Carcass (Heartwork era), Cathedral (Ethereal Mirror era), and even with Daryl Hall of that little band, Hall and Oates. We talk about how Mike first started with guitar in Massachusetts, quit music college to play rock and move to LA, almost joining LA Guns, landing the gig with Venom (BIG twist on how that cam about), taking over bass duties with Cathedral on the Ethereal Mirror tour and convincing them to stop tuning to A, getting the call from Carcass to replace Mike Amott on guitar, how to get the legendary Carcass guitar tone, how to keep a Les Paul in tune (as demonstrated on an original '59 LP Burst), and LOTS MORE!!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 19: So You Still Want To Be A Rockstar with Jonathan Nunez Pt. 2 (Torche, Shitstorm, Sound Artillery Studios, Nunez Amplification)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 66:15


    This week on Between Two Amps, we have the bounty hunter of tone, Jonathan Nunez (Torche, Shitstorm, Sound Artillery Studios, Nunez Amplification)!! We had such a great conversation, we split it up into two episodes. In Part 2, we pick up where we left off last week and talk more about Jonathan's various schemes to trade in and trade up his gear, opening his studio (Sound Artillery Studios), his favorite recording gear, what's new with his amp / pedal company (Nunez Amplification), the one piece of gear he can't live without, upcoming tour plans, and lots more!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 18: So You Want To Be A Rockstar with Jonathan Nunez Pt. 1 (Torche, Shitstorm, Sound Artillery Studios, Nunez Amplification)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 61:18


    This week on Between Two Amps, we have the bounty hunter of tone, Jonathan Nunez (Torche, Shitstorm, Sound Artillery Studios, Nunez Amplification)!! We had such a great conversation, we're splitting it up into two episodes. In this episode we talk about his early interest in music, discovering heavier music at his local music stores, early on identifying and gravitating towards different sounds captured on recordings, getting shot at in a backyard rehearsal (spoiler alert: everyone is okay), buying a phaser pedal, the long road to buying a Dual Rectifier, and lots more! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 17: Renaissance of Mosh with Taylor Young (God's Hate, Twitching Tongues, Nails, The Pit Recording Studio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 70:20


    On this episode of Between Two Amps, we talk to Taylor Young of God's Hate, Twitching Tongues, Nails, The Pit Recording Studio (and lots more) about his journey into music starting in Bristol, CT, his amazingly named first projects, starting on drums, picking up guitar, moving to Van Nuys, reading Harry Potter with Glen Benton's wife at the merch table on his first tour, learning to record, the first announcement of his new signature pedal being released soon, and a whole lot more!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 16: The Gear Behind Our Punk Origins Pt. 2 (Darkest Hour, Hope Conspiracy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 60:16


    This week on Between Two Amps, we pick up where we left off in Episode 1 discussing our personal gear journeys. This episode is jam packed with Crate half stacks, a sketchy vintage SG purchase, 90's boutique amps, a botched amp trade, first Les Pauls, and the top 3 pieces of gear we can't live without!! Between Two Amps is now brought to you by Liquid Death! MURDER YOUR THIRST. Find out where to buy and get some sick merch at https://liquiddeath.com/ ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 15: Emergency Straight Edge Meeting with Dan Binaei (Race Traitor, Ready For Death)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 65:33


    This week, Between Two Amps welcomes Dan Binaei (Race Traitor, Ready For Death) to the show! Dan talks about his journey into punk through the Chicago scene of the early 90's, meeting Neeraj, his first "real" guitar and his struggles with keeping its Floyd Rose in tune, starting Race Traitor and now his new band, Ready For Death...and a hilarious recap of a now legendary emergency straight edge meeting featuring some prominent characters of the Chicago scene. ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 14: Riff Blasting with Nate Newton (Converge, Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Jesuit, Channel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 75:14


    This week on Between Two Amps, Nate Newton (Converge, Cave In, Old Man Gloom, Doomriders, Jesuit, Channel) joins us to talk about growing up in Virginia Beach, getting into punk through skating, being terrified at an Agnostic Front show, first recording experiences / learning how not to record, buying his first real guitar and half stack, buying his first pedal *after* joining Converge (hint: it doesn't directly affect your tone, but it can suck without one), the evolution of gear throughout his career so far, and what piece of gear is most important to him after all these years, plus LOTS MORE. ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 13: Jazz Hands with Jared Shavelson (Mariachi El Bronx, Ways Away, Seal, Hope Conspiracy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 69:22


    This week on Between Two Amps, we welcome Jared Shavelson to the show (Hope Conspiracy, Boy Sets Fire, Meg Myers, Seal, Ways Away, The Bronx / Mariachi El Bronx, the Beat Off and many more). We talk about his journey into music playing drums, how both jazz and punk have played an integral part in his inspiration for playing, getting manipulated into drum teching for other bands, go to drums for different styles of music, and lots more!! ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fred-ziomek/support

    Episode 12: Enter the Dojo with Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour, Be Well, Zealot RIP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 67:58


    This week on Between Two Amps, we welcome the Riff Sensei, Mike Schleibaum (Darkest Hour, Be Well, Zealot RIP, and many more)! We start from Mike getting his first guitar, learning to play happy birthday, starting his first band, WD-40, to playing the Chamber of Sound in DC, learning how to tour, the evolution of his gear, how to get the Damnation AD guitar tone, his favorite piece of gear that he can't live without, and lots more!! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel to stay up to date on all things Between Two Amps, and while you're at it, be sure to follow Mike and his projects on social media! On IG: @theriffdojo @darkest_hour_official @bewellhc @zealotripdc ----------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 11: Life, Love, Blue Voodoo with Steven Andrew Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 73:14


    This week on Between Two Amps, we have Steven Andrew Miller (Tap and Die, Kill Holiday, and Unbroken). We talk about how Steve Clark and Randy Rhoads influenced Steven and his playing, the hardcore scene of the early 90's, how his gear evolved over time through his various bands, how many knobs an amp should have, and most importantly, how the Fender M80 amp came to influence so many hardcore guitarists in the early 90's...or was it actually a Blue Voodoo? Tune in to find out!! ------------------------------ Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 10: The Hustle Continues with Ace Von Johnson (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 50:15


    This week on Between Two Amps, we have Part 2 of our conversation with Ace Von Johnson (Cheap Sex, Madcap, The Generators, US Bombs, Faster Pussycat, LA Guns, and many more). We pick up with the second part of Ace's adventures with Duane Peters, his transition to playing in rock bands (Faster Pussycat and LA Guns), the stigma from the punk scene on listening to anything other than punk, gratitude for being able to play music for 20+ years, and lots more! If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, definitely start there first!! ------------------------------------ Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 9: Nonstop Hustle with Ace Von Johnson (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 59:09


    This week on Between Two Amps, we talk with Ace Von Johnson (Cheap Sex, Madcap, The Generators, US Bombs, Faster Pussycat, LA Guns, and many more). We cover his start in music as a roadie, picking up the guitar (and hiding it from his mom), his journey in discovering punk, and the nonstop hustle to make ends meet as a musician. This is the first of a two part series with Ace. A great dude, with a great story...this episode is not to be missed! --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 8: Gear Theory with Tim Dove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 82:23


    This week Between Two Amps hangs with Tim Dove (Low Speech, Ghost Hunt, Ernie Ball A&R)! We talk about his journey into punk and hardcore in upstate NY, burpcore, DIY tour booking, his band's van getting repossessed, and gear trends he's seeing with new artists through his work in Artist Relations at Ernie Ball. If you haven't already, we highly recommend checking out the series String Theory that Tim helps produce for Ernie Ball. It's a great companion to Between Two Amps! https://www.ernieball.com/stringtheory --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 7: Twenty Pizzas with Josh Agran

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 67:51


    This week we have Josh Agran (Paint It Black, Affirmative Action Jackson, Knives Out) talking about starting out on the violin, getting introduced to punk and the Philly scene of the 90's, giving away pizzas as a prize at a gig, how he ended up with an amp from Ink and Dagger, talking about Tom Keifer of Cinderella and the amazing Pat's Dogs commercial from '83, and a whole lot more...this is a truly hilarious episode!! --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 6: Single Coil Amore with Clayton Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 66:15


    This week Clayton Stevens (Touche Amore, Entry) talks to us about growing up in Burbank, CA and getting into the local punk scene, being inspired by Bleeding Kansas, going to the Smell in Downtown LA before he could drive, his never-ending love of all things single coil, and lots more!!   ---------------------------------------------  Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 5: Maiden San Diego with Sam Stothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 69:01


    This week, Between Two Amps welcomes Sam Stothers (Narrows, Rod of Correction, Heartwork Coffee) to the show! We talk about growing up in a biker family, getting into Iron Maiden, playing the clarinet, being introduced to hardcore and the San Diego scene of the early 90's...not to mention, a Between Two Amps first: talking DRUMS!!! --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 4: Pushing Iron with Ken Susi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 63:54


    This episode takes us to Danvers, MA to talk with Ken Susi (Unearth, Swivel) about his first gear, learning to play guitar, creating his own lane in the Boston hardcore scene of the late 90's, (now vintage) Ibanez guitars, the perfect Marshall Shredmaster clone, rack gear, and PUSHING IRON. --------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 3: The Art of Punk with Ryan Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 62:30


    Ryan Patterson (Coliseum, Fotocrime) joins us to talk about playing cardboard cutout guitars to LA Guns, putting on shows in his parent's basement, his philosophy on what gear is critical versus just cool to have, how he creates and stays inspired with music, and the two pieces of gear he can't live without!! ------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

    Episode 2: How To (and How Not To) Play A Punk Gig

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 43:53


    Part VLOG and part conversation...Neeraj and Fred talk about learning to play live, starting out DIY, how to (and how not to) prepare for gigs, what to do between load in / sound check and the show, show horror stories, and footage from Lower Class Brats performing at this year's Punk Rock Bowling. --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/bands/godcollider and on iTunes) Driving montage music written and performed by Fred Ziomek Live songs (New Seditionaries, Just Like Clockwork, and Who Writes Your Rules) written and performed by Lower Class Brats (Available at https://lowerclassbrats.bigcartel.com/ )

    Episode 1: The Gear Behind Our Punk Origins Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 42:44


    Introducing Between Two Amps with Neeraj Kane and Fred Ziomek!! This is Part 1 of our punk origin stories. What we played, how we learned to play, first shows, Crash Test Dummies, Extreme...oh, and punk too. --------------------------------------------- Between Two Amps Intro Music written and performed by godcollider (Available here: https://www.indecisionrecords.com/ban... and on iTunes)

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