THE HEAVIEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME New EP every Monday Chris Garza is the guitar player and founding member of SUICIDE SILENCE. The biggest and most influential deathcore band on the planet
The Garza Podcast is a truly captivating and relatable show that explores the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Garza, a couple from Corpus Christi area. As someone who grew up in the same region, I immediately felt a deep connection to their stories, as they resonated with the experiences of my own parents. This podcast has ignited a desire within me to create a Corpus-centric podcast, delving into the rich culture, people, language, food, and music of this incredible region.
One of the best aspects of The Garza Podcast is its ability to attract top-notch guests. Host Chris consistently brings on fascinating individuals who provide intriguing insights and engaging conversations. As an old Suicide Silence fan, I was thrilled to discover this show and hear from such talented individuals. Chris manages to bring positivity, class, diversity, motivation, and entertainment all in one podcast - it's truly impressive.
While The Garza Podcast is undeniably captivating, there are a few areas that could be improved upon. Firstly, it would be great to see even more frequent releases as the wait between episodes can sometimes feel quite long. Additionally, while there are occasional discussions about music due to Chris' background as a musician, it would be wonderful if there were more consistent music-related content throughout each episode.
In conclusion, The Garza Podcast is an absolute gem that combines heartfelt storytelling with inspiring conversations and diverse perspectives. It goes beyond being just another musician or music-based podcast; it transcends genres and provides an enriching experience for listeners through its cultural exploration. I eagerly await future episodes of this outstanding show and hope to see even more Corpus Christi-focused content in the future!
Garza sits down in-person with John Kevill. Vocalist for the thrash metal band WARBRINGER. New album “Wrath And Ruin” out now! https://linktr.ee/warbringerSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Morning Whiskey04:19 - Moving to Florida Country17:26 - Beginnings // Lineup Changes25:56 - Warbringer // Suicide Silence Tour30:17 - Younger vs Older Band Etiquettes31:58 - Lady Gaga37:30 - World History, Wars & Weapon Technology49:35 - Russian Gulag // Prison Industrial Complex53:18 - Writing Lyrics // POV Storytelling55:05 - Kurt Cobain, Commerce & Neoliberalism1:00:22 - Mental Health, Depression & Society1:04:57 - Pressure of Succeeding in Music1:10:12 - Medication, Anxiety & Imagination1:17:54 - Brave New World // Aldous Huxley1:22:03 - Atheism, Religion & Life After Death1:30:10 - Faith in Humanity // Human Atrocities1:36:13 - Class Warfare // Corporate Propaganda1:43:22 - Perspective // Social Anxiety1:45:21 - Art, Expression & Purpose1:46:49 - Best Thrash Band1:48:19 - Doubling Down
Garza sits down in-person with Eddie Berg. Vocalist & violinist for the Swedish metalcore band IMMINENCE. New album "The Return of The Black" Out Now! https://imminenceswe.comSPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Growing Up in Trelleborg, Sweden04:31 - Learning Violin09:19 - Self-Funding12:50 - Dreadlocks15:27 - Gateway Bands17:26 - Training Martial Arts23:10 - First Violin 25:38 - Reading Music27:45 - Playing Local w/ Orchestra32:04 - Harry Potter35:08 - Rig Rundown: Violin, Pickup & Pedalboard 42:37 - Writing47:08 - Finding Your Sound55:16 - Becoming Confident1:02:09 - Different Tunings1:04:38 - Tone: Violin Demonstration1:06:46 - Eddie & Garza Freestyle Jam #11:09:19 - Freestyle Jam #21:10:47 - God Fearing Man1:16:26 - Improv Breakdown Jam1:18:06 - Creativity1:27:20 - Rocky1:29:22 - Self-Recording1:31:18 - Video Production1:36:29 - Unlearning1:37:02 - The Violin Scream
Garza sits down in-person with Mac Glocky. Content creator, solo artist & known for his viral covers/impressions combining two different bands. New album “Fantasy Covers, Vol. 4” out now! https://linktr.ee/zachmaclachlanSPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - How Mac Glocky Got His Name 01:58 - Joining the Military03:25 - Working in a Restaurant08:25 - Buddy Holly, Garey Busey & Richie Valens12:22 - La Bamba13:30 - Green Day15:48 - Growing up in Sacramento & Utah16:39 - Hoobastank & Buckcherry21:03 - Everything Everything Band23:50 - Claymation Music Videos25:25 - CKY & Deron Miller27:24 - Minimal Recording Setup29:52 - Approach to Making Covers33:04 - Vocal Impressions37:37 - Starting Career Over43:56 - New Solo Album45:01 - Coming Up With Band Names50:00 - Rebuilding Social Media52:37 - Korn Covers54:17 - Strandberg Headless Guitars1:01:48 - AI Generated Music1:11:54 - Flying Cars1:14:57 - Neuralink1:18:34 - AI Girls, IRL Rizz1:22:44 - Volume 41:23:10 - Copyright Laws & Vanilla Ice Interview
Garza sits down in-person with John McEntee. Vocalist & guitar player for the death metal band INCANTATION. https://orcd.co/incantation-udSPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - 1980s Early Death Metal04:22 - Death Metal Template & Being Original16:48 - KISS21:10 - Guitar & Writing27:00 - Playing Loose vs Perfect30:14 - Learning to Understand Yourself40:06 - Drive & Determination42:06 - Rebuilding, Regrets & Making Amends46:25 - Judas Priest49:34 - Delivering Newspapers & Riding BMX52:29 - Record Town58:37 - Revenant Days1:08:24 - How John Became a Frontman1:17:30 - Bill Korecky1:21:33 - Grateful for the Journey1:29:50 - Chris Barnes
Garza sits down in-person with Konan Hall & Josh Baines. Guitar players from Sheffield, UK metal band MALEVOLENCE. https://linktr.ee/malevolenceriffSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - Kemper & Quad Cortex01:52 - Starting Malevolence as Kids02:57 - Playthrough: First Song Pessimist09:15 - Buying First “Real” Guitar11:18 - Gear Broken by Airlines14:35 - Acoustic Show23:57 - Playthrough: Higher Place25:55 - Writing Higher Place32:19 - Navigating Fatherhood as a Musician41:22 - Beer Run41:48 - Keeping Same Lineup Since 201047:13 - Partying in the Early Days54:15 - Switching to Digital Amps & Cabs1:02:12 - Konan Builds Custom Music Gear (Konvikt Kustoms)1:13:10 - Performance: Keep Your Distance1:15:30 - Approach to Writing Songs1:23:25 - Riff: On Broken Glass1:27:11 - No Phones at Concerts1:32:18 - Josh's Custom Shop Ibanez Guitar Rundown1:36:21 - Active vs Passive Pickups1:39:05 - Konan's Jackson Soloist Guitar Rundown1:45:32 - Working with Josh Wilbur on New Album
Garza sits down in-person with Joseph Mulherin. Musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter behind NOTHING,NOWHERE. On tour now! https://nothingnowheremerch.com/pages/tourSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - Writing Music In A Treehouse07:32 - Love or Chemistry Lyrics09:01 - Riff: Garza Plays Love or Chemistry11:02 - Switching Gear13:56 - Massachusetts Catholic School18:06 - Buddhism & Reading Bible20:58 - Alan Watts21:41 - Lao Tzu23:34 - Panic Attacks27:46 - Vermont30:59 - Chicken Coops33:34 - Oldest Chicken Ever36:45 - Rent-A-Goat39:21 - Travis Barker & Vegan Food44:10 - Dropping Off Festivals49:42 - Therapy52:05 - Writing Trauma Factory55:11 - Balancing Time58:35 - Void Eternal1:02:48 - Bringing PC On Tour1:06:27 - Road Rage1:13:51 - TikTok Brain Rot Covers1:18:36 - Early Warped Tours
Garza sits down in-person with Jamey Jasta. Vocalist for hardcore band HATEBREED & host of the JASTA SHOW podcast. https://linktr.ee/hatebreedSEE YOU AT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST! https://therave.com/metalfestSPONSORS: https://garzapodcastcoffee.com CHAPTERS:00:00 - Vocal Hacks04:06 - Manifesting Tour w/ Korn09:36 - Pre 911 Travel15:41 - “If People Talk Bad About You, That Makes You More Successful”16:54 - Victimhood19:42 - The Animal Whisperer26:18 - New Haven & Public School36:50 - Nirvana at The Moon41:10 - Bust Before Breakdowns45:01 - Sepultura & Bad Brains49:18 - Thick Skin52:15 - Filing For Bankruptcy55:56 - Signing To Universal59:53 - Ozzfest & Paving Road1:02:26 - Entombed & Kreator1:08:28 - Machine Head's Come Back1:13:06 - Stephen Carpenter of Deftones1:17:48 - Chasing Puzzle Piece to a Song1:20:37 - Bad Records & Taking Risks1:38:33 - Vince McMahon1:40:38 - Triple H1:45:37 - Wrestlemania1:49:17 - Headbanger's Ball1:52:02 - Dio1:57:05 - Dave Grohl Chapter2:01:15 - Headbangers Ball Politics2:04:14 - Playing w/ Vanilla Ice2:11:28 - MTV Buzzworthy2:13:59 - Milwaukee Metal Fest2:21:43 - Death Metal vs Deathcore2:26:18 - Summer Slaughter2:33:40 - Reason Jasta Started His Podcast2:36:14 - Corpsegrinder2:41:55 - Funerals & Open Caskets2:43:37 - Carnivore: S.M.D.2:49:45 - Black Market & Dark Web
Garza sits down in-person with Buzz Osborne of American rock band Melvins. New album “Thunderball” out now! https://melvins.comSPONSORS: Garza Podcast Coffee https://garzapodcastcoffee.com00:00 - 30 Year Marriage07:24 - Finding Right Partner10:49 - Golf19:52 - Wayne Gretzky21:00 - Garza Trys Out For Golf Team23:51 - John Daly25:25 - Making A Living With Music30:25 - Thunderball32:55 - Two Live Drummers37:46 - Andy Warhol41:00 - Social Distortion Iconic Logo44:45 - Photography47:58 - Jack Russell Dogs53:15 - Montesano56:06 - Sex Pistols & David Bowie1:00:56 - Bullhead & Lysol1:02:14 - First Check1:04:27 - Being Asked To Join Nirvana?1:09:45 - How To Find Truth1:11:45 - Most Stuff About Nirvana Isn't True1:15:40 - Hair Style1:16:45 - Houdini, Kurt Cobain & GGGarth Richardson1:19:03 - Bad Brains: ROIR1:20:01 - Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon1:20:46 - Amy Winehouse1:23:05 - Greatest Heavy Metal Record1:24:09 - Peter Green1:25:55 - Kirk Hammet & $2,000,000 Guitar1:28:09 - Pete Townshend, The Who & Woodstock1:31:31 - Weird Tunings1:32:52 - Ted Falconi1:35:00 - Gang Of Four: Paralyzed1:37:15 - James Bond
Garza sits down in-person with Orange County metalcore band Bleeding Through. New Album “NINE” Out Now! https://instagram.com/bleedingthroughSPONSORS: Garza Podcast Coffee https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Influenced & Touring w/ AFI04:23 - Listening To Non-Metal08:03 - Playing w/ Long Fingernails10:38 - Black Metal Inspired15:29 - Brandan Played in Hardcore Band18:00 - Artwork18:25 - Authentic Expression20:03 - Album Has Easter Eggs22:11 - Ryan Wombacher Needing Clean Break23:08 - Having Kids, Hiatus & Feeling Lost27:28 - Not Playing Mexico City w/ Megadeth31:35 - Inland Empire vs Orange County34:11 - Derek Couldn't Play Blast Beats42:42 - John Joining Band48:25 - Reflecting on Past & Current Self53:05 - Backing Tracks vs Actual Instruments57:23 - Not Being Approachable59:54 - Hosting Uranium (Fuse TV)1:07:05 - Downing Beers1:17:34 - Saying “No” & Building Own Things1:20:18 - Sonic Temple1:24:41 - Chris Barnes & Algorithm1:25:53 - Jamming Metallica on Walkman1:27:45 - Non-Metal Music1:29:07 - Whole Band Sings1:30:15 - Leaving A Stamp On MusicBLEEDING THROUGH isBrandan Shieppati - VocalsMarta Demmel - KeyboardBrandon Richter - GuitarJohn Arnold - GuitarDerek Youngsma - Drums
Garza sits down in-person with Vladislav Martirosov & Arseniy Kovalchuk from Belarus slam band Extermination Dismemberment. https://linktr.ee/edismembermentSPONSORS: Garza Podcast Coffee https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Band Name Origin04:03 - Learning English06:05 - Belarus07:13 - Choosing Longest Band Name11:03 - Butcher For Artwork14:51 - Location For Music Video19:23 - Mormons20:52 - American Culture21:24 - How Band Met26:30 - Problem w/ Finding Vocalists28:12 - 1st Belarusian Band Touring America29:10 - Bands from Belarus30:44 - Visa Rejected31:54 - Touring in RVs34:27 - Love What You Do36:20 - Red Beton Project40:40 - Kemper & AMT P1 Pedal43:44 - B.C. Rich Shredzilla45:56 - Riff: Slaughterer Chainsaw47:49 - Riff: Slide Pinch Harmonics51:49 - Rules of Making Slam 54:55 - Deathcore Needs Diversity58:52 - Mixing & Mastering Own Music59:57 - Corpsepit1:02:56 - Planet Fitness1:07:15 - Groaning While Working Out1:09:11 - Back Pain Routines1:13:50 - Checking Ego1:16:47 - Bringing Back Crazy Artwork1:19:50 - Achieving Success & Happiness
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Dudley & Tim McTague of UNDEROATH. New album ‘The Place After This One' out now! https://underoath777.comSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Florida & Church Shows07:04 - Renting a Guitar09:24 - First Song Chris Wrote11:23 - Meeting the Right People15:24 - Getting Jumped in Dana Point16:20 - Disaster Tour17:51 - The Last Riff19:32 - Know What You're Not Inspired By24:50 - Look Back at Where You Came From26:44 - Mayhem Tour27:23 - Saying “Yes” All The Time28:38 - The Place After This One31:00 - Seeing What You Have36:28 - Recording in Blue Ridge, Georgia39:28 - Family Sacrifices To Record47:40 - Meta Quest VR51:03 - Tetherball58:40 - Respecting People's Time1:00:44 - Valvoline is Terrible1:03:05 - Underoath Whiskey1:04:38 - They're Only Chasing Safety1:12:27 - Vultures1:13:44 - Hiatus1:26:46 - Appreciate Things1:28:20 - No Balance
Garza sits down in-person with Robb Flynn. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band MACHINE HEAD. New album “UNATØNED” out April 25th! Catch them on tour April-May. https://linktr.ee/machineheadSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43Patreon - Coming Soon!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Robb Credits Garza Adding ‘From This Day' to Live Set05:11 - Chris Barnes09:23 - Making ‘The Burning Red' Album11:45 - Murder Car - Ross Robinson13:50 - Guitarist Logan Mader Quitting15:23 - Bar Fights & Internally Falling Apart18:33 - Getting Therapy23:55 - Recording ‘The Burning Red' at Indigo Ranch Studio30:16 - Slipknot in Studio w/ Machine Head33:40 - Being Sober for Writing Records35:27 - Driving to Indigo Ranch is Dangerous36:45 - Robb Can't Listen or Play ‘The Burning Red'39:28 - Being Adopted41:50 - Accidental Weed Smoking, Tobacco Pipes & Olympia Beer45:00 - Old R&B, Pop & Oldies Music Upbringing48:01 - Growing Up in San Lorenzo, CA52:35 - Robb Goes Back to Old House56:59 - Writing Songs to Get Rid of Bad Memories1:03:08 - Barfly Movie Influencing Writing Process 1:06:53 - His Infected Pierced Nipple1:09:56 - Getting Sober After Partying Too Hard1:11:05 - Getting Naked in Vocal Booth to Record1:15:53 - Director Michael Martin1:18:45 - Confronting, Facing Childhood House & Sexual Trauma1:21:24 - ‘Supercharger' Album1:25:40 - ‘Crashing Around You' Music Video & Touring After 9111:32:46 - Urinating in Public1:35:43 - Having Conversations w/ People1:39:22 - ‘Through the Ashes of Empires' Album1:45:58 - Struggling Financially1:50:28 - Getting Turned Down by 35 Labels1:53:36 - Resigning to Roadrunner 1:56:59 - Writing ‘Imperium'2:00:30 - Coldplay Fan2:05:01 - Classical Guitar Lessons in High School2:07:57 - Taking Mescaline2:11:41 - Robert Fripp2:13:56 - Writing ‘The Blackening' Album2:24:30 - Having Imposter Syndrome on Tour2:28:05 - Winning “Album of the Year” & “Golden God” Award2:29:54 - Metallica & Touring2:32:46 - Dad Rents Guitar for Robb But Joins Band to Sing2:37:06 - First Time Getting Drunk Was to Metallica2:41:19 - Seeing Metallica Live & Meeting James Hetfield2:43:29 - Playing Cover & Original Songs at Parties2:46:07 - New Record out April 25th & Ø in Each Song2:47:55 - Having Records Before They Come Out2:51:43 - Writing ‘Unbøund' Riff2:55:41 - Growing up on Punk Rock2:56:37 - Would Robb Ever Do Something Differently?3:01:53 - Music Saves Robb's Life3:01:44 - Robb on Mitch Lucker Memorial Show & Mayhem Festival3:04:40 - Losing Band Members & Friends3:25:06 - Sacrifices for Band to Keep Going3:34:05 - New Record Has Different Structure3:38:53 - Writing Lyrics at 3 AM3:41:16 - Last Song on New Album3:46:46 - First Seeing Korn & Getting Signed Through Robb3:50:37 - Biohazard3:52:28 - Garza Drinks Machine Head Shotgun Blast Whiskey3:58:00 - Patreon Teaser
Garza sits down in-person with Vicky Psarakis - “Killer V” & Robby J. Fonts - “Rob The Ripper”. From Arizona nu metal band SICKSENSE. New Album “Cross Me Twice” Out Now! https://linktr.ee/sickXsenseSPONSORS: Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/4300:00 - Being Married in the Same Band09:09 - The “Whys” of Being In a Band10:02 - New Trend of Vocal Gymnastics12:14 - Where Did Vicky & Robby Meet19:12 - Focusing Only on Business22:00 - Upbringings & Metal Helped Robby Be Himself27:40 - Introverts Have The Most To Say32:08 - New Record, Artwork, Album Cover36:42 - Using Voice To Create Textures & Sounds40:00 - Reasons For Moving44:18 - Vicky on The Agonist46:22 - Stuck Mojo49:30 - Applying Past Experiences Into Sicksense52:19 - Financial Struggle53:30 - Writing Lyrics55:47 - Feelings & Memories About Past Relationships1:01:46 - Starting Family & Having Stability1:05:14 - Making Merch & Screen Printing1:07:44 - Costly To Get Started & Re-Invest1:09:23 - Back to the “Whys”1:12:14 - Greatest Band Hasn't Been Born1:12:54 - Headphones for Dogs & Having Pets1:15:05 - Becoming An American Citizen1:17:33 - Robby Met Suicide Silence in 20101:19:05 - Vicky's Interaction w/ Fans
Garza sits down in-person with New Jersey slam deathcore band 9 DEAD. New Single "Drowning" OUT NOW! https://bfan.link/drowning-13SUPPORT: Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/439 DEAD is:Blake Kinnamon - VocalsJohnathan Stauffer - GuitarJohn “Keply” Koplfe - DrumsChris Kusmanick - Bass00:00 - Who is 9 DEAD03:30 - Wrestling & ECW13:07 - Being a Parent15:38 - Drinking Before Flight21:48 - Harry Potter Books24:18 - Arguments & Nitpicking29:04 - How Band Came Together35:00 - Drumming on Makeshift Objects36:56 - Band Logo & Origin of Name44:06 - First Show58:40 - Proposals1:01:20 - Balancing Band & Personal Lives1:05:58 - Doomsday Clock1:07:43 - Don Campan from Waking The Cadaver1:10:42 - Thomas Murphy's Pub1:15:21 - The Untold (Feat. Eddie Hermida)1:18:45 - What's on Blake's Mind?1:19:28 - Death Feast Open Air 20251:21:12 - Pre Beer Before Show1:24:17 - Inspiration to Riffs1:31:02 - Writing Riffs You Want To Hear1:36:00 - Band Supports Each Others Personal Lives
Garza sits down in-person with Wednesday 13. Best known for being a solo artist in WEDNESDAY 13 & formerly of MURDERDOLLS. On Tour Now! https://linktr.ee/officialwednesday13SPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43CHAPTERS:00:00 - Chris Barnes Local Car Commercial02:30 - Joey Jordison Recruits Wednesday in Murderdolls 05:01 - Origin of Wednesday 13 Signing to Roadrunner08:21 - Going Through Over 40 Band Members10:55 - Getting Into a Car Crash & DUI15:18 - Becoming Sober16:35 - Looking Back at Drunk Memories18:36 - First Murderdolls Record20:08 - Appearance on Dawson's Creek24:10 - Live in Japan26:00 - Landis, North Carolina27:09 - Getting Asked to Join Tours28:30 - Working w/ Joey Jordison30:45 - First Album Cover32:37 - Parents Not Approving of Metal Music36:00 - Every Band Has a Warehouse Music Video37:32 - Pentagram & Anarchy logos40:01 - Glam Rock Outfit in High School42:35 - Trying New Types of Food47:52 - Staying Consistent w/ Band50:30 - No One Plays Like Joey53:10 - Keeping Joey Alive Through Music56:23 - Casey Chaos of Amen59:10 - Paul Gray of Slipknot1:02:35 - Wednesday 13 Going on Tour1:03:33 - New Music Video1:05:28 - The Fire Incident1:15:05 - Losing Weight1:17:20 - First Sober Record1:20:01 - Producer Howard Benson1:22:49 - Mid Death Crisis - April 25th, 2025
Garza sits down in-person with Wacław “Vogg” Kiełtyka. Guitar player for the death metal band DECAPITATED. https://linktr.ee/DECAPITATEDBANDSPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBCHAPTERS:00:00 - Power of Podcasts05:05 - Learning English from Touring & Bands08:38 - Growing Up w/ Metal10:30 - Music School in Krosno, Poland14:55 - Riff: Winds of Creation17:18 - Learning Riffs at a Young Age20:25 - Used Studio/Friend's Equipment to Jam & Record24:39 - Vogg & "Vitek" (brother) Writing Music Together29:29 - Disney in Different Languages33:01 - Guitar Tuning (450 MHz)36:53 - Audition for Machinehead38:52 - Riff: Machine Head43:10 - Ten Year Contract47:13 - Nihility & Guitar Shapes49:59 - Riff: Spheres of Madness58:15 - First Music Video Was on MTV1:00:01 - Riff: Nihility (Anti-Human Manifesto)1:02:21 - Slowing Down Songs to Warm Up1:09:00 - “Business Meetings”1:12:34 - Vitek's Passing1:18:07 - Good Memories1:22:03 - Tragedies Make You Stronger1:25:36 - Most Death Metal Riffs Written1:27:54 - Risk
Garza sits down in-person with death metal/deathcore band INGESTED. Their new single "Altar of Flesh" is out now! https://ingested.co.ukSPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBINGESTED is:Josh Davies - VocalsSean Hynes - GuitarLyn Jeffs - DrumsAndrew Virrueta - GuitarThomas O'Malley - BassCHAPTERS:00:00 - Hassle of Flying05:13 - New Song08:26 - Process of Recording Songs15:22 - Working w/ New Members19:31 - Garza & Andrew Virrueta Catching Up24:05 - Andrew joining Ingested26:56 - Miles Dimitri28:51 - Vision of the Band31:59 - Brainscan Film34:10 - Terminator39:35 - Horror Films41:12 - How Josh Get into Music 45:50 - Oasis Ticket Prices49:52 - The UK & Venues54:41 - Three Little Pigs59:52 - Terrifier1:03:45 - Marriage1:05:43 - Lyn on Being Sober & Cycling1:14:50 - Happy Drunk1:18:25 - Almost Gave Up & Real Jobs1:24:15 - Aborted1:26:00 - “Inhaling” American Food1:30:32 - Josh Always Wanted to Tour
Garza sits down in-person with Adam Dutkiewicz. Adam D is a record producer & best known as the guitar player for the metalcore band KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also for other projects Aftershock, Times of Grace & Serpentine Dominion. New Album "This Consequence" OUT NOW! https://linktr.ee/kseSPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43CHAPTERS:00:00 - Sense of Humor & Sarcasm05:10 - Jesse's New Singing Technique07:47 - Nintendo, Super Mario10:41 - How Adam Got into Hardcore/Punk13:58 - “Always Trust Your Ear” 17:50 - Westhampton, Going to School for Music & Reading26:55 - Tricking Joel to Join Band 29:24 - Being a Telemarketer34:06 - Realistically Thinking of Starting a Band37:05 - Process of Writing the 1st Record39:49 - Working, Killswitch & Interning44:20 - Zero Expectations47:21 - Never Have Pre-Thoughts of People47:51 - Writing/Trashing Guitar Riffs53:59 - How often does the band jam/rehearse?1:00:23 - Back Surgery, Torn Meniscus1:09:09 - Self Doubt Thoughts1:13:24 - Having a Different Singer & Tryouts1:18:51 - Moving Out of Parents Basement1:21:50 - Moving to San Diego California1:25:58 - What is Adam Doing Now1:29:08 - Making Music with Corpsegrinder1:35:15 - What gets Adam Pissed1:37:54 - New Guitars 1:38:55 - Guitars with1 Pickup
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Barnes. Vocalist for the death metal band SIX FEET UNDER. https://instagram.com/chrisbarnes6FUSPONSORS:Garza Podcast Coffee - https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43CHAPTERS:00:00 - Live & Sleep Death Metal04:28 - First Podcast After Going to the Show05:15 - Grateful08:22 - How Chris' Mom Inspired Him to Play Metal11:18 - The Alligator People, B Horror Movies12:39 - Losing Family Members19:21 - Chris' Upbringing in Buffalo, NY, Moving to FL26:03 - Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Meeting Paul Stanley29:05 - Meeting Bob Rusay & Paul Mazurkiewicz30:06 - When Chris Started Smoking Weed32:09 - Ultraman, Godzilla34:40 - Gojira, Grammys, Rock Hall of Fame37:54 - Starting Bands Pre-Cannibal Corpse, Airband Competitions43:46 - Joining Leviathan, Chris' Favorite Band49:09 - Starting Cannibal Corpse 50:45 - Writing Lyrics on Weed, Vocal Approach 55:52 - Eaten Back to Life Artwork, Vince Locke58:29 - Butchered at Birth Artwork 1:00:37 - New Album, Killing for Revenge, Album Cover1:03:40 - Tomb of the Mutilated, Tension Within the Band 1:12:50 - Starting Six Feet Under, Leaving Cannibal Corpse 1:23:00 - Being in 2 Successful Death Metal Bands 1:27:29 - Beef w/ Corpsegrinder, Embracing the Hate 1:34:12 - Using Cannabis to Write Music1:38:19 - Cameo Videos1:40:22 - Talking Crap1:47:58 - Having Few Friends1:52:50 - Getting Sober, Smuggling Cannabis 1:56:05 - Ace Ventura Cameo2:02:38 - Being a Movie Fanatic2:07:24 - Reading Books on Tour, Sleeping Next to Bandmates2:09:31 - Writing New Album, Killing for Revenge2:12:11 - Working w/ Jack Owen Through the Years2:14:50 - Psycroptic2:16:34 - Internet Hate vs Real Life Impact
Garza sits down in-person with Jonny McBee & Akeem "Hardcore Keem" Funera from American electronicore band THE BROWNING. https://thebrowning.netSPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBhttps://positivegrid.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Band Name Meaning?04:16 - “NintendoCore”06:11 - Getting Into Synths, Hardstyle EDM09:48 - Band DVDs10:50 - Making Money in Music15:59 - Artwork18:00 - New Album, Omni22:12 - Keem Joining25:45 - Moving to Dallas, Starting The Browning28:55 - Embracing The Synths30:17 - Meeting Wayne Static & Dino (Fear Factory)32:38 - How Keem's Helps Write Songs36:50 - Songwriting Live VS Computer39:44 - Jonny's Beef w/ Korn42:55 - Taco Bell Bands44:45 - Inhale Vocals Are Harmless?52:22 - How Keem Started Youtube56:32 - Bass Covers1:00:05 - Touring Full Time1:02:18 - Switching to Guitar, Podfarm1:06:04 - Guest List Problems1:07:10 - Fed Up Fingerboards, Business Ideas1:11:58 - Electronic & Metal Show1:12:53 - Internet VS Reality, Fans VS Haters1:15:34 - Being Straight Edge1:17:56 - D.A.R.E.1:23:18 - Staying Away From Drugs & Alcohol1:25:22 - Guardian Angels, Being Grateful1:29:35 - “Blue” Cover, The Real Band Name Meaning
Garza sits down in-person with Shannon Lucas. Former drummer of All That Remains & The Black Dahlia Murder. https://instagram.com/wolvenspirit SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB https://positivegrid.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Where Has Shannon Been? 02:04 - No Social Media 07:43 - Virginia 08:33 - Getting Into Metal, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica 12:07 - Drumming 14:45 - Local Bands 16:14 - High School Marching Band 21:12 - Pursuing Music 25:54 - Music Over a Career/Relationship 34:08 - Delivering Pizza 35:16 - All That Remains 43:48 - Writing “This Calling,” The Fall of Ideals 47:28 - Quitting All That Remains 51:13 - Joining Job For a Cowboy 56:07 - The Black Dahlia Murder 1:08:20 - Speed, Endurance & Warm-Ups 1:17:50 - Physical & Mental Toll of Playing Metal 1:21:44 - Recording Nocturnal w/ TBDM 1:28:28 - Guitar Center Job 1:32:21 - Trevor Strnad 1:40:45 - Leaving TBDM 1:42:38 - Side Projects, Going Home 1:46:52 - Black Metal 1:59:40 - Gatekeepers 2:03:38 - New Project, WOLVEN SPIRIT 2:11:04 - NAMM 2:12:14 - Tour Memories, TBDM/SS 2:14:30 - New Musical Project, AERITH, w/ Ken Bedene (Aborted)
Garza sits down in-person with Mikey Doling & John "Tumor" Fahnestock. Guitar & bass player from Santa Barbara, CA nu-metal band SNOT. https://my.bio/snot SUPPORT & GET EPS EARLY: https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Whiskey Ideas 02:22 - Shows With New Singer 04:50 - Last Snot Shows in 2015 05:44 - Getting the Band Back Together 06:57 - Writing the First Snot Demos 08:16 - Finding Lynn Strait 10:50 - How Mike Found John, Jamie & Sonny 16:50 - Early Days, Signing to Geffen 20:10 - Writing Get Some 23:40 - Touring w/ Pantera, Soulfly 26:33 - Mike & Sonny's Dual Guitar Technique 29:47 - How the Get Some Album Release Day was Special 31:10 - Recording Get Some at Long View Farm Studios 35:30 - Lynn Was a Ladies Man 38:52 - Rich Kids on LSD 41:23 - The Day Lynn Strait Died (& R.I.P. Casey Chaos) 48:38 - Strait Up Recording Process 58:12 - Writing “Angel's Son” w/ Sevendust 1:04:43 - New Shows & New Songs 1:07:25 - Finding New Singer, “Andy” 1:10:04 - Getting Blessing & Support From the Strait Family 1:11:10 - Upcoming 2025 Shows, Rockville, Inkcarceration & More
Garza sits down in-person with Orange County, CA band STICK TO YOUR GUNS. Their new album "Keep Planting Flowers" is out now! https://sticktoyourguns.net SUPPORT & GET EPS EARLY: https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast STICK TO YOUR GUNS is: Jesse Barnett - Vocals Andrew Rose - Bass Chris Rawson - Guitar Josh James - Guitar Adam Galindo - Drums CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Fred Durst 02:18 - LA Fires, Emotional Time 10:33 - New Album & Artwork - Keep Planting Flowers 13:28 - When Jesse Quit Being Straight Edge 22:32 - How Jesse's “Medicine” Changed Him 26:00 - Perspectives on Straight Edge 30:10 - Failing the Milk Challenge 32:23 - Pumpkin Pie Challenge 38:43 - Established in 2003 40:38 - 1st STYG & SS Tour Together 42:18 - The Decimator Pedal 43:33 - Andrew's Bass Rig 44:00 - Andrew Joining the Band 52:08 - Mitch Fundraiser 54:35 - Backlash From Diamond & The Hope Division 57:20 - Scott Vogel/Terror 1:00:52 - Aging as a Band 1:06:17 - Behemoth, Metal Genres 1:08:13 - Maintaining as a Band, Growth 1:09:02 - Writing the Best Record 1:10:20 - Adam's Bell Brass Snare, The Cleansing Snare 1:14:23 - John Feldmann's Crazy Recording Process 1:27:34 - Recording Keep Planting Flowers with Beau Burchell 1:29:37 - Approach to Songwriting 1:31:21 - Writing “Left You Behind” 1:35:21 - Being Outspoken, Consequences 1:39:50 - The Warriors
Garza sits down in-person with Mychal Soto & Jason Parrish. Guitar players from Oklahoma City, OK slam band PEELINGFLESH. https://instagram.com/peelingfleshok SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Strings & Tunings 01:27 - Oklahoma Snow Storms 03:17 - Intro, Religion, Black Jesus 06:14 - Tuning to F 08:02 - Writing With Passion & Emotion 10:03 - Coming Up with Band Logo 11:41 - Writing “Shoot 2 Kill” 12:50 - Playing “Shoot 2 Kill” 14:38 - Writing Slam Riffs 16:58 - Writing a Song a Day/How to be Prolific 21:14 - Quitting Your Job, Making Music a Full-Time Career 27:04 - Not Giving Up, Obstacles 32:02 - Quitting Weed, Bad Trips, Anxiety & Depression 37:52 - Slam Tank Riffs 38:49 - Portal 42:38 - Bending Notes 45:05 - Pinch Harmonics, Ozzy 49:11 - Noise Gates 50:44 - Behind the Rig 54:54 - Neural DSP, Fortin Pedals 57:38 - Line 6 Spider Insane Mode 58:22 - Lone Wolf Audio Owner is Hated 1:01:46 - Riffs 1:03:11 - Bare Knuckle vs Fishman Pickups 1:04:31 - Turning Up the Amps 1:05:46 - Playing Kitchen Shows 1:09:19 - Favorite Mosh Style 1:09:53 - Meeting Your Heroes 1:17:06 - Losing/Finding Your Passion 1:18:28 - Using Rap Samples 1:19:52 - Ghostwriting 1:21:35 - Live Energy 1:23:49 - Lowriders, Cadillacs, Broke Mindset 1:28:48 - Making Money 1:29:59 - Phil Collins 1:30:15 - Slam Basics, Pinch Harmonics 1:33:04 - “Perc 3000” Jam 1:35:55 - “The Fuckening” Jam 1:37:23 - B.C. Rich Shoutout
Garza sits down in-person with GAEREA. https://gaerea.com SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Anonymity & Stalkers 02:41 - Scammers, Cash vs Digital Currency 05:56 - Gateway Bands Into Black Metal 11:36 - Evolving as a Band & Writers 14:03 - Expanding Your Perspective 18:06 - Writing & Interpreting Songs 22:00 - Wearing Masks on Stage 25:08 - Spirituality & Afterlife 30:33 - Thomas Ligotti Books 35:22 - Growing Up in Porto, Portugal 39:44 - Writing an Album in Two Weeks, Pros & Cons 46:02 - Writing & Deleting Riffs 52:30 - Writing New Album, Coma 54:14 - “Hope Shatters” 57:00 - “World Ablaze,” New Musical Direction 1:02:14 - Philosophy 1:09:45 - On Tour With Zeal & Ardor, Zetra 1:13:18 - Playing w/ Black Metal Bands 1:14:48 - 8 Forms of Art 1:16:40 - Jordan Peterson
Happy Nu-Year everybody! Garza talks what happened in 2024, goals for 2025 & much more! SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Garza's Goals for 2025 18:06 - Crying with BRUJERIA 24:48 - Playing Guitar with VITRIOL 31:18 - Nu-Metal History with COAL CHAMBER & SPINESHANK 40:33 - Talking Black Metal with DARK FUNERAL 44:36 - Where Slam Came From with INTERNAL BLEEDING 53:29 - Facing Demons & Mitch's Death 1:07:54 - Weight Loss Challenge with Ernie 1:23:25 - What the Podcast Has Done For Garza. THANK YOU
Garza sits down in-person with Elizabeth Zharoff. Founder of The Charismatic Voice. With over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Elizabeth is on the forefront of the latest vocal research. https://linktr.ee/thecharismaticvoice MERCH & SUPPORT: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Finding the Right Partner, Family 10:35 - Disneyland, Baby #2 12:33 - Will Ramos Throat Study 16:24 - 1st Wave of Vocal Studies w/ Metal Singers, Utah Lab 22:37 - Growing Up in Washington, Curiosity About Vocals 26:55 - The Moment Elizabeth Wanted to Study Voices 31:12 - Studying w/ Background Noise & Music 32:50 - Dealing w/ Vocal Nodules & Damage 40:41 - Retiring From Opera to Start YouTube 42:51 - VR, Spatial Audio, Immersion, The Las Vegas Sphere 49:37 - Classical Music, How Music Affects Our Bodies 56:09 - Starting “The Charismatic Voice” 1:03:20 - Academic History, Curtis Institute of Music 1:05:30 - Working w/ Will Ramos, Extensive Studies 1:11:40 - Identifying Vocal Cord Damage, Travis Ryan 1:14:48 - Mitch's Vocal Damage 1:17:40 - Kickstarter, Fund Vocal Research: http://kck.st/3Zah4Zn 1:19:10 - Honey For Vocals Myth 1:23:15 - How to Start Singing & Screaming 1:27:55 - Speech Impediments & Singing
Garza sits down in-person with singer Peter Rono & drummer Ryan "Pao" Paolill. From Philadelphia, PA band KAONASHI. https://linktr.ee/kaonashipa MERCH & SUPPORT: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Rolling Joints & Peeling Oranges 01:39 - Jack in the Box Tacos 02:06 - Dave Grohl, “Floor It” 03:18 - Band Intro, LA Live Show Recap 05:50 - When/How Kaonashi Started 07:25 - Being Resentful/Spite 09:09 - Peter Worked at a Music Venue 10:50 - Andrew W.K., Wearing White 12:11 - MP3 Downloading 14:42 - How the Band Met Each Other 16:55 - Why Peter Doesn't Smoke Anymore, Paranoia 22:39 - West Chester, PA & Racial Tension 27:06 - How Pao Met Peter, Bonding Over Music 31:21 - Pao's Didn't Learn His Drums Parts for 1st Show 36:30 - Drummer Didn't Show Up for a Show 38:48 - The Kaonashi Lore & Characters 44:51 - Dealing With/Understanding Childhood Bullies 48:34 - “The Sound of Car Keys” Meaning & Video 52:14 - Peter's Vocal Writing Process 55:45 - Pao Drops the Ashtray 56:24 - Peter Listened to The Cleansing Back in the Day 57:39 - “The Sound of Car Keys” (Continued), Peter's Unique Vocal Style Explained 1:00:44 - People Singing Along to N-Word 1:05:07 - Headlining on Tour 1:07:13 - Investing Time in Music & Learning 1:10:14 - Peter's Upbringing 1:13:34 - Pao's Upbringing, Inspired by KISS 1:20:34 - Depression, Anxiety & Mindfulness 1:24:13 - Day Off Tour, Barbie House AirBnB 1:25:29 - Peter's Chicken Nugget Rating 1:30:26 - Playing with Coheed and Cambria
Garza sits down in-person with Roman Ibramkhalilov & Eugene Abdukhanov from Ukrainian band JINJER. https://linktr.ee/JINJER SUPPORT & MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - A Podcast Years In the Making 01:15 - Musical Technique VS Song Writing 03:39 - Is Jinjer a Technical Band? 06:08 - Writing Songs 08:02 - Recording Techniques Then VS Now 11:00 - Modelers VS Amps On Stage 16:33 - Hiring Ukrainian Crew Members 19:19 - How Jinjer Met & Formed 23:41 - Renting a Mansion in Ukraine as a Band 25:20 - Quitting Their Jobs to Play Music 28:11 - The Early Days, Losing Drummer to Injury 32:40 - How Vlad Joined the Band 36:31 - Approach to Writing 45:01 - Roman's Signature Jackson Guitar, Not Playing 7 String 48:04 - Jinjer Teaches Garza “Vortex” Guitar Riff 52:09 - The Guys Play Together 53:37 - “As I Boil Ice” Riff 57:16 - Writing Sober 58:06 - New Music 59:44 - Touring With Disturbed, Mainstream Bands 1:02:45 - Watching Bands Live 1:05:09 - Following Instinct VS Setting Goals, Ego 1:07:47 - Following Trends, Passion 1:09:58 - Eugene's Security Guard Job 1:12:05 - Tipping Culture Differences 1:20:27 - Perfection is Impossible 1:22:10 - Practice & Warm Up Routine 1:24:33 - Difficulty Playing High Gain Amps 1:31:18 - Jackson, Neural DSP, Warlord Guitars
In this solo episode. Garza talks heavy music on TV, Spotify hate & much more! SPONSORS & MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thanksgiving, Vet Visits 08:20 - Dangerous Holiday Driving 11:36 - J's Vegan Turkey 16:33 - Black Friday Mayhem 19:59 - United Kicks 24:50 - Adidas Korn Collab 28:19 - Submit Your Own Garza Podcast Theme Song 31:00 - Fan Question #1, Feelings About Music 34:34 - Fan Question #2, Riff Inspirations 49:43 - Fan Question #3, Draining Feelings 59:45 - Sick New World Not Happening 1:01:52 - Knocked Loose on Jimmy Kimmel, Slipknot on Conan 1:07:26 - Charlie Benante Hates Spotify 1:17:06 - Cobra Kai, Polyphia & Tim Henson 1:20:40 - Garza's Birthday Plans 1:22:43 - Metal Injection Charity Jam w/ Brandan Schieppati, Ernie's Birthday 1:24:06 - New Merch!
Garza sits down in-person with Fernanda Lira & Luana Dametto from Brazilian death metal band CRYPTA. https://linktr.ee/cryptaofficial SPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Surviving Tornado Disaster in Illinois 22:15 - Selfie-Related Deaths 23:59 - Starting Crypta After Leaving Nervosa 30:54 - How Luana Started Playing Drums 35:28 - How Long Since They Have Been Home 36:43 - Local Spots in Tapejara, Brazil 38:31 - Being Sober 39:53 - Being Competitive VS Driven 44:28 - Writing Process w/ International Members 48:38 - Announcing Crypta Immediately After Leaving Nervosa 50:24 - Liking Beyonce As A Metalhead 57:42 - Why Metal Has Always Thrived 59:29 - Coming Up With Cool Merch Ideas 1:02:48 - Trusting Each Other w/ Responsibilities 1:03:43 - Disagreements & Compromise 1:06:40 - When Artistic Ideas Don't Meet Expectations 1:09:37 - Creating the Sound of Crypta 1:17:07 - Vegan Lifestyle on Tour 1:23:19 - Touring w/ Hatebreed, Taking Break to Write New Album
In this solo episode. Garza talks IE deathcore scene, Selena's influence & much more! SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Join - https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast Merch - https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing “J” 02:23 - Taking On Too Many Responsibilities 03:17 - Homeless Garza, Kaonashi Beanie 03:53 - How “J” Came on Board as Producer 15:28 - Feelings After Mitch Episode 18:25 - Almost Getting Into A Fight, The Brewery Incident 33:43 - Fan Question #1, Texas Family Roots, Selena Connection 44:06 - Fan Question #2, Suicide Silence Grind Influence 51:35 - Fan Question #3, Thoughts on Inland Empire Deathcore Scene 56:35 - Fan Question #4, How To Balance Life 1:08:35 - Fan Question #5, Favorite Unused Riffs 1:13:02 - Garza Voted 1:21:22 - Powerman 5000 1:22:50 - Diddy & R. Kelly Monthly Listeners 1:25:11 - “Supernova Goes Pop” Riff 1:26:20 - 4K N64 Console Drop 1:28:34 - Thank You to Our Members, Merch
Garza sits down in-person with Long Island, NY hardcore band PAIN OF TRUTH. Catch them on tour now! https://linyhc.com SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB PAIN OF TRUTH is: Michael Smith - Vocals Nik Hansen - Guitar Ridge Rhine - Guitar Nick Barker - Drums Zach Stachura - Bass CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Meeting at Guitar Center 04:31 - Yoga & Meditation 06:31 - Nik's Motorcycle Injuries 10:15 - New York Hardcore, Childhood Concerts 14:15 - How Pain of Truth Formed 25:46 - Why Michael & Nick Stopped Drinking 35:48 - Energy Drinks, Nicotine & Bad Habits 43:30 - Playing Shows Associated with Drinking & Drugs 45:48 - Writing “Actin' Up” 55:09 - Collaborating with Freddy Madball 57:33 - Biohazard 1:03:56 - Touring with Dying Wish 1:06:07 - Nik's 1st Deathcore Band & 1st Shows 1:09:12 - Dealing With Outside Influence, Staying Grounded & Loyal 1:13:12 - Upcoming Tours & Music 1:14:10 - Today's Hardcore Scene & Audience Crossover 1:19:24 - A Day to Remember
In this solo episode. Garza goes into first meeting Mitch to the time he passes away. It's a heavy one. So heads up. BRAND NEW MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com
Garza sits down in-person with Lord Ahriman. Guitar Player & founder of black metal band DARK FUNERAL. https://linktr.ee/darkfuneral SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Garza Podcast Coffee: https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43 Brand New Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 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
SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Garza Podcast Coffee: https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43 Brand New Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com Get Episodes Early with Other Perks: https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast 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
Garza sits down in-person with Chris Pervelis. Guitar Player & founder of death metal band INTERNAL BLEEDING. https://internal-bleeding.com SPONSORS: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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
SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Garza Podcast Coffee: https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43 Brand New Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com Get Episodes Early with Other Perks: https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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
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 SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! 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
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! SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! NEW MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 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
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
In this solo episode. Garza talks taking guitar lessons, being face to face with a transgender raccoon, his secret Muay Thai life & much more! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM SWEETWATER & SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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
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 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM SWEETWATER & SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB
Garza talks top 4 rhythm guitar players, writer's block, how to overcome a stutter & much more! SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!
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 SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!
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! SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB
Garza sits down in-person with Andreas Bjulver & Dennis Jovcevski Hursid from Danish deathcore band CABAL. https://linktr.ee/cabalcph SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB
Garza & Ernie talk WINNER of the 28 day weigh loss challenge, The Ramones, Garza's hidden tattoos & much more! SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB NEW MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com
Garza sits down in-person with Sven De Caluwé. Singer of Belgian death metal band ABORTED. https://linktr.ee/abortedmetal CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM SWEETWATER & SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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
Garza & Ernie talk their weight loss challenge, steroids, Netflix movies in theaters & much more! SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! https://emgpickups.com USE CODE: HEAVY AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF!
Garza & Ernie talk about their bright future(Ernie is gettin slapped), monthly Domino's budget, Ernie's panic attacks & much more! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE FROM SWEETWATER & SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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