The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.
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ZEAL & ARDOR (Manuel Gagneux) | EP 166
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Manuel Gagneux, vocalist and guitarist for Zeal & Ardor, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:14:48 - The Time Capsule E…
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Karl Sanders, guitarist of Nile, Joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Nile’s new album, "The Underworld Awaits Us All”, is out August 23 via Napalm Records - order here: https://lnk.to/NILE-TUAUA Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation,…
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Greg Burgess, guitarist of Allegaeon and Nuclear Power Trio, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 - Introducing Gr…
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Alex Skolnick, lead guitarist of Testament and founder of the Alex Skolnick Trio joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00…
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RJ Pasin, a guitarist, composer, producer, and social media influencer joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:06 - Coll…
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Jason Richardson joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast for some questions from the Riffhard community. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com Chapters: 00:06:03 - Being in the Right…
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ALL THAT REMAINS (Mike Martin, Jason Richardson) | EP 160
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Mike Martin and Jason Richardson, guitarists of All The Remains, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com Chapters: 00:03:00 - Dealing with Inte…
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John Matos, guitarist of Abiotic, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:04:11 - Metal Shows in Miami 00:11:14 - Near-Death Motorcycle Experience 00:15:33 - Living with Risk To Pursue Dreams 00:22:19 - The Importance of Polite Persistence 00:24:35 - Unexpected Success in Social Media and Online Education 00:31:52 - Finding Success on YouT…
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Cody Quistad, guitarist of Wage War, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:03:35 - What Makes Up Wage War's Guitar Tone? 00:08:35 - the Importance of Clean and Concise Records 00:10:11 - Technique for Down Picking and Bending 00:11:42 - Playing 19 Songs in 45 Minutes 00:14:46 - Technical Difficulties at a Live Show 00:19:34 - Using an Oc…
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THE EFFECT (Trev Lukather) | EP 157
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Trev Lukather, guitarist of The Effect, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:02:18 - Musical Upbringing 00:10:31 - The Importance of Taking Music Seriously 00:14:52 - The Psychological Impact of Being the Child of Famous Artists 00:23:22 - The Myths and Stories of Record Deals 00:32:18 - The Challenges of Signing a Record Deal 00:44:36 …
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HYPOCRISY (Peter Tägtgren) | EP 156
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Peter Tägtgren, guitarist of Hypocrisy and Pain, Joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Love for Hypocrisy 00:05:59 - Balancing Guitar Playing and Other Responsibilities 00:10:11 - Muscle Cramps and Preventing Injuries on Tour 00:14:29 - The Energy and Impact of Rhythmic Music 00:16:32 - The Evolution of Pain and …
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Matt Harvey, guitarist of Exhumed, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Chapters: 00:01:29 - A Songwriter's Perspective on Music and Guitar 00:06:08 - Avoiding Traps in Composition 00:07:38 - ACDC Records: Style or Parody? 00:09:10 - The Evolution of Band Branding and the Social Media Age 00:15:04 - The Myth of Creativity 00:21:30 - The Delusion of …
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MUSIC INDUSTRY MARKETING 101 (Finn Mckenty, Jesse Cannon, Logan Young) | EP 154
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Finn Mckenty (Punk Rock MBA), Jesse Cannon (Musformation Growth), and Logan Young join Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Challenges of Releasing Music in the Streaming Era 00:02:03 - Breaking into the Music Industry on a Budget 00:06:15 - The Importance of Consistency and Growth in Content Creation 00:10:30 - The Importance of …
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UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (Grant Truesdell) | EP 153
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Grant Truesdell, guitarist for Unleash The Archers, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:03:09 - Power Metal Influences 00:05:15 - Translating Story and Concept into Emotionally Resonant Music 00:07:02 - The Two Camps of Songwriting 00:15:27 - Writing with Vocals in Mind 00:19:03 - Trust and Reliability in Band Members 00:22:42 - The My…
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SIX FEET UNDER (Jack Owen) | EP 152
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Jack Owen, guitarist of Six Feet Under, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:01:59 - Album Release and Band Names 00:04:01 - The Art of Writing Lyrics 00:08:35 - The Importance of Contributions in a Band 00:12:49 - Creating Note Patterns for Guitar Riffs 00:14:59 - Categorizing Riffs with a Numbering System 00:19:31 - Making Music with …
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ALPHA WOLF (Scottie Simpson) | EP 151
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Scottie Simpson, guitarist for Alpha Wolf, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:01:46 - Ice-T's Love for Metal 00:03:52 - The Importance of Rhythm in Guitar Playing 00:08:08 - Finding Inspiration from Different Genres 00:14:39 - The Importance of Consistency in Songwriting 00:19:03 - The Value of Writing "Shitty" Songs 00:23:01 - The Pr…
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Sean Hynes, guitarist of Ingested, joins the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:02:15 - Finding Inspiration Through Different Tools 00:04:29 - Learning New Concepts and Taking Lessons 00:06:51 - Choosing The Right Guitar Teacher 00:11:17 - Managing the Low String on an Eight-String Guitar 00:13:48 - Experimenting with Evertune Equipped 8-Strings 00:16:…
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NIGHT VERSES: Why recording yourself sucks, Opeth, AxeFX & more (Nick DePirro)
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Nick DePirro, guitarist of Night Verses, joins the Riffhard Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Nick DePirro and his unique style 00:02:00 - Influences and Genre Blend 00:04:43 - Use of Octave Settings in Guitar Playing 00:07:13 - Creative Use of Pitch Effects 00:11:07 - The Switch to Fractal and the Benefits of Modelers 00:16:50 - Pros a…
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Chapters: 00:02:00 - Imminence's Genre Evolution 00:09:25 - Crafting Arrangements 00:14:45 - Intuitive Songwriting Approaches 00:21:54 - Writing for Authenticity 00:26:33 - Discovering a New Sound 00:40:32 - Embracing Change 00:47:30 - Rhythm's Significance 00:52:38 - Virtuosos and the Essence of Our Songs 00:54:47 - The First Song Harald Learned o…
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Ricky Armellino, Chris Kelly | Hillhaven (Living your dreams, Eating eyes, Touring with Metallica)
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We're joined by Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk) and Chris Kelly (Ex Ice Nine Kills touring guitarist, Alustrium) to discuss the reality of living your dreams, eating eyeballs, and their brand new band Hillhaven. Chapters: 00:02:54 - Shifting Focus in the Music Industry 00:09:19 - Overcoming Challenges and Changing Definitions of Success 00:1…
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Jon Deiley - Northlane (The Best DAW, Writing For Video Games, and 7 String Guitars)
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Jon Deiley of Northlane joins us to talk about why he uses Ableton, his writing process, what guitarists should focus on, programming insane light shows, and more. Chapters: 00:01:42 - The Cutthroat Mindset in Songwriting 00:03:36 - Unleashing Creativity in Music and Sound 00:07:50 - Nurturing Authenticity in Songwriting 00:11:34 - Enhancing Flow a…
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ALYSSA DAY (Puppies, Injury Recovery, and Risking It All)
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Alyssa Day returns to the Riffhard Podcast to talk about making her puppy-filled video for "Trundle," how she recovered from a debilitating arm injury, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Exploration of Puppy Love 00:12:50 - Breathing Life Into Instrumental Melodies 00:15:01 - Authentic Artistry in the Music Domain 00:17:02 - Reflecti…
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WES HAUCH | ALLUVIAL (The Church Of Guitar, Metallica, and Neuralink) w/ Spiro Dussias
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Wes Hauch of Alluvial joins Eyal Levi and guest co-host Spiro Dussias. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard Podcast with guest Wes Hauch 00:03:14 - Cultivating Consistency in Technique Development 00:07:05 - Mastering the Art of Project Completion 00:10:37 - Navigating the Demand for Continuous Music Releases 00:18:00 - Examining Metallica's Imp…
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TANK THE TECH (Reputation Killers, Guitar Tech 101, 7 Min Or Less String Changes, Making $ In Music)
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Tank The Tech is a popular YouTuber by night and guitar tech/tour manager by day. His YouTube channel has grown very fast because of how much truth he spits about reality in the music industry. Chapters:00:02:06 - The Importance of Knowing Guitar Set-up Basics00:06:24 - Stepping Into a Guitar Tech Gig00:08:21 - The Importance of String Height and M…
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NIZAR OSMANI (Passing The Zakk Wylde Test, Insane Time Management, Desterilizing Music Theory)
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Nizar Osmani is a frequent Riffhard collaborator, mastermind guitarist, and ER doctor. Chapters: 00:11:00 - Getting More Done in Less Time 00:27:34 - the Value of Music and Art Education 00:33:42 - Music Theory and Language Learning 00:41:58 - the Importance of Listening and Interpretation 00:44:03 - Breaking Out of Tendencies With Modal Interchang…
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