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TESTAMENT (Alex Skolnick) | EP 163

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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:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Alex Skolnick and his Musical Journey

00:07:00 - Honesty and Self-Awareness in the Creative Industry

00:14:36 - Branching Out from Metal Music

00:18:19 - Learning from Musicians in Different Styles

00:25:38 - The Importance of Timing

00:32:58 - Importance of Starting and Stopping Notes

00:40:10 - The Development of Distinct Styles

00:46:57 - The Rise and Influence of Metallica

00:50:51 - The Challenges of Recording Heavy Music

00:54:41 - The Influence of Metal on Gear Development

00:58:13 - Planning Tour Dates

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