Garza Podcast
Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player and founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.
Episodes
254 - Billy Strings: Bluegrass Riffs, Death Metal, Knocked Loose & Mom’s Passing
Garza sits down in-person with Billy Strings. Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter & bluegrass musician. New album “So Much For Goodbyes” out now! https://billystrings.comFind your next favorite artist at https://Tidal.com/GARZA00:00 - Jammin’02:09 - Discovering Suicide Silence07:28 - First Guitar 10:56 - Getting Into Bluegrass 13:53 - What Do People Call Billy? 15:29 - 1st Gig a
253 - New Album Riffs, Sevendust & 90 Day Goal Fail
Garza is back for a solo episode to talk new album, guitar Mount Rushmore & much more!Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcastSee SUICIDE SILENCE live: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - New Album Graceless03:41 - Riff: Graceless13:05 - Riff: Make Your Exit20:30 - Pedals Used on New Songs25:00 - Sevendust, Danzig, Weedeater Concerts28:32 - Ma
252 - REV3RENT: Deathcore, Dystopia, New Album & Having Three Guitar Players
Garza sits down in-person with Apple Valley, CA deathcore band REV3RENT. New album “She Let The World Run Rampant” out October 30th! https://instagram.com/rev3rent_Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Sound Check02:38 - From First To Last05:05 - Reason For Three Guitar Players08:33 - How Josh Joined11:48 - Inland Empire // Est 202317:20
251 - TRIVIUM | Matt Heafy: New Album, Ascendancy Riffs, Emperor & Mental Breakdown
Garza sits down in-person with Matt Heafy. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band TRIVIUM. New song “Dead Inside Of Me” out now! https://instagram.com/triviumbandGet ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - How to Say “Heafy”02:22 - Japanese American Heritage08:24 - The Trivium Curse15:05 - Ihsahn & Emperor20:29 - Riff: Down From
250 - MAULED: Deathcore, Emmure, Ninja Turtles & AI in Art
Garza sits down in-person with Indianapolis, IN deathcore band MAULED. New EP “When Your Eyes Are Shut” out now! https://instagram.com/mauleddcGet ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Nu Metal Influence06:03 - Working w/ Frankie Palmeri & Emmure10:15 - Jason Aldean12:34 - Getting into Heavy Music14:48 - The Infamous Emerson Theater17:30
249 - Sound and Fury, Billy Strings & Chipotle Hate
Garza is back for a solo episode to talk Sound and Fury ‘26, Suicide Silence update & much more!Get SUICIDE SILENCE tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - 200k Celebration Clear Up01:53 - Hot Take: Chipotle04:54 - 90 Day Goal Update12:34 - Frizzy Hair13:20 - Lacey Sturm & Flyleaf16:15 - Sound and Fury19:20 - Boxing Lessons & Muay Thai25:21 - Dashcams28:13 - J Chec
248 - NO CURE: Hardcore, Avenged Sevenfold, Straight Edge & It Is Going to Get Dark
Garza sits down in-person with Blaythe Steuer & Aesop Mongo. From Alabama straight edge band NO CURE. https://instagram.com/nocurestraightedgeGet SUICIDE SILENCE tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - What Height is Considered Tall03:15 - Aesop’s First CDs08:19 - It Is Going to Get Dark: Guitar Tones, Amps & Pedals11:37 - Writing Slowly Turning Blue16:59 - Starting a
247 - FLYLEAF | Lacey Sturm: Christianity, Forgiveness, Nirvana & Future Music
Garza sits down in-person with Lacey Sturm. Vocalist for the alternative rock band FLYLEAF. https://instagram.com/flyleafmusicGet Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - Chris Farley Loves Decaf Coffee02:06 - Coming Back After 11 Years09:23 - Lacey’s Vocal Problems10:58 - Coping, Avoidance, Anxiety, Fear & Grief24:00 - Christianity, Faith & Belief25:40
246 - DRAIN: Hardcore, Mosh Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Finding Your Sound
Garza sits down in-person with Sammy Ciaramitaro & Cody Chavez. From California hardcore punk band DRAIN. https://instagram.com/drain831Get Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - Riffs: Living Proof06:40 - Growing Up Around the Bay Area09:13 - 80s Rock, Kiss & Ace Frehley13:32 - Early Influences, Thrash & Hardcore16:48 - Municipal Waste18:59 - Pick
245 - Slipknot, Lorna Shore & New 90 Day Goal
Garza is back for a solo episode to talk Warped Tour, Suicide Silence shows & much more!Get Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour00:00 - Chugmaxxing01:36 - Suicide Silence Hiatus & New Tour05:08 - Warped Tour Long Beach11:34 - How Do You Know?18:02 - Motionless In White, Lorna Shore & Kia Forum23:54 - New Apartment25:08 - New 90 Day Goal32:45 - Being Pre
244 - PEPPER KEENAN: Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Gibson Guitars & New Orleans Sound
Garza sits down in-person with Pepper Keenan. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Also best known as the guitar player in Down. New album “Good God / Baad Man” out now! https://instagram.com/coccabalSupport the podcast here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Opening Jam02:16 - Good God / Baad Man06:23 - C.O.C. Early Days & Joining the Band10:44 - M
243 - DEVILDRIVER: New Album, Health Scare, Coal Chamber & Rules for Investing
Garza sits down in-person with Dez Fafara & Davier Pérez from California heavy metal band DEVILDRIVER. Their new album "Strike and Kill” is out now! https://instagram.com/devildriverSupport the podcast here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 - Strike and Kill02:32 - Jon Miller Re-Joining Devildriver05:48 - 30 Years of Marriage09:30 - Lynn Strait & Snot11:16 - L.A. Nu Metal Scene //
242 - DEVOURMENT: Death Metal, Serial Killers, Glen Benton & Advice for Vocalists
Garza sits down in-person with Texas death metal band DEVOURMENT. Their new EP "Pious Impiety” out now! https://instagram.com/devourmentofficialWant more!? Support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Pious Impiety EP06:00 - Serial Killers & Death Metal Connection09:46 - Behind the Lyrics11:06 - 30 Years of Devourment, Impact & Deep History13:39 - 89.3 KNON // Dave Ch
241 - Hellfest, Guitar Exercises & Fear of Heights
Garza is back for a solo episode to talk about playing Hellfest, Warped Tour & finally gives a raccoon update.Check out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Noise Pedal Riff01:40 - Garza’s Hot Take06:45 - Fear of Heights08:30 - Hellfest & Warped Tour D.C.14:20 - Racoon Attack Update21:35 - Devourment Show 23:46 - J Update, Kids & Pets27:04 - Photography29:08 - Q&am
240 - VCTMS: Metalcore, Pokemon & Leaving Bad Relationships
Garza sits down in-person with Illinois-based metalcore band VCTMS. Their new album "Pain Processing II” out now! https://instagram.com/vctmsilCheck out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Favorite Drinks03:16 - clip my wings06:26 - Meredith Writing Lyrics10:13 - How John Doesn't Get Mad12:34 - Favorite Pokemon15:46 - Power Rangers & Buckethead Myth19:18 - Decade-Plus Jou
239 - CRYPTOPSY: Death Metal, None So Vile & Workouts for Drummers
Garza sits down in-person with Canadian death metal band CRYPTOPSY. On tour in UK & Europe July-August 2026! https://instagram.com/cryptopsyofficialCheck out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Flo’s Workouts for Drummers05:50 - Marriage, Relationships & Getting Older06:56 - Christian Getting Into Audio14:09 - Religious Upbringing17:49 - Winning a Juno19:05 - The Unsp
238 - SYLOSIS | Josh Middleton: Metalcore Riffs, Architects, Guitar Rundown & Self-Producing
Garza sits down in-person with Josh Middleton. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band SYLOSIS. Also known for his mix-ready drum & guitar tones at MDL Tone. Their new album "The New Flesh” out now! https://instagram.com/joshsylosisSupport the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - C Sharp vs D Flat02:55 - Starting Sylosis05:06 - First Amp08:21 - Getting Into Audio Pro
237 - Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety
Don’t forget to support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcastGarza here, headbanging at Warped Tour right now. Enjoy the episode!00:00 - 90 Days of Sobriety15:36 - Spending & Saving Money18:02 - First Show Back?20:55 - Children’s Books, Pete the Cat & Imagination26:21 - J Check-In27:53 - Q&A: Self-Discipline39:02 - Systems For Dummies48:29 - Q&A: Best Pantera Album59:0
236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe
Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/convergeCHUG MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - High-Pass Filter Explained04:07 - Recording Hi-Hats07:43 - Using AI for
235 - BOUNDARIES: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Mix Controversy
Garza sits down in-person with Cory Emond & Cody DelVecchio. Guitar players from Connecticut metalcore band BOUNDARIES. New album “Yearning: The unbeautiful after” out July 17th! https://instagram.com/boundariesctGet your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Mix Controversy07:31 - Writing What You Want10:13 - Green Day Tattoo17:27 - Cory Designin
234 - BLEED FROM WITHIN: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Trust
Garza sits down in-person with Ali Richardson & Craig "Goonzi" Gowans from Scottish metalcore band BLEED FROM WITHIN. https://instagram.com/bleedfromwithinGet your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - ‘As the Palaces Burn’01:50 - “Goonzi” Nickname03:02 - Being Confused for Bandmates04:41 - 22-Year Career, Perseverance, Growth08:47 - Steven Joinin
233 - Favorite Breakdowns, Periphery, mgk & Sobriety Tips
Garza is back for a solo episode to play his favorite breakdowns, tips on staying sober & much more!Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Fender 7 String Setup02:12 - New Macbook Pro04:47 - UFC Night at Dan Kenny’s09:15 - MGK Episode19:30 - Hulk Hogan Documentary22:01 - Build Up Takes 5 Years26:00 - J Update29:05 - Garza’s Favorite Breakd
232 - FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: Symphonic Death Metal, Opera, Avatar & Mountain Climbing Incident
Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcastGarza sits down in-person with Francesco Paoli & Veronica Bordacchini from Italian symphonic death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. On tour now w/ Avatar! https://instagram.com/fleshgodofficial00:00 - Avatar05:25 - Veronica Learning Opera10:58 - Video Games // Snake13:32 - Parenthood16:14 - Writing Music in Ki
231 - MGK: Nu Metal, Yungblud & Dealing with Hate
Garza sits down in-person with rapper, songwriter & actor Colson Baker. Known to the world as MGK & formerly Machine Gun Kelly. New song “FIX YOUR FACE” w/ Fred Durst out now! https://instagram.com/machinegunkellySupport the Podcast Here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Machine Gun Kelly’s Preferred Name03:15 - FIX UR FACE Backlash & Gatekeeping12:34 - Warped Tour 201114:38 - C
230 - New Slayer Shows, Max Cavalera & Best Coffee Mug
Garza shares his headbanging secrets, Quad Cortex tone tips & much more!SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Soulfly & GWAR Show05:33 - Quad Cortex Mini11:01 - Building a Tone24:19 - J Update25:34 - Issues with Lyrics31:24 - Headbanging & Neck Pain39:24 - Old School Death Metal Guests43:56 - Best Coffee Mug45:23 - Sic Guitarist: Acoustin254:07 - A Day to Remember57:05 - N
229 - JAY WEINBERG: Drumming for Slipknot, Madball, New Band & Hip Surgery Recovery
Garza sits down in-person with drummer, painter & songwriter Jay Weinberg. Best known as the former drummer of Slipknot, Madball, Against Me! Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band & the list goes on. Debut singles “Drone Operator / Sandstone” out now! https://instagram.com/jayweinbergSPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Theme Parks04:39 - Early Shows08:29 - Musical Roots12:35 - V
228 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail, Borrowing Riffs & Meditation
Garza shares thoughts on the passing of Bo Lueders, music theory origins & much more!Support here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail11:52 - Lamb of God Show13:27 - Michelada Bar20:10 - Non-Alcoholic Beer PSA21:58 - J Update23:57 - Workload & Hiatus28:08 - Getting Through BS as a Band34:08 - Future Accomplishments42:28 - Leaving Southern California47
227 - ATREYU: Metalcore Riffs, Sushi Guitar Rundown & 10 Year Rule for Creativity
Garza sits down in-person with Brandon Saller & Dan Jacobs from metalcore band ATREYU. New Album “The End is Not the End” out April 24th! https://instagram.com/atreyuofficialSPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 Intro06:55 Bands Hanging Out11:11 First Time Smoking Weed14:56 Sevendust18:12 The End is Not the End19:57 Writing Music in Tokyo22:40 How Atreyu Writes New Songs27:32 Writin
226 - Heavy Korn Riffs, Sevendust & Non-Alcoholic Beers
Garza remembers Chuck Norris, plays Korn riffs & much more!SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - RIP Chuck Norris 05:36 - 23 Days Sober 19:47 - J Check-In 22:56 - Heaviest Korn Riff 28:12 - Whammy Pedal & Octave Effects 33:52 - How Heavy Music Shapes You 45:15 - What Your Older Self Thinks About You 48:41 - Going to Local Shows 59:53 - Sevendust & Morgan Rose 1:04:01
225 - INCANTATION: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Learning
Garza sits down in-person with John McEntee & Luke Shively. Guitar players from death metal band INCANTATION. https://instagram.com/incantation_officialSPONSORS: https://thejackrack.com USE CODE Garza10 for 10% OFF!00:00 - Learning From Bands05:56 - Food Drives & Musically Fed13:49 - Riff: Chalice17:29 - How Luke Joined the Band18:58 - Ohio Pumpkin Festival22:36 - Dismemberment34:15 - TONE
224 - New Six Feet Under, Wes Borland & Sobriety
Garza shares his gym routine, tips for anxiety & much more!Support FILTH Here: https://gofundme.com/f/support-filths-tour-after-crash-totaled-vanCheck Out the Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Becoming Sober13:56 - Greatest Nu Metal Guitar Player18:01 - Riff: My Way20:23 - Riff: Nookie25:04 - Gym Routine37:40 - Maintaining Relationships & Touring43:54 - Dealing with Loss &am
223 - NEKROGOBLIKON: Goblin Riffs, Infant Annihilator, Guitar Rundown w/ Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza
Garza sits down in-person with Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza from melodic death metal band NEKROGOBLIKON. New EP “The Boiling Sea” out April 17th! https://instagram.com/nekrogoblikonofficialSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Riff: Learning Papa Roach05:26 - Dickie Allen’s Musical Journey07:35 - How Dickie Found His Voice10:46 - Metallica S&M13:36 - The Comedy Store,
222 - Tone Chasing, Arch Enemy & Favorite Burritos
Garza reacts to the Zakk Wylde episode, gives update on the Suicide Silence vinyl & much more!MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com00:00 - Zakk Wylde Episode04:00 - Recording Thoughts11:28 - J’s Band Shows13:18 - Suicide Silence EP Vinyls18:19 - When to Stop Tone-Chasing25:46 - Mesa Triple Rectifiers31:07 - Riff: Fuzz Pedal, Orgy & Coal Chamber46:10 - Bean & Cheese Burritos49:37 - Metallica at
221 - ZAKK WYLDE: Ozzy, Black Label Society, Pantera & Legacy
Garza sits down in-person with Zakk Wylde. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. Also best known for his time in Ozzy & currently Pantera. New album “Engines of Demolition” out March 27th! https://instagram.com/zakkwyldeblsSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Zakk Meeting His Wife09:25 - Nothing is Hard13:10 - Inspiration15:41 - Re
220 - Hardest Riffs, Meta Glasses & Valentine’s Day
Garza is back for a solo episode reflecting on 5 years of the podcast, buying Meta glasses & much more!SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Valentine’s Day01:53 - Being Sick07:20 - 5 Year Anniversary!16:06 - J Check-in17:09 - Meta Glasses28:32 - Experience with Drums33:10 - The Cleansing & Emotions39:12 - AI & Metal45:56 - Hardest Riffs to Play55:26 - Metallica vs Megadet
219 - Keyan Houshmand: The Rise of Modern Guitar
Garza sits down in-person with Keyan Houshmand. Modern guitarist, producer & content creator from Adelaide, Australia. Best known for his informative YouTube guitar videos, covers, demos/reviews & music production. https://youtube.com/KeyanHoushmandLiveSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - NAMM 202603:34 - Being Born & Raised in Adelaide06:55 - Seeing Metallica L
218 - Favorite Deathcore Bands, God & Writer’s Block
Garza is back for a solo episode. Diving into the spiritual world, NAMM 2026 & much more.SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - NAMM 2026 & Quad Cortex Mini04:38 - Bareknuckle Pickups10:03 - Winter Cleaning14:30 - Amp vs Guitar18:53 - Backing Tracks?25:27 - Top 3 Deathcore Bands37:17 - Best/Worst Part of the Podcast45:23 - God & Religion56:23 - Cost of Touring1:06:37 - Insp
217 - Ho99o9: Punk, Bad Brains & Becoming Sober
Garza sits down in-person with theOGM & “Eaddy” Yeti Bones from punk rap duo Ho99o9. New album “Tomorrow We Escape” out now! https://instagram.com/ho99o9SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Focusing on Music03:23 - Why Eaddy Stopped Drinking10:12 - Getting Into Punk Bands18:10 - Growing up in Newark, NJ21:48 - “Meat Locker” Shows in Montclair, NJ25:30 - Ninjasonik & Bad Brains
216 - EYES SET TO KILL: Metalcore, Parenting & Writing First Songs
Garza sits down in-person with Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez from Arizona metalcore band EYES SET TO KILL. https://instagram.com/eyessettokillofficialSWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Baby on Tour06:59 - Anissa Learning Bass08:41 - Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys & NSYNC11:45 - Starting ESTK15:00 - Being Sisters16:35 - Anissa Leaving & Returning22:48 - Die Trying25:41 - Being
215 - LIONHEART | Rob Watson: Hardcore, New Album & Avoiding Burnout
Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of beatdown hardcore band LIONHEART. New album “VALLEY OF DEATH II” out now! https://instagram.com/lionheartcaSWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Short Songs & Attention Spans10:02 - Hatebreed13:45 - Valley of Death II19:22 - Recording with Neil Westfall // A Day to Remember34:11 - Risky Rollout Plan51:39 - Playing Music for the
214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters
Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidalSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Being Left-Handed07:02 - Esotericism, Psychedelics & Journaling12:45 - Thoughts & Self-Awareness14:15 - Acid & Psychedelic Trips18:58 - Childhood // Parents21:05
213 - Top 10 Unforgettable Moments of 2025
Garza breaks down his favorite moments of the year. Thank you for the support. Love you guys!SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Going on Vacation05:39 - 2026 Goals09:55 - Reflecting on Career & Life12:02 - PeelingFlesh18:18 - Vogg of Decapitated31:59 - Robb Flynn38:20 - Chevelle55:31 - Deron Miller1:05:27 - Spite1:11:55 - Sanguisugabogg1:23:50 - Despised Icon1:31:11 - Eddie Berg
212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History
Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band19:18 - Since ‘9119:57 - Cigars & Coffee21:58 - Moving t
211 - PRIMER 55: Nu Metal, Ozzfest & Near-Death Experience
Garza sits down in-person with Bobby Burns & Joshua Toomey from American nu metal band PRIMER 55. https://primer55tour.comSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Las Vegas Slot Machines04:40 - Early Days in Memphis & Louisville09:20 - Living in Detroit10:18 - Memphis Music Scene12:09 - Toomey Auditioning for Primer 5514:46 - Island/Def Jam20:50 - Writing Loose22
210 - LIL DARKIE & WENDIGO: Rap, Metal, Freedom of Speech & Sobriety
Garza sits down in-person with Josh Hamilton & Alex Wacksman. Josh Hamilton is a rapper, songwriter & best known as Lil Darkie. https://lildarkie.comAlex Wacksman is a producer, songwriter & best known as Wendigo. https://instagram.com/wendigowendigoSPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Wendigo’s Pedalboard02:31 - Sobriety09:22 - Political Music13:11 - “Safe” Music18:08 -
209 - DESPISED ICON: The Real History of Deathcore
Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian & Eric Jarrin from Canadian deathcore band DESPISED ICON. New album “SHADOW WORK” out now! https://despisedicon.comGet Garza’s Guitar Tone on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Despised Icon’s Lineup03:50 - Rebuilding & Journey to Shadow Work09:07 - Over My Dead Body ft. Matt/Kublai Khan TX12:09 - Personal Growth Through the Years14:
208 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Self-Criticism
Garza sits down in-person with Ced Davis & Drew Arnold. Guitar players from Columbus, OH death metal band SANGUISUGABOGG. New album “HIDEOUS AFTERMATH” out now! https://instagram.com/sanguisugaboggbandEnter to win a Quad Cortex at our new PATREON: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Riff: Metallica - Fuel02:28 - Drew’s Pedalboard & Tone03:54 - RAT Pedal & Bass Distortion08:28 - Dun
207 - ENTHEOS: Balancing Marriage, Metal & Believing in Yourself
Garza sits down in-person with Chaney Crabb & Navene Koperweis of alternative metal band ENTHEOS. Catch them on tour now! https://instagram.com/entheosofficial00:00 - Des Moines, IA06:40 - Balancing Marriage & Entheos13:57 - Figuring Out Entheos as a Two-Piece19:54 - Chaney’s Influences // Des Moines Scene25:10 - Navene’s Early Musical Influences27:18 - UB40 & No Doubt29:15 - The “Ping
206 - SPITE: Deathcore, Writing Riffs & Brainrot Addiction
Garza sits down in-person with deathcore band SPITE. New album “NEW WORLD KILLER” out now! https://instagram.com/spiteofficial00:00 - NEW WORLD KILLER02:28 - Bay Area to Los Angeles04:40 - Working in Restaurants07:56 - Alex & Darius Being Siblings09:02 - Ben Joining the Band11:13 - Travis Living in Canada & Joining Spite24:00 - Improving as a Drummer28:30 - Writing Drum Parts34:23 - Record
205 - GUILT TRIP: Riffs, UK Hardcore Scene & World’s Biggest Circle Pit
Garza sits down in-person with Tom Aimson & Jak Maden. From Manchester, UK crossover hardcorel band GUILT TRIP. New single “Burn” out now! https://linktr.ee/guilttriphc00:00 - Growing Up in Manchester02:33 - Moho Live Burning Down06:06 - Manchester Academy/University07:59 - Riff: Burn13:13 - Severance15:25 - Machine Head & Metal in England19:08 - Meeting on Fortnite22:25 - Growth of UK Har
204 - GWAR | Mike Derks: Censorship, Tragedy & Beavis and Butt-Head
Garza sits down in-person with Mike Derks. Guitar player of Richmond, VA heavy metal band GWAR. Best known by his stage name Balsac the Jaws of Death. https://linktr.ee/GWARSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Being Behind the Scenes03:14 - Gwar Exhibition in LA 06:35 - VCU, Richmond, VA & Learning Jazz09:50 - Aggressive Humor Study12:06 - Sgt. Pepper’s14:42 - Hamer Gui
203 - PRONG | Tommy Victor: Glenn Danzig, Schecter Guitars & Pioneering Groove Metal
Garza sits down in-person with Tommy Victor. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of New York, NY heavy metal band PRONG. Also currently the guitar player for DANZIG. https://prongmusic.comSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Black Sabbath & Heavy Music Influence04:05 - Nearly 40 Years of Prong05:27 - Catholic School07:50 - Nearly Becoming an Accountant12:23 - Working
202 - TYE TRUJILLO: Bass Riffs, Suicidal Tendencies, Ottto & Playing w/ Korn
Garza sits down in-person with Tye Trujillo. Bass player of Los Angeles, CA band OTTTO & current bass player for Venice Beach, CA band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. New EP “Sweaty Pool” out December 5th! https://ottto.ffm.to/otttoSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Fender P Bass02:15 - First Instruments05:15 - Getting Into Bass // Learning Scales09:07 - Learning Songs & Gre
201 - CHEVELLE: New Album, The Red & Being in a Band w/ Brothers
Garza sits down in-person with Pete & Sam Loeffler from Grayslake, IL rock band CHEVELLE. New album “Bright as Blasphemy” out now! https://getmorechevelle.comSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Marriage & Kids05:30 - Long Tours08:10 - Competing w/ Music Industry10:02 - Bright as Blasphemy11:27 - Writing Rabbit Hole13:37 - Early Days & Being Broke16:18 - Growing
200 - TOSH PETERSON: Drumming for Lady Gaga, Filter, Damnage & Pearl Kit Rundown
Garza sits down in-person with Tosh Peterson. Known to the world as Tosh the Drummer. Session & live drummer for Lady Gaga, Fall Out Boy, MGK, Filter, the list goes on. Check out his band DAMNAGE! https://instagram.com/tosh_thedrummerSPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Drum Solo: Episode 20002:34 - Playing Drums at 2-Years-Old04:47 - Early Influences, Hip Hop &am
199 - Fender 7 String, Favorite Mastodon Riffs & Hair Routine
Garza is back for a solo episode. Diving into his new guitar, answering Patreon questions & much more.SPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - John Goblikon & Positivity02:30 - Fender 7 String18:01 - Patreon Q&A: Top 3 Amps33:16 - Patreon Q&A: Books & Alex Hormozi41:22 - Patreon Q&A: Home Studio45:58 - Guilty Pleasure: Fuel52:00 - Hair Care Routine
198 - REVOCATION | Dave Davidson: Death Metal, Jackson Guitars & New Album
Garza sits down in-person with Dave Davidson. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of death metal band REVOCATION. New album “New Gods, New Masters” out September 26th! https://linktr.ee/revocationofficialSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - New Album02:52 - Aerosmith08:22 - Boston Latin School/Art School14:12 - Attending/
197 - NEKROGOBLIKON | John Goblikon: Self-Doubt, Ninja Turtles & Dealing with Trolls
Garza sits down in-person with John Goblikon. Vocalist for melodic death metal band NEKROGOBLIKON & host of the RIGHT NOW podcast. Check out his comedy & tour dates! https://linktr.ee/johngoblikonSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - John’s Diet01:37 - Becoming a Singer03:12 - Joining Nekrogoblikon in 201206:57 - Sel
196 - GENE HOGLAN: The Human Drum Machine Behind Death, Dark Angel & More
Garza sits down in-person with Gene Hoglan. Drummer & songwriter for Dark Angel. Also best known as the former drummer of Death, Testament, Fear Factory & many more. New Dark Angel album OUT SEPTEMBER 5th! https://instagram.com/therealgenehoglanSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - Moving From Texas to California04:2
195 - BRUTALITY PODCAST: Deathcore, Myspace & Reflection
Garza sits down in-person with Yan Blanchette & Dom Dez. Hosts for Brutality Podcast. https://youtube.com/@brutalitypodSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - “Yan”06:13 - How Yan & Dom Met10:03 - Starting the Brutality Podcast12:43 - Deathcore Nostalgia // Myspace Era21:19 - Meditation22:30 - Myspace Deathcore Revival
194 - BERNTH: Changing Guitar YouTube Forever, Belphegor & Learning Technique
Garza sits down in-person with Bernth. Austrian guitarist, composer, session musician & YouTuber. Since 2020 his YouTube channel has gained over 1.3 million subscribers. https://linktr.ee/bernthSPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Hand/Wrist Guitar Warm-Up07:28 - Austria To California08:38 - Belphegor11:28 - Studying Jazz Guitar12:34 - Seiler Und Speer19:19 - Heav
193 - Mudvayne Tour, Non-Music Influences & Announcement
Garza does a deep dive into his personal life, talks Theo Von comparisons & much more. Get exclusive content here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast SPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Announcement03:34 - Riding the Train07:54 - Racoon Update11:20 - Burger King15:09 - “YOU”15:45 - Theo Von20:08 - Cigars & Ideas25:22 - New Gear27:30 - Touring w/ Mudvayne &
192 - Fender Update, Best Pedalboard & Drug Addiction
Garza is back for a solo episode. Answering fan questions, raccoon update & much more! https://patreon.com/garzapodcastSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Garza’s Pedalboard - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QjXVY3CHAPTERS:000:00 - Riff: Freestyle01:28 - Freeway Accidents03:56 - Suffocation Show06:00 - Pedalboard/Rack16:18 - Podcast
191 - NIGHT VERSES | Nick DePirro: 8 String Riffs, Guitar Rig & Tuning Secrets
Garza sits down in-person with Nick DePirro. Guitar player for the instrumental band NIGHT VERSES & HEADCAVE. Catch them on their European tour in September! https://instagram.com/nightversesSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - R.I.P. Ozzy 04:34 - Pedalboard Evolution10:35 - Desert Island Pedals13:29 - First Gu
190 - ALPHA WOLF: Metalcore Riffs, Noise Pedal, Ice-T & Trusting Your Ideas
Garza sits down in-person with Sabian Lynch & Scottie Simpson. Guitar players for Australian metalcore band ALPHA WOLF. https://alphawolfcvlt.comSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Writing Easy Riffs05:56 - Scottie’s 10 Years w/ Alpha Wolf08:20 - Summer of Loud 202510:32 - Creating “The Noise” Pedal21:46 - Rif
189 - PROFANATICA | Paul Ledney: Black Metal, Religion, GG Allin & Afterlife
Garza sits down in-person with Paul Ledney. Drummer & vocalist of black metal band PROFANATICA. Catch them on tour NOW! https://instagram.com/profanaticaofficialSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Drumming at 5601:32 - Breathing Device05:20 - Birth of Metal10:05 - Chuck Berry13:20 - Black Metal, Religion &
188 - DERON MILLER: CKY, 96 Bitter Beings, Vinyl Collection & Regrets
Garza sits down in-person with Deron Miller. Vocalist & guitar player for the alternative metal band 96 Bitter Beings. Also best known as the former frontman & founder of CKY. https://linktr.ee/96bitterbeingsofficialJoin the Chug Norris Army on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast CHAPTERS:00:00 - Vinyl Collection07:02 - First Bands, Oil12:38 - CKY’s Multimedia Approach14:33 - Naming
187 - PHIL DEMMEL: Thrash Riffs, Machine Head, Vio-lence & Forgiveness
Garza sits down in-person with lead guitar player & songwriter Phil Demmel. Best known for his time in Machine Head, Vio-lence & guitar player for Kerry Kerry. Also filling in for some of the most legendary metal bands on the planet such as Slayer, Lamb of God & more. Check out Kerry King & Category 7! https://instagram.com/phildemmelJoin the Chug Norris Army on Patreon! https://pa
186 - New Music Update, Fan Questions & Celebrating 100,000 Subscribers
Garza is back for a solo episode. Answering fan questions, life update & much more!SUPPORT:Garza Podcast Merch - https://garzapodcast.myshopify.comGarza Podcast Coffee - https://garzapodcastcoffee.comPatreon Coming Soon!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Coffee Consumption05:50 - 100,000 Subs!12:43 - Garza’s New Kia14:12 - Beer & Shows16:34 - Quad Cortex Tinkering19:27 - Reading Books & People23:58 - “J
185 - SUICIDE SILENCE | Ernie Iniguez: Deathcore, LA Protests & Life Update
Garza sits down in-person with Ernie Iniguez. Drummer for the deathcore band SUICIDE SILENCE. https://instagram.com/ernieiniguezdrumsMERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.comCOFFEE: https://garzapodcastcoffee.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - L.A. Protests // Misinformation15:25 - Anthony Bourdain18:29 - Odd Fan Interaction20:41 - Life Update & Catch-Up29:18 - Garza’s Kia Rio31:53 - Writing New Songs32:38 -
184 - PSYCHO-FRAME: Deathcore, B.C. Rich Guitars & Not Quitting Music
Garza sits down in-person with Mike Sugars & Aiden “Dave” Bessent from deathcore band PSYCHO-FRAME. https://bfan.link/SLITFOAGMSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Patreon - Coming Soon!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Background // Atlanta HQ06:42 - Mastodon // John Mayer13:05 - Meshuggah Aura14:59 - Separating Art From Artist16:34 - New Albu
183 - DISEMBODIED TYRANT | Blake Mullens: Deathcore, Axe Fx, Cigars & Bad DMT Trips
SPONSORS:LALAL.AI - https://www.lalal.ai/?fp_ref=prettygoodagentsGarza sits down in-person with Blake Mullens. Vocalist & guitar player for the deathcore band DISEMBODIED TYRANT. https://instagram.com/disembodiedtyrantCHAPTERS:00:00 - Whiskey Cheers01:04 - Missouri Venues // Chesterfield03:35 - Muay Thai09:47 - Fractal Axe-FX II12:15 - Blake’s ESP Guitar13:46 - Chug: Blake’s “Chewy” Tone17:41
182 - WARBRINGER | John Kevill: Thrash, Weapons, War History & Pressure of Succeeding
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 To
181 - IMMINENCE | Eddie Berg: Metalcore, Violin Riffs, Sweden & Training Martial Arts
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 Art
180 - MAC GLOCKY: Viral Covers, CKY, AI Music & Growing up in Sacramento
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 - Bu
179 - INCANTATION | John McEntee: Death Metal, Guitar, Regret & Making Amends
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 Your
178 - MALEVOLENCE: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Navigating Fatherhood
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” Guitar1
177 - NOTHING,NOWHERE: Buddhism, Travis Barker Collab & Being Vegan
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
176 - HATEBREED | Jamey Jasta: Headbangers Ball, Hardcore, Dark Web & Taking Risks
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
175 - MELVINS | Buzz Osborne: How to Always Write Riffs, Marriage & Finding Truth
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 Dru
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