Garza Podcast

237 - Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety Jun 15, 2026 01:14:10 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 Jun 8, 2026 02:01:13 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 Jun 1, 2026 01:30:49 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 May 25, 2026 01:33:35 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 May 18, 2026 01:32:42 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 May 11, 2026 01:38:00 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 May 4, 2026 01:46:33 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 Apr 27, 2026 01:13:29 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 Apr 20, 2026 02:40:19 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 Apr 13, 2026 01:29:36 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 Apr 6, 2026 02:11:20 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 Mar 30, 2026 01:24:18 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 Mar 23, 2026 01:36:32 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 Mar 16, 2026 01:13:41 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 Mar 9, 2026 01:27:56 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 Mar 2, 2026 01:11:09 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 Feb 23, 2026 01:27:37 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 Feb 16, 2026 01:16:45 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 Feb 9, 2026 01:59:34 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 Feb 2, 2026 01:30:27 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 Jan 26, 2026 01:43:23 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 Jan 19, 2026 01:44:14 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 Jan 12, 2026 01:58:46 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 Jan 5, 2026 02:07:32 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 Dec 29, 2025 01:58:49 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 Dec 22, 2025 02:15:01 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 Dec 15, 2025 01:33:19 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 Dec 8, 2025 03:52:57 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 Dec 1, 2025 01:31:02 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 Nov 24, 2025 01:26:14 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 Nov 17, 2025 01:33:58 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 Nov 10, 2025 02:03:04 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 Nov 3, 2025 01:38:44 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 Oct 27, 2025 01:27:26 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 Oct 20, 2025 02:25:14 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 Oct 13, 2025 01:31:09 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 Oct 6, 2025 02:03:47 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 Sep 29, 2025 01:42:37 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 Sep 22, 2025 01:23:02 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 Sep 15, 2025 01:57:53 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 Sep 8, 2025 01:32:25 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 Sep 1, 2025 02:45:58 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 Aug 25, 2025 02:07:48 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 Aug 18, 2025 02:18:38 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 Aug 11, 2025 01:43:12 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 Aug 4, 2025 01:37:06 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 Jul 28, 2025 03:03:36 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 Jul 21, 2025 01:46:41 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 Jul 14, 2025 01:46:22 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 Jul 7, 2025 02:42:09 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 Jun 30, 2025 02:03:23 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 Jun 23, 2025 01:36:30 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 Jun 16, 2025 01:51:30 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 Jun 9, 2025 01:35:15 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 Jun 2, 2025 01:30:02 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 May 26, 2025 01:51:03 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 May 19, 2025 01:40:10 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 May 14, 2025 01:26:57 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 May 12, 2025 01:31:56 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 May 5, 2025 01:52:41 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 May 2, 2025 01:25:38 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 Apr 28, 2025 02:51:09 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 Apr 21, 2025 01:39:02 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

174 - BLEEDING THROUGH: Metalcore, Orange County & Chugging Beers Apr 16, 2025 01:36:44 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 -

173 - EXTERMINATION DISMEMBERMENT: Slam Rules, Chug Riffs, Belarus & Planet Fitness Apr 14, 2025 01:24:51 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:

172 - UNDEROATH: New Album, Sacrifices, Hiatus & Getting Jumped at a Show Apr 7, 2025 01:37:57 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 Jumpe

171 - MACHINE HEAD | Robb Flynn: New Album, The Blackening & Facing Childhood Trauma Mar 31, 2025 04:00:49 Garza sits down in-person with Robb Flynn. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band MACHINE HEAD. New album “UNATØNED” out April 25th! 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 Cre

170 - SICKSENSE: Nu Metal, Being Married, Introverts & Focusing On Your Business Mar 28, 2025 01:24:11 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/43CHAPTERS:00:00 - Being Married in the Same Band09:09 - The “Whys” of Being In a Band10:02 - New Trend of Vocal

169 - 9 DEAD | Deathcore, Slam, ECW Wrestling & Band Logo Tattoos Mar 24, 2025 01:41:03 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 - BassCHAPTERS:00:00 - Who is 9 DEAD03:30 - Wrestling & ECW13:07 - Being a Pa

168 - WEDNESDAY 13 | Murderdolls, Glam Metal & Becoming Sober Mar 17, 2025 01:28:32 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 Murderdolls05:01 - Origin of Wednesday 13 S

167 - DECAPITATED | Vogg: Death Metal Riffs, Machinehead, Poland & Brother's Passing Mar 10, 2025 01:35:40 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

166 - INGESTED: New Members, Terminator & Touring Mar 3, 2025 01:36:28 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 - Pr

165 - KILLSWITCH ENGAGE | Adam D: Metalcore, Writing Riffs & Starting a Band Feb 24, 2025 01:46:50 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 - Sen

164 - SIX FEET UNDER | Chris Barnes: Cannibal Corpse, Horror & Death Metal Legacy Feb 17, 2025 02:23:02 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

163 - THE BROWNING: Rave Metal, EDM, D.A.R.E. & Internet VS Reality Feb 10, 2025 01:32:35 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

162 - SHANNON LUCAS: All That Remains, Black Dahlia Murder & Future Playing Drums Feb 3, 2025 02:17:38 Garza sits down in-person with Shannon Lucas. Former drummer of All That Remains & The Black Dahlia Murder. https://instagram.com/wolvenspiritSPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBhttps://positivegrid.comCHAPTERS:00:00 - Where Has Shannon Been?02:04 - No Social Media07:43 - Virginia08:33 - Getting Into Metal, Slayer, Pantera, Metallica12:07

161 - SNOT: Nu Metal, Tragedy, Lynn Strait & Finding a New Singer Jan 27, 2025 01:15:12 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/snotSUPPORT & GET EPS EARLY:https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-PodcastCHAPTERS:00:00 - Whiskey Ideas02:22 - Shows With New Singer04:50 - Last Snot Shows in 201505:44 - Getting the Band Back Together06:57 - Writing the First Snot Demos08:16 - Findi

160 - STICK TO YOUR GUNS: Hardcore, Straight Edge, Terror & Aging as a Band Jan 20, 2025 01:42:22 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

159 - PEELINGFLESH: Slam Riffs, Axe Fx, Bad Trips & Quitting Your Job Jan 13, 2025 01:42:56 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 - Co

158 - GAEREA: Black Metal, Portugal, Spirituality & Art Jan 6, 2025 01:19:56 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 2

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