The Riffhard Podcast Riffhard

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 "I Have Arrived"

00:27:45 - Balancing Act and Emotional Maturity

00:34:09 - The Process of Creating an Album

00:44:57 - Excitement in Writing Music

00:46:29 - Pursuing Opportunities and Maximizing Your Craft



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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 Small Tweaks for Algorithmic Success

00:18:51 - The Desperation for Attention in the Music Industry

00:22:47 - Embracing Criticism and Ignoring Reddit Hate

00:26:44 - The Importance of Trying and Listening to Feedback

00:28:44 - Fear of Judgment in the Metal Community

00:32:43 - Metallica's Fearlessness and Risk-Taking

00:34:29 - The Revival of Love for Limp Bizkit

00:38:19 - Three Tips for Content Creation Success

00:51:34 - The Impact of Playlist Placement on Music Streams

00:55:47 - The Benefits of Collaborations and Artist Page Marketing

01:02:34 - Making a Name for Yourself



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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 Myth of the Lone Wolf Artist

00:26:13 - The Importance of Being a Good Person

00:29:31 - Making Guitar Practice a Priority

00:31:21 - Don't Wait, Just Start

00:36:14 - The Power of a Morning Routine

00:44:42 - Techniques and Practice Tips

00:47:49 - Three Approaches to Songwriting



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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 Limited Resources

00:24:04 - Using Finger Rotation for Faster Playing

00:26:04 - The Importance of Daily Practice

00:30:08 - Exploring Cities While on Tour

00:34:11 - Keeping Bands Together: The Importance of Communication

00:38:30 - Crazy Club Stories

00:42:31 - Finding Inspiration in True Crime and Poetry

00:51:06 - Writing Songs for Different Projects

00:55:23 - The Importance of Individuality in Music Production

00:57:30 - Old School Metal Engineers and Studios

01:01:46 - Friendly Competition Among Bands



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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 Process of Critiquing

00:26:53 - Letting Go of Ideas

00:31:01 - The Benefits of EverTune Guitars

00:40:43 - Making the Choice to Focus on Production

00:47:12 - The Importance of Trying Different Producers

00:49:31 - Avoiding Complacency and Staying Humble and Vigilant

00:51:38 - Writing Fun Songs and Listening to Our Own Music

00:55:33 - The Delusion of Perfect Work

00:57:19 - The Disconnect Between Hard Work and Audience Reception



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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

00:16:03 - Muting Techniques on an 8-String Guitar

00:18:22 - Dealing with hand pain in guitar playing

00:22:35 - Trusting the Producer's Expertise (Christian Donaldson)

00:31:45 - The Scarcity of Drummers Playing to a Click

00:38:13 - The Challenges of Mixing Monitors

00:42:20 - Committing to a Full-Time Band

00:50:37 - Fighting for Recognition in the UK

00:52:34 - Importance of Rhythm in Lead Playing

00:54:48 - Playing and Singing at the Same Time

00:58:59 - The Hardest Riff on Ingested's New Record

01:03:04 - The Importance of Warming Up



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