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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

00:12:36 - Being a Musician and its Impact on Others

00:16:01 - The Metallica Economy and Touring with LAMB of God

00:19:04 - Friendships with Rockstars

00:22:16 - Accidental Party with Metallica

00:27:53 - The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself

00:43:41 - Home Renovation Nightmare

00:46:55 - The Struggles of Balancing Work and Personal Life

00:50:29 - Working Out Late at Night and Sleep Issues

00:56:39 - Discussing Language Barrier Frustrations

01:02:38 - Awkward Encounter in Mexico City

01:08:33 - The Disastrous Metal Show

01:11:35 - The Fun of Having Actors on Stage

01:14:47 - The Importance of Rhythm and Orchestration in Songwriting

01:21:37 - Limiting Choices for Creativity

01:25:15 - The Importance of Having a Template

01:31:43 - Learning the First Song on Guitar



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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 and Cohesion in Songs

00:17:40 - Exploring Creative Possibilities in Ableton

00:29:58 - The Dynamic Energy of Live Shows

00:31:49 - Navigating Audience Reactions

00:33:50 - Shaping the Flow of a Setlist

00:39:54 - Exploring the World of Visuals and Animation

00:41:44 - Juggling Creativity and Time Constraints

00:45:59 - Enhancing Production Through Objective Evaluation

00:52:14 - The Optimal Guitar Configuration

00:54:11 - Diving into Alternative Tunings

00:58:20 - Crafting Music for Rainbow Six



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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 - Reflecting on Past Missteps

00:19:09 - Navigating the Challenges of Injury and Response Diversity

00:21:13 - Harnessing the Power of Framing and Perspective

00:23:24 - Coping With Tour Absence

00:27:33 - a Struggle Shared Among Metal Guitarists

00:33:51 - Embracing a Slow Recovery and Resuming Guitar Practice

00:35:51 - the Virtue of Patience in Injury Rehabilitation

00:37:59 - Battling Hand Mobility Issues and Musical Pursuits

00:39:57 - Physical and Mental Endeavors in Music Education

00:42:05 - Confronting the Fear of Disappointment

00:46:25 - Defining Success and Fostering Creative Priorities

00:48:47 - Wrestling With Doubts and Risks in Music Video Ventures

00:53:06 - the Journey of Risk-taking and Passion Pursuit

00:57:17 - the Intensity of Pursuing Audacious Goals

01:01:23 - Crafting Musical Magic and Innovation



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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 Impact on the Musical Landscape

00:25:22 - Insights into James Hetfield's Guitar Collection

00:29:04 - Precision in Metal Mixing and Tone Crafting

00:50:31 - Striking a Balance Between Recording and Guitar Proficiency

00:54:03 - Significance of Choosing a Defined Artistic Path

00:57:44 - Evolution of Home Recording and its Revolution

01:08:30 - Attaining Proficiency in Guitar Mechanics

01:15:30 - Contemplating the Dangers of Neuralink and Artistic Integrity

01:22:33 - The Swift Progression of Technological Advancements

01:33:13 - Unraveling the Enigma of Child Prodigies

01:43:30 - Preparing Meticulously for Live Performances

01:46:58 - Anticipating Exciting EP Releases and Tour Announcements



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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 Basics
00:06:24 - Stepping Into a Guitar Tech Gig
00:08:21 - The Importance of String Height and Maintenance
00:10:33 - The Art of String Changes
00:14:53 - Manual Vs. Automated String Winders
00:18:53 - The Importance of Regular Maintenance
00:21:06 - Reliance on Tuners in Live Performances
00:23:02 - Trusting Tuners Vs Trusting Ears
00:29:26 - Transitioning to Digital Amplifiers
00:37:18 - The Journey to Full-time Guitar Tech
00:41:21 - Learning on the Fly as a Guitar Tech
00:47:17 - Learning Experiences and Swallowing Pride
00:51:43 - The Role of a Guitar Tech
00:53:45 - Effective Communication in the Music Industry
00:55:41 - The Importance of Reputation in the Music Industry
00:59:36 - Treating People With Respect on Tour

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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 Interchange

00:50:05 - the Creative Process and Musical Influences

00:54:01 - Cover Versions and Licensing Songs

00:58:17 - Recreating Zakk Wylde's Signature Sounds

01:02:20 - Home Recording in Modern Music



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