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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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Nick DePirro, guitarist of Night Verses, joins the Riffhard Podcast.



Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Nick DePirro and his unique style

00:02:00 - Influences and Genre Blend

00:04:43 - Use of Octave Settings in Guitar Playing

00:07:13 - Creative Use of Pitch Effects

00:11:07 - The Switch to Fractal and the Benefits of Modelers

00:16:50 - Pros and cons of recording experiences

00:19:47 - The Risk of Equipment Failure

00:23:46 - Why Are So Many Metal Bands Boring Live?

00:27:50 - Use of Visual Effects

00:33:12 - The Challenges of Recording Yourself

00:37:30 - The Benefits of Being Recorded by Someone Else

00:41:25 - Tips for Recording and Editing Music

00:43:25 - The Importance of Clean Playing in Metal

00:48:42 - Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places

00:56:39 - The Benefits of Group Collaboration and Starting Points in Songwriting

01:00:39 - The Formula of Song Structure

01:08:04 - Writing Chemistry and New Music

01:09:49 - Releasing Solo Music and Future Plans



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Chapters:

00:02:00 - Imminence's Genre Evolution

00:09:25 - Crafting Arrangements

00:14:45 - Intuitive Songwriting Approaches

00:21:54 - Writing for Authenticity

00:26:33 - Discovering a New Sound

00:40:32 - Embracing Change

00:47:30 - Rhythm's Significance

00:52:38 - Virtuosos and the Essence of Our Songs

00:54:47 - The First Song Harald Learned on Guitar

00:59:17 - First Full US Tour

01:01:17 - Building an American Fanbase

01:08:03 - Rock and Roll Priorities



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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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