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The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.
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MUSIC INDUSTRY MARKETING 101 (Finn Mckenty, Jesse Cannon, Logan Young) | EP 154
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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UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (Grant Truesdell) | EP 153
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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SIX FEET UNDER (Jack Owen) | EP 152
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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ALPHA WOLF (Scottie Simpson) | EP 151
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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INGESTED (Sean Hynes) | EP 150
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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NIGHT VERSES: Why recording yourself sucks, Opeth, AxeFX & more (Nick DePirro)
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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Customer Reviews
Great insight from the pro’s in the game
Absolutely love the content from this podcast. It’s awesome to hear about how these artists go about practice, writing music, etc. Wish this was around 20 years ago. It’s definitely helped the way I approach my playing. Just Awesome!!
Good stuff but…
Great show all around. Wish the host would chill out on saying he knows everything. Every time a guest makes a statement, it is usually followed by the host telling them how he knows that already. I mean….maybe he actually knows it all. 🤷♂️
One of my favs
One of my favorite Podcasts and I listen to it every week. Thanks John and Eyal!