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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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EP 133 | CANNIBAL CORPSE: Head banging will kill you, throwing grenades at your band, COVID lockdowns (Rob Barrett)
Rob Barrett is a guitarist for the legendary Cannibal Corpse.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:59 - How Rob writes for Cannibal Corpse
00:06:46 - Burning out from touring
00:08:40 - Explosive creativity during quarantine
00:10:39 - Hitting the Ground Running
00:12:25 - Meeting crazy deadlines
00:14:15 - When to stop writing
00:15:58 - Violence Unimagined
00:17:52 - Rushed Song Endings and Settling for Less
00:19:34 - Misconceptions about mixing
00:22:47 - Dropping grenades
00:24:41 - Why hiring Erik Rutan made all the sense
00:26:31 - Staying true while evolving
00:28:20 - How Cannibal Corpse incorporated modern production
00:30:20 - Optimizing Efficiency in the Studio
00:37:34 - Metal will kill you
00:39:19 - Headbanging is terrible for you
00:44:19 - Why Behemoth are a behemoth
00:46:07 - Positive Energy and Friendship in the Music Industry
00:51:27 - Finding Inspiration Within the Band
00:53:03 - We all need friends
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EP 132 | PERIPHERY: Trashing “Djent Is Not A Genre,” Video Game Addiction, And Playing With No Pants
Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb joined us to discuss why Periphery nuked their own album, how video game addiction is good, and the terror of playing huge shows naked.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members
00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals
00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team
00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing
00:24:01 - Writing For Others
00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions
00:33:12 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New
00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos
00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer
00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares
00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety
01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games
01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization
01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible
01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process
01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions
01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback
01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album
01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones
02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible
02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity
02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum Sounds
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Erik Rutan | Cannibal Corpse | Riffhard Podcast EP 131
Erik Rutan is a legendary guitarist and producer best known for his work with/in Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Hate Eternal.
Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard podcast with Erik Rutan00:03:14 - Seeking Improvement in Guitar Playing and Life00:06:40 - Prioritizing and Focusing on Career Goals00:10:25 - The Ability to Adapt in Music Production00:13:55 - Reflections on Patience and Character00:17:08 - The Importance of Patience and Routine in Music00:20:49 - The Importance of Stretching00:24:10 - The Power of Mindset and Shutting Out the Noise00:27:39 - The Importance of Yoga and Guitar Warm-Up00:30:48 - Finding Inspiration in Music and Writing00:34:13 - Wailing and Autopilot Playing00:37:40 - Preparing Mentally for a Performance00:41:08 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Relaxation00:44:15 - The Benefits of Meditation during COVID00:47:27 - The Benefits of Meditation and Learning a Song00:51:11 - Trey Azagthoth's importance 00:54:25 - Learning and Understanding Songs from Specific Bands01:01:11 - Learning Guitar with Tab01:04:29 - Finding Motivation for Learning Guitar01:07:40 - Respecting the Legacy and Adapting to the another band's Sound01:11:07 - The Legacy of Cannibal Corpse and the Dynamics of the Band01:14:37 - Diving into Different Amps and Tones01:18:01 - Capturing the Moment: Trying New Things in Music01:21:33 - The Flow of Songwriting with Collaborators01:24:54 - The Creative Process of Songwriting01:28:15 - Expressing Comfortability Within Oneself01:31:25 - Achieving Consistent Natural-Looking Kicks01:34:48 - Tuning and capturing performances01:38:20 - The Importance of Sound Alignment in Music production01:41:40 - Be Yourself and Embrace Your Differences
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Stephen Taranto (The Helix Nebula)
Stephen Taranto is an innovative guitar virtuoso from Australia.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Taranto and his Guitar Skills
00:05:01 - Leaning into Your Strengths
00:10:06 - Deciding What to Focus On in Guitar Skills
00:15:02 - The Delusion of Talent and the Importance of Feedback
00:20:29 - Dealing with Risk and Perfectionism
00:25:15 - The Ups and Downs of Progress and Self-Perception
00:30:08 - Capturing Moments of Inspiration
00:35:11 - Allowing the Music to Flow Naturally
00:39:40 - The Challenges of Performing Live
00:44:31 - Embracing Imperfections in Performance
00:49:50 - The Live Experience vs Social Media Posts
00:54:35 - Alternate Picking Techniques and Hand Formation
00:59:10 - Learning Technique through Songs and Improvisation
01:03:39 - Targeting exact tempos and techniques
01:08:49 - The Mindset of a Guitar Player
01:14:02 - The Exciting Future of Music
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
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Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
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Keyan Houshmand (KEYAN)
Keyan Houshmand is a guitarist who has made a name for himself with his in-depth YouTube and quick-fire Instagram and TikTok videos.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Modern Definition of Being a Musician
00:04:10 - Finding the Right Balance in Guitar Playing
00:07:59 - The Importance of Pickups in Guitar Tone
00:11:56 - The Importance of How Playing Feels and Sounds
00:15:39 - Recording Techniques and Achieving Rhythm
00:23:52 - Recording vs Live Music Dynamics
00:27:58 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians
00:32:00 - The Influence of the Internet on Music Production Techniques
00:35:58 - The Importance of Filtering Information
00:40:12 - Learning from Real Instruments and Programming Drums
00:44:39 - The Vibe of Real Recordings and Programmed Drums
00:48:27 - Finding the Time to Practice and Improve
00:52:36 - The Fine Control in Guitar Playing
00:56:19 - Developing Speed and Efficiency in Playing
01:00:26 - The Mind-blowing Precision of Guitar Players
01:04:26 - Finding Inspiration in Others' Mastery
01:08:28 - The Power of Great Musicians
01:12:22 - The Value of Outcome-oriented Practice
01:16:30 - The Importance of Enjoyment in Learning
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
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Our private community
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Logan Young (Dal Av, Scarlet Rot)
Logan Young is a musician, songwriter, and content creator who is known best for his guitar acrobatics on TikTok and Youtube. Logan's current projects are Dal Av and Scarlet Rot and he has worked with bands such as Reflections and I, the Breather.
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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Customer Reviews
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!
Thoughtful hangs
Excellent show where you’re a fly on the wall while these guys have interesting conversations about music and life. Hosts have such thoughtful questions and it’s so nice to learn that most of these metal monsters are chill, bright and interesting people.