Garza Podcast

Chris Garza
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Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.

  1. 1D AGO

    215 - LIONHEART | Rob Watson: Hardcore, New Album & Avoiding Burnout

    Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of beatdown hardcore band LIONHEART. New album “VALLEY OF DEATH II” out now! https://instagram.com/lionheartca SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Short Songs & Attention Spans 10:02 - Hatebreed 13:45 - Valley of Death II 19:22 - Recording with Neil Westfall // A Day to Remember 34:11 - Risky Rollout Plan 51:39 - Playing Music for the Love of It 53:55 - Madball, Gideon & Slope 1:02:04 - Lionheart/Suicide Silence Tour 1:03:58 - Working While On Tour 1:07:37 - New Ideas & Being Original 1:20:50 - USA vs Europe Audience 1:29:49 - Avoiding Burnout 1:33:42 - Saving Time & Meal Prepping 1:41:36 - Balancing Time 1:48:15 - Band Relationships & Hard Talks 1:55:17 - Apple Music vs Spotify

    1h 59m

  2. JAN 5

    214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters

    Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidal SPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF! 00:00 - Being Left-Handed 07:02 - Esotericism, Psychedelics & Journaling 12:45 - Thoughts & Self-Awareness 14:15 - Acid & Psychedelic Trips 18:58 - Childhood // Parents 21:05 - Florida to New York 25:40 - Meeting the Cynic Guys in School 27:45 - Sean Reinert 29:00 - Seaweed Riffs 33:45 - Dropping Out vs Finishing School 38:50 - Meeting Chuck Schuldiner 44:03 - Peavey Bandit 48:01 - Death’s Pivotal “Human” Moment 51:36 - Processing Grief 57:05 - Road Rage 1:02:07 - Recording Focus // Hurricane Andrew 1:07:22 - Robert Venosa’s Art 1:15:14 - Focus 1:09:04 - Riff: Veil of Maya 1:26:37 - Fractal FM9 1:34:56 - Synth Guitars & Meris Pedals 1:37:39 - Headless Guitars 1:40:15 - Kiesel Guitars: Masvidalien MIII 1:48:01 - Riff: Evolutionary Sleeper 1:53:35 - Patreon Question: Continuing after Bandmates’ Deaths 1:59:46 - Patreon Question: Alien Encounters 2:06:23 - Pablo Picasso: The Old Guitarist Patreon Questions by: Saint Rigal & BMWoodyWOO

    2h 8m

  3. 12/29/2025

    213 - Top 10 Unforgettable Moments of 2025

    Garza breaks down his favorite moments of the year. Thank you for the support. Love you guys! SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Going on Vacation 05:39 - 2026 Goals 09:55 - Reflecting on Career & Life 12:02 - PeelingFlesh 18:18 - Vogg of Decapitated 31:59 - Robb Flynn 38:20 - Chevelle 55:31 - Deron Miller 1:05:27 - Spite 1:11:55 - Sanguisugabogg 1:23:50 - Despised Icon 1:31:11 - Eddie Berg of Imminence 1:39:19 - Chris Barnes 1:51:15 - Growth & Changes 1:56:19 - Bad Drivers During Holidays

    1h 59m

  4. 12/22/2025

    212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History

    Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmband SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Touring with Vader 04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World 10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band 19:18 - Since ‘91 19:57 - Cigars & Coffee 21:58 - Moving to Florida 26:20 - Managing Bands 28:54 - Navigating Business 35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition 43:15 - Evolving 45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails 48:33 - Conspiracies // AI 54:17 - Social Media Dementia 56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency 58:13 - Developing Bands 1:00:45 - Metal Isn’t Rebellious Anymore 1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal 1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals 1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot 1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work? 1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal 1:16:57 - Hangovers 1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun 1:22:42 - Politics in Music 1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts 1:31:15 - Politics on Stage 1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China 1:36:17 - The Roman Empire 1:38:23 - Ex Deo 1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music 1:43:58 - Roman Imagery 1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions 1:56:20 - Kataklysm’s Sound Throughout the Years 2:07:09 - Future Plans 2:08:59 - Being Outspoken 2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands

    2h 15m

  5. 12/15/2025

    211 - PRIMER 55: Nu Metal, Ozzfest & Near-Death Experience

    Garza sits down in-person with Bobby Burns & Joshua Toomey from American nu metal band PRIMER 55. https://primer55tour.com SPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF! 00:00 - Las Vegas Slot Machines 04:40 - Early Days in Memphis & Louisville 09:20 - Living in Detroit 10:18 - Memphis Music Scene 12:09 - Toomey Auditioning for Primer 55 14:46 - Island/Def Jam 20:50 - Writing Loose 22:44 - J-Sin Joining Primer 55 29:04 - Introduction to Mayhem 34:05 - Kicking Out the DJ // DJ Kilmore & Incubus 41:08 - Ozzfest // Backstage Fighting 46:55 - Tension 51:48 - Bobby Hates Band Practice 53:39 - Comeback 1:00:29 - Near-Death Scare 1:08:47 - Working with J-Sin 1:13:09 - Animosity Between Bobby & J-Sin 1:15:49 - Donny Joining as Vocalist 1:20:27 - The Journey 1:22:30 - Future 1:24:42 - Talk Toomey & David Ellefson

    1h 33m

  6. 12/08/2025

    210 - LIL DARKIE & WENDIGO: Rap, Metal, Freedom of Speech & Sobriety

    Garza sits down in-person with Josh Hamilton & Alex Wacksman. Josh Hamilton is a rapper, songwriter & best known as Lil Darkie. https://lildarkie.com Alex Wacksman is a producer, songwriter & best known as Wendigo. https://instagram.com/wendigowendigo SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Wendigo’s Pedalboard 02:31 - Sobriety 09:22 - Political Music 13:11 - “Safe” Music 18:08 - Freedom of Speech 25:32 - Being Hungry 28:03 - Growing Up in Woodstock, NY 29:45 - How Lil Darkie & Wendigo Met 37:18 - DIY Recording Techniques 45:45 - Lil Darkie’s Abrasive Style 50:56 - Illusion of Free Will & Chaos 53:23 - Hinduism 1:01:32 - Writing i can see clearly 1:13:45 - Psychedelics 1:16:45 - Touring Sober 1:22:55 - Child-Like Imagination, Death, Spongebob 1:29:55 - Journaling 1:36:15 - Lil Darkie’s Sketchbook 1:41:25 - Lil Darkie/Brahman Character 1:46:18 - Taking Time Off 1:50:50 - Approach to Guitar 1:58:53 - Cheap Microphones // Gear 2:01:55 - Lofi Recording Style vs Meshuggah 2:05:45 - PeelingFlesh 2:07:00 - Online Backlash 2:23:21 - Karma, God & Demons 2:39:05 - Hate vs Reality 2:444:23 - Artist’s Way 2:48:55 - Wesley Willis 2:54:33 - Attracting Inspiration & Humor 3:03:45 - Bad Psych Trips 3:12:28 - Early Days, Spider Gang & Genre Crossover 3:20:54 - Future of Music 3:28:19 - Rap Criticism 3:32:05 - Effect of Consuming Art 3:41:50 - Lofi Music Videos 3:44:45 - Success & Dangers in Career

    3h 53m

  7. 12/01/2025

    209 - DESPISED ICON: The Real History of Deathcore

    Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian & Eric Jarrin from Canadian deathcore band DESPISED ICON. New album “SHADOW WORK” out now! https://despisedicon.com Get Garza’s Guitar Tone on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Despised Icon’s Lineup 03:50 - Rebuilding & Journey to Shadow Work 09:07 - Over My Dead Body ft. Matt/Kublai Khan TX 12:09 - Personal Growth Through the Years 14:15 - How Despised Icon Started 23:20 - Alex’s Early Days Playing Drums 26:06 - How Eric Learned to Play Guitar 32:44 - Finding Alex “Grind” Pelletier 35:38 - The Healing Process 40:05 - Origins of Deathcore 55:15 - Suicide Silence, Animosity & Dillinger Escape Plan 59:15 - Controlling Emotions, Anxiety & Relationships 1:04:14 - Maintaining Career 1:07:09 - Getting Out of Canada 1:10:47 - Malamor 1:12:42 - Antagony 1:16:19 - Despised Icon Breakup & Obey The Brave 1:18:47 - Last Tour with Mitch Lucker 1:20:00 - Bonding & Perseverance 1:27:00 - Gold Foil Merch

    1h 31m

  8. 11/24/2025

    208 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Self-Criticism

    Garza sits down in-person with Ced Davis & Drew Arnold. Guitar players from Columbus, OH death metal band SANGUISUGABOGG. New album “HIDEOUS AFTERMATH” out now! https://instagram.com/sanguisugaboggband Enter to win a Quad Cortex at our new PATREON: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Riff: Metallica - Fuel 02:28 - Drew’s Pedalboard & Tone 03:54 - RAT Pedal & Bass Distortion 08:28 - Dunable Guitars 12:06 - String Gauges & Baritones 16:50 - Nu Metal 17:17 - Hideous Aftermath 24:06 - Repulsive Demise 30:21 - Studio Amps & Gear 32:32 - Overdrive Pedal Settings 33:49 - Unique Bass Tone Setup 42:37 - Emperor Guitar & Bass Cabinets 46:15 - Playing Guitar in Low Tunings 48:50 - Influences & Bonding 53:03 - Riff: Rotted Entanglement 54:44 - Riff: Abhorrent Contraception 59:06 - Writing Face Ripped Off 1:03:56 - Riff: Rotted Entanglement 2 1:04:55 - Riff: Ritual of Autophagia 1:05:33 - Ominous Melodies & Sounds 1:07:32 - Self-Criticism 1:09:32 - Riff: Dead as Sh*t 1:15:12 - Riff: Abhorrent Contraception 21:17:02 - Garza Jams Face Ripped Off 1:22:41 - Groove

    1h 26m
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Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Chris Garza
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Chris Garza
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