Metal Mastermind® Podcast

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The Ultimate Resource for Metal Artists. Become the Total Package. Create Your Own Sound.

  1. FEB 9

    S3 Ep2: Willem Van Der Meij and the Power of Wireless MIDI Control - MIDIAN PRIME

    On this episode of the Metal Mastermind® Podcast, Ken is visited by Willem Van Der Meij, Co-founder of Midian. Willem's creation of the Midian Prime unlocks a power not seen by other MIDI devices: wireless MIDI transmission over radio waves! Owner of this patent, we take a closer look at what the Midian Prime is and how it can help independent artists. METAL MASTERMIND® PODCAST is available on all podcast streaming platforms. Grab the ALL ACCESS PASS and gain entry to every Metal Mastermind® course! https://metalmastermind.com/all Get Every Course. Every Instructor. All In One Place. Real feedback. Instant access to the full course library. Check out HOMERIK https://homerik.org Create Your Own Sound, Metal Mastermind® #mmp #metalmastermind #metalhead #dolbyatmospodcast

    34 min

  2. JAN 19

    S3 Ep1: Angie Trindade on Venue Management & What Artists Can Do To Prepare for Live Events

    In this brand new season of the Metal Mastermind® Podcast, we are debuting new technology as a #dolbyatmospodcast with Angie Trindade, a venue manager for none other than the Brooklyn Paramount. Ken explores her insight regarding what artists can do to make good choices at a venue before they get to perform. Communication is key. METAL MASTERMIND® PODCAST is available on all podcast streaming platforms. Grab the ALL ACCESS PASS and gain entry to every Metal Mastermind® course! https://metalmastermind.com/all Get Every Course. Every Instructor. All In One Place. Real feedback. Instant access to the full course library. Check out HOMERIK: https://homerik.org Create Your Own Sound, Metal Mastermind®

    37 min

  3. 12/22/2025

    S2 Ep23: Justin Gray on Creating Music in Immersive Formats & Educating Students

    Ken Candelas and GRAMMY-nominated artist Justin Gray discuss approaches to immersive music creation, where it comes from, and what's important to consider as an artist building a composition from the start in these formats. What is the intent? What matters in an immersive production? These questions and more are spotlighted in this philosophical discussion.

    44 min

  4. 12/01/2025

    S2 Ep22: Telefunken Factory Tour, Microphones, Tubes & Metal with Alan Venitosh

    Alan Venitosh invites Ken Candelas and the Metal Mastermind audience to an exclusive tour of the Telefunken Elektroakustik factory where their legendary microphones are made, tested and put into practice with their famous studio series, Live from the Lab. Ken inquires about the makings of tubes, the history of microphones and the incredible quality control of their workers.

    40 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    S2 Ep21: Rick Allen & Thinking Outside of the Box with Sound Design

    Ken Candelas invites Rick Allen onto the show and discusses the curious nature of being a creative sound designer. What kind of methods can an artist perform to create their own, unique sound library? What makes a valuable sound designer? At the heart of this conversation, Rick describes a deep unfaltering passion for what he does and how that wisdom is shared amongst his peers and students.

    49 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    S2 Ep20: Professor Kuro on Video Game & Anime Music and Maintaining Originality in Your Concepts

    Ken Candelas and Adam "Professor Kuro" Berrada discuss their inspiration from video games and anime, reflect on the creative process, and go deep on philosophical concepts for artistic intent.

    44 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    S2 Ep19: Brent Ruddy on Castle Metal & Manifesting Your Own Quest

    Ken Candelas invites Brent Ruddy (Weald & Woe, Deosa) to the Metal Mastermind Podcast to explore philosophies and the hardships of being a modern independent musician. Moving from Idaho to New York, they also discuss the experience of going from a small town to a big city. What is castle metal? And, how do you navigate your own quests in life?

    50 min

  8. 10/06/2025

    S2 Ep18: Genji Siraisi of Moment NYC on How to Preserve Musical History & Inspire the Future

    Ken Candelas and Genji Siraisi (director of the Moment NYC museum) discuss the nature of living museums, how to preserve the state of music, the dangers of AI, and how to educate a musical generation from the ground up instead of from the top down. Philosophical questions like, "how can we do better?" and a discussion on how the stature of history play a role in today's society are explored in this fascinating episode.

    35 min
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The Ultimate Resource for Metal Artists. Become the Total Package. Create Your Own Sound.

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  • Creator
    Metal Mastermind®
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Metal Mastermind®
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