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PODCAST

The Riffhard Podcast

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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01:14:42

ZEAL & ARDOR (Manuel Gagneux) | EP 166

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2024/08/28

Manuel Gagneux, vocalist and guitarist for Zeal & Ardor, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:14:48 - The Time Capsule Element of Music 00:23:42 - The Balance of Power in a Band 00:42:11 - Perspective on Audience Reception 00:55:35 - Mixing with a Non-Metal

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00:50:25

NILE (Karl Sanders) | EP 165

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2024/08/21

Karl Sanders, guitarist of Nile, Joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast.Nile’s new album, "The Underworld Awaits Us All”, is out August 23 via Napalm Records - order here: https://lnk.to/NILE-TUAUA Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 - The Authenticity of Nile's Death Metal 00:09:32 - The

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01:02:40

ALLEGAEON (Greg Burgess) | EP 164

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2024/08/14

Greg Burgess, guitarist of Allegaeon and Nuclear Power Trio, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 - Introducing Greg Burgess: Guitar Player for Allegaeon and Nuclear Power Trio 00:11:45 - Balancing Artistic Output and Band Dynamics 00:19:55 - The Changing

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TESTAMENT (Alex Skolnick) | EP 163

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2024/08/07

Alex Skolnick, lead guitarist of Testament and founder of the Alex Skolnick Trio joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast.Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Alex Skolnick and his Musical Journey 00:07:00 - Honesty and Self-Awareness in the Creative Industry 00:14:36 - Branching Out

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00:58:59

RJ PASIN | EP 162

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2024/07/31

RJ Pasin, a guitarist, composer, producer, and social media influencer joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast.Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:06 - Collab with Tim Hansen 00:11:28 - The Challenges of Making a Career in the Music Industry 00:15:28 - The Power of Content Creation 00:22:54 - Creating

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01:08:25

JASON RICHARDSON | EP 161

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2024/07/24

Jason Richardson joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast for some questions from the Riffhard community.Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com Chapters: 00:06:03 - Being in the Right Place at the Right Time 00:11:47 - The Dilemma of Choosing Singles 00:23:09 - Finding the Balance in Technique and Practice 00:29:03 - Reflecting

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01:25:47

ALL THAT REMAINS (Mike Martin, Jason Richardson) | EP...

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2024/07/17

Mike Martin and Jason Richardson, guitarists of All The Remains, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast.Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com Chapters: 00:03:00 - Dealing with Intense Bands and Scheduling Issues 00:08:22 - Devin Townsend: A Crazy, Insane Genius 00:16:05 - The Fluctuating Value of Collectible Gear 00:21:43 -

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01:08:37

ABIOTIC (John Matos) | EP 159

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2024/07/10

John Matos, guitarist of Abiotic, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.Chapters: 00:04:11 - Metal Shows in Miami 00:11:14 - Near-Death Motorcycle Experience 00:15:33 - Living with Risk To Pursue Dreams 00:22:19 - The Importance of Polite Persistence 00:24:35 - Unexpected Success in Social Media and Online Education 00:31:52 - Finding Success on YouTube 00:43:26 - Don't Take Yourself So Seriously 00:54:39 - The Effort of Creating Social Media Videos 00:58:54 - Balancing Content Creation with

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00:49:41

WAGE WAR (Cody Quistad) | EP 158

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2024/07/03

Cody Quistad, guitarist of Wage War, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.Chapters: 00:03:35 - What Makes Up Wage War's Guitar Tone? 00:08:35 - the Importance of Clean and Concise Records 00:10:11 - Technique for Down Picking and Bending 00:11:42 - Playing 19 Songs in 45 Minutes 00:14:46 - Technical Difficulties at a Live Show 00:19:34 - Using an Octave Pedal for Creativity on Guitar 00:21:00 - the Energy of Different Guitar Tunings 00:25:37 - Embracing 90s and 80s Inspiration in Heavy

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01:03:55

THE EFFECT (Trev Lukather) | EP 157

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2024/06/26

Trev Lukather, guitarist of The Effect, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.Chapters: 00:02:18 - Musical Upbringing 00:10:31 - The Importance of Taking Music Seriously 00:14:52 - The Psychological Impact of Being the Child of Famous Artists 00:23:22 - The Myths and Stories of Record Deals 00:32:18 - The Challenges of Signing a Record Deal 00:44:36 - The Importance of Attention to Detail in Music Production 00:51:20 - Collaboration and Respect in the Recording Process 00:55:54 - The Influence of

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01:02:34

HYPOCRISY (Peter Tägtgren) | EP 156

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2024/06/19

Peter Tägtgren, guitarist of Hypocrisy and Pain, Joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Love for Hypocrisy 00:05:59 - Balancing Guitar Playing and Other Responsibilities 00:10:11 - Muscle Cramps and Preventing Injuries on Tour 00:14:29 - The Energy and Impact of Rhythmic Music 00:16:32 - The Evolution of Pain and Hypocrisy 00:20:39 - Starting Another Band 00:24:57 - The Power of the Baritone Guitar 00:33:05 - The Disconnect between Theory and Execution 00:43:11 -

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00:48:08

EXHUMED (Matt Harvey) | EP 155

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2024/06/12

Matt Harvey, guitarist of Exhumed, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast.Chapters: 00:01:29 - A Songwriter's Perspective on Music and Guitar 00:06:08 - Avoiding Traps in Composition 00:07:38 - ACDC Records: Style or Parody? 00:09:10 - The Evolution of Band Branding and the Social Media Age 00:15:04 - The Myth of Creativity 00:21:30 - The Delusion of "I Have Arrived" 00:27:45 - Balancing Act and Emotional Maturity 00:34:09 - The Process of Creating an Album 00:44:57 - Excitement in

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01:03:24

MUSIC INDUSTRY MARKETING 101 (Finn Mckenty, Jesse...

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2024/06/05

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

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00:51:48

UNLEASH THE ARCHERS (Grant Truesdell) | EP 153

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2024/05/30

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

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01:05:01

SIX FEET UNDER (Jack Owen) | EP 152

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2024/05/22

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

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01:01:39

ALPHA WOLF (Scottie Simpson) | EP 151

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2024/05/15

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

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01:05:32

INGESTED (Sean Hynes) | EP 150

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2024/05/09

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

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01:11:10

NIGHT VERSES: Why recording yourself sucks, Opeth,...

The Riffhard Podcast ·

2024/05/01

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

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01:11:37

IMMINENCE (Harald Barrett) | 148

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2024/04/25

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 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:

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01:34:40

Ricky Armellino, Chris Kelly | Hillhaven (Living your...

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2024/04/17

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

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