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.
Andy Thomas, guitarist for Rivers of Nihil, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:12:10 The Sound of Period Instruments and Fixed Bridge Guitars00:17:50 The Debate on Coated Guitar Strings00:23:13 Vibrato Techniques for an EverTune00:33:57 Mastering Complex Guitar Techniques for Live Performances00:39:36 Managing Stage Presence and Timing Techniques00:45:17 Overcoming Stage Fright01:01:52 Handling Technical Difficulties During Live Performances01:13:11 Guitar Pl
Isaac Delahaye, guitarist for Epica, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:04:20 Crafting the Perfect Song: Finding the Groove00:12:28 Navigating Constructive Criticism in Bands00:21:29 The Importance of Simplicity in Music Production00:29:47 Challenges in Mixing Orchestral Metal Music00:46:19 Top Metal Mixers: Ranking the Best Audio Engineers00:50:20 Importance of Initial Mix Feedback00:57:25 Preparing for Live Performances: Techniques and Stam
Donny Burbage, guitarist for Cradle of Filth, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:05:03 The Swedish Influence on Melodic Metal00:22:20 Frustrations with College Education System00:33:32 The Art of Genre Switching in Music00:39:01 Crafting "Redneck Vikings from Hell"00:49:42 Preparing for the Gig: Three Weeks to Learn the Set00:59:48 Salvaging a Musical Disaster01:15:21 The Challenge of Developing Song IdeasSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST
Yannick Lehmann, guitarist of Paleface Swiss, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:03:11 The Importance of Enjoyable Exercise00:06:50 Preparing Mentally for a Stage Performance00:10:07 Guitar Picking Techniques for More Power00:23:28 Crafting a Raw and Authentic Album00:27:03 Songwriting Process with Reaper00:34:40 Exploring Guitar Tones with Quad Cortex and Reaper00:41:16 Jens Bogren's Impact on Metal Music Production00:47:54 The Making of Our Best Song in 2 H
Zach Householder, guitarist of Whitechapel, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:05:53 Copyright and Musical Originality00:12:12 European Tour Recap00:17:46 Crafting Impactful Riffs00:23:43 The Importance of a Second Set of Ears in Songwriting00:35:29 Optimizing Guitar Speaker and Mic Setup00:52:32 The Intersection of Talent and Work Ethic00:57:52 Undiscovered Local Bands Myths01:09:03 Evolution of Touring and Music Production01:20:26 Independent vs. Label0
Joel Stroetzel, guitarist of Killswitch Engage, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:04:30 Practice Techniques00:11:40 Mastering Picking Patterns00:15:15 Studio Recording Techniques00:18:34 The Challenge of New Song Releases in Metal Bands00:21:31 Customizing Your In-Ear Monitor Mix00:28:50 Transition to Kemper Amps00:32:23 Comparing Kemper and Quad Cortex for Guitar Profiling00:39:34 Upgrading Pro Tools00:47:41 Evolution of Music Production Techniques00:51
"Been a metal guitarists for about 10 years, never thought there would be a metal podcasts for guitarists and to also be this good. This is a big deal, keep it going."
"I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. I am an aspiring guitarist at the beginner-intermediate level, and every episode is full of information about playing, being in a band, equipment, p…"
"Between The Riffhard Podcast and URM, I don’t have any time for other ones nor need to venture out. Always entertaining. Edited greatly and they are super good at engaging the guest. Would recommend …"
