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 Guitars 00:17:50 The Debate on Coated Guitar Strings 00:23:13 Vibrato Techniques for an EverTune 00:33:57 Mastering Complex Guitar Techniques for Live Performances 00:39:36 Managing Stage Presence and Timing Techniques 00:45:17 Overcoming Stage Fright 01:01:52 Handling Technical Difficulties During Live Performances 01:13:11 Guitar Playing Tip
Isaac Delahaye, guitarist for Epica, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:20 Crafting the Perfect Song: Finding the Groove 00:12:28 Navigating Constructive Criticism in Bands 00:21:29 The Importance of Simplicity in Music Production 00:29:47 Challenges in Mixing Orchestral Metal Music 00:46:19 Top Metal Mixers: Ranking the Best Audio Engineers 00:50:20 Importance of Initial Mix Feedback 00:57:25 Preparing for Live Performances: Techniques and Stamina 00:58:14 Mastering Righ
Donny Burbage, guitarist for Cradle of Filth, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:05:03 The Swedish Influence on Melodic Metal 00:22:20 Frustrations with College Education System 00:33:32 The Art of Genre Switching in Music 00:39:01 Crafting "Redneck Vikings from Hell" 00:49:42 Preparing for the Gig: Three Weeks to Learn the Set 00:59:48 Salvaging a Musical Disaster 01:15:21 The Challenge of Developing Song Ideas SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON
Yannick Lehmann, guitarist of Paleface Swiss, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:03:11 The Importance of Enjoyable Exercise 00:06:50 Preparing Mentally for a Stage Performance 00:10:07 Guitar Picking Techniques for More Power 00:23:28 Crafting a Raw and Authentic Album 00:27:03 Songwriting Process with Reaper 00:34:40 Exploring Guitar Tones with Quad Cortex and Reaper 00:41:16 Jens Bogren's Impact on Metal Music Production 00:47:54 The Making of Our Best Song in 2 Hours 00:5
Zach Householder, guitarist of Whitechapel, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:05:53 Copyright and Musical Originality 00:12:12 European Tour Recap 00:17:46 Crafting Impactful Riffs 00:23:43 The Importance of a Second Set of Ears in Songwriting 00:35:29 Optimizing Guitar Speaker and Mic Setup 00:52:32 The Intersection of Talent and Work Ethic 00:57:52 Undiscovered Local Bands Myths 01:09:03 Evolution of Touring and Music Production 01:20:26 Independent vs. Label 01:25:49 Bal
Joel Stroetzel, guitarist of Killswitch Engage, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:30 Practice Techniques 00:11:40 Mastering Picking Patterns 00:15:15 Studio Recording Techniques 00:18:34 The Challenge of New Song Releases in Metal Bands 00:21:31 Customizing Your In-Ear Monitor Mix 00:28:50 Transition to Kemper Amps 00:32:23 Comparing Kemper and Quad Cortex for Guitar Profiling 00:39:34 Upgrading Pro Tools 00:47:41 Evolution of Music Production Techniques 00:51:09 Overcom
"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 …"
