Episodes

John Nolan is the guitarist and a vocalist for Taking Back Sunday. Chapters: 00:00:00 - John Nolan's Songwriter's Journey 00:04:36 - Crafting the Perfect Tune 00:07:02 - Overthinking vs. Subconscious Flow 00:13:53 - Writing Without Pressure: Nurturing Creativity 00:20:44 - The Art of Songcraft 00:23:09 - Overcoming Setbacks 00:27:38 - A Vision for Growth 00:29:58 - The Role of Luck in Music 00:39:16 - Thriving on Uncertainty: Adapting with No Plan B 00:44:02 -...

Alyssa Day is a trailblazing guitarist/composer who is in our top 10 guitarists to watch list. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Alyssa Day 00:02:48 - The Drive for Self-Improvement 00:15:31 - The Power of Visualization in Learning a Musical Piece 00:18:39 - Visualizing Rhythms and Melodic Arcs 00:24:44 - The Importance of Broadening Musical Perspective 00:27:56 - The Importance of Funk Playing Techniques for Guitarists 00:33:56 - Prioritizing in a Busy Schedule ...

Acle Kahney is the guitarist, writer, and producer for Tesseract. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:27 - Recording at Middle Farm with Peter Miles 00:04:57 - Working with a Producer 00:09:45 - Mastering and CD Delivery 00:12:04 - Challenges of Mixing Metal Music in Atmos 00:17:02 - Troubleshooting Gear Issues 00:24:01 - Mixing and Recording with AirPods 00:26:42 - The Pursuit of perfection in music production 00:29:04 - Experiment with EverTune 00:36:18 ...

Cory Arford and Neal Teimann are the guitarists for Carnifex. Their new album, “Necromanteum” comes out October 6th, 2023. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:36 - The Same Problems at Every Level 00:08:06 - The Importance of Saying Yes 00:16:08 - Your personality matters 00:21:25 - The Flow of the Writing Process 00:24:05 - Using Writing Exercises to Stimulate Creativity 00:29:50 - Knowing When to Stop and Start Again 00:32:43 - Maintaining Momentum 00:43:26...

Josh Middleton is a guitarist/producer best known for his band Sylosis and former band, Architects. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:25 - Manifestation and Serendipity in Career Paths 00:04:39 - Second Wind for Thrash Bands 00:07:15 - Becoming your own favorite band 00:11:49 - Writing Simple but Impactful Riffs 00:18:25 - Learning Arpeggios on Guitar 00:22:58 - Developing your Muscle Memory 00:25:29 - Strategic Approach to Guitar Practice 00:32:40 - The Im...

Rob Barrett is a guitarist for the legendary Cannibal Corpse. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:59 - How Rob writes for Cannibal Corpse 00:06:46 - Burning out from touring 00:08:40 - Explosive creativity during quarantine 00:10:39 - Hitting the Ground Running 00:12:25 - Meeting crazy deadlines 00:14:15 - When to stop writing 00:15:58 - Violence Unimagined 00:17:52 - Rushed Song Endings and Settling for Less 00:19:34 - Misconceptions about mixing 00:22:47...

Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb joined us to discuss why Periphery nuked their own album, how video game addiction is good, and the terror of playing huge shows naked. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members 00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals 00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team 00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing 00:24:01 - Writing For Others 00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions 00:33:12 - Br...

Erik Rutan is a legendary guitarist and producer best known for his work with/in Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Hate Eternal. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard podcast with Erik Rutan 00:03:14 - Seeking Improvement in Guitar Playing and Life 00:06:40 - Prioritizing and Focusing on Career Goals 00:10:25 - The Ability to Adapt in Music Production 00:13:55 - Reflections on Patience and Character 00:17:08 - The Importance of Patience and Routine in Music 00:20:49 - The Importanc...

Stephen Taranto is an innovative guitar virtuoso from Australia. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Taranto and his Guitar Skills 00:05:01 - Leaning into Your Strengths 00:10:06 - Deciding What to Focus On in Guitar Skills 00:15:02 - The Delusion of Talent and the Importance of Feedback 00:20:29 - Dealing with Risk and Perfectionism 00:25:15 - The Ups and Downs of Progress and Self-Perception 00:30:08 - Capturing Moments of Inspiration 00:35:11 - Allowing the Music to Flow Natu...

Keyan Houshmand is a guitarist who has made a name for himself with his in-depth YouTube and quick-fire Instagram and TikTok videos.

Logan Young is a musician, songwriter, and content creator who is known best for his guitar acrobatics on TikTok and Youtube. Logan's current projects are Dal Av and Scarlet Rot and he has worked with bands such as Reflections and I, the Breather.

Dan Sugarman is a guitarist in Ice Nine Kills.

Ian Waye is the guitarist in Soreption. Spiro Dussias is a guitarist, engineer, and teacher.

Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent.

Devin Shidaker is a guitar player and songwriter best known for his work with The Acacia Strain and previously Oceano.

Chase Wilson is a guitarist and songwriter for the band Ov Sulfur.

Bill Hudson is a virtuoso guitarist who has played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, and I Am Morbid among many others. He is also the founder and lead guitarist of NorthTale.

Jesse Zuretti is an award-winning composer & sound designer who has worked for Marvel, and Netflix among many others. He’s also the orchestrator and a guitarist in DAATH.

Rafael Trujillo is a guitarist and songwriter that is well known for his work in his band Obsidious and former band, Obscura. Sprio Dussias is a guitarist, engineer, and teacher with a quickly growing online presence. Both of them recently traded some mind-blowing solos on the latest single by DAATH, “No Rest No End.” These two guitarists brought their A-game to the table, showcasing their incredible technical skills and creativity.

Ricky Armellino is a powerhouse guitarist in Ice Nine Kills and the vocalist in Hawk. Discover how he used the Shredule to take his guitar playing to the next level, and how he overcame mental blocks with practice.

Travis Stever and Frank Iero are guitarists in L.S. Dunes. Travis is also in Coheed and Cambria and Frank is in My Chemical Romance.

Nick Hipa is a guitarist and songwriter who has played with As I Lay Dying, God Forbid, Mire, and Wovenwar.

Patrick Judge is a guitar player and songwriter known for work with The Showdown, and his current band Demon Hunter.

Chris Rawson is a guitar player, songwriter, and producer who is known for his work in Walls of Jericho and Stick to Your Guns.