Adrian Thessenvitz, guitarist of Ad Infinitum, 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 Adrian Thessenvitz Discusses N…

Rafael Trujillo, lead guitarist of Daath, 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 Rafael Trujillo 00:…

Juha Raivio, guitarist of Swallow The Sun, 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: 00:02:57 Choosing a New Producer for the Al…

Ryan J. Downey is a multi-talented journalist, producer, and host whose work has spanned major outlets like MTV News, Billboard, and The Hollywood Reporter. 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 htt…

Nick McLernon, guitarist of Make Them Suffer, 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: 00:03:39 Overcoming Geographic Challenge…

Steve Stine is a guitarist known for his huge YouTube channel and online lesson platform, Guitar Zoom. 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: 00:04:15 Importance…

Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down) and Morgoth (Producer, Winds of Plague) join Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast to discuss "Seven Hours After Violet," their new metal supergroup. Their debut record is set to be released on October 11, 2024. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders…

Ryan Knight, guitarist of The Black Dahlia Murder, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. The Black Dahlia Murder's new album "Servitude" comes out on September 27th, 2024. 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. Lear…

Andy Wood, a Nashville based session guitarist, 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: 00:04:33 - Amp Tone and Effects for Le…

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 E…

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,…

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 Gr…

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…

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 - Coll…

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…

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 Inte…

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 YouT…

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 Oc…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 My…

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 …

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 Pr…