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 Strings 00:23:13 Vibrato Techniques for an EverTune00:33:57 Mastering Complex Guitar Techniques for Live Performances00:39:36 Managing Stage Presence and Timing Techniques 00:45:17 Overcoming Stage Fright01:01:52 Handling Technical Difficulties During Live Performances 01:13:11 Guitar Playing Tips from Guitar Legends 01:18:56 Surviving a European Tour with BronchitisSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/
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EPICA (Isaac Delahaye) | EP 185
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 Bands 00:21:29 The Importance of Simplicity in Music Production00:29:47 Challenges in Mixing Orchestral Metal Music 00:46:19 Top Metal Mixers: Ranking the Best Audio Engineers00:50:20 Importance of Initial Mix Feedback00:57:25 Preparing for Live Performances: Techniques and Stamina00:58:14 Mastering Right Hand Technique for Guitarists01:02:15 Live Recording Techniques in Metal MusicSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/
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CRADLE OF FILTH (Donny Burbage) | EP 184
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 Music 00:39:01 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 Ideas SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/
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PALEFACE SWISS (Yannick Lehmann) | EP 183
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 Performance 00:10:07 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 Production 00:47:54 The Making of Our Best Song in 2 Hours00:51:18 The Art of Simplicity in Music PerformanceSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/
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WHITECHAPEL (Zach Householder) | EP 182
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 Riffs 00:23:43 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. Label01:25:49 Balancing Marriage and Home RenovationSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/
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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