The MetalSucks Podcast The MetalSucks Podcast #18: Special Guest Eyal Levi
Sep 16, 2013
This week’s guest is Eyal Levi, a renowned metal producer and musician known for his work with iconic bands like Doth and Black Dahlia Murder. He dives into the evolution of metal through the years, sharing his insights on industry changes and the rise of nu-metal. The conversation takes a critical turn, discussing the lack of message control among metal bands during controversies. They ponder whether better PR strategies could help, all while reflecting on the balance between mainstream success and artistic integrity in today’s music scene.
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Originality As Recombination
- Originality often equals recombination rather than wholly new invention.
- Convergent thinking (mixing genres) produces fresh music even with familiar riffs.
Marketing Can Mask Derivativeness
- Mainstream success often depends on marketing and timing more than pure originality.
- Bands like Avenged Sevenfold show how major-label reach can reframe derivative music as cultural events.
Record Bands To Build Network
- Eyal built his early career by recording bands he wanted connections with, hoping it would help his own band.
- Strategic early engineering work can open networking paths toward getting signed.
