Richard joins the podcast to discuss songwriting, imposter syndrome, online content, identifying as a musician, what he prioritises in life and much more!Richard's Artist Pick - The Parallax Method - https://www.instagram.com/theparallaxmethodCHAPTERS0:00 When did you last change your mind?1:18 Prioritising Life7:00 Waiting for Lightning to Strike19:45 Spinning Plates28:17 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome49:30 Online Content Creation1:01:03 Somewhere Over the Rainbow1:04:50 The Next Guest's Question1:06:17 Richard's Artist Pick1:06:26 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Alex joins the podcast to discuss how we define value in art, architecture, tools for engendering creativity, difficult conversations, his musical journey and much more!Alex's Artist Pick - Flyte - https://www.instagram.com/__flyte__/CHAPTERS0:00 Making the world a better place8:25 Attributing Malice12:21 Original Thinking23:04 Alex's Musical Endeavours28:41 Changing Musical Tastes32:46 Creating Things35:40 Difficult Conversations44:55 The value of perspective in art54:50 What defines value?58:13 Stealing bits of London1:00:06 Cultivating Creativity1:13:29 My Trolley Problem1:21:00 The Next Guest's Question1:22:07 Alex's Artist Pick1:23:08 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Ol joins the podcast to discuss his love for songwriting, touring as you get older, beard tips, old school metal and much more!Ol's Artist Pick - Tortured Demon - https://www.instagram.com/tortureddemonTIME STAMPS0:00 Why not give up?2:29 What's New?3:24 Touring as you get Older7:56 Knowing When Ideas Work10:35 Old School Metal / Albums22:04 Content Creation27:11 Staying Motivated 30:30 Musical Identity35:33 Super Manly Beard Tips37:38 Ol's Artist Pick38:32 The Next Guest's Question39:00 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Dave joins the podcast to discuss Turning 30, Technical Metal Drumming, The difficulty of simple drum parts, expressing gratitude, happy mistakes and much more!Dave's Artist Pick - Chamber - https://www.instagram.com/chambernashvilleCHAPTERS0:00 Happy Mistakes13:30 Gratitude20:20 Turning 3028:00 Difficulty in Simplicity32:15 Playing Technical Parts Live40:50 Moving To a New Place / Metal Genres46:51 Selling Technical Metal53:30 Straight Edge Life56:42 Writing Technical Drum Parts1:03:29 The Next Guest's Question1:05:46 Dave's Artist Pick1:06:55 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Simon joins the podcast to discuss Finding your voice, writing string parts, funny spider stories, expanding his musical horizons, playing the Albert Hall and much more!Simon's Artist Pick - Lyr - https://www.instagram.com/lyrbandCHAPTERS0:00 How are you annoying? / Spiders8:35 What's New With You?12:50 Finding Your Voice / Career22:10 Appreciating Other Music27:10 Content Content Content41:29 Expanding Your Musical Knowledge49:30 Compositional Advice1:04:33 Royal Albert Hall Shows1:10:34 The Next Guest's Question11:36 Simon's Artist Pick1:12:08 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations betwe

Josh joins the podcast to discuss writing music for you, the challenges of being a frontman, his lyrical inspiration for the latest album, advice for young musicians and much more!Josh's Artist Picks:Urne - https://www.instagram.com/urnebandHeriot - https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetalTIME STAMPS0:00 Lessons You've Learnt2:40 Sylosis' Development4:49 Frontmen in Metal8:32 Developing The Last Record14:14 Architects16:52 When is enough enough?19:47 Riff Writing21:31 Lyrical Headspaces24:52 Why Do You Write?27:00 Josh's Artist Pick27:55 The Next Guest's QuestionNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Jay joins the podcast to discuss achieving his goals, learning about others through education, goats in his BMW, the reality of band life, making the leap as a pro musician and much more!Jay's Artist Picks:Alluvial - https://www.instagram.com/alluvialIntervals - https://www.instagram.com/aaronintervalsUnprocessed - https://www.instagram.com/unprocessedbandCallous Daoboys - https://www.instagram.com/thecallousdaoboysTIME STAMPS0:00 Why would you even do that?5:34 How You're Received7:29 Making the Leap 14:49 Impressing Others19:04 Moving to the USA24:52 Achieving your Goals / Measuring Success39:29 The Online World46:28 Learning about People / Teaching Others1:03:00 The Next Guest's Question1:03:24 Jay's Artist Pick1:04:38 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Justin joins the podcast to discuss his passion for film scoring, the change from music ownership to music access, technical riffs, songwriting, elitism in metal and much more!Justin's Artist Pick - Ole Børud - https://www.instagram.com/oleborudofficialNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusichttps://www.twitch.tv/joerowley97*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Holcomb (Periphery) Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth),  Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

Ariel joins the podcast to discuss observing others' behaviour, his creative process, the new album, relationships in today's world, seeing Ed Sheeran play to only 50 people and much more!Ariel's Artist Pick - Niall McCabe - https://www.instagram.com/islandniallTIME STAMPS0:00 Big Band Small Venue4:35 Relationships in Today's World11:37 What is Songwriting to You?16:40 What Makes you Change?20:30 The New Album22:39 The Creative Spark28:00 Lighting in a Bottle31:08 Release Cycles35:47 Modern Musicians' Mistakes39:50 Observing Behaviour56:32 The Next Guest's Question59:14 Ariel's Artist Pick1:00:00 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joerowleymusichttps://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@joerowleymusic

Fluff joins the podcast to discuss Funyuns, touring life, giving it 151%, Today's Music Industry, being a jack of all tradesFluff's Artist Pick - The Home Team - https://www.instagram.com/thehometeamCHAPTERS0:00 Debating Food8:44 Moving on from Dragged Under12:20 Defining Value18:45 Burnout22:20 Musical Personalities24:53 Trade Offs28:44 Today's Industry33:22 Finding Your Musical Voice37:19 Why Do You Create?40:20 Beers42:42 The Next Guest's Question43:30 Fluff's Artist Pick43:49 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joe_rowley_97https://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpod*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth), Gus G / Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne), Anders Fridn (In Flames), Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Justin Derrico (P!nk), Rabea Massaad, Ben Wells (Black Stone Cherry), Frank Turner, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Joey Sturgis, Lena Scissorhands (Infected Rain), Mike Dawes, Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Rusty Cooley, Nick Johnston, Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever (Producer), Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth), Tim Mills (BareKnuckle Pickups), Simon Dobson (Parallax Orchestra), Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan / Andy Cizek (Monuments), Eric Steckel, Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*