The Riffhard Podcast

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 - The Writing Process 00:38:46 - The Pitfalls of Demo-itis 00:41:36 - Adding Flaws to the Recording 00:45:59 - The Process of Writing and Recording 00:50:42 - The Birth of an Idea and Collaborative Jamming 00:53:09 - The Complexity of Song Structures 01:02:37 - Relearning Songs and Guitar Tricks 01:05:06 - Live Sound and MIDI Programming SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/ WEBSITES: http://riffhardpodcast.com http://riffhard.com

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 - The Power of Collaborative Songwriting 00:49:25 - Avoiding Burnout and Embracing New Ideas 00:52:23 - Keeping your demos organized 01:03:30 - Incorporating new ideas and rearranging songs 01:06:24 - Knowing when to stand your ground 01:22:11 - Congrats on the Record Release SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/ WEBSITES: http://riffhardpodcast.com http://riffhard.com

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 Importance of Recording Yourself 00:47:55 - The Changing Role of Producers in Music Production 00:50:20 - Maintaining Quality in Guitar Demos 00:52:43 - Layering Guitars and Ethereal Ambiance 00:56:55 - The Art of Improvisation 01:01:43 - Plugins that have a unique sound 01:03:54 - The Journey to Becoming a Professional Music Producer 01:06:43 - Mixing with your Eyes SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/ WEBSITES: http://riffhardpodcast.com http://riffhard.com

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 - Dropping grenades 00:24:41 - Why hiring Erik Rutan made all the sense 00:26:31 - Staying true while evolving 00:28:20 - How Cannibal Corpse incorporated modern production 00:30:20 - Optimizing Efficiency in the Studio 00:37:34 - Metal will kill you 00:39:19 - Headbanging is terrible for you 00:44:19 - Why Behemoth are a behemoth 00:46:07 - Positive Energy and Friendship in the Music Industry 00:51:27 - Finding Inspiration Within the Band 00:53:03 - We all need friends SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/ WEBSITES: http://riffhardpodcast.com http://riffhard.com

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 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New 00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos 00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer 00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares 00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety 01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games 01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization 01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible 01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process 01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions 01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback 01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album 01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones 02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible 02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity 02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum Sounds SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/ WEBSITES: http://riffhardpodcast.com http://riffhard.com

Erik Rutan, legendary guitarist and producer from Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Hate Eternal, discusses seeking improvement in guitar playing, the importance of patience and routine in music, the power of mindset and shutting out noise, the benefits of meditation, learning and understanding songs, dialing guitar tone, producing natural sounding kicks, and being true to oneself.

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 Naturally 00:39:40 - The Challenges of Performing Live 00:44:31 - Embracing Imperfections in Performance 00:49:50 - The Live Experience vs Social Media Posts 00:54:35 - Alternate Picking Techniques and Hand Formation 00:59:10 - Learning Technique through Songs and Improvisation 01:03:39 - Targeting exact tempos and techniques 01:08:49 - The Mindset of a Guitar Player 01:14:02 - The Exciting Future of Music Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Over 100 video tutorials with tabs A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest Livestream Q&As and other events Our private community Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!

Keyan Houshmand is a guitarist who has made a name for himself with his in-depth YouTube and quick-fire Instagram and TikTok videos. Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Modern Definition of Being a Musician 00:04:10 - Finding the Right Balance in Guitar Playing 00:07:59 - The Importance of Pickups in Guitar Tone 00:11:56 - The Importance of How Playing Feels and Sounds 00:15:39 - Recording Techniques and Achieving Rhythm 00:23:52 - Recording vs Live Music Dynamics 00:27:58 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians 00:32:00 - The Influence of the Internet on Music Production Techniques 00:35:58 - The Importance of Filtering Information 00:40:12 - Learning from Real Instruments and Programming Drums 00:44:39 - The Vibe of Real Recordings and Programmed Drums 00:48:27 - Finding the Time to Practice and Improve 00:52:36 - The Fine Control in Guitar Playing 00:56:19 - Developing Speed and Efficiency in Playing 01:00:26 - The Mind-blowing Precision of Guitar Players 01:04:26 - Finding Inspiration in Others' Mastery 01:08:28 - The Power of Great Musicians 01:12:22 - The Value of Outcome-oriented Practice 01:16:30 - The Importance of Enjoyment in Learning Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Over 100 video tutorials with tabs A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest Livestream Q&As and other events Our private community Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Over 100 video tutorials with tabs A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest Livestream Q&As and other events Our private community Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Sugarman is a guitarist in Ice Nine Kills. Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Over 100 video tutorials with tabs A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest Livestream Q&As and other events Our private community Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices