The Riffhard Podcast

Wes Hauch is a well-respected lead guitarist in metal who is known for his work with The Faceless, Black Crown Initiate, Alluvial, Thy Art Is Murder, and many others.  On this episode: Not being star struck by famous musicians Feeling like your playing isn’t good enough The way your wear your guitar matters The music industry isn’t dead Why Sweetwater is better than Guitar Center Figuring out if you’re willing to take risks or not And more! 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

Ben Thomas and Ash Gray are the guitarists in Venom Prison. On this episode: Dealing with writing disagreements Guitarists recording the bass parts Wasting time in the studio sucks Making sure your pre-production is usable if needed And more! Listen to Venom Prison on Spotify. 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

Paul Masvidal is the guitarist and vocalist in Cynic, Aeon Spoke, and an ex-member of the legendary Death.  On this episode: Not limiting yourself to one genre You should be naturally drawn to doing something well Let artists hear an idea instead of talking about it Knowing what communication style works for you The connection between meditation and music The effects chain for the robot vocals 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

Ricky Armellino is a guitarist in Ice Nine Kills and the vocalist in Hawk.  On this episode: How to write a killer riff Knowing when to ditch an idea Adapting to working with Ice Nine Kills How to build a successful music career 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. Follow John Browne 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

Pete Loeffler is the guitarist and the lead singer in Chevelle. On this episode: What it was like to work with Joe Baressi  Being in a band with your brothers Making the most of terrible situations What everyone in a band should know about the music business Follow Pete Loeffler on Instagram. 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

Richard Shaw is a guitarist in Cradle of Filth. On this episode: Getting the Cradle of Filth gig Learning parts by ear Striving for more and never being fully satisfied Cradle of Filth surviving metal’s ups and downs Follow Richard Shaw on Instagram. 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

Manuel Gagneux is the songwriter, guitarist and singer in Zeal & Ardor.  On this episode: Channeling emotion into your writing Killing writer’s block Black metal tremolo picking Using lyrics to inspire music Follow Zeal & Ardor on Instagram and Twitter. 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

Will Putney is a guitarist in Fit For An Autopsy and END. He is also one of the most sought-after producers in metal, working with bands like Thy Art Is Murder, Knocked Loose, Slaughter To Prevail, Gojira and more. On this episode: Using your DAW to become a better guitarist Why songwriting is always more important than production The secrets to Will’s massive, brutal guitar tones What he learned in the studio with Machine Follow Will Putney on Instagram. 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

Kurt Ballou the guitarist of Converge and a legendary producer who has worked with acts such as Nails, High On Fire, Dillinger Escape Plan, and many more.  On this episode: Starting your own guitar company How to balance a multi faceted career Respecting the audience Does a mic pre actually matter? Recording drums last in a session Follow Kurt Ballou on Instagram. Check out God City Instruments. 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

Adam De Micco plays guitar in Lorna Shore.  On this episode: Having multiple guitar teachers Why good technique matters  Recording yourself as a habit The “why not us” mentality And more! Follow Adam De Micco on Instagram. 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