

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
Nate Goyer, Record Collector, Music Fan, Vinyl Maniac
Nate is a record collector, music lover and vinyl maniac. Join him on his journey to discuss, share and review all things related to vinyl records. We feature stories about and interviews with musicians, artists and people of knowledge in the area of vinyl records. Additionally we share information on desirable pressings of records, how to tell a $5 pressing from a $500 pressing and care and maintenance for your cratedigging hobby. Subscribe and share with your record-nerd friends. Cheers!
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Sep 6, 2018 • 1h 14min
Ep136: Craig Locicero - Dress The Dead, Death, Manmade God & more
In part 2, Craig discusses his time working w Chuck Schuldiner of Death, working w Rick Rubin on Manmade God and his new band 'Dress The Dead', plus a new track to enjoy. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Sep 3, 2018 • 60min
Ep135: Craig Locicero - Guitarist of Forbidden
Craig Locicero was at ground zero during the early days of the Bay Area thrash metal scene. Today he shares his history and stories from those times, including the writing and recording of "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted Into Form". If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Aug 22, 2018 • 58min
Ep134: Bryan 'Brain' Mantia - Guns & Roses, Primus & more Part 2
In Part 2, Brain tells of his time with Guns & Roses; from joining to nearly losing the gig, the indulgence of recording 'Chinese Democracy', to touring around the world and all that time waiting for shows to start. This is part 2 of a 2 part series. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Aug 20, 2018 • 1h 4min
Ep133: Bryan 'Brain' Mantia - Guns & Roses, Primus & more Part 1
In Part 1, Brain shares his history and experience drumming for Primus, Limbomaniacs, Praxis, Tom Waits, Buckethead and more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Aug 13, 2018 • 1h 11min
Ep132: Greg Puciato - The Black Queen, The Dillinger Escape Plan & more
Greg Puciato, former frontman of the Dillinger Escape Plan, shares his history, approach and process on physical format media and how his band The Black Queen is making the release of 'Infinite Games' special for all vinyl fans. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Aug 6, 2018 • 55min
Ep131: Deen Castronovo - Journey, Bad English, The Dead Daisies & more
Drumming legend Deen Castronovo shares his musical history, playing w Bad English, the reformation of Journey, playing w Ozzy Osbourne and more recently hard rock supergroup The Dead Daisies. PLUS a new track from their LP, enjoy! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jul 30, 2018 • 46min
Ep130: Partying with Andrew W.K.
This week we chat with the ever-optimistic Andrew W.K. about fighting depression with music, vinyl pressings, his new album 'You're Not Alone', summoning the energy for his athletic live performances and heaps more. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jul 16, 2018 • 1h 48min
Ep129: The Vinyl Guide Live w Keith Morris
Keith Morris of OFF!, Circle Jerks and Black Flag joins us for a special live event at Creme Tangerine Records in Costa Mesa California. Keith shares heaps of stories, memories and takes questions from the live audience. Enjoy! If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jun 25, 2018 • 53min
Ep128: Myles Kennedy - Year of the Tiger
Myles Kennedy steps away from fronting Alter Bridge and Slash & the Conspirators to deliver an incredible solo record. "Year of the Tiger" is a deeply personal story and today Myles talks about that journey as well as his many other adventures in rock and roll. If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Jun 18, 2018 • 57min
Ep127: James Williamson - Iggy & The Stooges
James Williamson co-wrote and played on the Iggy & The Stooges landmark LP 'Raw Power', thus laying a cornerstone of modern music. Today he shares his story, joining The Stooges, the making & butchering of Raw Power, Kill City, Ready to Die & more, as well as his diversion into IT and corporate executive life in Silicon Valley. Topics Include: reflecting on his music career's twists and turns Williamson discusses balancing technology career with musical achievements Explains meeting Ron Asheton through The Chosen Few band Describes witnessing early Stooges formation and psychedelic phase Details joining Stooges after Funhouse album was recorded Discusses Stooges' transition from performance art to structured songs Describes band's drug problems leading to initial breakup Explains how Bowie and management discovered Iggy in New York Contrasts Detroit rock style with London's glam scene Details technical recording problems during Raw Power sessions Explains why Bowie's mix emphasized guitars over rhythm section Discusses management tensions and promotional issues after Raw Power Describes songwriting partnership with Iggy Pop over the years Explains transition from music to electronics and computing Details early Silicon Valley career at AMD and Sony Discusses keeping Stooges history private during tech career Explains receiving royalties through BMG publishing Comments on fan collecting of rare Stooges recordings Discusses Kill City remixing project with engineer Ed Cherney Explains origins of "I Got A Right" single release Details creation of Relict project using unreleased Stooges material Describes meeting Frank Meyer through Cheetah Chrome recommendation Outlines formation of Pink Hearts with Petra Hayden Dismisses possibility of future Stooges projects without original members How to listen to The Vinyl Guide Listen & follow on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! …or listen on Android or RSS …or download & listen on our free Apple & Android apps! You can also SUPPORT OUR PODCAST by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/vinylguide ! About The Vinyl Guide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.