157 - BEST of 2024: Nu-Metal History, Guitar, Slam, Black Metal, Demons & 2025 Goals

Happy Nu-Year everybody! Garza talks what happened in 2024, goals for 2025 & much more! SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Garza's Goals for 2025 18:06 - Crying with BRUJERIA 24:48 - Playing Guitar with VITRIOL 31:18 - Nu-Metal History with COAL CHAMBER & SPINESHANK 40:33 - Talking Black Metal with DARK FUNERAL 44:36 - Where Slam Came From with INTERNAL BLEEDING 53:29 - Facing Demons & Mitch's Death 1:07:54 - Weight Loss Challenge with Ernie 1:23:25 - What the Podcast Has Done For Garza. THANK YOU

Garza sits down in-person with Elizabeth Zharoff. Founder of The Charismatic Voice. With over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Elizabeth is on the forefront of the latest vocal research. https://linktr.ee/thecharismaticvoice MERCH & SUPPORT: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Finding the Right Partner, Family 10:35 - Disneyland, Baby #2 12:33 - Will Ramos Throat Study 16:24 - 1st Wave of Vocal Studies w/ Metal Singers, Utah Lab 22:37 - Growing Up in Washington, Curiosity About Vocals 26:55 - The Moment Elizabeth Wanted to Study Voices 31:12 - Studying w/ Background Noise & Music 32:50 - Dealing w/ Vocal Nodules & Damage 40:41 - Retiring From Opera to Start YouTube 42:51 - VR, Spatial Audio, Immersion, The Las Vegas Sphere 49:37 - Classical Music, How Music Affects Our Bodies 56:09 - Starting “The Charismatic Voice” 1:03:20 - Academic History, Curtis Institute of Music 1:05:30 - Working w/ Will Ramos, Extensive Studies 1:11:40 - Identifying Vocal Cord Damage, Travis Ryan 1:14:48 - Mitch’s Vocal Damage 1:17:40 - Kickstarter, Fund Vocal Research: http://kck.st/3Zah4Zn 1:19:10 - Honey For Vocals Myth 1:23:15 - How to Start Singing & Screaming 1:27:55 - Speech Impediments & Singing

Garza sits down in-person with singer Peter Rono & drummer Ryan "Pao" Paolill. From Philadelphia, PA band KAONASHI. https://linktr.ee/kaonashipa MERCH & SUPPORT: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Rolling Joints & Peeling Oranges 01:39 - Jack in the Box Tacos 02:06 - Dave Grohl, “Floor It” 03:18 - Band Intro, LA Live Show Recap 05:50 - When/How Kaonashi Started 07:25 - Being Resentful/Spite 09:09 - Peter Worked at a Music Venue 10:50 - Andrew W.K., Wearing White 12:11 - MP3 Downloading 14:42 - How the Band Met Each Other 16:55 - Why Peter Doesn’t Smoke Anymore, Paranoia 22:39 - West Chester, PA & Racial Tension 27:06 - How Pao Met Peter, Bonding Over Music 31:21 - Pao’s Didn’t Learn His Drums Parts for 1st Show 36:30 - Drummer Didn’t Show Up for a Show 38:48 - The Kaonashi Lore & Characters 44:51 - Dealing With/Understanding Childhood Bullies 48:34 - “The Sound of Car Keys” Meaning & Video 52:14 - Peter’s Vocal Writing Process 55:45 - Pao Drops the Ashtray 56:24 - Peter Listened to The Cleansing Back in the Day 57:39 - “The Sound of Car Keys” (Continued), Peter’s Unique Vocal Style Explained 1:00:44 - People Singing Along to N-Word 1:05:07 - Headlining on Tour 1:07:13 - Investing Time in Music & Learning 1:10:14 - Peter’s Upbringing 1:13:34 - Pao’s Upbringing, Inspired by KISS 1:20:34 - Depression, Anxiety & Mindfulness 1:24:13 - Day Off Tour, Barbie House AirBnB 1:25:29 - Peter’s Chicken Nugget Rating 1:30:26 - Playing with Coheed and Cambria

Garza sits down in-person with Roman Ibramkhalilov & Eugene Abdukhanov from Ukrainian band JINJER. https://linktr.ee/JINJER SUPPORT & MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - A Podcast Years In the Making 01:15 - Musical Technique VS Song Writing 03:39 - Is Jinjer a Technical Band? 06:08 - Writing Songs 08:02 - Recording Techniques Then VS Now 11:00 - Modelers VS Amps On Stage 16:33 - Hiring Ukrainian Crew Members 19:19 - How Jinjer Met & Formed 23:41 - Renting a Mansion in Ukraine as a Band 25:20 - Quitting Their Jobs to Play Music 28:11 - The Early Days, Losing Drummer to Injury 32:40 - How Vlad Joined the Band 36:31 - Approach to Writing 45:01 - Roman’s Signature Jackson Guitar, Not Playing 7 String 48:04 - Jinjer Teaches Garza “Vortex” Guitar Riff 52:09 - The Guys Play Together 53:37 - “As I Boil Ice” Riff 57:16 - Writing Sober 58:06 - New Music 59:44 - Touring With Disturbed, Mainstream Bands 1:02:45 - Watching Bands Live 1:05:09 - Following Instinct VS Setting Goals, Ego 1:07:47 - Following Trends, Passion 1:09:58 - Eugene’s Security Guard Job 1:12:05 - Tipping Culture Differences 1:20:27 - Perfection is Impossible 1:22:10 - Practice & Warm Up Routine 1:24:33 - Difficulty Playing High Gain Amps 1:31:18 - Jackson, Neural DSP, Warlord Guitars

In this solo episode. Garza talks heavy music on TV, Spotify hate & much more! SPONSORS & MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Thanksgiving, Vet Visits 08:20 - Dangerous Holiday Driving 11:36 - J’s Vegan Turkey 16:33 - Black Friday Mayhem 19:59 - United Kicks 24:50 - Adidas Korn Collab 28:19 - Submit Your Own Garza Podcast Theme Song 31:00 - Fan Question #1, Feelings About Music 34:34 - Fan Question #2, Riff Inspirations 49:43 - Fan Question #3, Draining Feelings 59:45 - Sick New World Not Happening 1:01:52 - Knocked Loose on Jimmy Kimmel, Slipknot on Conan 1:07:26 - Charlie Benante Hates Spotify 1:17:06 - Cobra Kai, Polyphia & Tim Henson 1:20:40 - Garza’s Birthday Plans 1:22:43 - Metal Injection Charity Jam w/ Brandan Schieppati, Ernie’s Birthday 1:24:06 - New Merch!

Garza sits down in-person with Fernanda Lira & Luana Dametto from Brazilian death metal band CRYPTA. https://linktr.ee/cryptaofficial SPONSORS:https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Surviving Tornado Disaster in Illinois 22:15 - Selfie-Related Deaths 23:59 - Starting Crypta After Leaving Nervosa 30:54 - How Luana Started Playing Drums 35:28 - How Long Since They Have Been Home 36:43 - Local Spots in Tapejara, Brazil 38:31 - Being Sober 39:53 - Being Competitive VS Driven 44:28 - Writing Process w/ International Members 48:38 - Announcing Crypta Immediately After Leaving Nervosa 50:24 - Liking Beyonce As A Metalhead 57:42 - Why Metal Has Always Thrived 59:29 - Coming Up With Cool Merch Ideas 1:02:48 - Trusting Each Other w/ Responsibilities 1:03:43 - Disagreements & Compromise 1:06:40 - When Artistic Ideas Don’t Meet Expectations 1:09:37 - Creating the Sound of Crypta 1:17:07 - Vegan Lifestyle on Tour 1:23:19 - Touring w/ Hatebreed, Taking Break to Write New Album

In this solo episode. Garza talks IE deathcore scene, Selena's influence & much more! SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! Join - https://bit.ly/Join-Garza-Podcast Merch - https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing “J” 02:23 - Taking On Too Many Responsibilities 03:17 - Homeless Garza, Kaonashi Beanie 03:53 - How “J” Came on Board as Producer 15:28 - Feelings After Mitch Episode 18:25 - Almost Getting Into A Fight, The Brewery Incident 33:43 - Fan Question #1, Texas Family Roots, Selena Connection 44:06 - Fan Question #2, Suicide Silence Grind Influence 51:35 - Fan Question #3, Thoughts on Inland Empire Deathcore Scene 56:35 - Fan Question #4, How To Balance Life 1:08:35 - Fan Question #5, Favorite Unused Riffs 1:13:02 - Garza Voted 1:21:22 - Powerman 5000 1:22:50 - Diddy & R. Kelly Monthly Listeners 1:25:11 - “Supernova Goes Pop” Riff 1:26:20 - 4K N64 Console Drop 1:28:34 - Thank You to Our Members, Merch

Garza sits down in-person with Long Island, NY hardcore band PAIN OF TRUTH. Catch them on tour now! https://linyhc.com SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB PAIN OF TRUTH is: Michael Smith - Vocals Nik Hansen - Guitar Ridge Rhine - Guitar Nick Barker - Drums Zach Stachura - Bass CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Meeting at Guitar Center 04:31 - Yoga & Meditation 06:31 - Nik’s Motorcycle Injuries 10:15 - New York Hardcore, Childhood Concerts 14:15 - How Pain of Truth Formed 25:46 - Why Michael & Nick Stopped Drinking 35:48 - Energy Drinks, Nicotine & Bad Habits 43:30 - Playing Shows Associated with Drinking & Drugs 45:48 - Writing “Actin’ Up” 55:09 - Collaborating with Freddy Madball 57:33 - Biohazard 1:03:56 - Touring with Dying Wish 1:06:07 - Nik’s 1st Deathcore Band & 1st Shows 1:09:12 - Dealing With Outside Influence, Staying Grounded & Loyal 1:13:12 - Upcoming Tours & Music 1:14:10 - Today’s Hardcore Scene & Audience Crossover 1:19:24 - A Day to Remember

In this solo episode. Garza goes into first meeting Mitch to the time he passes away. It’s a heavy one. So heads up. BRAND NEW MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 12 Years, Processing Death 06:42 - Hearing & Meeting Mitch 19:00 - Mitch Being Fearless, Getting In Fights 26:20 - Early Days of Suicide Silence & MySpace 30:22 - 1st Tour w/ All Shall Perish 36:30 - Last Sober Tour, No Longer Straight Edge 41:56 - The Sound of The Cleansing 43:40 - Writing No Time to Bleed 47:17 - You Only Live Once & How Mitch Always Delivered 50:03 - Mitch’s Last Tour & Learning to Apologize 59:57 - The Halloween Night Tragedy 1:09:23 - Starting New Chapter in Suicide Silence 1:15:36 - Toxic Comments & Opinions 1:17:33 - Memorial Show, Band Members’ Personal Journeys 1:26:42 - Conspiracy Theories, Finding “You Can’t Stop Me” Lyrics 1:30:01 - Eddie Joining the Band, Never Stopping 1:36:43 - Mitch’s Funeral, Not Processing/Grieving Properly 1:50:47 - Sevendust “Angel’s Son”

Garza sits down in-person with Lord Ahriman. Guitar Player & founder of black metal band DARK FUNERAL. https://linktr.ee/darkfuneral SPONSORS & SUPPORT: Garza Podcast Coffee: https://conceptcafes.com/product/garzapodcastcoffee/43 Brand New Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Being Sick on Tour 02:05 - Longevity, Staying Inspired 04:18 - Growing Up & Learning Guitar 06:52 - Following Your Own Path 12:16 - Designing Jewelry 16:28 - “Second Wave” of Black Metal 18:21 - Not Getting Credit for Genre Influence, Unfair Media Coverage 23:54 - Regrets, Mistakes, Business & Creative 26:09 - Black Metal & Scandinavia 28:07 - Following His Own Beliefs 29:53 - Is Black Metal Satanic? Thoughts on Afterlife 35:45 - Competition Within the Scandinavian Metal Scene 39:46 - Lorna Shore, Black Metal Influence 41:45 - Impact of Mayhem on the Scene 45:47 - Corpse Paint Origins 48:33 - The Sound of Black Metal Recordings 50:44 - Writing “Unchain My Soul” 53:33 - Writing “Open the Gates” 55:00 - Recording Demos with a Portable Recorder 57:25 - Exercise, Tour Injuries, Surgeries 1:03:55 - Dark Funeral Latte 1:06:01 - Tour with Gwar & Reaction 1:07:44 - Where Riffs Come From 1:09:18 - Friends That Go to Church 1:11:05 - Bands That Supported Dark Funeral 1:13:35 - On Tour Now & European Tour