ALPHA WOLF (Scottie Simpson) | EP 151

Grant Truesdell, guitarist for Unleash The Archers, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:03:09 - Power Metal Influences 00:05:15 - Translating Story and Concept into Emotionally Resonant Music 00:07:02 - The Two Camps of Songwriting 00:15:27 - Writing with Vocals in Mind 00:19:03 - Trust and Reliability in Band Members 00:22:42 - The Myth of the Lone Wolf Artist 00:26:13 - The Importance of Being a Good Person 00:29:31 - Making Guitar Practice a Priority 00:31:21 - Don't Wait, Just Start 00:36:14 - The Power of a Morning Routine 00:44:42 - Techniques and Practice Tips 00:47:49 - Three Approaches to Songwriting 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

Jack Owen, guitarist of Six Feet Under, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:01:59 - Album Release and Band Names 00:04:01 - The Art of Writing Lyrics 00:08:35 - The Importance of Contributions in a Band 00:12:49 - Creating Note Patterns for Guitar Riffs 00:14:59 - Categorizing Riffs with a Numbering System 00:19:31 - Making Music with Limited Resources 00:24:04 - Using Finger Rotation for Faster Playing 00:26:04 - The Importance of Daily Practice 00:30:08 - Exploring Cities While on Tour 00:34:11 - Keeping Bands Together: The Importance of Communication 00:38:30 - Crazy Club Stories 00:42:31 - Finding Inspiration in True Crime and Poetry 00:51:06 - Writing Songs for Different Projects 00:55:23 - The Importance of Individuality in Music Production 00:57:30 - Old School Metal Engineers and Studios 01:01:46 - Friendly Competition Among Bands 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

Scottie Simpson, guitarist for Alpha Wolf, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. CHAPTERS: 00:01:46 - Ice-T's Love for Metal 00:03:52 - The Importance of Rhythm in Guitar Playing 00:08:08 - Finding Inspiration from Different Genres 00:14:39 - The Importance of Consistency in Songwriting 00:19:03 - The Value of Writing "Shitty" Songs 00:23:01 - The Process of Critiquing 00:26:53 - Letting Go of Ideas 00:31:01 - The Benefits of EverTune Guitars 00:40:43 - Making the Choice to Focus on Production 00:47:12 - The Importance of Trying Different Producers 00:49:31 - Avoiding Complacency and Staying Humble and Vigilant 00:51:38 - Writing Fun Songs and Listening to Our Own Music 00:55:33 - The Delusion of Perfect Work 00:57:19 - The Disconnect Between Hard Work and Audience Reception 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

Sean Hynes, guitarist of Ingested, joins the Riffhard podcast. Chapters: 00:02:15 - Finding Inspiration Through Different Tools 00:04:29 - Learning New Concepts and Taking Lessons 00:06:51 - Choosing The Right Guitar Teacher 00:11:17 - Managing the Low String on an Eight-String Guitar 00:13:48 - Experimenting with Evertune Equipped 8-Strings 00:16:03 - Muting Techniques on an 8-String Guitar 00:18:22 - Dealing with hand pain in guitar playing 00:22:35 - Trusting the Producer's Expertise (Christian Donaldson) 00:31:45 - The Scarcity of Drummers Playing to a Click 00:38:13 - The Challenges of Mixing Monitors 00:42:20 - Committing to a Full-Time Band 00:50:37 - Fighting for Recognition in the UK 00:52:34 - Importance of Rhythm in Lead Playing 00:54:48 - Playing and Singing at the Same Time 00:58:59 - The Hardest Riff on Ingested's New Record 01:03:04 - The Importance of Warming Up 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

Nick DePirro, guitarist of Night Verses, joins the Riffhard Podcast. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Nick DePirro and his unique style 00:02:00 - Influences and Genre Blend 00:04:43 - Use of Octave Settings in Guitar Playing 00:07:13 - Creative Use of Pitch Effects 00:11:07 - The Switch to Fractal and the Benefits of Modelers 00:16:50 - Pros and cons of recording experiences 00:19:47 - The Risk of Equipment Failure 00:23:46 - Why Are So Many Metal Bands Boring Live? 00:27:50 - Use of Visual Effects 00:33:12 - The Challenges of Recording Yourself 00:37:30 - The Benefits of Being Recorded by Someone Else 00:41:25 - Tips for Recording and Editing Music 00:43:25 - The Importance of Clean Playing in Metal 00:48:42 - Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places 00:56:39 - The Benefits of Group Collaboration and Starting Points in Songwriting 01:00:39 - The Formula of Song Structure 01:08:04 - Writing Chemistry and New Music 01:09:49 - Releasing Solo Music and Future Plans 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

Chapters: 00:02:00 - Imminence's Genre Evolution 00:09:25 - Crafting Arrangements 00:14:45 - Intuitive Songwriting Approaches 00:21:54 - Writing for Authenticity 00:26:33 - Discovering a New Sound 00:40:32 - Embracing Change 00:47:30 - Rhythm's Significance 00:52:38 - Virtuosos and the Essence of Our Songs 00:54:47 - The First Song Harald Learned on Guitar 00:59:17 - First Full US Tour 01:01:17 - Building an American Fanbase 01:08:03 - Rock and Roll Priorities 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

We're joined by Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk) and Chris Kelly (Ex Ice Nine Kills touring guitarist, Alustrium) to discuss the reality of living your dreams, eating eyeballs, and their brand new band Hillhaven. Chapters: 00:02:54 - Shifting Focus in the Music Industry 00:09:19 - Overcoming Challenges and Changing Definitions of Success 00:12:36 - Being a Musician and its Impact on Others 00:16:01 - The Metallica Economy and Touring with LAMB of God 00:19:04 - Friendships with Rockstars 00:22:16 - Accidental Party with Metallica 00:27:53 - The Importance of Taking Time for Yourself 00:43:41 - Home Renovation Nightmare 00:46:55 - The Struggles of Balancing Work and Personal Life 00:50:29 - Working Out Late at Night and Sleep Issues 00:56:39 - Discussing Language Barrier Frustrations 01:02:38 - Awkward Encounter in Mexico City 01:08:33 - The Disastrous Metal Show 01:11:35 - The Fun of Having Actors on Stage 01:14:47 - The Importance of Rhythm and Orchestration in Songwriting 01:21:37 - Limiting Choices for Creativity 01:25:15 - The Importance of Having a Template 01:31:43 - Learning the First Song on Guitar 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

Jon Deiley of Northlane joins us to talk about why he uses Ableton, his writing process, what guitarists should focus on, programming insane light shows, and more. Chapters: 00:01:42 - The Cutthroat Mindset in Songwriting 00:03:36 - Unleashing Creativity in Music and Sound 00:07:50 - Nurturing Authenticity in Songwriting 00:11:34 - Enhancing Flow and Cohesion in Songs 00:17:40 - Exploring Creative Possibilities in Ableton 00:29:58 - The Dynamic Energy of Live Shows 00:31:49 - Navigating Audience Reactions 00:33:50 - Shaping the Flow of a Setlist 00:39:54 - Exploring the World of Visuals and Animation 00:41:44 - Juggling Creativity and Time Constraints 00:45:59 - Enhancing Production Through Objective Evaluation 00:52:14 - The Optimal Guitar Configuration 00:54:11 - Diving into Alternative Tunings 00:58:20 - Crafting Music for Rainbow Six 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

Alyssa Day returns to the Riffhard Podcast to talk about making her puppy-filled video for "Trundle," how she recovered from a debilitating arm injury, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Exploration of Puppy Love 00:12:50 - Breathing Life Into Instrumental Melodies 00:15:01 - Authentic Artistry in the Music Domain 00:17:02 - Reflecting on Past Missteps 00:19:09 - Navigating the Challenges of Injury and Response Diversity 00:21:13 - Harnessing the Power of Framing and Perspective 00:23:24 - Coping With Tour Absence 00:27:33 - a Struggle Shared Among Metal Guitarists 00:33:51 - Embracing a Slow Recovery and Resuming Guitar Practice 00:35:51 - the Virtue of Patience in Injury Rehabilitation 00:37:59 - Battling Hand Mobility Issues and Musical Pursuits 00:39:57 - Physical and Mental Endeavors in Music Education 00:42:05 - Confronting the Fear of Disappointment 00:46:25 - Defining Success and Fostering Creative Priorities 00:48:47 - Wrestling With Doubts and Risks in Music Video Ventures 00:53:06 - the Journey of Risk-taking and Passion Pursuit 00:57:17 - the Intensity of Pursuing Audacious Goals 01:01:23 - Crafting Musical Magic and Innovation 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

Wes Hauch of Alluvial joins Eyal Levi and guest co-host Spiro Dussias. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard Podcast with guest Wes Hauch 00:03:14 - Cultivating Consistency in Technique Development 00:07:05 - Mastering the Art of Project Completion 00:10:37 - Navigating the Demand for Continuous Music Releases 00:18:00 - Examining Metallica's Impact on the Musical Landscape 00:25:22 - Insights into James Hetfield's Guitar Collection 00:29:04 - Precision in Metal Mixing and Tone Crafting 00:50:31 - Striking a Balance Between Recording and Guitar Proficiency 00:54:03 - Significance of Choosing a Defined Artistic Path 00:57:44 - Evolution of Home Recording and its Revolution 01:08:30 - Attaining Proficiency in Guitar Mechanics 01:15:30 - Contemplating the Dangers of Neuralink and Artistic Integrity 01:22:33 - The Swift Progression of Technological Advancements 01:33:13 - Unraveling the Enigma of Child Prodigies 01:43:30 - Preparing Meticulously for Live Performances 01:46:58 - Anticipating Exciting EP Releases and Tour Announcements 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