Doom Metal Pioneers; Trouble Guitarist Bruce Franklin - Revelations of 40+ years in the music business

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Bruce Franklin of Trouble discusses his 40-year journey in the music industry, covering topics like tone, songwriting, and the evolution of heavy music.

Want free swag? Send us a comment - we will respond We sit down with Bruce Franklin of Trouble to trace a 40-year path from garages and Chicago clubs to international festivals, digging into tone, songwriting, and the business choices that shape longevity. He opens up about gear, Rubin-era lessons, the new record, and why Europe still shows up for heavy music. • Trouble’s origins and early influences • Building a signature tone with Marshall and Clone Theory • Metallica sightings and scene m...

People in this episode

Guest: Bruce Franklin

Topics covered

• doom metal
• music business
• songwriting
• gear
• heavy music
• European music scene

Keywords

• Doom Metal
• Bruce Franklin
• Trouble
• music business
• songwriting
• gear
• heavy music
• European festivals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trouble, Metallica

Places: Chicago

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