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231 - MGK: Nu Metal, Yungblud & Dealing with Hate
May 4, 2026
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230 - New Slayer Shows, Max Cavalera & Best Coffee Mug
Apr 27, 2026
1h 13m 29s
229 - JAY WEINBERG: Drumming for Slipknot, Madball, New Band & Hip Surgery Recovery
Apr 20, 2026
2h 40m 19s
228 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail, Borrowing Riffs & Meditation
Apr 13, 2026
1h 29m 36s
227 - ATREYU: Metalcore Riffs, Sushi Guitar Rundown & 10 Year Rule for Creativity
Apr 6, 2026
2h 11m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/4/26 | 231 - MGK: Nu Metal, Yungblud & Dealing with Hate | Garza sits down in-person with rapper, songwriter & actor Colson Baker. Known to the world as MGK & formerly Machine Gun Kelly. New song “FIX YOUR FACE” w/ Fred Durst out now! https://instagram.com/machinegunkellySupport the Podcast Here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Machine Gun Kelly’s Preferred Name03:15 - FIX UR FACE Backlash & Gatekeeping12:34 - Warped Tour 201114:38 - Corey Taylor “Beef”16:40 - Fred Durst Being a Mentor19:57 - Being Outspoken28:12 - Writing FIX UR FACE28:41 - Linkin Park & Chester Bennington30:20 - The Howard Stern “Aerials” Cover34:39 - Moving to Cleveland36:19 - Favorite Limp Bizkit Songs & Ben Stiller37:46 - DMX43:56 - 99 Shows in 105 Days w/ Tech N9ne47:47 - Kendrick Lamar50:04 - The Schecter Razor Blade Guitar52:28 - Cleveland Hang Spots55:22 - The Dirt, Tommy Lee & Jeff Tremaine58:59 - Why Artists Are Not Honest & Outspoken1:06:25 - Dealing with Hate1:10:44 - mgk’s Sacred Tobacco1:18:12 - Mike Shinoda & Chino Moreno1:22:21 - Radiohead // Musical Inspiration1:25:17 - Good Charlotte1:27:35 - Simulation Theory1:30:21 - Community & Enemies1:36:36 - Yungblud1:40:04 - New Album1:41:48 - Wiz Khalifa Tour1:42:59 - Top 3 Songs to Check Out | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | 230 - New Slayer Shows, Max Cavalera & Best Coffee Mug✨ | musicheadbanging+4 | — | SoulflyGWAR+3 | Kia Forum | SlayerMax Cavalera+8 | DistroKid | 1h 13m 29s | |
| 4/20/26 | 229 - JAY WEINBERG: Drumming for Slipknot, Madball, New Band & Hip Surgery Recovery✨ | drummingmusic career+4 | Jay Weinberg | SlipknotMadball+8 | — | Jay WeinbergSlipknot+6 | DistroKid | 2h 40m 19s | |
| 4/13/26 | 228 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail, Borrowing Riffs & Meditation✨ | music theoryband dynamics+3 | — | Slaughter to PrevailLamb of God+3 | — | Slaughter to PrevailBo Lueders+3 | — | 1h 29m 36s | |
| 4/6/26 | 227 - ATREYU: Metalcore Riffs, Sushi Guitar Rundown & 10 Year Rule for Creativity✨ | metalcoresongwriting+3 | Brandon SallerDan Jacobs | ATREYUThe End is Not the End | — | ATREYUmetalcore+5 | DistroKid | 2h 11m 20s | |
| 3/30/26 | 226 - Heavy Korn Riffs, Sevendust & Non-Alcoholic Beers✨ | heavy musicKorn riffs+4 | — | KornSevendust+3 | — | KornSevendust+7 | DistroKid | 1h 24m 18s | |
| 3/23/26 | 225 - INCANTATION: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Learning✨ | death metalguitar techniques+4 | John McEnteeLuke Shively | INCANTATIONMusically Fed+3 | — | death metal riffsguitar rundown+5 | The Jack RackGarza10 | 1h 36m 32s | |
| 3/16/26 | 224 - New Six Feet Under, Wes Borland & Sobriety✨ | sobrietygym routine+5 | — | Six Feet UnderFILTH+2 | — | sobrietygym routine+8 | — | 1h 13m 41s | |
| 3/9/26 | 223 - NEKROGOBLIKON: Goblin Riffs, Infant Annihilator, Guitar Rundown w/ Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza✨ | melodic death metalmusic journey+4 | Dickie AllenAlex Alereza | NEKROGOBLIKONPapa Roach+4 | — | NEKROGOBLIKONmelodic death metal+5 | SweetwaterCODE | 1h 27m 56s | |
| 3/2/26 | 222 - Tone Chasing, Arch Enemy & Favorite Burritos✨ | music reactionsvinyl updates+4 | — | Fuzz PedalSuicide Silence+3 | — | Zakk WyldeSuicide Silence+5 | — | 1h 11m 09s | |
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| 2/23/26 | 221 - ZAKK WYLDE: Ozzy, Black Label Society, Pantera & Legacy✨ | heavy metalmusic inspiration+4 | Zakk Wylde | Engines of DemolitionBLACK LABEL SOCIETY+2 | — | Zakk WyldeBLACK LABEL SOCIETY+5 | Neural DSPGarza | 1h 27m 37s | |
| 2/16/26 | 220 - Hardest Riffs, Meta Glasses & Valentine’s Day | Garza is back for a solo episode reflecting on 5 years of the podcast, buying Meta glasses & much more!SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Valentine’s Day01:53 - Being Sick07:20 - 5 Year Anniversary!16:06 - J Check-in17:09 - Meta Glasses28:32 - Experience with Drums33:10 - The Cleansing & Emotions39:12 - AI & Metal45:56 - Hardest Riffs to Play55:26 - Metallica vs Megadeth1:02:58 - Hot or Shot1:10:31 - New Merch1:11:38 - Superbowl & Bad Bunny | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | 219 - Keyan Houshmand: The Rise of Modern Guitar | Garza sits down in-person with Keyan Houshmand. Modern guitarist, producer & content creator from Adelaide, Australia. Best known for his informative YouTube guitar videos, covers, demos/reviews & music production. https://youtube.com/KeyanHoushmandLiveSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - NAMM 202603:34 - Being Born & Raised in Adelaide06:55 - Seeing Metallica Live08:22 - First Guitar11:28 - Age & Wisdom12:35 - Getting a Computer Science Degree19:37 - Discovering Periphery30:25 - Riff: Arrest32:13 - Getting Into Gear, Plugins34:35 - Quad Cortex Mini37:14 - QC Patch/Tones Demo46:58 - Rhythm Players & AC/DC52:15 - Australian Bands57:27 - Plini58:26 - Professionalism & Not Drinking1:10:02 - Jackson Guitars1:14:12 - Chug Tones1:16:53 - What Makes a Good Tone1:24:03 - Pick Attack1:35:12 - Bareknuckle Pickups1:43:03 - Riff: Pirouette1:50:48 - Riff: Swell1:52:00 - Riff: Pulse1:54:19 - Top 3 Artists/Albums | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | 218 - Favorite Deathcore Bands, God & Writer’s Block | Garza is back for a solo episode. Diving into the spiritual world, NAMM 2026 & much more.SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - NAMM 2026 & Quad Cortex Mini04:38 - Bareknuckle Pickups10:03 - Winter Cleaning14:30 - Amp vs Guitar18:53 - Backing Tracks?25:27 - Top 3 Deathcore Bands37:17 - Best/Worst Part of the Podcast45:23 - God & Religion56:23 - Cost of Touring1:06:37 - Inspiration & Writer’s Block1:15:29 - Hawt or Shat? New Riff1:20:51 - Temple Audio PedalboardThank you TinyWashbear for our Patreon question! | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | 217 - Ho99o9: Punk, Bad Brains & Becoming Sober | Garza sits down in-person with theOGM & “Eaddy” Yeti Bones from punk rap duo Ho99o9. New album “Tomorrow We Escape” out now! https://instagram.com/ho99o9SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Focusing on Music03:23 - Why Eaddy Stopped Drinking10:12 - Getting Into Punk Bands18:10 - Growing up in Newark, NJ21:48 - “Meat Locker” Shows in Montclair, NJ25:30 - Ninjasonik & Bad Brains31:08 - NY/NJ Punk Scenes34:21 - Bone Collector42:16 - Coming Up with “Ho99o9”47:18 - Adjusting to LA, Risks & Staying Grounded59:19 - Tomorrow We Escape1:03:46 - Upside Down1:06:26 - Working w Travis Barker // SKIN LP1:14:33 - Busta Rhymes1:16:08 - Bride Dress & Staying Ahead of Trends1:20:22 - Onyx1:28:38 - Ice-T, C*p Killer & Bodycount1:36:18 - Ho99or’s Top 3 Artists & Albums to Check Out | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | 216 - EYES SET TO KILL: Metalcore, Parenting & Writing First Songs | Garza sits down in-person with Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez from Arizona metalcore band EYES SET TO KILL. https://instagram.com/eyessettokillofficialSWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Baby on Tour06:59 - Anissa Learning Bass08:41 - Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys & NSYNC11:45 - Starting ESTK15:00 - Being Sisters16:35 - Anissa Leaving & Returning22:48 - Die Trying25:41 - Being a New Mom34:38 - Balancing Music & Parenting36:46 - Writing New Music40:08 - Hottest Chicks in Metal Era44:56 - Not Trusting Yourself49:08 - Darling56:45 - Therapy Shows1:00:13 - Writing Broken Frames1:01:36 - Obstacles1:07:57 - Regrets1:12:18 - Alexia Quitting Drinking1:16:22 - Writing First Songs1:19:36 - TP-ing Houses1:33:37 - New Music, Twitch, Cuntrol Band & Tour1:36:43 - Tour Baby1:41:03 - Makeup Routine | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | 215 - LIONHEART | Rob Watson: Hardcore, New Album & Avoiding Burnout | Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of beatdown hardcore band LIONHEART. New album “VALLEY OF DEATH II” out now! https://instagram.com/lionheartcaSWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Short Songs & Attention Spans10:02 - Hatebreed13:45 - Valley of Death II19:22 - Recording with Neil Westfall // A Day to Remember34:11 - Risky Rollout Plan51:39 - Playing Music for the Love of It53:55 - Madball, Gideon & Slope1:02:04 - Lionheart/Suicide Silence Tour1:03:58 - Working While On Tour1:07:37 - New Ideas & Being Original1:20:50 - USA vs Europe Audience1:29:49 - Avoiding Burnout1:33:42 - Saving Time & Meal Prepping1:41:36 - Balancing Time1:48:15 - Band Relationships & Hard Talks1:55:17 - Apple Music vs Spotify | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | 214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters | Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidalSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Being Left-Handed07:02 - Esotericism, Psychedelics & Journaling12:45 - Thoughts & Self-Awareness14:15 - Acid & Psychedelic Trips18:58 - Childhood // Parents21:05 - Florida to New York25:40 - Meeting the Cynic Guys in School27:45 - Sean Reinert 29:00 - Seaweed Riffs33:45 - Dropping Out vs Finishing School38:50 - Meeting Chuck Schuldiner44:03 - Peavey Bandit48:01 - Death’s Pivotal “Human” Moment51:36 - Processing Grief57:05 - Road Rage1:02:07 - Recording Focus // Hurricane Andrew1:07:22 - Robert Venosa’s Art1:15:14 - Focus1:09:04 - Riff: Veil of Maya1:26:37 - Fractal FM91:34:56 - Synth Guitars & Meris Pedals1:37:39 - Headless Guitars1:40:15 - Kiesel Guitars: Masvidalien MIII1:48:01 - Riff: Evolutionary Sleeper1:53:35 - Patreon Question: Continuing after Bandmates’ Deaths1:59:46 - Patreon Question: Alien Encounters2:06:23 - Pablo Picasso: The Old GuitaristPatreon Questions by: Saint Rigal & BMWoodyWOO | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | 213 - Top 10 Unforgettable Moments of 2025 | Garza breaks down his favorite moments of the year. Thank you for the support. Love you guys!SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Going on Vacation05:39 - 2026 Goals09:55 - Reflecting on Career & Life12:02 - PeelingFlesh18:18 - Vogg of Decapitated31:59 - Robb Flynn38:20 - Chevelle55:31 - Deron Miller1:05:27 - Spite1:11:55 - Sanguisugabogg1:23:50 - Despised Icon1:31:11 - Eddie Berg of Imminence1:39:19 - Chris Barnes1:51:15 - Growth & Changes1:56:19 - Bad Drivers During Holidays | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | 212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History | Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band19:18 - Since ‘9119:57 - Cigars & Coffee21:58 - Moving to Florida26:20 - Managing Bands28:54 - Navigating Business35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition43:15 - Evolving45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails 48:33 - Conspiracies // AI54:17 - Social Media Dementia56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency58:13 - Developing Bands1:00:45 - Metal Isn’t Rebellious Anymore1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work?1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal1:16:57 - Hangovers1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun1:22:42 - Politics in Music1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts1:31:15 - Politics on Stage1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China1:36:17 - The Roman Empire1:38:23 - Ex Deo1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music1:43:58 - Roman Imagery1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions1:56:20 - Kataklysm’s Sound Throughout the Years2:07:09 - Future Plans2:08:59 - Being Outspoken2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | 211 - PRIMER 55: Nu Metal, Ozzfest & Near-Death Experience | Garza sits down in-person with Bobby Burns & Joshua Toomey from American nu metal band PRIMER 55. https://primer55tour.comSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Las Vegas Slot Machines04:40 - Early Days in Memphis & Louisville09:20 - Living in Detroit10:18 - Memphis Music Scene12:09 - Toomey Auditioning for Primer 5514:46 - Island/Def Jam20:50 - Writing Loose22:44 - J-Sin Joining Primer 5529:04 - Introduction to Mayhem34:05 - Kicking Out the DJ // DJ Kilmore & Incubus41:08 - Ozzfest // Backstage Fighting46:55 - Tension51:48 - Bobby Hates Band Practice53:39 - Comeback1:00:29 - Near-Death Scare1:08:47 - Working with J-Sin1:13:09 - Animosity Between Bobby & J-Sin1:15:49 - Donny Joining as Vocalist1:20:27 - The Journey1:22:30 - Future1:24:42 - Talk Toomey & David Ellefson | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | 210 - LIL DARKIE & WENDIGO: Rap, Metal, Freedom of Speech & Sobriety | Garza sits down in-person with Josh Hamilton & Alex Wacksman. Josh Hamilton is a rapper, songwriter & best known as Lil Darkie. https://lildarkie.comAlex Wacksman is a producer, songwriter & best known as Wendigo. https://instagram.com/wendigowendigoSPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 - Wendigo’s Pedalboard02:31 - Sobriety09:22 - Political Music13:11 - “Safe” Music18:08 - Freedom of Speech25:32 - Being Hungry28:03 - Growing Up in Woodstock, NY29:45 - How Lil Darkie & Wendigo Met37:18 - DIY Recording Techniques45:45 - Lil Darkie’s Abrasive Style50:56 - Illusion of Free Will & Chaos53:23 - Hinduism1:01:32 - Writing i can see clearly1:13:45 - Psychedelics1:16:45 - Touring Sober1:22:55 - Child-Like Imagination, Death, Spongebob1:29:55 - Journaling1:36:15 - Lil Darkie’s Sketchbook1:41:25 - Lil Darkie/Brahman Character1:46:18 - Taking Time Off1:50:50 - Approach to Guitar1:58:53 - Cheap Microphones // Gear2:01:55 - Lofi Recording Style vs Meshuggah2:05:45 - PeelingFlesh2:07:00 - Online Backlash2:23:21 - Karma, God & Demons2:39:05 - Hate vs Reality2:444:23 - Artist’s Way2:48:55 - Wesley Willis2:54:33 - Attracting Inspiration & Humor3:03:45 - Bad Psych Trips3:12:28 - Early Days, Spider Gang & Genre Crossover3:20:54 - Future of Music3:28:19 - Rap Criticism3:32:05 - Effect of Consuming Art3:41:50 - Lofi Music Videos3:44:45 - Success & Dangers in Career | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | 209 - DESPISED ICON: The Real History of Deathcore | Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian & Eric Jarrin from Canadian deathcore band DESPISED ICON. New album “SHADOW WORK” out now! https://despisedicon.comGet Garza’s Guitar Tone on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Despised Icon’s Lineup03:50 - Rebuilding & Journey to Shadow Work09:07 - Over My Dead Body ft. Matt/Kublai Khan TX12:09 - Personal Growth Through the Years14:15 - How Despised Icon Started23:20 - Alex’s Early Days Playing Drums26:06 - How Eric Learned to Play Guitar32:44 - Finding Alex “Grind” Pelletier35:38 - The Healing Process40:05 - Origins of Deathcore55:15 - Suicide Silence, Animosity & Dillinger Escape Plan59:15 - Controlling Emotions, Anxiety & Relationships1:04:14 - Maintaining Career1:07:09 - Getting Out of Canada1:10:47 - Malamor1:12:42 - Antagony1:16:19 - Despised Icon Breakup & Obey The Brave1:18:47 - Last Tour with Mitch Lucker1:20:00 - Bonding & Perseverance1:27:00 - Gold Foil Merch | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | 208 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Self-Criticism | Garza sits down in-person with Ced Davis & Drew Arnold. Guitar players from Columbus, OH death metal band SANGUISUGABOGG. New album “HIDEOUS AFTERMATH” out now! https://instagram.com/sanguisugaboggbandEnter to win a Quad Cortex at our new PATREON: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast00:00 - Riff: Metallica - Fuel02:28 - Drew’s Pedalboard & Tone03:54 - RAT Pedal & Bass Distortion08:28 - Dunable Guitars12:06 - String Gauges & Baritones16:50 - Nu Metal17:17 - Hideous Aftermath24:06 - Repulsive Demise30:21 - Studio Amps & Gear32:32 - Overdrive Pedal Settings33:49 - Unique Bass Tone Setup42:37 - Emperor Guitar & Bass Cabinets46:15 - Playing Guitar in Low Tunings48:50 - Influences & Bonding53:03 - Riff: Rotted Entanglement54:44 - Riff: Abhorrent Contraception59:06 - Writing Face Ripped Off1:03:56 - Riff: Rotted Entanglement 21:04:55 - Riff: Ritual of Autophagia1:05:33 - Ominous Melodies & Sounds1:07:32 - Self-Criticism1:09:32 - Riff: Dead as Sh*t1:15:12 - Riff: Abhorrent Contraception 21:17:02 - Garza Jams Face Ripped Off1:22:41 - Groove | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | 207 - ENTHEOS: Balancing Marriage, Metal & Believing in Yourself | Garza sits down in-person with Chaney Crabb & Navene Koperweis of alternative metal band ENTHEOS. Catch them on tour now! https://instagram.com/entheosofficial00:00 - Des Moines, IA06:40 - Balancing Marriage & Entheos13:57 - Figuring Out Entheos as a Two-Piece19:54 - Chaney’s Influences // Des Moines Scene25:10 - Navene’s Early Musical Influences27:18 - UB40 & No Doubt29:15 - The “Pingy” Snare33:35 - Early Shows, Animosity & Hoods37:22 - Gold Foil Shirts41:22 - Growing Up In Bay Area45:35 - Fusing Death Metal, Hardcore & Deathcore Origins48:00 - Job for a Cowboy50:27 - Leveraging the Internet58:13 - Djent, Modern vs Raw Production1:02:50 - Evolving1:08:47 - Embracing Yourself as an Artist1:10:50 - I Am the Void1:14:10 - Staying Creative1:15:23 - Finally Finding Their Sound1:16:44 - Navene Being a Metal OG1:21:45 - Perseverance & Success1:24:54 - Children, Career, Life & Death | — | ||||||
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