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Chris Garza interviews John McEntee and Luke Shively from the death metal band INCANTATION, discussing guitar techniques, band experiences, and music influences.

Garza sits down in-person with John McEntee & Luke Shively. Guitar players from death metal band INCANTATION. https://instagram.com/incantation_official SPONSORS: https://thejackrack.com USE CODE Garza10 for 10% OFF! 00:00 - Learning From Bands 05:56 - Food Drives & Musically Fed 13:49 - Riff: Chalice 17:29 - How Luke Joined the Band 18:58 - Ohio Pumpkin Festival 22:36 - Dismemberment 34:15 - TONEX ONE 40:39 - Luke’s Pedalboard 43:40 - Approach to Lead Guitar 48:33 - Riff: Demonic Incarnate 1:00:29 - Dean Guitars 1:04:41 - Using Modern Gear 1:08:44 - Riff: Devoured Death & Pinch Harmonics 1:12:58 - Riffs That Shaped Death Metal 1:18:09 - Influencing & Inspiring Bands 1:21:41 - 3 Albums to Check Out 1:29:44 - New Album 1:32:37 - TikTok Knows You

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