Garza Podcast

Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/converge
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00:00 - High-Pass Filter Explained
04:07 - Recording Hi-Hats
07:43 - Using AI for Music Production
11:29 - Are Studios Important?
13:05 - Steve Albini
17:00 - Jane Doe
20:38 - Learning How to Record Music
23:36 - Recording on Tape
29:47 - Jane Doe Guitar Tones
32:23 - Mesa Racktifier // Helix Stadium
36:13 - Guitar Pedal Talk
40:28 - Amp Talk
43:01 - Hum of Hurt
46:46 - Short Albums
48:51 - Nails’ Guitar Tone
54:52 - Helix Stadium vs Gear Snobs
1:06:53 - Amps & Helix Cloning
1:11:40 - Tone Rundown
1:15:10 - Overcomplicating Riffs
1:17:08 - Riff: Axe to Fall // Open Slayer Tuning
1:19:14 - Wacky Tuning
1:21:00 - Riff: Concubine
1:28:58 - Riff: Hell to Pay
1:35:22 - Mixing Guitars
1:36:49 - God City Instruments
1:44:44 - Guitar Rundown
1:47:13 - Garza Plays the Craftsman
1:49:38 - Brian “Head” Welch
1:52:55 - 3 Albums to Check Out
1:57:01 - NYHC Hardcore Spectrum

Garza sits down in-person with Cory Emond & Cody DelVecchio. Guitar players from Connecticut metalcore band BOUNDARIES. New album “Yearning: The unbeautiful after” out July 17th! https://instagram.com/boundariesct
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00:00 - Mix Controversy
07:31 - Writing What You Want
10:13 - Green Day Tattoo
17:27 - Cory Designing His Guitar
23:45 - Straight Edge Shenanigans
26:25 - Cody’s Jackson Guitar
30:36 - Pedals
34:34 - Amps
37:16 - Pitch Shift Riffs
41:43 - Misery Signals
46:52 - Wearing Glasses
47:54 - Riff: Darkness Shared
50:04 - Riff: Easily Erased
50:54 - Alternate Tunings
54:18 - Riff Writing Process
55:49 - Siren Riffs
1:02:28 - Riffs: Misery Signals
1:04:07 - Riffs: A Day To Remember
1:06:26 - Riffs: Garza Jams on Cody’s Jackson
1:08:09 - Riff: I’d Rather Not Say
1:12:52 - New Music & Lessons Learned
1:16:56 - Bruins & Hockey
1:18:03 - Taco Bell Obsession
1:22:40 - 6 Albums to Check Out

Garza sits down in-person with Ali Richardson & Craig "Goonzi" Gowans from Scottish metalcore band BLEED FROM WITHIN. https://instagram.com/bleedfromwithin
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00:00 - ‘As the Palaces Burn’
01:50 - “Goonzi” Nickname
03:02 - Being Confused for Bandmates
04:41 - 22-Year Career, Perseverance, Growth
08:47 - Steven Joining, School Days
10:45 - “For Your Malice” Riff
13:38 - Learning Instruments, Jamming
15:03 - Self-Producing Albums, Writing
22:23 - Trusting Each Other’s Skills
25:09 - Hating the Band Name
27:26 - ‘Era,’ Finding the Sound
30:07 - Riff Writing Process
31:57 - “I Am Damnation” Riff
33:52 - “Levitate” Riff
36:22 - Writing Riffs High
38:27 - Irn Bru, U.K. Snacks
43:11 - Scottish Venues, Barrowlands
47:52 - Success, Preparation, Opportunities
52:45 - Hunger, Drive
54:41 - Day Off with Chuck Billy
56:50 - Goonzi’s LTD Guitars
1:00:21 - Alternate Tunings
1:01:31 - Bagpipes & Kilts
1:12:55 - Irn Bru (cont.)
1:13:52 - Garza Plays the 7 String
1:16:30 - Bending Behind the Nut
1:18:44 - Future of Metalcore
1:22:14 - Music to Check Out
1:30:35 - First U.S. Headlining Tour

Garza is back for a solo episode to play his favorite breakdowns, tips on staying sober & much more!
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00:00 - Fender 7 String Setup
02:12 - New Macbook Pro
04:47 - UFC Night at Dan Kenny’s
09:15 - MGK Episode
19:30 - Hulk Hogan Documentary
22:01 - Build Up Takes 5 Years
26:00 - J Update
29:05 - Garza’s Favorite Breakdowns
45:25 - Sobriety Obstacles & Experiences
1:04:07 - Misha Mansoor & Side Hustles
1:28:10 - Showing Your Girl Your Playlist

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Garza sits down in-person with Francesco Paoli & Veronica Bordacchini from Italian symphonic death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. On tour now w/ Avatar! https://instagram.com/fleshgodofficial
00:00 - Avatar
05:25 - Veronica Learning Opera
10:58 - Video Games // Snake
13:32 - Parenthood
16:14 - Writing Music in Kid’s Room
18:07 - Shower Ideas
21:17 - Learning English & Swedish
24:10 - First U.S. Tour
31:54 - Staying Productive During Lockdown
35:37 - Livestream w/ No Makeup
40:29 - Coming Up with the Band Look
48:10 - Discovering Metal Bands
51:23 - Francesco’s Early Bands
53:14 - Boss HM2
54:47 - Oracles
59:17 - The Mountain Climbing Injury
1:22:40 - Writing “I Can Never Die”
1:24:10 - New Music
1:26:06 - How Veronica Found Her Own Voice
1:31:24 - Support Good Art
1:35:00 - 3 Albums to Check Out