Garza Podcast

108 - CRYSTAL LAKE: OG Japanese Metalcore

12.11.2023 - By Chris GarzaPlay

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Garza sits down in-person with Japanese metalcore band CRYSTAL LAKE. https://www.linktr.ee/crystallakedigitalplatforms

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CRYSTAL LAKE is:

John Robert C. - Vocals

Yudai "YD" Miyamoto - Guitar

Mitsuru - Bass

Gaku Taura - Drums

Hisatsugu "TJ" Taji - Guitar

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Six Feet Under is Sick

01:46 - 2002

03:28 - John Joining the Band

06:07 - Reaction to John’s Audition Video

11:03 - Audition Process

18:40 - Yudai Miyamoto Being the OG in the Band & Keeping It Going

24:37 - Band Chemistry is Vital

27:21 - John’s New York Upbringing

29:34 - Japanese vs American Culture

33:29 - Crystal Lake is the Japanese Motley Crüe

35:08 - Cannabis Restrictions in Japan, Drinking Culture

41:14 - YD’s Inspirations

48:49 - What Did YD’s Parents Think About His Career?

51:27 - John Learning Japanese

56:31 - Making John Eat Raw Chicken

59:06 - Tour Drivers are Crazy

1:01:39 - Tokyo and New York Are Similar

1:03:25 - Always Learning, Dealing with Embarrassment

1:08:01 - Balancing Relationships and Career

1:13:29 - Touring with August Burns Red, Brand of Sacrifice & Spite

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