Welcome to Episode 34 of Tapestry. Today I chat with Kyle Schaefer, the man behind progressive metal project Archaeologist, discussing topics like his latest epic two-part track Winter’s Wake (and the inspiration behind it), transitioning from a solo project into a full-band and back again, and the importance of working with what you have at any step in your creative process. Plus—the lore behind his calling card - including a Cheez-It with all his merch.

📷: Rob Watkins Media

Check out Archaeologist on socials here:

Instagram: @archaeologist_band

Facebook: Archaeologistmusic

archaeologist.bandcamp.com

Topics discussed in this episode:

#8bit

#archaeologist

#california

#cheezits

#covet

#cyborgoctopus

#cynic

#djent

#fallujah

#fantasy

#gamecube

#gavincastleton

#guitar

#guitarists

#guitarpro

#instrumental

#learning

#localmusic

#metal

#metroidmetal

#prog

#progmetal

#progressive

#raiju

#riffshop

#sanjose

#serpentine

#songwriting

#stemage

#techdeath

#technicaldeathmetal

#thedearhunter

#thrailkill

#videogames

#winterswake

#zelda