The Riffhard Podcast

By Riffhard

The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.... more

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How many episodes does The Riffhard Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

The Riffhard Podcast episodes:

May 22, 2023 Chris Wiseman (Currents, Shadow of Intent)
Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent.
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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1h 15min
April 25, 2023 Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain)
Devin Shidaker is a guitar player and songwriter best known for his work with The Acacia Strain and previously Oceano.
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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52min
March 24, 2023 Chase Wilson (Ov Sulfur)
Chase Wilson is a guitarist and songwriter for the band Ov Sulfur.
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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52min
March 14, 2023 Bill Hudson (NorthTale, I Am Morbid)
Bill Hudson is a virtuoso guitarist who has played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, and I Am Morbid among many others. He is also the founder and lead guitarist of NorthTale.
On this episode:
Communication is key when balancing multiple projects
Why everyone should work out
How Bill practices when he’s short on time
The importance of drilling the basics
What it takes to forge a career as a session guitarist
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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46min
March 10, 2023 Jesse Zuretti (DAATH)
Jesse Zuretti is an award-winning composer & sound designer who has worked for Marvel, and Netflix among many others. He’s also the orchestrator and a guitarist in DAATH.
On this episode:
How Eyal Levi and Jesse Zuretti worked together on the new DAATH music
Making orchestra work in a metal song
How to play DOOM style guitar riffs
INSANE bending techniques
The importance of working with the best musicians possible
Torture testing yourself once in a while can be helpful
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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1h 15min
February 28, 2023 Rafael Trujillo and Spiro Dussias
Rafael Trujillo is a guitarist and songwriter that is well known for his work in his band Obsidious and former band, Obscura. Spiro Dussias is a guitarist, engineer, and teacher with a quickly growing online presence. Both of them recently traded some mind-blowing solos on the latest single by DAATH, “No Rest No End.” These two guitarists brought their A-game to the table, showcasing their incredible technical skills and creativity.
Rafael's guitar playing is known for its precision and speed, and he brings a unique perspective to the table with his background in jazz and classical music. Meanwhile, in addition to his staggering ability on guitar, Spiro's expertise in audio engineering allowed him to shape the sound of the solos in a way that perfectly complemented the rest of the track.
On this episode:
How Spiro balances writing, producing, and teaching
Arranging symphonic metal
Does theory help or hurt?
How Rafael and Spiro decide on musical priorities
Rafael’s writing process in Obsidious
Is virtuosity and good writing mutually exclusive?
Spiro’s theory on theory
How Rafael and Spiro worked together on the new DAATH song, “No Rest No End”
Riffs are the metal version of a pop-hook
How Eyal designs solo sections to enable great solos
The amazing new Bogren Digital amp sims
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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1h 4min
February 18, 2023 Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk)
Ricky Armellino is a powerhouse guitarist in Ice Nine Kills and the vocalist in Hawk. Discover how he used the Shredule to take his guitar playing to the next level, and how he overcame mental blocks with practice. Hear about his experience touring with Metallica, and even hanging out with Lars Ulrich. Learn the secret to constant and never-ending improvement, and why you're never too good to skip practice. Plus, get valuable insights on how to make your leads more fluid, how to relax while playing, and why making performance your lifestyle is crucial. And, find out why Eyal started playing again in this can't-miss episode.
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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1h 5min
February 10, 2023 Travis Stever and Frank Iero (L.S. Dunes)
Travis Stever and Frank Iero are guitarists in L.S. Dunes. Travis is also in Coheed and Cambria and Frank is in My Chemical Romance.
On this episode:
Why supergroups typically suck
How they keep priorities straight
Working with Will Yip
Methods for preparing for tour
Working on a projects that you truly love
How LS Dunes communicate effectively
What its like to work with Anthony Green
How to pick a producer
How Frank Iero learned an INSANE amount of songs in a very short period of time
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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51min
February 03, 2023 Nick Hipa (As I Lay Dying, God Forbid, Mire)
Nick Hipa is a guitarist and songwriter who has played with As I Lay Dying, God Forbid, Mire, and Wovenwar.
On this episode:
Nick’s approach to learning the God Forbid set
What Nick obsesses over
The differences between As I Lay Dying, Wovenwar, and Mire
Going indie vs signing to a label
Saving riffs
The Zakk Wylde speed trick
Watching Eddie Van Halen from side stage
Musical vs life priorities
Training your creativity
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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48min
January 23, 2023 Patrick Judge (Demon Hunter)
Patrick Judge is a guitar player and songwriter known for work with The Showdown, and his current band Demon Hunter.
On this episode:
Working with Aaron Sprinkle
Patrick’s approach to writing for Demon Hunter
The trick to not being precious about your songs
Finishing songs once you start them
Playing 3-4 hour shows in a country band
How Eyal defeats writer’s block
Writing a MASSIVE amount of songs for Demon Hunter
Working with brilliant songwriters like Ryan Clark
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
Livestream Q&As and other events
Our private community
Be sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
...more
53min

FAQs about The Riffhard Podcast:

How many episodes does The Riffhard Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

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