The Riffhard Podcast

The Riffhard Podcast

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The Riffhard Podcast episodes

  • Ian Waye (Soreption) and Spiro Dussias
    Ian Waye is the guitarist in Soreption. Spiro Dussias is a guitarist, engineer, and teacher.
    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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    1 hr 10 min
  • 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.
    Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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    1 hr 15 min
  • 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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    52 min
  • 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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    52 min
  • 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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    46 min
  • 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!
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 15 min
  • 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!
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 4 min
  • 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!
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    1 hr 5 min
  • 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
    51 min
  • 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!
    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    48 min

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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.