204 - GWAR | Mike Derks: Censorship, Tragedy & Beavis and Butt-Head
Garza sits down in-person with Mike Derks. Guitar player of Richmond, VA heavy metal band GWAR. Best known by his stage name Balsac the Jaws of Death. https://linktr.ee/GWARSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Being Behind the Scenes03:14 - Gwar Exhibition in LA 06:35 - VCU, Richmond, VA & Learning Jazz09:50 - Aggressive Humor Study12:06 - Sgt. Pepper’s14:42 - Hamer Guitars & Andy Summers16:30 - Restaurant Jobs & Customer Etiquette22:22 - GWAR BAR27:25 - Approach to Guitar Playing30:49 - GWAR’s Origin & Evolution33:05 - Joining GWAR37:10 - Censorship, PMRC & Dave Brockie Arrest42:23 - Attending the Grammys // Beavis and Butt-Head47:15 - The Mythology of GWAR49:04 - The Documentary53:33 - Garza & Derks Meeting in Australia 56:15 - Dave Brockie59:38 - Cory Smoot Tragedy1:04:20 - Having a Consistent Career1:07:48 - GWAR After Dave Brockie // Mike Bishop1:11:49 - Personal Life1:16:18 - GWAR-B-Q Sauce & Festival1:19:03 - Bone Marrow Transplant1:24:19 - GWAR Book, Tour Dates & Merch
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203 - PRONG | Tommy Victor: Glenn Danzig, Schecter Guitars & Pioneering Groove Metal
Garza sits down in-person with Tommy Victor. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of New York, NY heavy metal band PRONG. Also currently the guitar player for DANZIG. https://prongmusic.comSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Black Sabbath & Heavy Music Influence04:05 - Nearly 40 Years of Prong05:27 - Catholic School07:50 - Nearly Becoming an Accountant12:23 - Working in Radio14:58 - Driving Cabs & Bike Messenger16:50 - Working at CBGBs21:49 - Mean Streets of New York27:44 - 80s Post Punk/Goth29:55 - Getting Into Bass35:57 - Ramones & Downpicking45:39 - Prong Early Days53:25 - Pioneering Groove Metal // Bad Brains56:38 - Riff: Prove Me Wrong58:02 - Experimenting on Albums59:49 - Rude Awakening1:03:37 - Favorite Prong Riffs1:08:26 - Cleansing vs The Cleansing1:11:23 - Hooks & Songwriting1:13:11 - No Lyrics in CD Booklets1:15:10 - Working w/ Glenn Danzig1:25:50 - Dealing w/ Business1:34:31 - Almost Quitting Music1:56:45 - Staying on Top & Inspiration2:04:28 - Tommy’s Parents’ Feelings on Prong2:07:48 - Running & Exercise2:10:18 - Guitar rundown: Schecter Devil-FR2:14:03 - Guitar Swap2:17:55 - Floyd Rose Tremolo2:20:03 - New Rush Drummer
Garza sits down in-person with Tye Trujillo. Bass player of Los Angeles, CA band OTTTO & current bass player for Venice Beach, CA band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. New EP “Sweaty Pool” out December 5th! https://ottto.ffm.to/otttoSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Fender P Bass02:15 - First Instruments05:15 - Getting Into Bass // Learning Scales09:07 - Learning Songs & Green Day11:45 - Jaco Pastorius19:47 - French Food & Background25:00 - Turning 21, Drinking & Staying Focused33:27 - Sweaty Pool ft Nick Oliveri34:27 - Bass Riff: Canyon36:12 - Playing Bass w/ Korn44:28 - TruDrive Wah/OD Pedal49:02 - Car Accident56:00 - Bass Riff: Skyscraper56:37 - Bass Rundown58:27 - Bass Riff: Galloping Technique1:01:41 - Bass Riff: Iron Maiden - The Trooper1:05:32 - Bass Riff: Suicidal Tendencies1:11:57 - Playing with a Pick1:13:06 - Jaco Pastorius’ Bass Rig1:15:09 - Tech 21 XXL Pedal1:17:15 - Favorite Bands at the Moment1:20:57 - New Single1:21:49 - Garza & Tye’s Resemblance1:23:33 - Riff: Freestyle Jam
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201 - CHEVELLE: New Album, The Red & Being in a Band w/ Brothers
Garza sits down in-person with Pete & Sam Loeffler from Grayslake, IL rock band CHEVELLE. New album “Bright as Blasphemy” out now! https://getmorechevelle.comSPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB00:00 - Marriage & Kids05:30 - Long Tours08:10 - Competing w/ Music Industry10:02 - Bright as Blasphemy11:27 - Writing Rabbit Hole13:37 - Early Days & Being Broke16:18 - Growing Up Without TV18:43 - Sam Almost Drowning21:23 - Sam & Pete’s First Instruments23:49 - Pivoting Throughout Career27:12 - Growing Up in Grayslake, IL29:48 - Struggling in Europe32:54 - New Album Production Process38:24 - Decision Fatigue42:06 - Magic in Starting Something43:24 - Chevelle Being a Heavy Band49:33 - Writing Vena Sera, Elton John & Britney Spears54:36 - Skateboarding Videos & Punk Music57:33 - Writing Original Music for 30 Years1:00:21 - Not Knowing What Your Band Sounds Like1:01:47 - Working w/ Steve Albini1:04:30 - Record Label Problems & Bad Contracts1:10:33 - Writing Mia1:13:18 - Music Rights1:17:37 - Ozzfest 20031:20:47 - Comfortable Liar & TikTok Generation1:22:46 - Wonder What's Next1:31:23 - Writing The Red1:32:43 - Songwriting Process1:37:33 - Being in a Band w/ Brothers1:41:28 - Goals & Aspirations1:43:34 - Static-X1:46:38 - Being Part of an Era1:48:23 - Stolen Gear1:56:51 - Pizza & Exercise1:59:06 - Playing Deep Cuts2:01:04 - Fake Social Media Profiles
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200 - TOSH PETERSON: Drumming for Lady Gaga, Filter, Damnage & Pearl Kit Rundown
Garza sits down in-person with Tosh Peterson. Known to the world as Tosh the Drummer. Session & live drummer for Lady Gaga, Fall Out Boy, MGK, Filter, the list goes on. Check out his band DAMNAGE! https://instagram.com/tosh_thedrummerSPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Drum Solo: Episode 20002:34 - Playing Drums at 2-Years-Old04:47 - Early Influences, Hip Hop & Funk Beats09:14 - Thomas Pridgen & The Mars Volta14:07 - Gospel Chops15:42 - Bilmuri // Xavier Ware17:14 - Last Minute Fall Out Boy Gig20:21 - Listening to All Music23:10 - Dropping Out of School for Drums25:51 - First Tour at 16 // Nik West30:28 - Jam: Filter - Welcome to the Fold40:35 - Lady Gaga Tour & Record-Breaking Attendance48:49 - Jam: Lady Gaga - Just Dance54:08 - Damnage55:42 - Jam: Damnage - Wasteland59:36 - Drum Covers // Social Media1:02:22 - Reaching Out to People You Admire1:05:20 - Drum Rundown1:10:18 - Getting Gigs1:11:39 - Wahoo’s Fish Tacos1:14:18 - Black Flag & Keith Morris1:16:13 - Saliva // Josie Scott1:18:06 - Drum Beats to Know1:22:28 - Jam: Lenny Kravitz - Fly Away1:26:03 - Why Tosh Doesn't Wear Shirts1:27:26 - Staying in Shape1:33:38 - Getting Horned Up While Playing1:37:27 - Jam: Freestyle OutroDrums Mixed By: https://instagram.com/thecodystewart
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