Garza Podcast

Garza sits down in-person with Illinois-based metalcore band VCTMS. Their new album "Pain Processing II” out now! https://instagram.com/vctmsil
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00:00 - Favorite Drinks
03:16 - clip my wings
06:26 - Meredith Writing Lyrics
10:13 - How John Doesn't Get Mad
12:34 - Favorite Pokemon
15:46 - Power Rangers & Buckethead Myth
19:18 - Decade-Plus Journey
24:44 - Vol. IV Numb the Ache
26:06 - Breakups
30:52 - Addiction
35:30 - Leaving Bad Relationships
45:26 - Streamwood & Cook County, Illinois
46:15 - Writing Music Together
57:13 - Drumming w/ a Broken Ankle
58:43 - Having C.F. (Cystic Fibrosis)
1:05:35 - New Found Glory
1:07:03 - Leaving College to Tour
1:12:47 - Pain Processing II: Gear, Guitars & Tone
1:18:13 - Working at Sam Ash
1:28:26 - 9 Albums to Check Out

Garza sits down in-person with Canadian death metal band CRYPTOPSY. On tour in UK & Europe July-August 2026! https://instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial
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00:00 - Flo’s Workouts for Drummers
05:50 - Marriage, Relationships & Getting Older
06:56 - Christian Getting Into Audio
14:09 - Religious Upbringing
17:49 - Winning a Juno
19:05 - The Unspoken King Backlash
26:07 - Taking Ownership of the Band
28:35 - Sound Throughout the Years
32:02 - As Gomorrah Burns
34:40 - Drum Influences
40:08 - Drumming Style & Technique
42:34 - Tough Love
44:11 - Flo Screaming
47:47 - The Carpenters
49:19 - Matt Joining After Lord Worm
53:50 - Self-Producing
57:34 - Growing as a Person
1:00:08 - Vox&Hops Podcast
1:04:28 - Favorite Drummers
1:06:45 - 3 Albums to Check Out

Garza sits down in-person with Josh Middleton. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band SYLOSIS. Also known for his mix-ready drum & guitar tones at MDL Tone. Their new album "The New Flesh” out now! https://instagram.com/joshsylosis
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00:00 - C Sharp vs D Flat
02:55 - Starting Sylosis
05:06 - First Amp
08:21 - Getting Into Audio Production
13:02 - Early Jams, Korn & Band Story
16:22 - Psychology & Internal Family Systems
18:50 - Marriage
22:43 - Art, Drawing & Museums
27:27 - Writing ‘The New Flesh’
32:05 - Architects
39:54 - Riff: Lacerations
43:19 - Nu Metal Riffs & Ross Robinson
49:12 - Self-Producing & Mixing
58:21 - Josh’s ESP LTD JM-I
1:03:57 - Favorite Riffs & Decapitated
1:09:22 - Riff: Garza Plays Josh’s LTD
1:12:50 - Mick, Jim & Slipknot Riffs
1:14:32 - Warming Up: Guitar vs Vocals
1:15:31 - Writing Process
1:17:03 - Cult of Luna
1:18:36 - The British Way
1:25:17 - ESP Guitars
1:28:27 - 3 Albums to Check Out
1:31:17 - Links & ‘The New Flesh’ Out Now

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Garza here, headbanging at Warped Tour right now. Enjoy the episode!
00:00 - 90 Days of Sobriety
15:36 - Spending & Saving Money
18:02 - First Show Back?
20:55 - Children’s Books, Pete the Cat & Imagination
26:21 - J Check-In
27:53 - Q&A: Self-Discipline
39:02 - Systems For Dummies
48:29 - Q&A: Best Pantera Album
59:07 - ‘Banana Man’ Reaction
1:11:35 - Upcoming Shows
1:12:34 - Kurt Ballou

Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum of Hurt” out now! https://instagram.com/converge
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00:00 - High-Pass Filter Explained
04:07 - Recording Hi-Hats
07:43 - Using AI for Music Production
11:29 - Are Studios Important?
13:05 - Steve Albini
17:00 - Jane Doe
20:38 - Learning How to Record Music
23:36 - Recording on Tape
29:47 - Jane Doe Guitar Tones
32:23 - Mesa Racktifier // Helix Stadium
36:13 - Guitar Pedal Talk
40:28 - Amp Talk
43:01 - Hum of Hurt
46:46 - Short Albums
48:51 - Nails’ Guitar Tone
54:52 - Helix Stadium vs Gear Snobs
1:06:53 - Amps & Helix Cloning
1:11:40 - Tone Rundown
1:15:10 - Overcomplicating Riffs
1:17:08 - Riff: Axe to Fall // Open Slayer Tuning
1:19:14 - Wacky Tuning
1:21:00 - Riff: Concubine
1:28:58 - Riff: Hell to Pay
1:35:22 - Mixing Guitars
1:36:49 - God City Instruments
1:44:44 - Guitar Rundown
1:47:13 - Garza Plays the Craftsman
1:49:38 - Brian “Head” Welch
1:52:55 - 3 Albums to Check Out
1:57:01 - NYHC Hardcore Spectrum