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Garza Podcast

Chris Garza
Garza Podcast
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    238 - SYLOSIS | Josh Middleton: Metalcore Riffs, Architects, Guitar Rundown & Self-Producing

    22/06/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    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
    Support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast
    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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    237 - Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety

    15/06/2026 | 1h 14 mins.
    Don’t forget to support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast
    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
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    236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe

    08/06/2026 | 2h 1 mins.
    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
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    235 - BOUNDARIES: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Mix Controversy

    01/06/2026 | 1h 30 mins.
    Garza sits down in-person with Cory Emond & Cody DelVecchio. Guitar players from Connecticut metalcore band BOUNDARIES. New album “Yearning: The unbeautiful after” out July 17th! https://instagram.com/boundariesct
    Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast
    00:00 - Mix Controversy
    07:31 - Writing What You Want
    10:13 - Green Day Tattoo
    17:27 - Cory Designing His Guitar
    23:45 - Straight Edge Shenanigans
    26:25 - Cody’s Jackson Guitar
    30:36 - Pedals
    34:34 - Amps
    37:16 - Pitch Shift Riffs
    41:43 - Misery Signals
    46:52 - Wearing Glasses
    47:54 - Riff: Darkness Shared
    50:04 - Riff: Easily Erased
    50:54 - Alternate Tunings
    54:18 - Riff Writing Process
    55:49 - Siren Riffs
    1:02:28 - Riffs: Misery Signals
    1:04:07 - Riffs: A Day To Remember
    1:06:26 - Riffs: Garza Jams on Cody’s Jackson
    1:08:09 - Riff: I’d Rather Not Say
    1:12:52 - New Music & Lessons Learned
    1:16:56 - Bruins & Hockey
    1:18:03 - Taco Bell Obsession
    1:22:40 - 6 Albums to Check Out
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    234 - BLEED FROM WITHIN: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Trust

    25/05/2026 | 1h 33 mins.
    Garza sits down in-person with Ali Richardson & Craig "Goonzi" Gowans from Scottish metalcore band BLEED FROM WITHIN. https://instagram.com/bleedfromwithin
    Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast
    00:00 - ‘As the Palaces Burn’
    01:50 - “Goonzi” Nickname
    03:02 - Being Confused for Bandmates
    04:41 - 22-Year Career, Perseverance, Growth
    08:47 - Steven Joining, School Days
    10:45 - “For Your Malice” Riff
    13:38 - Learning Instruments, Jamming
    15:03 - Self-Producing Albums, Writing
    22:23 - Trusting Each Other’s Skills
    25:09 - Hating the Band Name
    27:26 - ‘Era,’ Finding the Sound
    30:07 - Riff Writing Process
    31:57 - “I Am Damnation” Riff
    33:52 - “Levitate” Riff
    36:22 - Writing Riffs High
    38:27 - Irn Bru, U.K. Snacks
    43:11 - Scottish Venues, Barrowlands
    47:52 - Success, Preparation, Opportunities
    52:45 - Hunger, Drive
    54:41 - Day Off with Chuck Billy
    56:50 - Goonzi’s LTD Guitars
    1:00:21 - Alternate Tunings
    1:01:31 - Bagpipes & Kilts
    1:12:55 - Irn Bru (cont.)
    1:13:52 - Garza Plays the 7 String
    1:16:30 - Bending Behind the Nut
    1:18:44 - Future of Metalcore
    1:22:14 - Music to Check Out
    1:30:35 - First U.S. Headlining Tour
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About Garza Podcast
Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.
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