Garza Podcast 205 - GUILT TRIP: Riffs, UK Hardcore Scene & World’s Biggest Circle Pit
Nov 3, 2025
Tom Aimson, drummer for Manchester's hardcore band GUILT TRIP, and guitarist Jak Maden dive deep into their musical journey. They share anecdotes about growing up in Manchester's vibrant scene and the impact of local venues. The duo discusses their new single 'Burn', revealing the creative process behind its catchy riff and the importance of harmonics in their sound. Tom opens up about quitting weed for better focus on performance, while Jak highlights the return of metal aesthetics in mainstream fashion. They also make a playful claim for the world's biggest circle pit.
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Hit Harmonics Slightly Behind The Fret
- Hit harmonics just after the fret to get more ring and avoid the exact fret harmonic.
- Practice the tiny positional change until it becomes reliable under performance pressure.
Nearly Breaking Up Before Breakthrough
- The band nearly broke up in 2018 and had a finished album they planned to release as their swan song.
- A final tour revived them, they scrapped the old record, rewrote, and released Severance which renewed the band's career.
A Quick Riff Can Change Everything
- Thin Ice was written quickly but later became a sleeper hit that changed the band's trajectory.
- Short, inspired writing sessions can produce lasting breakthrough songs.