James Monteith
Guitarist for the progressive metal band TESSERACT, discussing touring, songwriting, and the making of the album War of Being, as well as his work in PR and his other band Casewreck.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 19min
TESSERACT - They blew their album budget on ONE video?
James Monteith, guitarist for progressive metal band TESSERACT and member of Casewreck, talks touring, songwriting, and life on the road. He explains how 11-minute songs form, using clicks and cues to pull off complex parts live. He recalls filming a high-stakes live video and confessing they spent nearly their album advance on one cinematic clip. He also discusses juggling PR work and two bands while touring.
