Garza Podcast

Chris Garza
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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 34min

207 - ENTHEOS: Balancing Marriage, Metal & Believing in Yourself

Garza sits down in-person with Chaney Crabb & Navene Koperweis of alternative metal band ENTHEOS. Catch them on tour now! https://instagram.com/entheosofficial00:00 - Des Moines, IA06:40 - Balancing Marriage & Entheos13:57 - Figuring Out Entheos as a Two-Piece19:54 - Chaney’s Influences // Des Moines Scene25:10 - Navene’s Early Musical Influences27:18 - UB40 & No Doubt29:15 - The “Pingy” Snare33:35 - Early Shows, Animosity & Hoods37:22 - Gold Foil Shirts41:22 - Growing Up In Bay Area45:35 - Fusing Death Metal, Hardcore & Deathcore Origins48:00 - Job for a Cowboy50:27 - Leveraging the Internet58:13 - Djent, Modern vs Raw Production1:02:50 - Evolving1:08:47 - Embracing Yourself as an Artist1:10:50 - I Am the Void1:14:10 - Staying Creative1:15:23 - Finally Finding Their Sound1:16:44 - Navene Being a Metal OG1:21:45 - Perseverance & Success1:24:54 - Children, Career, Life & Death
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Nov 10, 2025 • 2h 3min

206 - SPITE: Deathcore, Writing Riffs & Brainrot Addiction

Garza sits down in-person with deathcore band SPITE. New album “NEW WORLD KILLER” out now! https://instagram.com/spiteofficial00:00 - NEW WORLD KILLER02:28 - Bay Area to Los Angeles04:40 - Working in Restaurants07:56 - Alex & Darius Being Siblings09:02 - Ben Joining the Band11:13 - Travis Living in Canada & Joining Spite24:00 - Improving as a Drummer28:30 - Writing Drum Parts34:23 - Recording the New Album42:00 - Writing Songs, Collaborating & Experimenting47:26 - Being a “Downtempo” Band48:50 - LIGHTS OUT54:26 - Chasing Trends, AI & Real Music1:04:35 - HUGE Drum Set1:08:54 - Travis’ Brainrot Addiction1:20:21 - Catharsis Through Heavy Music1:25:26 - YouTube Video Reactions1:27:53 - Sloppy vs Clean Musicians1:31:46 - Online Trolls & Misinformation1:38:34 - Talking Sh*t & Competition1:43:05 - GAVEL1:46:38 - Writing Caved In1:51:14 - Dave Davidson of Revocation1:52:42 - Horror Movies1:58:50 - Getting a Hernia1:59:48 - Bring SolidSPITE is:Darius Tehrani - VocalsAlex Tehrani - GuitarBen Bamford - BassTravis Regnier - Drums
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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 39min

205 - GUILT TRIP: Riffs, UK Hardcore Scene & World’s Biggest Circle Pit

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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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 27min

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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Oct 20, 2025 • 2h 25min

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
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Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 31min

202 - TYE TRUJILLO: Bass Riffs, Suicidal Tendencies, Ottto & Playing w/ Korn

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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Oct 6, 2025 • 2h 4min

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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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 43min

200 - TOSH PETERSON: Drumming for Lady Gaga, Filter, Damnage & Pearl Kit Rundown

Tosh Peterson, aka Tosh the Drummer, is a session/live drummer for Lady Gaga, Fall Out Boy and Filter who fronts the band DAMNAGE. He talks about starting drums at age two, blending gospel, hip-hop and heavy styles, subbing into major tours last-minute, touring with Gaga and 2.5M crowds, his DAMNAGE projects, social media strategy, and a Pearl kit and electronics rundown.
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Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 23min

199 - Fender 7 String, Favorite Mastodon Riffs & Hair Routine

Garza is back for a solo episode. Diving into his new guitar, answering Patreon questions & much more.SPONSORS:https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - John Goblikon & Positivity02:30 - Fender 7 String18:01 - Patreon Q&A: Top 3 Amps33:16 - Patreon Q&A: Books & Alex Hormozi41:22 - Patreon Q&A: Home Studio45:58 - Guilty Pleasure: Fuel52:00 - Hair Care Routine57:08 - Making It // Golden God Awards1:03:44 - Favorite Mastodon Riffs1:10:24 - Hot Take: Mom Drivers1:15:30 - Weekend Plans // Bill Burr1:19:42 - Training Jiu Jitsu 1:20:34 - Drummer Episode Next Week!
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 58min

198 - REVOCATION | Dave Davidson: Death Metal, Jackson Guitars & New Album

Garza sits down in-person with Dave Davidson. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of death metal band REVOCATION. New album “New Gods, New Masters” out September 26th! https://linktr.ee/revocationofficialSPONSORS:Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVBDistroKid - https://distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF!00:00 - New Album02:52 - Aerosmith08:22 - Boston Latin School/Art School14:12 - Attending/Teaching at Berklee15:20 - Karate & Childhood Hobbies17:56 - Boston Accent20:01 - Playing Jazz Guitar24:35 - Wes Montgomery25:57 - Expensive Vintage Guitars35:17 - Jackson Warriors46:46 - Riff: Warm Up Riffs53:39 - Riff: Cronenberged & Gallop Picking1:00:02 - Favorite Revocation Riffs1:04:17 - Dave’s Morning Routine1:05:43 - Meditation1:08:29 - Jogging/Exercising1:11:06 - Intro to Jazz Chords1:21:27 - Dave Breaking His Wrist1:24:31 - Illinois Tornado Incident1:32:06 - Top 5 Movies1:34:30 - Jazz // Counter Culture1:36:30 - Miles Davis1:42:33 - Riff: Freestyle Jam1:45:08 - Best Guitar/Kicks Combo1:46:15 - Gorguts & Pallid Veil1:52:21 - Carlo’s in Boston

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