

Garza Podcast
Chris Garza
Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 32min
157 - BEST of 2024: Nu-Metal History, Guitar, Slam, Black Metal, Demons & 2025 Goals
Happy Nu-Year everybody! Garza talks what happened in 2024, goals for 2025 & much more!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Garza's Goals for 2025
18:06 - Crying with BRUJERIA
24:48 - Playing Guitar with VITRIOL
31:18 - Nu-Metal History with COAL CHAMBER & SPINESHANK
40:33 - Talking Black Metal with DARK FUNERAL
44:36 - Where Slam Came From with INTERNAL BLEEDING
53:29 - Facing Demons & Mitch's Death
1:07:54 - Weight Loss Challenge with Ernie
1:23:25 - What the Podcast Has Done For Garza. THANK YOU

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 31min
156 - THE CHARISMATIC VOICE | Elizabeth Zharoff: Vocal Study, Lorna Shore & Myths
Garza sits down in-person with Elizabeth Zharoff. Founder of The Charismatic Voice. With over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube. Elizabeth is on the forefront of the latest vocal research. https://linktr.ee/thecharismaticvoice
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Finding the Right Partner, Family
10:35 - Disneyland, Baby #2
12:33 - Will Ramos Throat Study
16:24 - 1st Wave of Vocal Studies w/ Metal Singers, Utah Lab
22:37 - Growing Up in Washington, Curiosity About Vocals
26:55 - The Moment Elizabeth Wanted to Study Voices
31:12 - Studying w/ Background Noise & Music
32:50 - Dealing w/ Vocal Nodules & Damage
40:41 - Retiring From Opera to Start YouTube
42:51 - VR, Spatial Audio, Immersion, The Las Vegas Sphere
49:37 - Classical Music, How Music Affects Our Bodies
56:09 - Starting “The Charismatic Voice”
1:03:20 - Academic History, Curtis Institute of Music
1:05:30 - Working w/ Will Ramos, Extensive Studies
1:11:40 - Identifying Vocal Cord Damage, Travis Ryan
1:14:48 - Mitch’s Vocal Damage
1:17:40 - Kickstarter, Fund Vocal Research: http://kck.st/3Zah4Zn
1:19:10 - Honey For Vocals Myth
1:23:15 - How to Start Singing & Screaming
1:27:55 - Speech Impediments & Singing

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 32min
155 - KAONASHI: Vocal Style, Racial Tension & Childhood Bullies
Garza sits down in-person with singer Peter Rono & drummer Ryan "Pao" Paolill. From Philadelphia, PA band KAONASHI. https://linktr.ee/kaonashipa
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Rolling Joints & Peeling Oranges
01:39 - Jack in the Box Tacos
02:06 - Dave Grohl, “Floor It”
03:18 - Band Intro, LA Live Show Recap
05:50 - When/How Kaonashi Started
07:25 - Being Resentful/Spite
09:09 - Peter Worked at a Music Venue
10:50 - Andrew W.K., Wearing White
12:11 - MP3 Downloading
14:42 - How the Band Met Each Other
16:55 - Why Peter Doesn’t Smoke Anymore, Paranoia
22:39 - West Chester, PA & Racial Tension
27:06 - How Pao Met Peter, Bonding Over Music
31:21 - Pao’s Didn’t Learn His Drums Parts for 1st Show
36:30 - Drummer Didn’t Show Up for a Show
38:48 - The Kaonashi Lore & Characters
44:51 - Dealing With/Understanding Childhood Bullies
48:34 - “The Sound of Car Keys” Meaning & Video
52:14 - Peter’s Vocal Writing Process
55:45 - Pao Drops the Ashtray
56:24 - Peter Listened to The Cleansing Back in the Day
57:39 - “The Sound of Car Keys” (Continued), Peter’s Unique Vocal Style Explained
1:00:44 - People Singing Along to N-Word
1:05:07 - Headlining on Tour
1:07:13 - Investing Time in Music & Learning
1:10:14 - Peter’s Upbringing
1:13:34 - Pao’s Upbringing, Inspired by KISS
1:20:34 - Depression, Anxiety & Mindfulness
1:24:13 - Day Off Tour, Barbie House AirBnB
1:25:29 - Peter’s Chicken Nugget Rating
1:30:26 - Playing with Coheed and Cambria

Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 35min
154 - JINJER
Garza sits down in-person with Roman Ibramkhalilov & Eugene Abdukhanov from Ukrainian band JINJER. https://linktr.ee/JINJER
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - A Podcast Years In the Making
01:15 - Musical Technique VS Song Writing
03:39 - Is Jinjer a Technical Band?
06:08 - Writing Songs
08:02 - Recording Techniques Then VS Now
11:00 - Modelers VS Amps On Stage
16:33 - Hiring Ukrainian Crew Members
19:19 - How Jinjer Met & Formed
23:41 - Renting a Mansion in Ukraine as a Band
25:20 - Quitting Their Jobs to Play Music
28:11 - The Early Days, Losing Drummer to Injury
32:40 - How Vlad Joined the Band
36:31 - Approach to Writing
45:01 - Roman’s Signature Jackson Guitar, Not Playing 7 String
48:04 - Jinjer Teaches Garza “Vortex” Guitar Riff
52:09 - The Guys Play Together
53:37 - “As I Boil Ice” Riff
57:16 - Writing Sober
58:06 - New Music
59:44 - Touring With Disturbed, Mainstream Bands
1:02:45 - Watching Bands Live
1:05:09 - Following Instinct VS Setting Goals, Ego
1:07:47 - Following Trends, Passion
1:09:58 - Eugene’s Security Guard Job
1:12:05 - Tipping Culture Differences
1:20:27 - Perfection is Impossible
1:22:10 - Practice & Warm Up Routine
1:24:33 - Difficulty Playing High Gain Amps
1:31:18 - Jackson, Neural DSP, Warlord Guitars

Dec 2, 2024 • 1h 28min
153 - Heavy Music on National TV, Sick New World Issue & Vegan Turkey
In this solo episode. Garza talks heavy music on TV, Spotify hate & much more!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Thanksgiving, Vet Visits
08:20 - Dangerous Holiday Driving
11:36 - J’s Vegan Turkey
16:33 - Black Friday Mayhem
19:59 - United Kicks
24:50 - Adidas Korn Collab
28:19 - Submit Your Own Garza Podcast Theme Song
31:00 - Fan Question #1, Feelings About Music
34:34 - Fan Question #2, Riff Inspirations
49:43 - Fan Question #3, Draining Feelings
59:45 - Sick New World Not Happening
1:01:52 - Knocked Loose on Jimmy Kimmel, Slipknot on Conan
1:07:26 - Charlie Benante Hates Spotify
1:17:06 - Cobra Kai, Polyphia & Tim Henson
1:20:40 - Garza’s Birthday Plans
1:22:43 - Metal Injection Charity Jam w/ Brandan Schieppati, Ernie’s Birthday
1:24:06 - New Merch!

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 31min
152 - CRYPTA: Death Metal, Brazil, Tornadoes & Being Vegan On Tour
Garza sits down in-person with Fernanda Lira & Luana Dametto from Brazilian death metal band CRYPTA. https://linktr.ee/cryptaofficial
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Surviving Tornado Disaster in Illinois
22:15 - Selfie-Related Deaths
23:59 - Starting Crypta After Leaving Nervosa
30:54 - How Luana Started Playing Drums
35:28 - How Long Since They Have Been Home
36:43 - Local Spots in Tapejara, Brazil
38:31 - Being Sober
39:53 - Being Competitive VS Driven
44:28 - Writing Process w/ International Members
48:38 - Announcing Crypta Immediately After Leaving Nervosa
50:24 - Liking Beyonce As A Metalhead
57:42 - Why Metal Has Always Thrived
59:29 - Coming Up With Cool Merch Ideas
1:02:48 - Trusting Each Other w/ Responsibilities
1:03:43 - Disagreements & Compromise
1:06:40 - When Artistic Ideas Don’t Meet Expectations
1:09:37 - Creating the Sound of Crypta
1:17:07 - Vegan Lifestyle on Tour
1:23:19 - Touring w/ Hatebreed, Taking Break to Write New Album

Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 32min
151 - Almost Getting Into A Fight, First Riff & How To Balance Life
In this solo episode. Garza talks IE deathcore scene, Selena's influence & much more!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introducing “J”
02:23 - Taking On Too Many Responsibilities
03:17 - Homeless Garza, Kaonashi Beanie
03:53 - How “J” Came on Board as Producer
15:28 - Feelings After Mitch Episode
18:25 - Almost Getting Into A Fight, The Brewery Incident
33:43 - Fan Question #1, Texas Family Roots, Selena Connection
44:06 - Fan Question #2, Suicide Silence Grind Influence
51:35 - Fan Question #3, Thoughts on Inland Empire Deathcore Scene
56:35 - Fan Question #4, How To Balance Life
1:08:35 - Fan Question #5, Favorite Unused Riffs
1:13:02 - Garza Voted
1:21:22 - Powerman 5000
1:22:50 - Diddy & R. Kelly Monthly Listeners
1:25:11 - “Supernova Goes Pop” Riff
1:26:20 - 4K N64 Console Drop
1:28:34 - Thank You to Our Members, Merch

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 21min
150 - PAIN OF TRUTH: Hardcore, New York Scene & Staying Grounded
Garza sits down in-person with Long Island, NY hardcore band PAIN OF TRUTH. Catch them on tour now! https://linyhc.com
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PAIN OF TRUTH is:
Michael Smith - Vocals
Nik Hansen - Guitar
Ridge Rhine - Guitar
Nick Barker - Drums
Zach Stachura - Bass
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Meeting at Guitar Center
04:31 - Yoga & Meditation
06:31 - Nik’s Motorcycle Injuries
10:15 - New York Hardcore, Childhood Concerts
14:15 - How Pain of Truth Formed
25:46 - Why Michael & Nick Stopped Drinking
35:48 - Energy Drinks, Nicotine & Bad Habits
43:30 - Playing Shows Associated with Drinking & Drugs
45:48 - Writing “Actin’ Up”
55:09 - Collaborating with Freddy Madball
57:33 - Biohazard
1:03:56 - Touring with Dying Wish
1:06:07 - Nik’s 1st Deathcore Band & 1st Shows
1:09:12 - Dealing With Outside Influence, Staying Grounded & Loyal
1:13:12 - Upcoming Tours & Music
1:14:10 - Today’s Hardcore Scene & Audience Crossover
1:19:24 - A Day to Remember

Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 56min
149 - The Mitch Episode
In this solo episode. Garza goes into first meeting Mitch to the time he passes away. It’s a heavy one. So heads up.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - 12 Years, Processing Death
06:42 - Hearing & Meeting Mitch
19:00 - Mitch Being Fearless, Getting In Fights
26:20 - Early Days of Suicide Silence & MySpace
30:22 - 1st Tour w/ All Shall Perish
36:30 - Last Sober Tour, No Longer Straight Edge
41:56 - The Sound of The Cleansing
43:40 - Writing No Time to Bleed
47:17 - You Only Live Once & How Mitch Always Delivered
50:03 - Mitch’s Last Tour & Learning to Apologize
59:57 - The Halloween Night Tragedy
1:09:23 - Starting New Chapter in Suicide Silence
1:15:36 - Toxic Comments & Opinions
1:17:33 - Memorial Show, Band Members’ Personal Journeys
1:26:42 - Conspiracy Theories, Finding “You Can’t Stop Me” Lyrics
1:30:01 - Eddie Joining the Band, Never Stopping
1:36:43 - Mitch’s Funeral, Not Processing/Grieving Properly
1:50:47 - Sevendust “Angel’s Son”

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 17min
148 - DARK FUNERAL | Lord Ahriman: Black Metal, Corpse Paint & Afterlife
Garza sits down in-person with Lord Ahriman. Guitar Player & founder of black metal band DARK FUNERAL. https://linktr.ee/darkfuneral
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Being Sick on Tour
02:05 - Longevity, Staying Inspired
04:18 - Growing Up & Learning Guitar
06:52 - Following Your Own Path
12:16 - Designing Jewelry
16:28 - “Second Wave” of Black Metal
18:21 - Not Getting Credit for Genre Influence, Unfair Media Coverage
23:54 - Regrets, Mistakes, Business & Creative
26:09 - Black Metal & Scandinavia
28:07 - Following His Own Beliefs
29:53 - Is Black Metal Satanic? Thoughts on Afterlife
35:45 - Competition Within the Scandinavian Metal Scene
39:46 - Lorna Shore, Black Metal Influence
41:45 - Impact of Mayhem on the Scene
45:47 - Corpse Paint Origins
48:33 - The Sound of Black Metal Recordings
50:44 - Writing “Unchain My Soul”
53:33 - Writing “Open the Gates”
55:00 - Recording Demos with a Portable Recorder
57:25 - Exercise, Tour Injuries, Surgeries
1:03:55 - Dark Funeral Latte
1:06:01 - Tour with Gwar & Reaction
1:07:44 - Where Riffs Come From
1:09:18 - Friends That Go to Church
1:11:05 - Bands That Supported Dark Funeral
1:13:35 - On Tour Now & European Tour


