The Riffhard Podcast

Feb 26 2025 175 ep. 86 mins 262
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The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.

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WHITECHAPEL (Zach Householder) | EP 182

Feb 26 2025 90 mins  
Zach Householder, guitarist of Whitechapel, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE:00:05:53 Copyright and Musical Originality00:12:12 European Tour Recap00:17:46 Crafting Impactful Riffs 00:23:43 The Importance of a Second Set of Ears in Songwriting00:35:29 Optimizing Guitar Speaker and Mic Setup00:52:32 The Intersection of Talent and Work Ethic00:57:52 Undiscovered Lo

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (Joel Stroetzel) | EP 181

Feb 19 2025 59 mins  
Joel Stroetzel, guitarist of Killswitch Engage, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE:00:04:30 Practice Techniques00:11:40 Mastering Picking Patterns00:15:15 Studio Recording Techniques 00:18:34 The Challenge of New Song Releases in Metal Bands00:21:31 Customizing Your In-Ear Monitor Mix 00:28:50 Transition to Kemper Amps00:32:23 Comparing Kemper and Quad Cortex for G

IMPELLITTERI (Chris Impellitteri) | EP 180

Feb 12 2025 62 mins  
Chris Impellitteri joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:03:53 Visual Learning and Guitar Sight Reading Challenges00:11:35 Influences of Gary Moore and Blues Roots00:23:13 Hybrid Picking Techniques00:27:11 Advanced Guitar Techniques: String Sequences and Patterns00:31:28 Eddie Van Halen's Influence on Guitar Technique00:43:05 Evolution of Power Metal and Guitar Shre

SILENOZ (Dimmu Borgir) | EP 179

Feb 07 2025 67 mins  
Silenoz, guitarist of Dimmu Borgir, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast.IN THIS EPISODE:00:04:25 Integrating Keyboards in Metal Music00:12:26 The Importance of Fresh Perspectives in Music Production00:16:42 The Rehearsal Process: Rediscovering Songs00:24:55 Evolution of Practice in Metal Music00:29:14 Advancements in Amp Sim Technology00:37:04 Creating Full Production Demos at Home0

MARCO COTI ZELATI (Lacuna Coil) | EP 178

Jan 15 2025 65 mins  
Marco Coti Zelati, guitarist of Lacuna Coil, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/

BRODY UTTLEY (Rivers Of Nihil) | EP 177

Jan 02 2025 54 mins  
Brody Uttley, guitarist in Rivers Of Nihil, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. In This Episode: 00:03:19 Unearthed EP: A Time Travel Music Surprise 00:06:21 Evolution Of Songwriting Techniques 00:09:38 Beginners Guide To Recording Metal 00:13:10 The Evolution Of Song Arrangements In Metal And Prog 00:23:52 Strategies For Refreshing Creativity 00:30:43 The Car Test: Enhancing Crea

OPETH (Fredrik Åkesson) | EP 176

Dec 19 2024 86 mins  
Fredrik Åkesson, guitarist of Opeth, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:05:27 Crafting Unique Solos for the New Album 00:10:51 Mastering Guitar Tricks and Techniques 00:16:07 Incorporating Vocal Techniques into Guitar Playing 00:22:30 Importance of BPM for Guitar Practice 00:28:02 Challenges of Playing Long Opeth Songs 00:32:43 Evolution of Live Acoustic

AD INFINITUM (Adrian Thessenvitz) | EP 175

Nov 15 2024 57 mins  
Adrian Thessenvitz, guitarist of Ad Infinitum, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 Adrian Thessenvitz Discusses New Album "Abyss" 00:03:20 Craf

DAATH (Rafael Trujillo) | EP 174

Nov 06 2024 51 mins  
Rafael Trujillo, lead guitarist of Daath, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00:00 Introduction to Rafael Trujillo 00:03:19 Creating Guitar Exercises

SWALLOW THE SUN (Juha Raivio) | EP 173

Oct 30 2024 44 mins  
Juha Raivio, guitarist of Swallow The Sun, joins Eyal on the Riffhard Podcast. Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com IN THIS EPISODE: 00:02:57 Choosing a New Producer for the Album 00:05:52 Guitar Lessons from