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Garza Podcast

Chris Garza

258 episodes · Explicit

Hosted by Chris Garza, guitar player & founder of Suicide Silence. New episodes every Monday.

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  1. 256 - WEEDEATER: Doom Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Shooting Your Toe Off

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Dave “Dixie” Collins & Ramzi Ateyeh. From North Carolina doom metal band WEEDEATER. https://instagram.com/weedeaterband 00:00 - Dixie Learning Piano 03:38 - Ramzi Learning Drums 05:25 -…

  2. 255 - CHIMAIRA | Mark Hunter: The Impossibility of Reason, Lineup Changes, Slayer & Thyroid Cancer

    · 2 h 36 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Mark Hunter. Vocalist of heavy metal band CHIMAIRA. https://instagram.com/chimairaband I love my Nubwo headphones. They sound sic when I’m listening to nu metal & working on new music.…

  3. 254 - Billy Strings: Bluegrass Riffs, Death Metal, Knocked Loose & Mom’s Passing

    · 2 h 25 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Billy Strings. Grammy Award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter & bluegrass musician. New album “So Much For Goodbyes” out now! https://billystrings.com Find your next favorite artist…

  4. 253 - New Album Riffs, Sevendust & 90 Day Goal Fail

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode to talk new album, guitar Mount Rushmore & much more! Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast See SUICIDE SILENCE live:…

  5. 252 - REV3RENT: Deathcore, Dystopia, New Album & Having Three Guitar Players

    · 2 h 35 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Apple Valley, CA deathcore band REV3RENT. New album “She Let The World Run Rampant” out October 30th! https://instagram.com/rev3rent_ Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more…

  6. 251 - TRIVIUM | Matt Heafy: New Album, Ascendancy Riffs, Emperor & Mental Breakdown

    · 2 h 14 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Matt Heafy. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band TRIVIUM. New song “Dead Inside Of Me” out now! https://instagram.com/triviumband Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more…

  7. 250 - MAULED: Deathcore, Emmure, Ninja Turtles & AI in Art

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Indianapolis, IN deathcore band MAULED. New EP “When Your Eyes Are Shut” out now! https://instagram.com/mauleddc Get ad free episodes, Garza’s guitar tone & more here:…

  8. 249 - Sound and Fury, Billy Strings & Chipotle Hate

    · 1 h 10 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode to talk Sound and Fury ‘26, Suicide Silence update & much more! Get SUICIDE SILENCE tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour 00:00 - 200k Celebration Clear Up 01:53 - Hot…

  9. 248 - NO CURE: Hardcore, Avenged Sevenfold, Straight Edge & It Is Going to Get Dark

    · 2 h 30 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Blaythe Steuer & Aesop Mongo. From Alabama straight edge band NO CURE. https://instagram.com/nocurestraightedge Get SUICIDE SILENCE tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour…

  10. 247 - FLYLEAF | Lacey Sturm: Christianity, Forgiveness, Nirvana & Future Music

    · 1 h 52 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Lacey Sturm. Vocalist for the alternative rock band FLYLEAF. https://instagram.com/flyleafmusic Get Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour 00:00 - Chris…

  11. 246 - DRAIN: Hardcore, Mosh Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Finding Your Sound

    · 2 h 24 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Sammy Ciaramitaro & Cody Chavez. From California hardcore punk band DRAIN. https://instagram.com/drain831 Get Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour 00:00…

  12. 245 - Slipknot, Lorna Shore & New 90 Day Goal

    · 1 h 19 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode to talk Warped Tour, Suicide Silence shows & much more! Get Suicide Silence tickets here: https://suicidesilence.store/pages/tour 00:00 - Chugmaxxing 01:36 - Suicide Silence Hiatus &…

  13. 244 - PEPPER KEENAN: Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Gibson Guitars & New Orleans Sound

    · 1 h 48 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Pepper Keenan. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Also best known as the guitar player in Down. New album “Good God / Baad Man” out now!…

  14. 243 - DEVILDRIVER: New Album, Health Scare, Coal Chamber & Rules for Investing

    · 2 h 22 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Dez Fafara & Davier Pérez from California heavy metal band DEVILDRIVER. Their new album "Strike and Kill” is out now! https://instagram.com/devildriver Support the podcast here:…

  15. 242 - DEVOURMENT: Death Metal, Serial Killers, Glen Benton & Advice for Vocalists

    · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Texas death metal band DEVOURMENT. Their new EP "Pious Impiety” out now! https://instagram.com/devourmentofficial Want more!? Support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast…

  16. 241 - Hellfest, Guitar Exercises & Fear of Heights

    · 1 h 04 min

    Garza is back for a solo episode to talk about playing Hellfest, Warped Tour & finally gives a raccoon update. Check out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 - Noise Pedal Riff 01:40 - Garza’s Hot…

  17. 240 - VCTMS: Metalcore, Pokemon & Leaving Bad Relationships

    · 1 h 38 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Illinois-based metalcore band VCTMS. Their new album "Pain Processing II” out now! https://instagram.com/vctmsil Check out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 -…

  18. 239 - CRYPTOPSY: Death Metal, None So Vile & Workouts for Drummers

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Canadian death metal band CRYPTOPSY. On tour in UK & Europe July-August 2026! https://instagram.com/cryptopsyofficial Check out the merch here: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00…

  19. 238 - SYLOSIS | Josh Middleton: Metalcore Riffs, Architects, Guitar Rundown & Self-Producing

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Josh Middleton. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band SYLOSIS. Also known for his mix-ready drum & guitar tones at MDL Tone. Their new album "The New Flesh” out now!…

  20. 237 - Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Don’t forget to support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast Garza here, headbanging at Warped Tour right now. Enjoy the episode! 00:00 - 90 Days of Sobriety 15:36 - Spending & Saving Money 18:02 -…

  21. 236 - CONVERGE | Kurt Ballou: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Making of Jane Doe

    · 2 h 01 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Kurt Ballou. Guitar player from Massachusetts metalcore band CONVERGE. Also known for his recording & production work at GodCity Studios. Their TWO new albums “Love Is Not Enough” & “Hum…

  22. 235 - BOUNDARIES: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Mix Controversy

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Cory Emond & Cody DelVecchio. Guitar players from Connecticut metalcore band BOUNDARIES. New album “Yearning: The unbeautiful after” out July 17th! https://instagram.com/boundariesct Get…

  23. 234 - BLEED FROM WITHIN: Metalcore Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Trust

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Ali Richardson & Craig "Goonzi" Gowans from Scottish metalcore band BLEED FROM WITHIN. https://instagram.com/bleedfromwithin Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here:…

  24. 233 - Favorite Breakdowns, Periphery, mgk & Sobriety Tips

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode to play his favorite breakdowns, tips on staying sober & much more! Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Fender 7 String Setup…

  25. 232 - FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: Symphonic Death Metal, Opera, Avatar & Mountain Climbing Incident

    · 1 h 38 min · Explicit

    Get your episodes early, guitar tone & more here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast Garza sits down in-person with Francesco Paoli & Veronica Bordacchini from Italian symphonic death metal band FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. On…

  26. 231 - MGK: Nu Metal, Yungblud & Dealing with Hate

    · 1 h 47 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with rapper, songwriter & actor Colson Baker. Known to the world as MGK & formerly Machine Gun Kelly. New song “FIX YOUR FACE” w/ Fred Durst out now! https://instagram.com/machinegunkelly…

  27. 230 - New Slayer Shows, Max Cavalera & Best Coffee Mug

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    Garza shares his headbanging secrets, Quad Cortex tone tips & much more! SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Soulfly & GWAR Show 05:33 - Quad Cortex Mini 11:01 - Building a Tone 24:19 - J Update 25:34…

  28. 229 - JAY WEINBERG: Drumming for Slipknot, Madball, New Band & Hip Surgery Recovery

    · 2 h 40 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with drummer, painter & songwriter Jay Weinberg. Best known as the former drummer of Slipknot, Madball, Against Me! Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band & the list goes on. Debut singles “Drone…

  29. 228 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail, Borrowing Riffs & Meditation

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    Garza shares thoughts on the passing of Bo Lueders, music theory origins & much more! Support here: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Playing with Slaughter to Prevail 11:52 - Lamb of God Show 13:27 -…

  30. 227 - ATREYU: Metalcore Riffs, Sushi Guitar Rundown & 10 Year Rule for Creativity

    · 2 h 11 min

    Garza sits down in-person with Brandon Saller & Dan Jacobs from metalcore band ATREYU. New Album “The End is Not the End” out April 24th! https://instagram.com/atreyuofficial SPONSORS: DistroKid -…

  31. 226 - Heavy Korn Riffs, Sevendust & Non-Alcoholic Beers

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    Garza remembers Chuck Norris, plays Korn riffs & much more! SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - RIP Chuck Norris 05:36 - 23 Days Sober 19:47 - J Check-In 22:56 - Heaviest Korn Riff 28:12 - Whammy…

  32. 225 - INCANTATION: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Learning

    · 1 h 37 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with John McEntee & Luke Shively. Guitar players from death metal band INCANTATION. https://instagram.com/incantation_official SPONSORS: https://thejackrack.com USE CODE Garza10 for 10% OFF!…

  33. 224 - New Six Feet Under, Wes Borland & Sobriety

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    Garza shares his gym routine, tips for anxiety & much more! Support FILTH Here: https://gofundme.com/f/support-filths-tour-after-crash-totaled-van Check Out the Merch: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 -…

  34. 223 - NEKROGOBLIKON: Goblin Riffs, Infant Annihilator, Guitar Rundown w/ Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Dickie Allen & Alex Alereza from melodic death metal band NEKROGOBLIKON. New EP “The Boiling Sea” out April 17th! https://instagram.com/nekrogoblikonofficial SPONSORS: Sweetwater -…

  35. 222 - Tone Chasing, Arch Enemy & Favorite Burritos

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    Garza reacts to the Zakk Wylde episode, gives update on the Suicide Silence vinyl & much more! MERCH: https://garzapodcast.myshopify.com 00:00 - Zakk Wylde Episode 04:00 - Recording Thoughts 11:28 - J’s Band Shows…

  36. 221 - ZAKK WYLDE: Ozzy, Black Label Society, Pantera & Legacy

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Zakk Wylde. Vocalist & guitar player of heavy metal band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. Also best known for his time in Ozzy & currently Pantera. New album “Engines of Demolition” out March 27th!…

  37. 220 - Hardest Riffs, Meta Glasses & Valentine’s Day

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode reflecting on 5 years of the podcast, buying Meta glasses & much more! SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Valentine’s Day 01:53 - Being Sick 07:20 - 5 Year…

  38. 219 - Keyan Houshmand: The Rise of Modern Guitar

    · 2 h 00 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Keyan Houshmand. Modern guitarist, producer & content creator from Adelaide, Australia. Best known for his informative YouTube guitar videos, covers, demos/reviews & music production.…

  39. 218 - Favorite Deathcore Bands, God & Writer’s Block

    · 1 h 30 min · Explicit

    Garza is back for a solo episode. Diving into the spiritual world, NAMM 2026 & much more. SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - NAMM 2026 & Quad Cortex Mini 04:38 - Bareknuckle Pickups 10:03 - Winter…

  40. 217 - Ho99o9: Punk, Bad Brains & Becoming Sober

    · 1 h 43 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with theOGM & “Eaddy” Yeti Bones from punk rap duo Ho99o9. New album “Tomorrow We Escape” out now! https://instagram.com/ho99o9 SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Focusing on…

  41. 216 - EYES SET TO KILL: Metalcore, Parenting & Writing First Songs

    · 1 h 44 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Alexia & Anissa Rodriguez from Arizona metalcore band EYES SET TO KILL. https://instagram.com/eyessettokillofficial SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Baby on Tour 06:59…

  42. 215 - LIONHEART | Rob Watson: Hardcore, New Album & Avoiding Burnout

    · 1 h 59 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of beatdown hardcore band LIONHEART. New album “VALLEY OF DEATH II” out now! https://instagram.com/lionheartca SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 -…

  43. 214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters

    · 2 h 08 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidal SPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!…

  44. 213 - Top 10 Unforgettable Moments of 2025

    · 1 h 59 min · Explicit

    Garza breaks down his favorite moments of the year. Thank you for the support. Love you guys! SWEETWATER: https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Going on Vacation 05:39 - 2026 Goals 09:55 - Reflecting on Career &…

  45. 212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History

    · 2 h 15 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmband SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Touring…

  46. 211 - PRIMER 55: Nu Metal, Ozzfest & Near-Death Experience

    · 1 h 33 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Bobby Burns & Joshua Toomey from American nu metal band PRIMER 55. https://primer55tour.com SPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF! 00:00 - Las Vegas Slot Machines…

  47. 210 - LIL DARKIE & WENDIGO: Rap, Metal, Freedom of Speech & Sobriety

    · 3 h 53 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Josh Hamilton & Alex Wacksman. Josh Hamilton is a rapper, songwriter & best known as Lil Darkie. https://lildarkie.com Alex Wacksman is a producer, songwriter & best known as Wendigo.…

  48. 209 - DESPISED ICON: The Real History of Deathcore

    · 1 h 31 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian & Eric Jarrin from Canadian deathcore band DESPISED ICON. New album “SHADOW WORK” out now! https://despisedicon.com Get Garza’s Guitar Tone on Patreon!…

  49. 208 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Self-Criticism

    · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Ced Davis & Drew Arnold. Guitar players from Columbus, OH death metal band SANGUISUGABOGG. New album “HIDEOUS AFTERMATH” out now! https://instagram.com/sanguisugaboggband Enter to win a…

  50. 207 - ENTHEOS: Balancing Marriage, Metal & Believing in Yourself

    · 1 h 34 min · Explicit

    Garza sits down in-person with Chaney Crabb & Navene Koperweis of alternative metal band ENTHEOS. Catch them on tour now! https://instagram.com/entheosofficial 00:00 - Des Moines, IA 06:40 - Balancing Marriage &…

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