Episodes

Ben Weinman is the lead guitarist and mastermind behind The Dillinger Escape Plan. He currently plays rhythm guitar in Suicidal Tendencies, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra and runs Party Smasher Inc.

Xiao’an Li is a professional composer who creates music for games and advertising.

Jesse Cannon is a producer, mixer, mastering engineer, author, YouTuber, and podcast producer. He’s worked with The Cure, Misfits, Saves the Day, and countless others. The New Abnormal is his current podcast endeavor and you can catch him on his …

Samus Paulicelli is a drummer / educator / content creator who has played with Goatwhore, Devin Townsend, Decrepit Birth, Abigail Williams and more. He’s regarded as one of the top drummers in metal and has a YouTube channel with over …

Jay Ruston is a producer/mixer who has worked with Amon Amarth, Diana Ross, Anthrax, Avatar, Steel Panther, The Damned Things, Stone Sour, and many other great acts. He trained under the legendary Jack Richardson and is part of a long …

Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent. He also runs his own studio in Beacon, New York where he’s worked with Shrine of Malice, Dread, and many more.

Jay Maas is producer, mixer, mastering engineer, entrepreneur, and musician who owns Getaway Recording Studio and was the founder of the melodic hardcore band, Defeater. He’s worked with bands like Counterparts, Somos, Bane, Title Fight, and many more.

Matt Halpern plays drums for Periphery, is a world-renowned clinician, podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-founder of GetGood Drums.

Johnny Crowder is a vocalist/entrepreneur known for his bands Dark Sermon and Prison as well as the mental health startup he founded, Cope Notes. He’s given a TED Talk, works with NAMI, and is an outspoken advocate for mental health.

Bob Clearmountain is a legendary engineer, mixer, and producer who has worked with iconic artists such as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Guns N Roses, and many more.

Johnny K is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter and mixer who is known for his work with Megadeth, 3 Doors Down, Disturbed, and many more.

Phil Pluskota is an engineer, producer, and mixer from Central Florida who is known for his devastatingly sick guitar tones.

Adam “Nolly” Getgood is the co-founder of GetGood Drums and an insanely talented mixing engineer whose sound has become the template for an entire generation of bands. He’s worked with Devin Townsend, Good Tiger, and Periphery.

Max Morton is a Ukrainian producer who is best known for his work with Jinjer.

Ryan Bruce, aka Fluff, is the lead guitarist for Dragged Under and you can find him being a nerd about gear on his YouTube channel Riffs, Beards & Gear.

John Browne plays guitar in Monuments, Flux Conduct and is a co-founder of Riff Hard, a revolutionary online school focused on rhythm guitar, riffing, and sick tone.

Chris Baseford is a Canadian producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with artists such as Nickelback, Rob Zombie, Avril Lavigne, and many more.

Will Putney is one of this generation’s most influential and respected producers, known for his work with Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder, Knocked Loose, and Four Year Strong among many, MANY others. He also plays guitar in Fit For An …

Esjay Jones is a South African producer and songwriter who has made a name for herself in the rock and metal scenes. She’s worked with Head from Korn, Breaking Benjamin, Alien Ant Farm, and many more.

Mick Gordon is a prolific video game composer behind soundtracks for massive games such as Doom, Wolfenstein, and many more.

Buster Odeholm is a producer and mix & mastering engineer who kills it in the modern metal music scene. He’s worked with Born of Osiris, Sworn In, Oceano, and more.

Rick Carson is a producer and engineer who has worked with Nipsey Hussle, A Day to Remember, Laila Wisdom, and many more. He is also the owner of Make Believe Studios.

Sam Guaiana is a producer, engineer, and mixer who’s worked with bands such as Silverstein, LIMBS, Like Pacific, and more.

Bill Hudson is an in-demand session guitarist who has played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, I Am Morbid, Savatage, and more. He’s currently the lead guitarist for NorthTale.