
Defender of the Riff brings your favorite musicians to chat and riff with Daniel Dekay in this interview and performance show where the guests discuss their musical journeys to where they are today whilst playing key pieces from their influences and careers along the way.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Music InterviewsMusic | ||||

In this episode, Hexum dives back to his first musical influences which were based on his mother's record collection, a mainstream musical education hearing a lot of Ray Charles music, and hearing The Clash for the first time in the 80s which changed... more
Throughout, Ian riffs to some tunes ranging from heavy to surprising, and he also shares who his first musical idols were and how he started learning guitar by playing covers when he was a teenager, before he finishes up taking us through his band hi... more
Dethklok's incredible mind-altering tour with Babymetal is discussed along with what it's like being on the road with a band like Dethklok, and Brendon also discusses his influences and demonstrates some of the riffs that have made him the guitarist ... more
In this episode, Davis describes how he joined the band and his prior gigs, his first memories of being inspired to pick up the guitar, his legends of the game, and plays some of his favorite riffs to demo his style and technique.
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Blake takes us on an in-depth journey of his musical upbringing and discusses the importance MTV played in shaping his tastes. He also shreds some of the legendary Thrash, Crossover & NYHC riffs that inspired him to become the player and writer that ... more
This episode not only has many stories spoken in riffs but digs deeper below the surface into the philosophy of how Grant aims to make the most out of every day on this earth.
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Grodius remembers his first guitar and the first weird riffs that got him into heavy music, and runs through his completely alien pedalboard that he uses on live shows today. He showcases his love for obscure noises as well as some heavy riffs, detai... more
Robb throws right back to the start of his career with Forbidden and Vio-lence, leaving to form Machine Head in his 20s, and details the trials and tribulations into building the band to one of the biggest in the metal scene, from humble beginnings t... more









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The show revolves around engaging conversations with renowned musicians, where they share insights about their personal and professional journeys within the music industry. Each episode often features guests who delve into their influences, musical evolution, and the intricacies of live performances. Notably, the format blends interviews with live segments, allowing listeners to experience the artistry and passion of musicians as they explore their careers and the music that shaped them. The recurring themes often highlight the dynamics of genres like heavy metal, thrash, and hardcore music, making it particularly appealing to fans of these styles.
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Recent guests on Defender of the Riff include:
1. John Campbell
2. Wayne Lozinak
3. Shane Clark
4. Mick Thomson
5. Connor Grodzicki
6. Jeremiah Pugh
7. Derrick Schneider
8. Sabian Lynch
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