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Defender of the Riff

Knotfest, Daniel Dekay
Slipknot
Metallica
Alpha Wolf
Drumming
Impostor Syndrome
Parkway Drive
Twitch
Metalcore
Heavy Metal
Touring
Music Education
Jimi Hendrix
We Are Not Your Kind
Guitar
Emo and Punk
Tallah
Orbit Culture
ACDC
Gojira
Guitar Instruction

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.

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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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Mick Thomson
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Connor Grodzicki
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Derrick Schneider
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Sabian Lynch
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Scottie Simpson
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Daniel Dekay
Host of the show, bringing musicians together for discussions and performances.

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Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD)
Q: How do you make that change?
You realize you can bring influences from different genres into your own band.
Wayne Lozinak (HATEBREED)
Q: What kind of gear are you using these days?
Wayne mentioned using a signature model guitar with specific features, as well as Marshall JCM amps and MXR pedals, particularly a Smart Gate to manage feedback.
Wayne Lozinak (HATEBREED)
Q: What inspired you to get your first instrument?
Wayne was inspired by Kiss and the early to mid-80s bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy, leading him to get his first guitar.
Gene Hoglan
Q: Was there ever a point where you were pursuing guitar with the same determination as drumming?
Actually, for about a decade and a half, I played way more guitar than drums, especially during the latter Dark Angel era.
Gene Hoglan
Q: When did you start playing guitar?
I started playing guitar when I was about 15, going to my friend's house and asking them to play riffs for me.

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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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Defender of the Riff launched a year ago and published 29 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. John Campbell
2. Wayne Lozinak
3. Shane Clark
4. Mick Thomson
5. Connor Grodzicki
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7. Derrick Schneider
8. Sabian Lynch

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