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Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy

Nathan Raleigh Garrett
Death Metal
Heavy Metal
Spirit Adrift
Black Sabbath
Black Metal
Metal
Steve Albini
Death
Morbid Angel
Southern Sludge
Crowbar
Type O Negative
Pantera
Music Industry
Acid Bath
Wake
Tom Lambassas
Neurosis
Mental Health
Ghost

Nathan Raleigh Garrett of Spirit Adrift talks big riffs. __________________________________________ To move your question to the front of the line and get a guaranteed response on the podcast, send $10 to paypal.me/BigRiffEnergy. Include your question in the message, or send an e-mail to BIGRIFFENERGY@gmail.com. Thanks for supporting the podcast! __________________________________________ Find Spi... more

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Psych! We are replacing Fulci on the Decibel Magazine Tour

Top 10 metal drummers of all time? Best riff(s) of 1989? (Spoiler - they're all on Altars of Madness). All will be answered on this episode of Big Riff Energy.

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Spirit Adrift just released our last album INFINITE ILLUMINATION and I'm quitting music forever!

Albums of discussion:

Spirit Adrift - Infinite Illumination (2026)

Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)

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Testament's Chuck Billy is the greatest thrash metal singer of all time. Join us as we discuss the concert that made him want to play music, how he merged his love of 70s hard rock with his bandmates love of 80s extreme metal, what it takes to have a... more

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What are the best 6th albums of all time? What bands 6th album is their best album? Also doing a new rig rundown leading up to the next Spirit Adrift show with Crowbar + EYEHATEGOD, big vinyl giveaway, best riffs of 1987, reviewing the new Hallas rec... more

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Blake Ibanez
Guitarist of Power Trip and Fugitive
Episode: #104 - BLAKE IBANEZ (POWER TRIP, FUGITIVE) From DIY Hardcore To Stadiums With Pantera
Brice Leclercq
Ex-bass player for Dissection, former member of Satyricon, and founder of the project From Kaos.
From Kaos
Episode: #89 - Brice Leclercq (Ex-Dissection / Satyricon, From Kaos)
Rodney Dunsmore
Lead vocalist of the legendary Texas thrash band, Devastation.
Devastation
Episode: #75 - Rodney Dunsmore (DEVASTATION) - TX Metal Legend
Max Cavalera
Legendary musician known as the frontman for Sepultura and Soulfly, influential in the heavy metal genre.
Soulfly, Sepultura
Episode: #63 - MAX CAVALERA is a Big Riff Lifer - 2024 Interview
Ted (Nocturno Culto)
Musician and guitarist for Darkthrone
Darkthrone
Episode: #60 - NOCTURNO CULTO (Darkthrone) Riffs Without Rules

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Nathan Raleigh Garrett
Primary host; associated with Spirit Adrift and Big Riff Energy platform.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Absolutely Killer

    Quickly has become my favorite podcast. Had to go back and listen to all the past episodes. Nate is the man and has great insight on the current scene and history of heavy metal.

    Apple Podcasts
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    slicepaperdavid
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and topics are praised for being authentic and guitar-centric.
Listener feedback often highlights the host's deep knowledge of metal history and current scene.
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The energy and community feel are frequently noted as standout qualities.

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#106 - Turnstile Summer / Ode To Petey
Q: How do you record your guitar sounds when you demo the best riffs of 19 whatever?
I record using a Scarlett 2i2 interface into Logic, and I mostly use amp modelers for the sound.
#108 - DEATH Album Ranking
Q: Is it worth trying to commit to a band with all these things going on today?
If you want to be in a band just because that's what you love doing, then there's no reason not to do it.
#61 - Death Metal AOTY? / Weed Psychosis
Q: How do I quit smoking weed?
Garrett suggests focusing on activities that promote new habits, like exercise and creativity, and advises against returning to previous habits after taking time off. He emphasizes listening to oneself and evaluating addiction honestly.
#63 - MAX CAVALERA is a Big Riff Lifer - 2024 Interview
Q: Have you heard the new Necrot album?
Yes, it’s great! Drill the skull!
#63 - MAX CAVALERA is a Big Riff Lifer - 2024 Interview
Q: Do you remember what you guys were listening to between Morbid Visions and Schizophrenia?
We were still leaning towards black metal and started listening to thrash from bands like Sacrifice and Dark Angel.

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