The Riffhard Podcast

The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.

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Feb. 26, 2025

WHITECHAPEL (Zach Householder) | EP 182

Zach Householder, guitarist of Whitechapel, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:05:53 Copyright and Musical Originality 00:12:12 European Tour Recap 00:17:46 Crafting Impactful Riffs 00:23:43 The Importanc...

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Feb. 19, 2025

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (Joel Stroetzel) | EP 181

Joel Stroetzel, guitarist of Killswitch Engage, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:30 Practice Techniques 00:11:40 Mastering Picking Patterns 00:15:15 Studio Recording Techniques 00:18:34 The Challenge...

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Feb. 12, 2025

IMPELLITTERI (Chris Impellitteri) | EP 180

Chris Impellitteri joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:03:53 Visual Learning and Guitar Sight Reading Challenges 00:11:35 Influences of Gary Moore and Blues Roots 00:23:13 Hybrid Picking Techniques 00:27:1...

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Feb. 7, 2025

SILENOZ (Dimmu Borgir) | EP 179

Silenoz, guitarist of Dimmu Borgir, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:04:25 Integrating Keyboards in Metal Music 00:12:26 The Importance of Fresh Perspectives in Music Production 00:16:42 The Rehearsal P...

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Jan. 15, 2025

MARCO COTI ZELATI (Lacuna Coil) | EP 178

Marco Coti Zelati, guitarist of Lacuna Coil, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCAST LISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE: https://spoti.fi/3orTur3 https://apple.co/3BROI9t FOLLOW EYAL ...

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Jan. 2, 2025

BRODY UTTLEY (Rivers Of Nihil) | EP 177

Brody Uttley, guitarist in Rivers Of Nihil, joins Eyal on the Riffhard podcast. In This Episode: 00:03:19 Unearthed EP: A Time Travel Music Surprise 00:06:21 Evolution Of Songwriting Techniques 00:09:38 Beginners Guide To Rec...

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Reviews

Outstanding Podcast

"This is such a great podcast. Eyal and John are great interviewers and the quality of guests is outstanding. Well done."

samm3 | Feb. 12, 2021

Refreshing

"Been a metal guitarists for about 10 years, never thought there would be a metal podcasts for guitarists and to also be this good. This is a big deal, keep it going."

Oregonboy11 | June 19, 2020

Perfect

"This is the podcast I’ve been waiting for."

nunez8891 | June 8, 2020

Very Educating

"I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. I am an aspiring guitarist at the beginner-intermediate level, and every episode is full of information about playing, being in a band, equipment, p…"

RGSHREDDDER | March 15, 2021

Gold!!!

"Between The Riffhard Podcast and URM, I don’t have any time for other ones nor need to venture out. Always entertaining. Edited greatly and they are super good at engaging the guest. Would recommend …"

Bmanchego | April 7, 2021

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