My guest on the podcast this week is Rohan Sharma aka RO1, musician, keyboardist, and producer. We talk about his journey into music, influences like Dream Theater, his upcoming album “Sunder” coming out November 29th, and the future of his sound. Rohan also dives into collaboration, authenticity in endorsements, and gives great tips for musicians bringing synths into metal.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and RO1’s Musical Journey

05:33 Upcoming Album “Sunder”

9:23 Collaboration with Other Artists

14:14 Integrating Electronic Textures in Progressive Metal

17:05 Gear Talk: Synths and Effects Pedals

23:13 Songwriting Approaches and Inspirations

24:38 Overcoming Creative Blocks

26:43 The Evolution of 'Sunder'

31:47 Future Directions and New Sounds

38:11 Advice for Aspiring Musicians

43:25 RO1’s Impact and Legacy

44:21 Analog vs Digital Synths

48:36 RO1 invites Toby Peterson (The Omnific) to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Dave Dunsire, guitarist of the band Renesans. We talked the balancing of dual passions as a musician and videographer, offering insights into his creative process and overcoming challenges like burning out.

Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background

04:17 Journey Through Music Education

09:07 The Renaissance Man: Multi-Disciplinary Approach

13:52 Creative Process and Songwriting

15:26 Emotional Connection in Music

17:33 Guitar Tone and Equipment Choices

23:11 Future Directions in Music

24:41 Touring Adventures and the Music Scene

26:37 Collaborations with Rob Scallon

31:09 Working in The Big Six

36:53 Overcoming Burnout and Life Balance

39:39 Tools and Techniques for Creativity

42:53 Dave’s approach to writing music

45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

47:42 Dave invites musicians to The Chuggin

48:48 Final thoughts and advices for creators

My guest on the podcast this week is Terrance Pettitt, touring & studio drummer, he has filled in for bands like Comeback Kid, The Devil Wears Prada, The Acacia Strain, The Ghost Inside, Great American Ghost and many more bands. In this episode he shares his overall viewpoint about being a touring musician and the challenges he has overcome.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:39 Episode starts

1:00 What is a touring musician?

2:16 First contact with drums and main drum kit

3:58 Snare being the core

5:13 Approach to studio vs live shows

7:40 Filling in great bands

9:52 Being a musician while having a relationship

11:14 Terrance take on social media

13:50 Advice for aspiring drummers/musicians

15:20 Positivity is key

16:49 Process for touring with a band

18:28 Balance professional vs personal life

20:19 The role of drummers evolving

21:34 Dream bands to fill in for

24:12 "If I can influence one person to play drums, I'm happy"

25:30 Top 5 films/videogames

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Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Martin Gonzalez.

Compositor para anime, videojuegos y television. Algunos de sus creditos incluye musica para RWBY, Arknights, tambien es miembro de la banda Atomic Guava y actualmente se encuentra tocando para la banda sinfonica de Naruto.

Capítulos:

00:00 Intro

00:54 Episodio comienza

2:10 Influencias musicales de Martin

4:19 Orígenes de Martin

7:06 Desafíos más grandes de su carrera

8:52 Cómo fue trabajar en RWBY?

11:44 Atomic Guava

14:13 Colaborar con músicos cómo Richard Henshall

15:24 Trabajar para plataformas como CBS y Discovery Channel

19:10 Trabajar en una compañía con compositores de renombre

20:25 Diferencias de componer para anime/videojuegos vs otros

23:22 La libertad creativa pt.1

26:57 Consejos para compositores aspirantes

29:22 La libertad creativa pt.2

32:37 Martin invita compositores a The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Ville Tikkannen, guitar player, composer, and member of the band Unscaled Seven from Finland. In this episode he shares his point of view about playing, composition, mental health and much more.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:05 Episode starts

00:38 Mayones Guitars

1:12 Finland

2:34 Is Finland filled with metal bands!?

3:05 Mayones Guitars Pt.2

4:19 Trying to stand out

5:18 Sounding like other bands

6:04 Ville's influences

6:56 Unscaled Seven

7:56 Ville's writing process

9:56 Gear section

11:02 Horizon Devices Contest

12:40 Advice for musicians to grow on social media

15:05 Gear section pt.2

15:35 How does a real cab feel?

18:41 Innovating while being yourself

22:20 What does Ville believe in?

24:04 Ville's sources of inspiration

26:35 Ville Tikkanen invites James Philips to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Jesse Zuretti, composer for AAA games + film + TV + record producers & bands, member of the death metal band Dååth. In this episode he shares his experience composing for Riot Games, his latest album Argent Shock, how is working for bands like Intervals and much more.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:05 Episode starts2:02 Recording Orchestras5:35 Composing for Riot Games14:26 Joe Ford15:30 Argent Shock20:38 Dååth25:43 Advice for aspiring composers33:43 Remote jobs for composers37:59 How long does it take?38:40 "I just want to do the job to the best of my abilities"40:24 What tools should I look up to?44:04 Argent Metal44:46 Working with Intervals46:28 Jesse Zuretti invites Cody Matthew Johnson to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Zach Munowitz, Engineer, Musician, Songwriter. In this episode he shares his guitar tone origins, inspiration for video/photo and his musical influences.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro0:25 SPONSOR1:00 Episode starts2:17 Photography inspiration3:53 Shutterspeed effect origin5:35 Metal getting to the mainstream6:58 Working with Filter band7:50 The new Bedroom Musicians9:13 Working for Foo Fighters11:05 Zach's guitar tone13:29 The process of getting your own voice/sound14:17 Zach's biggest musical influences15:35 EDM & Metal working together15:48 Zach's take on vocals18:23 Periphery19:02 Zach's favorite concert19:27 Thornhill20:44 Ikea music21:45 Songwriting23:46 What is your proudest work?24:30 Sam Werrell/Drums26:30 Zach's experience as a producer27:04 Working on Reverb28:06 Having another creative outlet28:34 Zach invites Matt Halpern to The Chuggin29:00 Getgood Drums
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My guest on the podcast this week is Geordi Hills, musician and instrumentalist. He shares in this episode his biggest musical influences as well as his creative process when making music.FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:

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My guest on the podcast this week is Maurice Nixdorf, guitarist of the German band VØID. In this episode we talked about the German heavy music scene, some history, Linkin Park, Rammstein and much more.SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  @thechuggin  FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Pablo Piriz de la banda uruguaya Fuego. En este episodio hablamos de las realidades de tocar/producir en la escena del metal en América Latina, su experiencia al compartir con bandas importantes y su desarrollo como productor y músico.SIGUE A JOSUE Y A THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

My guest on the podcast this week is Dan Lowry, Founder/Creative Director of Statement Collective. In this episode we talked about guitar, composition, fashion, cowboys, Sleep Token and much more.

00:00 Intro

0:34 SPONSOR

1:09 Episode starts

2:00 Having multiple creative skills

3:04 Rhythm knowledge

4:01 Is Dan Lowry in a band?

6:15 Writing Full Songs

8:59 How do you manage your time?

11:39 Using references for video production

12:49 How does Dan manages his time? Pt.2

18:15 The dark side about making music a career

21:44 Advice for running a business

24:19 STATEMENT COLLECTIVE

27:21 Business strategy for musicians

30:58 The role of fashion

32:43 The evolution of rock/metal fashion

38:32 Statement Jewelry Design Process

41:18 Naming products and song titles

44:16 Bilmuri

45:41 Falling In Reverse

47:02 Brands using the "metal aesthetic"

49:25 Cowboy time

51:36 Dan Lowry invites his favorite musicians to The Chuggin

My guest on the podcast this week is Michael Montoya aka Morgoth Beatz of Seven Hours After Violet and Winds of Plague. He has worked with artists and bands like Machine Gun Kelly, Juice WRLD, Suicide Silence, Issues, Polyphia and many more. We talked about things from emo rap to metal and bands like Sleep Token.

00:00 Intro

0:32 SPONSOR

1:07 Episode Starts

1:21 Morgoth's Background

2:39 Working with Shavo

5:08 Goliath

6:09 Winds of Plague

9:27 Working with Suicide Silence

11:22 Working with Issues

14:28 Working with MGK and Travis Barker

15:47 Emo Rap and Trap Metal

18:46 Predicting the metal scene

25:15 Sleep Token

29:15 Advices for genre neutral producers

32:56 Working and dealing with artists

Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Josean Orta de la legendaria banda de deathcore, Fit For An Autopsy. El también toca en 2 increíbles bandas de Puerto Rico, Tropiezo y Omnifariam. Hablamos de su vida en Puerto Rico, su proceso al unirse a Fit, películas de terror y mucho metal!

Capítulos:

00:00 Intro

0:49 SPONSOR

1:23 Empieza el episodio

2:04 El propósito de The Chuggin

2:42 Historia de Josean Orta

6:11 La realidad de ser isleño

7:05 ¿Cuál fue la primera banda de Josean?

9:15 La realidad de ser isleño pt.2

11:23 Tropiezo y Omnifariam

14:41 ¿Cómo maneja Josean sus compromisos entre bandas?

15:59 ¿Cómo llegó Fit For An Autopsy a el nivel que está?

20:24 ¿Cómo se unió Josean a Fit For An Autopsy?

28:30 El proceso creativo de Fit

35:05 ¿Es Fit For An Autopsy deathcore? ¿Cómo entra en la evolución de este subgénero?

38:21 El lugar favorito para tocar de Josean

43:12 ¿Cuáles son las principales influencias de Josean Orta?

45:45 Películas de terror ¿Cuál debería ver?

48:15 ¿Quién desea ver Josean en The Chuggin?

Musician, Composer, Taco Bell Ambassador.

00:00 Intro

0:31 How to support the podcast?

0:45 SPONSOR

1:24 Episode starts

1:35 David’s Background

3:16 FITNESS

4:36 TACO BELL

11:56 Legator Guitars

16:27 David’s Guitar Setup

17:43 MUSICIAN MANSION

33:30 DAVID’S NEW ALBUM

34:28 David’s Dancing Endeavors

39:56 CHRONICLES BAND

42:12 David’s Influences

48:44 “I love songs that are 12 minutes long”

51:46 David invites his favorite musicians to The Chuggin

Bass Player, Session Musican, Teacher

00:00 Intro

0:23 How to support the podcast?

0:35 SPONSOR

1:15 Episode starts

2:04 Jacob’s Background

9:57 Jacob’s Biggest Influences

10:49 Memory Palace album

13:12 Studying music in Berklee College of Music

19:15 Painted in Exile band

20:25 JIA’s sound and influences

23:58 Lyrics vs Instrumental

26:09 Jacob’s role as a bass player

27:49 Benefits of studying music

33:30 Dingwall basses

37:47 UMANSKYBass

42:31 Darkglass Pedals

45:41 Portraits band

48:21 Advice to stand out as a musician

52:14 Jacob’s Top 5 Bands

53:37 Jacob invites Joseph Anidjar to The Chuggin

Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter and Musician. It was truly an honor to chat with one of my favorite producers ever: Carson Slovak of Atrium Audio. He is known for working along Grant McFarland on numerous rock/metal records as well as other music genres. He has worked with bands like ERRA, August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, Polaris and many others. He is also known for playing in the infamous Star Wars cosplay/cover band, Galactic Empire.

00:00 Intro

0:40 How to support the podcast?

0:54 SPONSOR

1:44 Carson's Background

5:44 Carson's & Grant's roles

8:28 Galactic Empire

15:52 Editing Guitars? Yes or No?

20:02 Carson's Mixing Influences

22:12 Drumforge and Drum Replacement

25:22 The Chuggin Purpose

25:45 Advice for new mixing engineers

30:47 The reality of Mastering

33:52 Songwriting Process

39:53 Is originality a thing?

44:13 How do you choose gear?

49:29 Carson Slovak invites Lance Prenc to The Chuggin

Producer, Songwriter, Photographer and Musician.

00:00 Intro

0:41 How is Dominican Republic?

2:34 The turtle story

4:17 Clayton’s Background

7:08 BASS CREW!

9:58 Clayton’s Biggest Influences

13:53 Touring for nothing, nowhere.

19:00 Clayton’s Spindrift Advertisement

20:30 Clayton’s aprecciation for Raoul Tchoï and Clint Tustin

23:57 Kung Fu Panda Inspiration

24:42 Clayton’s advice for new musicians

30:16 The mindset of “This is gonna suck”

32:58 Being a full-time producer

35:00 Clayton’s passion for photography

38:18 How does songwriting and photography relate to each other?

53:19 Choosing DAWs

57:24 Clayton’s childhood

1:01:32 Clayton’s favorite amp

1:03:07 Signing with Ibanez guitars

1:13:07 Clayton invites his favorite musicians to The Chuggin

Motion designer, videographer and musician.

00:00 Little Announcement 

00:40 Intro

01:12 Clint’s Covers and his Background

05:38 What did you start with, Music or Video?

10:27 Music Theory knowledge 

12:01 How do you get interested in Metal Music?

14:50 Working with big bands like Motionless in White and August Burns Red

17:40 Galactic Empire and Clint’s very First Band 

20:26 ERRA’s album art Interpretation and Concepts

24:42 Working with Jackson guitars and Marty Friedman 

32:42 ERRA’s self-titled album and Atrium Audio 

38:15 What sparked your interest for VFX and 3D animation (Motion Design)?

45:39 How challenging it is to combine aspects like live action footage, VFX/CGI?

53:09 Finding Balance in Multiple Creative Outlets

56:37 How is it your shooting process?

1:03:38 Advice for people that want to get started with Video, VFX and 3D?

1:09:37 What was the most difficult project for you?

1:13:31 Getting burnt out and know when to take a break 

1:15:35 The Future of AI 

1:20:20 Clint invites Craig Goonzi from Bleed From Within and Clayton King as next guests

Musician, Audio Engineer, Composer and Cat Enthusiast.

00:00 Intro and Small Talk

2:44 Background and Language

6:22 Misha Mansoor and Horizon Devices 

10:47 Musical Influences and Versatility 

12:35 Raoul’s Band and Music Scene in France

21:05 Starting Content Creation and Challenges

23:33 Balancing Music and Influencer Roles 

27:45 Advice for Musicians, Artists and Creators

31:54 Comparison Kills the Creative Process

35:30 Finding Solitude and Setting Boundaries

39:30 Analog Gear and The Importance of Commiting to sounds

42:44 Hesu Cabinets 

43:58 Raoul’s Love for Cats 

47:47 Choosing the Right Gear and Drums 

51:27 Incorporating Orchestration 

55:32 The reality of Thomman Music Store 

57:07 Harley Benton Guitars, Guitar Prices and Rack Amps

1:03:30 Does gear matter?

1:12:34 Raoul’s Mixing Process

1:16:49 “Not everyone wants to be an engineer” - Raoul Tchoï

1:21:17 Creating connections through music

1:22:50 Raoul invites Clayton King and Nalla as future guests