Rank #1: Trey Xavier

Trey Xavier is a guitarist and the Editor-in-Chief of Gear Gods.
2:10 - Gear will not make you better
19:10 - Outcome based playing vs just for enjoyment
32:08 - Interacting with comments on the internet
42:04 - The base skill set level for musicians
1:01:28 - What to look out for when buying new gear
1:11:00 - The future of recording
1:36:26 - Outsourcing
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Jan 25 2021
1hr 59mins
Rank #2: Chris Wiseman

Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent.
3:46 - How Chris is using his entrepreneurial mind during quarantine
19:38 - The loss of touring and using the internet to get big
54:28 - Does Chris practice guitar?
1:09:09 - Most people are well-intentioned and nice
1:16:13 - Having a routine and focus
1:28:30 - Writing for two bands without them sounding the same
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Jan 18 2021
1hr 42mins
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Rank #3: Mike Stringer

Mike Stringer is the guitarist for Spiritbox.
1:44 - Stupid riffs
22:00 - The importance of image
36:15 - Spending time on music vs. everything else
54:56 - Creating the ethereal elements in Spiritbox
1:13:30 - The role of a producer
1:26:32 - Wearing many hats as a professional musician
1:42:37 - Are people too obsessed with genre?
1:51:10 - How Mike approaches dynamic writing
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Jan 11 2021
2hr 7mins
Rank #4: The Ghost Inside

Zach Johnson and Chris Davis are the guitarists for The Ghost Inside.
1:37 - Practicing while standing
14:33 - Recalling the correct breakdown
27:22 - Not touring due to injury vs. not touring due to COVID
35:11 - How Zack and Chris create riffs
58:42 - Work ethic is key
1:32:34 - Working with someone who is different and how to get out of the way
1:43:04 - Everyone having a say can be dangerous
1:52:30 - What is a producer’s role?
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Jan 04 2021
2hr 6mins
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Rank #5: Jen Majura

Jen Majura is the guitarist for Evanescence.
2:16 - Live streams are tiring
12:24 - Artists and craftsmen are both necessary
25:14 - Replacing a band member is hard
39:28 - Adapting in 2020
54:08 - Jen’s guitar habits during quarantine
1:28:45 - Designing tones
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Dec 14 2020
1hr 42mins
Rank #6: Jake Bowen

Jake Bowen is a guitarist in Periphery.
3:02 - Eating high-calorie meals
9:21 - Jake’s problem with airports and authority figures
29:16 - Humans are still animals even though society has modernized
43:51 - How the band is handling staying home
57:18 - Anxiety and being a people pleaser
1:05:03 - Playing guitar live
1:21:00 - A day in the life of Jake
1:32:13 - Battling depression
1:44:02 - Being influenced by his uncle, John Petrucci
1:55:36 - Jake’s riff style
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Dec 07 2020
2hr 13mins
Rank #7: Jinjer

Eugene and Roman are the bassist and guitarist, respectively, in Jinjer.
1:59 - Working with Max Morton and writing songs
12:07 - Throwing ideas and riffs away
25:44 - The band’s communication
37:16 - Eugene’s bass lines
50:21 - Writing during lockdown and writing rigs
1:02:51 - Being able to travel with your own console
1:12:06 - Staying grounded
1:34:36 - Writing a song in 5 hours
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Nov 30 2020
1hr 52mins
Rank #8: Ruud Jolie

Ruud Jolie is the lead guitarist of Within Temptation.
12:22 - How European culture treats metal music
23:19 - You can make music work without a band
37:15 - Ruud’s job as a guitarist in Within Temptation
56:48 - Guide for refining riffs
1:21:20 - Defining personal style
1:43:36 - Longevity is a rare thing
1:52:07 - Rehearsing before tour
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Nov 23 2020
2hr 11mins
Rank #9: Nick Sampson

Nick Sampson is a producer, engineer, and guitar player for I Am Abomination.
3:14 - Handling COVID
11:11 - Gaining trust and respect
17:03 - How guitar players can prepare
36:47 - Scheduling and time management
57:51 - Making your guitar as playable as possible
1:17:50 - Building and patenting a guitar
1:38:57 - Buying weed used to be difficult
1:57:39 - There’s no liposuction for guitar
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Nov 16 2020
2hr 5mins
Rank #10: Angel Vivaldi

Angel Vivaldi is a virtuoso guitarist as well as a songwriter and producer.
5:07 - Angel doesn’t miss being on the road
18:07 - Eddie Van Halen
28:10 - Finding what works best for your health
45:46 - Does Angel’s discipline with health and fitness transfer to guitar playing?
59:48 - Getting away from drugs and abuse
1:11:51 - How Angel recorded his first demo
1:33:00 - Working with Will Putney
1:53:40 - Angel’s writing process
1:58:42 - Angel’s practice regimen
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Nov 09 2020
2hr 10mins