In this episode I interview bassist Markus Grosskopf from the band “Helloween” We talk about the new album coming out tomorrow. Markus shares a great story about when the band were in South America 10-15 years ago at a club where they got to jam with a Helloween cover band!! Both songs heard throughout the podcast are from the new album. Album sale link: here YouTube Videos: "Fear Of The Fallen" "Skyfall" Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: C...
Jun 17, 2021•19 min•Ep. 147
In this episode I talk to the worlds most famous female guitarist, Jennifer Batten, who performed with the king of pop, Michael Jackson, and the one and only Jeff Beck. Jennifer is also the principal of the number one online seminar event called “Guitar Cloud Symposium” which featuring top guitarists/instructors from around the world. The next event is happening next weekend June 19th and 20th 2021 and features special guest Robben Ford. An event not to be missed. Go to https://guitarcloudsympos...
Jun 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 146
In this episode I talk to guitarist/vocalist from the band “Interloper”, Andrew Virrueta. We discuss the making of their new album “Search Party” coming out on June 11th 2021 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre order the album here. Video Clips: Drift Search Party Idle Years Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Jun 04, 2021•15 min•Ep. 145
In this episode I talk to Lala, the drummer from the band “Burning Witches” about their new album “The Witch Of The North”. We also discuss their live streaming concert coming up in 2 days. Access the live stream here Preorder ‘THE WITCH OF THE NORTH’ here. Watch The Video For ‘The Witch Of The North’ here. Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
May 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 144
In this episode I talk to Stevie D from the band Buckcherry about their new album “Hellbound” which is out June 25th 2021. To find out more about Stevie check out Episode #82. Pre-sale link: here Youtube link: "So Hott" Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
May 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 143
In this episode I talk to Gilby Clarke about his new album “The Gospel Truth” which is out now. We chat about writing the album, playing guitar with Kings Of Chaos, Guns’n’Roses, Heart and his daughters band “Frankie & the Studs”. Digital Sales Link click here Physical Sales Link click here Video links: "Rock'n'Roll Is Getting Louder" "Tightwad" Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visi...
May 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 142
In this episode I talk to 4 different guitarists who participated in the Guitar Cloud Symposium (GCS) on April 16th - 19th with instructors Jennifer Batten, Gretchen Menn, Daniele Gottardo, Vicki Genfan, Mundo Juilarat and Greg Koch. And special guest Steve Lukather. Click here to find out more about GCS. Episode 8 with Jennifer Batten Episode 103 with Jennifer Batten Jennifer's Youtube channel My 4 guests: Elisa Miconi Perry Dillard Wanda Lopez IIse Gudino Sign up for the next Guitar Cloud Symp...
Apr 27, 2021•36 min•Ep. 141
In this episode I talk to guitarist Mundo Juillerat who is based out of Las Vegas but originally from Hawaii. Mundo is another one of the instructors at this weekends “Guitar Cloud Symposium where he will be talking about Gypsy Jazz playing and soloing. Check out Mundo’s youtube here. To find out more about the Guitar Cloud Symposium click here Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my ...
Apr 18, 2021•16 min•Ep. 140
In this podcast I talk to Vicki Genfan who is an amazing singer/guitarist about her modules that she will be teaching this weekend at the Guitar Cloud Symposium. April 16th -19th. Click here to find out more about the Guitar Cloud Symposium and to order tickets. Vicki Genfan's website Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Apr 13, 2021•28 min•Ep. 139
In this episode I talk to Gretchen Menn and Daniele Gottardo about their role in the Guitar Cloud Symposium coming up on April 16th - 19th 2021. Click here for more info about the event: Guitar Cloud Symposium Gretchen Menn website Daniele Gottardo website Click here to find out more about the Pickup Generator or here to watch the tutorial. Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my webs...
Apr 10, 2021•30 min•Ep. 138
In this episode I talk to Rick Chapple from the band “Devil Sold His Soul” about their new album “Loss” which is out April 9th 2021. Rick gives us a great insight to the album and his influences. Check out their YouTube Links: Burdened Beyond Reach The Narcissist To preorder the album click here Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx - Ernieball - Yousician - Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Apr 06, 2021•23 min•Ep. 137
In this episode I talk to Matt Wakeling from the “Guitar Speak Podcast” and Andrew McKaysmith from the “Scars and Guitars” podcast. We talk about hosting a podcast and share some stories about interviewing various guests. Make sure you check out both podcasts: Guitar Speak Podcast Facebook Guitar Speak Podcast iTunes Scars And Guitars Podcast Scars And Guitars Facebook Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and...
Apr 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 136
In this episode I talk to guitarist Loko McDonald from the Sydney based band “Introspect” about their new EP “Midnight Sun”. Click here to pre order the album Thank you to my sponsors: ShreddGuitarWorx Ernieball Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Mar 17, 2021•13 min•Ep. 135
In this episode I talk to Mat Robins from the Melbourne based band “Cicadastone” about their new album “Cold Chamber” which be available on March 19th. Check out their 3 singles: Dying In Sunshine. Box Of Anger. Out Of Sight Watch the making of the album: Inside The Chamber Pre Order the album here Click here to get tickets for the album launch. Thank you to my sponsors: ShreddGuitarWorx Ernieball yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit ...
Mar 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 134
In this episode I interview Tom Englund from the Swedish band “Evergrey”. We discuss their new album “Escape Of The Phoenix”. https://www.facebook.com/Evergrey/ Purchase the album here: Escape Of The Phoenix Intro music by Mammoth WVH Thank you to my sponsors: ShreddGuitarWorx Ernieball yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Mar 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 133
In this episode I talk artist Robert Vargas about his mural of Eddie Van Halen at the Guitar Centre in Hollywood plus lots more. instagram twitter Intro music by: Mammoth WVH Thank you to my sponsors: ShreddGuitarWorx Ernieball yousician.com customguitarpicks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Feb 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 132
In this episode I talk to guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen from the band Epica about their new album Omega. Check out their Youtube channel to see the making of the album: Epica To watch their clips: Abyss Of Time Freedom - The Wolves Within To pre oder the album: click here Intro music by Mammoth WVH Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my websit...
Feb 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 131
In this episode I talk to Phoenix Van Der Weyden from Brazil about her new album “Eyes On The Prize”. To learn more about Phoenix check out: Episode #93 Get your copy of the album here: shredguyrecords To get lessons from Phoenix go to: https://www.phoenixguitaracademy.com/ Check out the collaboration videos here: No Matter What Tribute to Eddie Van Halen Am challenge Let It Be Don't Stop Believen Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yous...
Feb 07, 2021•23 min•Ep. 130
In this episode I talk to guitarist Wolf Hoffman from the band Accept. We talk about their new album called “Too Mean To Die”. YouTube links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQy6npwdwsY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHwCTnH5_Z8 iTunes Pre Sale link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/too-mean-to-die/1534988260 A big thank you to Nuclear Blast for all their support with getting the artists for the podcast and releasing some great music. Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx: https://www.fa...
Jan 21, 2021•16 min•Ep. 129
In this episode I talk to the one and only Michael Schenker about his new album “Immortal”. Michael gives us a great insight to the making of the album plus lots more. To pre-order the album click here YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lss0xI2HaA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLMn1nPqANM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcrU9ZS6CZA Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit m...
Jan 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 128
In this episode I talk to Tommy Johansson from the band Majestica. We discuss his new album that is out now “A Christmas Carol”. Download the album here: https://music.apple.com/au/album/a-christmas-carol/1533955619 Check out Majestica’s Youtube channel to follow their Christmas calendar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC43NLMOwGME-q3o90WDuGlw More film clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_RKRbA9gRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ol8DlEPEaM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p72uHnOY7C8 Than...
Dec 19, 2020•18 min•Ep. 127
In this episode I talk to the author of the book "Eruption In the Canyon", Andrew Bennett. The book is about his time with Eddie Van Halen and features some great photos and stories that Andrew shares in this podcast. To purchase the book click here: https://www.eruptioninthecanyon.com/product-page/eruption-in-the-canyon-coffee-table-photo-book Thank you to my sponsors: Shredd Guitar Worx: https://www.facebook.com/ShreddGuitarWorx%20/ Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Persona...
Dec 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 126
In this episode I talk to Michael Gonthier from Shredd Guitar Worx. Michael lets us know all about his business and his connection with VegaTrem, plus his new Van Halen tribute band “Mean Street”. http://www.shredd.com.au https://www.facebook.com/ShreddGuitarWorx%20/ https://www.facebook.com/MeanStreetVanHalenStory Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.com.au To download my ...
Nov 29, 2020•12 min•Ep. 125
In this podcast I talk to Japanese guitarist Saki from the band “Amahiru” which also features Frederic from Dragonforce. We talk about their new album plus Saki’s other bands and lots more. Pre order the album: https://amahiru.lnk.to/Amahiru First single “Hours”: https://youtu.be/DTQjIjYvEM8 Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.com.au To download my online guitar course and...
Nov 18, 2020•17 min•Ep. 124
In this episode I talk to guitarist Phil Campbell from Motorhead and now with his sons “Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons”. We discuss his new album “We’re The Bastards” plus lots more. iTunes: click here YouTube clips: "Son Of A Gun" "Bite My Tongue" "We're The Bastards" Thank you to my sponsors: Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Nov 07, 2020•12 min•Ep. 123
In this episode I talk bassist Kelly Nickels from the band LA Guns. We talk about the new album “Renegades” coming out November 13th. Check out all the different bundles available here YouTube Videos: Renegades Well Oiled Machine Crawl Thank you to my sponsors: Ernieball Yousician Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Nov 03, 2020•11 min•Ep. 122
In this episode I talk to Mike Spreitzer from the band “DevilDriver” about their new album “Dealing With Demons”. Mike gives us a breakdown to the recording process for the album plus how he first joined the band. https://www.devildriver.com Eddie Van Halen Tribute Video Adam Roach - "No Matter What" Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Music: livingmusicstores.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.c...
Oct 28, 2020•22 min•Ep. 121
In this episode I talk to Mark Pyjama from South Africa about his song “Prelude” and his new album coming out soon. Click here to download the song. Watch the film clip here. Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Music: livingmusicstores.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.com.au To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Oct 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 120
In this episode I talk to guitarist/songwriter from the band “Enslaved”, Ivar Bjornson. We talk about the new coming out on October 2nd 2020 “Utgard”. Sales link: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cd-enslaved-utgard-cd iTunes Link: https://music.apple.com/au/album/utgard/1502372159 YouTube Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkEXIpym5E0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ptxt1FQiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzRjf7OMek Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousi...
Sep 26, 2020•19 min•Ep. 119
In this episode I talk to guitarist Roy Ziv from Canada about his new album “Distant Visions, his online guitar speed builder course plus lots more. Check out Roy’s site: www.royzivmusic.com Here is the Youtube clip we talk about in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDY5aGqPsz8 Thank you to my sponsors: Ernie Ball: https://www.ernieball.com Yousician: Your Personal Music Teacher. yousician.com Living Music: livingmusicstores.com Custom Guitar Picks: www.customguitarpicks.com.au Roach ...
Sep 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 118
