ElectrikJam Podcast
Do you want to hear the latest news about guitars, from a couple of pros? ELECTRIKJAM is all about guitars – with an emphasis on Rock & Metal, including all its wonderful sub-genres. Whether you’re looking for information on pedals, the latest amplifiers, or want to know what the best guitar for your budget is, our duo of veteran guitar players has got your back. While our website is full of in-depth articles, our guitar podcast is all live, no holds barred opinions! With a combined 40+ years experience, we have been on the front lines, playing in bands and recording artists in studios all around the world, since the 1990s. We know guitar gear. We know how to dial in your set up. And we know plenty about recording – ideal if you’re a total beginner. Need advice on certain guitar styles? Want to know what the best picks are for certain styles of guitar playing? Give us a listen to hear our highly critical opinion! #guitars #guitarpedals #guitarplayers #guitar #guitars #guitarist #guitarpedals #pedalboard
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What happens when the most important member of your band passes away tragically? What do you do? Is it a good idea to continue with the original band name?
Today we talk about the controversy surrounding Linkin park, what the band got wrong, and how other bands replaced a key member in a more...graceful fashion.
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Today we discuss:
- England has political changes! Big ones!
- KDH drops the big Gibson Bomb. Kelan hit us up!
- Queens of The Stone Age cancel their tour, due to Josh Homme needing emergency surgery. Get well soon, Josh!
- Speaking of QOTSA... why don't we love the new album?
- The Gibson and Dean drama continues, with Dean possibly coming out on top.
- Fender knows how to market to the new generation of guita...
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SPECIAL EPISODE!
Today we discuss:
- Pedestrian weather? But for real...this heat wave is insane.
- Ice core samples? I swear we talk about guitars.
- Richard did not know that Queen did the Highlander soundtrack.
Who inspired you to pick up the guitar for the first time? It may seem like a simple answer, but if you really think about it...your influences on guitar may run deeper than you think...
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The Electrikjam Guitar Nerds Discuss:
- Country Chicken Pickin' is a complicated guitar technique!
- Mastodon/Brent Hinds uses a lot of Country and Blues in a Metal context, and the quality makes the band so unique.
- Check out West End Motel! It is an amazing palate cleanser for guitarists.
- New Country Music SUCKS and I am tired of pretending that it doesn't. Country music used to be a w...
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NEWS:
- Katana Gen 3 Review is coming from Electrikjam, but we are taking our time with this amp. Should you go out and buy this amp? Well...
- Baking Terms work well when describing guitar tones?
- We both have broken brains for some reason.
- Cell Phone release dates are wild, man.
- Technology is always a couple of years ahead of what we see, which also applies to guitars and amp tech
- BOSS is one of the most t...
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This week we talk about:
- Richard and Christopher both have the sniffles.
- Children are germ farms.
- The new BOSS Katana Gen 3 has dropped, but how good is it compared to older generations? Should guitarists who already own a Katana switch to the Gen 3?
- The Boss Katana Cult? What is the difference between the BOSS katana models?
- Do the new Katana amplifiers support Sneaky Amps?
- Line 6 Catalyst CX:...
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Today We Discuss:
- Christopher & Richard talk about the weather for some reason.
- The new TONEX One is an amazing piece of gear for amplifier purists.
- Adam Jones using a stereo setup live? Is that one of his secrets?
- Richard made Adam Jones from TOOL mess up on stage.
- What is up with bathroom urinals at concerts and venues? Do you talk to people in the bathroom? Are you "that" guy?
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Today we discuss:
- Where have Coal Chamber been?!?! New Schecter Coal Chamber models just dropped, and they are super cool.
- Josh Fesse has been on EVERY album ever? Josh talked to Rick Beato about how he has replaced drummers in every genre over the years. He doesn't even know how many albums he has been on.
- Christopher worked on Christian Music?
- Check out our review of the Melvins Tarantula Heart...
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Happy Birthday, Richard!
Today we have a special episode, where we talk about our favorite movie and video game soundtracks. We have a special guest today, Fran Mummert. She is Electrikjam's Pro photographer as well as a freelance artist.
Christopher, Fran, and Richard all have a different view on what makes a soundtrack great, and today we go over the greats. From Hans Zimmer, to Mic...
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Today we discuss:
- Not much guitar news since Summer NAMM is right around the corner.
- Schecter re-releases the Black Ops line with an amazing single humbucker PT model. It comes in 6, 7, and 8 string variants.
- Richard loves Telecasters!
- Boards of Canada is a pretty cool band, and we revisit them.
- Old-school analog recording equipment is back in style! Lots of producers have started trying to emulate tap...
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This Week We Discuss:
- Richard is always late, and his child destroys watermelons in public for no reason.
- Rick Beato Interviews Danny Carey from TOOL: What an eye-opening interview with an absolute legend of a drummer! Danny has played with so many famous guitarists and artists over the years, it is hard not to be jealous.
- How much can two guys talk about the band TOOL?
- Who is the bass player in Coldp...
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This week we discuss:
- Christopher has authored a course on mastering for beginners, which you can find on Electrikjam.com. Learn how to master songs with free plugins! Check it out here: Audio Mastering 101: Learn How To Master Your Music Like A Pro
- Electrikjam was always supposed to be about guitar education, not entertainment, and we are finally getting there!
- Guitar Max Carlisle (Glenn Danzig'...
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* Listener Discretion Advised!* Mentions detailed accounts, including a court case that involved self-harm and drug use. Also mentions history and counter-culture like the band Mayhem and the Black-Metal movement.
Today's special episode talks about the Occult and the effect it has had on Rock and Metal music over the decades. Beginning with Robert Johnson selling his soul in a Faustian ...
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This week, the Electrikjam.com staff talks about...
- Sleep Token: The newest masked metal band! Do we like them, or do we think they are possible industry plants, milking the metal scene?
- The Katana GO: After the review, it was very hard...
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Visit Electrikjam.com for the FREE Guitar Modes Course, which we mention at the end. Just sign up, and you get free mode diagrams for tablets, phones, or desktops!
Today we talk about:
- The Dave Grohl Epiphone Problem: Shipping issues, broken headstocks, and cracked finishes galore! What has happened with these guitars? Epiphone has NO response.
- Sweet Water and Glamour Shot Guitar Photos?
- Cell...
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Today we talk about:
- The new Dave Grohl Epiphone Model, and how scarce it is!
- What is the net worth of your favorite Rock stars? TOOL? Metallica? Iron Maiden? Ghost? Who is worth the most in the music industry?
- How do you make money in a band these days?
Does Natural Talent exist?
This is a big topic, and we look at it from different angles. While Christopher thinks that talent is the result o...
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Today we take a look at how guitar products, and even guitars themselves, have never been more affordable. The same can be said for recording equipment, and all of the DAW plugins on the market. Everything is much easier now, right?
But do you REALLY need it? Join us to explore the future-present, where you can have a million guitar gadgets. But do these tools actually help you? or are they mo...
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This week we discuss guitar price hikes across all brands, but especially Epiphone. The new Epiphone lineup includes an Adam Jones model, and even a Dave Grohl signature guitar that has been a long time coming. These new models use Gibson parts, and cost a little more than your usual Epiphone guitar, but have a proper "open book" headstock.
Speaking of Adam Jones...do you like TOOL?<...
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Today Christopher and Richard take a look at what makes a song great, and memorable. Chris and Rich explore their favorite albums, production techniques, and how songs can make their mark on you for life.
Chris also challenges RICK BEATO to a Pay-Per-View fight if Rick is feeling feisty over our choice of words. Does Rick own "What Makes This Song Great?"
We tackle the issu...
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Exploring the mind of a professional guitar tech, builder, and pedal designer!
Today we talk shop with David Ross, designer of the Spellbook Pedal, as well as a master guitar tech and builder. We have done some reviews on David's innovative pedals, and today he shares some valuable guitar knowledge with us!
We also discuss why beginner guitarists need a good guitar tech, as well ...
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