Metal Mastermind® Podcast

The secret to good marketing is not just to have a product, but to create an everlasting impression on your audience. Our host, Ken Candelas, has an inspiring conversation with guest speaker, Ro Kohli, the mastermind behind War Machine Custom Merchandising. Maybe you'll walk away with new ideas, too?

In this episode we listen to a fascinating discussion between host Ken Candelas and guest Chris Berens on the magic of Audeze's headphones and their latest product, the LCD-S20. From how Chris got started with Audeze to the future of their technology, you'll learn quite a lot about what is important in the manufacturing of such high quality professional products.

In this episode, Ken interviews Marek Walaszek -- the founder of Bettermaker. In their discussion, they explore what it's like to make a business in the recording industry: the do's and the don'ts, and what you might have to give up in order to achieve success.

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The Amatory Murder is a NYC Brooklyn-based band with an unrelenting desire to shape the next wave of rock in this industry. Ken Candelas invites Xian Murder, the lead singer, to discuss touring as a professional musician, highlighting the nuances in a production and the music business for an indie band. Their single, "Velvet Noose" is out now!

Ken Candelas and Maor Appelbaum discuss the importance of bringing people together, the universal language of music, putting meaning behind your work, and building a community to support a culture of collaboration.

Ken and guest Marc Urselli speak on vinyl, his eclectic project that fuses Doom Metal and Tuvan Throat Singing called "SteppenDoom", exploring the outer reaches of creativity, the importance of an intern at a recording studio and how to become a great producer.

Ken and Tom Vaughan of Chord Electronics discuss the importance of headphone and speaker amplification, what to look for, and how DAC technology has evolved. Ken inquires about what makes Chord's new DAC technology so transparent, and how it will influence decision making in the pro audio market.

Ken Candelas invites one of his friends and colleagues, Derek Cruz, to the Metal Mastermind® Podcast. Derek has tremendous experience with networking and musicianship, and his knowledge of production has contributed to his success. In this episode, Ken and Derek describe the nature of the industry while sharing stories regarding their own adventures. What does it take to be the total package?

Ken and special guest Todd Burke discuss the technical and commercial challenges when working with formats such as Dolby Atmos. They explore the nature of producing in stereo versus immersive and where the potentials lie in moving forward with adaptive audio formats.

In this episode, Ken and Ellie discuss their beginnings in audio and music production and how they adapted to become self-reliant, independent artists in the new music industry.

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Ken and Ellie discuss how Metal music has impacted their lives and their shared experiences as music and audio educators. Ken elaborates on his songwriting process and the origins of his inspiration.

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We have a new co-host! Find out what happened to Metal Mastermind and what you can expect from us in the future. Ken introduces the new co-host and discusses how Metal needs its own dedicated resource for education to empower its artists and fans. A discussion with nostalgia intertwined, the future of Metal Mastermind is bright and its fire is kindled.

Alex Nasla, the man behind Spectre Media Group in partnership with Glenn Fricker speaks with Ken Candelas on the aspects of taking your career seriously to elevate yourself to new heights. Alex speaks plainly and wholesomely, discussing his favorite pieces of gear, a day in the life, and what you must do (or let go of) in order to achieve success.

In this episode, we explore the workings of Brian Jackson's career as a musician and an audio engineer and educator. Brian talks about his experience with the band Neurosis and his journey through the music industry, providing his insight and wisdom.