ElectrikJam Podcast

Send us a message or question! Today we discuss... 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. Support the show Join our Email Cl...

Send us a message or question! 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 t...

Send us a message or question! 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...

Send us a message or question! 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. Co...

Send us a message or question! 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...

Send us a message or question! 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 Sne...

Send us a message or question! 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? A...

Send us a message or question! 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...

Send us a message or question! 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. F...

Send us a message or question! 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 produce...

Send us a message or question! 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 TO...

Send us a message or question! 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! Guit...

Send us a message or question! * 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 selli...

Send us a message or question! Join our EMAIL LIST! It is free, and the community is growing. No spam, just guitar stuff! Stay in the loop, as we have big plans to announce soon! 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, i...

Send us a message or question! 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 Glam...

Send us a message or question! 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...

Send us a message or question! 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 actual...

Send us a message or question! 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...

Send us a message or question! 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?"...

Send us a message or question! 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 gu...

Send us a message or question! Join us on our Reddit community , and post whatever you like about guitars and gear! We are trying to grow the forum, and you can post pics of your guitars, or ask us questions there. Stop by and say hello! Today we talk about: NAMM 2024: It was a little disappointing for us. We talk about why. Iconic Guitars vs BC Rich: We cover the full story, and give you the fact...

Send us a message or question! Favorite Albums of 2023: This week we talk about our favorite albums from 2023. You can see Christopher's list on Electrikjam.com by clicking HERE . While he had some interesting picks for the best albums, Richard has his own opinions. SUGAR HORSE was our #1 pick for new albums, and we talk about what we love about this band. You should check out their new album...

Send us a message or question! This week, we take a deep dive into recording contracts, and how artists have to navigate the post-internet landscape. Can you make money these days as a guitarist? How have recording contracts changed over the last few years? How did artists get signed in the past compared to today? We also talk about: The Gibson Modern Lite Guitar: Did we predict the future? PRS Gu...

Send us a message or question! Today we talk about the latest news in the world of guitar.  Today we discus: Are studios ditching real amps for amplifier sims? What is going on with PRS Guitars? New Fender Tonemaser: Does it suck? But our main focus is on Gibson Guitars. As a "heritage company" and a high-level lifestyle brand, has Gibson lost touch with their players? We also discuss th...