Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy

On this episode, Nate discusses his history with punk and hardcore, what it's meant to him over the course of his music journey, and his feelings on the current state of the scene/genre. Find out how Metallica and Jimmy Bower opened the door to a whole new world of music for an adolescent rocker. Albums of discussion (including legendary first-hand stories): Annihilation Time - II (2004) Annihilat...

On this episode, Nate recounts the trials and tribulations of making Enlightened In Eternity.   Albums of discussion: AC/DC - Powerage (1978) Def Leppard - High N Dry (1981)  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritadriftm...

Nate discusses the new Spirit Adrift song 'Barn Burner," reads some powerful fan letters, recaps truly epic experiences at Download and Hellfest, teases some upcoming live plans, and tells the story of meeting Municipal Waste for the first time on Saint Patrick's day 2006. Full circle moments and synchronicity abound in this episode. Album of discussion is Municipal Waste - Electrified Brain (2022...

Nate talks about the importance of keeping it real, touching on examples ranging from the heartfelt honesty of Henry Rollins's 'Get In The Van,' to the monumental riffing consistency of Kirk Windstein. Music of discussion: EYE AM - Dreams Always Die With The Sun (2023) Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament (2023) The Darkness - Permission To Land (2003)  ______________________________________ Find Nate: htt...

Nate answers fan questions, recaps the recent tour with Midnight, and explores his thoughts on the current state of touring.   Album of discussion is Saint Vitus - Die Healing (1995)  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit A...

Special episode featuring all of Spirit Adrift. Nate, Tom Draper, Mike Fury, and Sonny DeCarlo check in from the road around the halfway mark of their tour with Midnight and Spiter. Album of discussion is Motorhead - Ace of Spades (1980)  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoona...

Nate recounts the recording process and touring behind 2019's Divided By Darkness. Album of discussion this episode is Gene Clark - No Other (1974).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube.com/@sp...

Nate dives deep into the new Spirit Adrift song 'I Shall Return,' from the forthcoming album 'Ghost At The Gallows.' Delve into the epic journey that inspired the song, the glory of FM classic rock radio, and the neverending quest for the perfect guitar solo. Check out this episode to learn how you can win a copy of the new album! Album of discussion is Poison Ruin - Harvest (2023).  _____________...

Nate recounts the creative process behind 2019's Divided By Darkness. Album of discussion this episode is Roky Erickson & The Aliens - The Evil One (1980).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube....

Nate ponders the big questions of the universe, most importantly... 'who has more riffs, Jesus or the Devil?' Album of discussion this episode is Wovenhand - Wovenhand (2002).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift:...

Nate describes how his recent experience at a Carcass/Municipal Waste gig in Austin carried profound personal significance. Meanwhile... giant rattlesnakes, massive explosions, and possible otherworldly encounters form a bond between his neighbors in the Texan wild. Album of discussion is Carcass - Heartwork (1993).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@bornto...

Nate delves deeper into the songwriting and recording process of Curse of Conception, details a disastrous start to the first Spirit Adrift tour ever, and more. Album of discussion this episode is Rwake - Voices of Omens (2007)  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate _______...

Nate recounts the genesis, songwriting, and recording process of Curse of Conception. Album of discussion this episode is Deadbird - Twilight Ritual (2008).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.youtube...

Champ Morgan is a staple of the Texas heavy music scene. He sings for BLK OPS, Triage, Lethal Weapon, and has a solo noise project Derilect Satellite. Champ discusses the countless classic metal bands he saw live when stationed in Germany in the early 90's, what it was like working at Roadrunner Records during the golden era, the band that forever changed his life, the importance of positivity, an...

Today marks the announcement of the brand new Spirit Adrift album entitled Ghost At The Gallows. Nate discusses the album, and the lead single 'Death Won't Stop Me.' Fan-picked topics of discussion include determining what exactly makes a riff truly heavy, and praising one of the greatest bands of all time… Rush. Album discussion this episode is Thin Lizzy - Bad Reputation (1977). ________________...

Nate gets metaphysical about navigating the music industry, talks best rhythm guitar players, and praises one of his favorite albums of the year, Rezn - Solace (2023).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://...

Nate teases some upcoming Spirit Adrift activities, talks about the craziest thing that ever happened on tour, shares his philosophy on the significance (or lack thereof) of gear/equipment, and reveals lyrical secrets. Album of discussion this episode is Dark Angel - Darkness Descends (1986).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.inst...

Nate talks about the making of the first Spirit Adrift releases, the "Behind - Beyond" EP and "Chained To Oblivion" album. He also goes all the way in on the controversial practice of merch cuts, and discusses 40 Watt Sun - Wider Than The Sky (2016).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.c...

Nate draws parallels between the Bay Area Thrash Scene, his own experience getting into music in the early 2000's, his attempts at adjusting to the modern music industry, the passing of Gary Rossington from Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Obituary - Dying of Everything (2023).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https...

Nate recounts the most important day of his life, answers a fan question about the best rhythm sections in hard rock/heavy metal, and discusses Linda Ronstadt - Heart Like A Wheel (1974).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spi...

Nate pays tribute to his late friend Big John Hopkins, reminisces about how he discovered extreme music, and discusses Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed (2023).  ______________________________________ Find Nate: https://www.youtube.com/@borntoonate   https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@borntoonate ______________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift: https://www.yo...

Nate checks in with a recap of his recent musical activities, tackles the issue of middle-aged men in clown makeup claiming there are no good new bands, and discusses Death - Spiritual Healing (1990).   _____________________________________________ Find Nate: youtube.com/@BornTooNate instagram.com/borntoonate/ tiktok.com/@borntoonate _____________________________________________ Find Spirit Adrift...