The Chuggin

My guest on the podcast this week is Rohan Sharma aka RO1, musician, keyboardist, and producer. We talk about his journey into music, influences like Dream Theater, his upcoming album “Sunder” coming out November 29th, and the future of his sound. Rohan also dives into collaboration, authenticity in endorsements, and gives great tips for musicians bringing synths into metal. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introd...

My guest on the podcast this week is Dave Dunsire, guitarist of the band Renesans. We talked the balancing of dual passions as a musician and videographer, offering insights into his creative process and overcoming challenges like burning out. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background 04:17 Journey Through Music Education 09:07 The Renaissance Man: Multi-Disciplinary Approach 13:52 Creative Proce...

My guest on the podcast this week is Terrance Pettitt, touring & studio drummer, he has filled in for bands like Comeback Kid, The Devil Wears Prada, The Acacia Strain, The Ghost Inside, Great American Ghost and many more bands. In this episode he shares his overall viewpoint about being a touring musician and the challenges he has overcome. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Episode starts 1:00 What...

Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Martin Gonzalez. Compositor para anime, videojuegos y television. Algunos de sus creditos incluye musica para RWBY, Arknights, tambien es miembro de la banda Atomic Guava y actualmente se encuentra tocando para la banda sinfonica de Naruto. Capítulos: 00:00 Intro 00:54 Episodio comienza 2:10 Influencias musicales de Martin 4:19 Orígenes de Martin 7:06 Desa...

My guest on the podcast this week is Ville Tikkannen, guitar player, composer, and member of the band Unscaled Seven from Finland. In this episode he shares his point of view about playing, composition, mental health and much more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:05 Episode starts 00:38 Mayones Guitars 1:12 Finland 2:34 Is Finland filled with metal bands!? 3:05 Mayones Guitars Pt.2 4:19 Trying to stand o...

My guest on the podcast this week is Jesse Zuretti, composer for AAA games + film + TV + record producers & bands, member of the death metal band Dååth. In this episode he shares his experience composing for Riot Games, his latest album Argent Shock, how is working for bands like Intervals and much more. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:05 Episode starts2:02 Recording Orchestras5:35 Composing for Riot G...

My guest on the podcast this week is Zach Munowitz, Engineer, Musician, Songwriter. In this episode he shares his guitar tone origins, inspiration for video/photo and his musical influences. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro0:25 SPONSOR1:00 Episode starts2:17 Photography inspiration3:53 Shutterspeed effect origin5:35 Metal getting to the mainstream6:58 Working with Filter band7:50 The new Bedroom Musicians9:13...

My guest on the podcast this week is Geordi Hills, musician and instrumentalist. He shares in this episode his biggest musical influences as well as his creative process when making music. FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN: https://www.instagram.com/thechuggin https://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

My guest on the podcast this week is Maurice Nixdorf, guitarist of the German band VØID. In this episode we talked about the German heavy music scene, some history, Linkin Park, Rammstein and much more. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:  @thechuggin  FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Pablo Piriz de la banda uruguaya Fuego. En este episodio hablamos de las realidades de tocar/producir en la escena del metal en América Latina, su experiencia al compartir con bandas importantes y su desarrollo como productor y músico. SIGUE A JOSUE Y A THE CHUGGIN:https://www.instagram.com/thechugginhttps://www.instagram.com/josuecruzmusic

My guest on the podcast this week is Dan Lowry, Founder/Creative Director of Statement Collective. In this episode we talked about guitar, composition, fashion, cowboys, Sleep Token and much more. 00:00 Intro 0:34 SPONSOR 1:09 Episode starts 2:00 Having multiple creative skills 3:04 Rhythm knowledge 4:01 Is Dan Lowry in a band? 6:15 Writing Full Songs 8:59 How do you manage your time? 11:39 Using...

My guest on the podcast this week is Michael Montoya aka Morgoth Beatz of Seven Hours After Violet and Winds of Plague. He has worked with artists and bands like Machine Gun Kelly, Juice WRLD, Suicide Silence, Issues, Polyphia and many more. We talked about things from emo rap to metal and bands like Sleep Token. 00:00 Intro 0:32 SPONSOR 1:07 Episode Starts 1:21 Morgoth's Background 2:39 Working w...

Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Josean Orta de la legendaria banda de deathcore, Fit For An Autopsy. El también toca en 2 increíbles bandas de Puerto Rico, Tropiezo y Omnifariam. Hablamos de su vida en Puerto Rico, su proceso al unirse a Fit, películas de terror y mucho metal! Capítulos: 00:00 Intro 0:49 SPONSOR 1:23 Empieza el episodio 2:04 El propósito de The Chuggin 2:42 Historia de J...

Musician, Composer, Taco Bell Ambassador. 00:00 Intro 0:31 How to support the podcast? 0:45 SPONSOR 1:24 Episode starts 1:35 David’s Background 3:16 FITNESS 4:36 TACO BELL 11:56 Legator Guitars 16:27 David’s Guitar Setup 17:43 MUSICIAN MANSION 33:30 DAVID’S NEW ALBUM 34:28 David’s Dancing Endeavors 39:56 CHRONICLES BAND 42:12 David’s Influences 48:44 “I love songs that are 12 minutes long” 51:46 D...

Bass Player, Session Musican, Teacher 00:00 Intro 0:23 How to support the podcast? 0:35 SPONSOR 1:15 Episode starts 2:04 Jacob’s Background 9:57 Jacob’s Biggest Influences 10:49 Memory Palace album 13:12 Studying music in Berklee College of Music 19:15 Painted in Exile band 20:25 JIA’s sound and influences 23:58 Lyrics vs Instrumental 26:09 Jacob’s role as a bass player 27:49 Benefits of studying...

Producer, Mixing Engineer, Songwriter and Musician. It was truly an honor to chat with one of my favorite producers ever: Carson Slovak of Atrium Audio. He is known for working along Grant McFarland on numerous rock/metal records as well as other music genres. He has worked with bands like ERRA, August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, Polaris and many others. He is also known for playing in the infamous St...

Producer, Songwriter, Photographer and Musician. 00:00 Intro 0:41 How is Dominican Republic? 2:34 The turtle story 4:17 Clayton’s Background 7:08 BASS CREW! 9:58 Clayton’s Biggest Influences 13:53 Touring for nothing, nowhere. 19:00 Clayton’s Spindrift Advertisement 20:30 Clayton’s aprecciation for Raoul Tchoï and Clint Tustin 23:57 Kung Fu Panda Inspiration 24:42 Clayton’s advice for new musician...

Motion designer, videographer and musician. 00:00 Little Announcement  00:40 Intro 01:12 Clint’s Covers and his Background 05:38 What did you start with, Music or Video? 10:27 Music Theory knowledge  12:01 How do you get interested in Metal Music? 14:50 Working with big bands like Motionless in White and August Burns Red 17:40 Galactic Empire and Clint’s very First Band  20:26 ERRA’s album art Int...

Musician, Audio Engineer, Composer and Cat Enthusiast. 00:00 Intro and Small Talk 2:44 Background and Language 6:22 Misha Mansoor and Horizon Devices  10:47 Musical Influences and Versatility  12:35 Raoul’s Band and Music Scene in France 21:05 Starting Content Creation and Challenges 23:33 Balancing Music and Influencer Roles  27:45 Advice for Musicians, Artists and Creators 31:54 Comparison Kills...