Garza Podcast
Hosted by Chris Garza
The founding guitarist of deathcore band Suicide Silence interviews fellow metal musicians about their craft, gear, and personal histories.
A long-form interview show hosted by a veteran metal musician for his peers. Episodes are deep, peer-to-peer conversations that blend highly technical discussions about guitar tunings, specific amps, and production techniques with personal origin stories and the realities of being a professional musician. The show often features on-screen visual aids and live musical demonstrations from guests.
“The host's status as a peer, not a journalist, creates a uniquely candid and technical conversation that's rare in music podcasting. The show seamlessly moves from granular gear talk (like specific amp settings) to deep personal history, a combination that reflects the host's dual passions.”
Who hosts this show
Chris Garza is the founding rhythm guitarist for the American deathcore band Suicide Silence, which was formed in Riverside, California in 2002. As a key member of a band considered one of the "Big Four" of deathcore, Garza has released seven studio albums with the group. In addition to his two-decade career in music, he hosts the Garza Podcast, where he engages in long-form conversations with his peers in the metal scene.
Credentials & credits
- Founding member and rhythm guitarist of Suicide Silence (2002-present)
- Awarded 'Best New Talent' at Revolver Golden God awards (2009)
Other ventures
- Garza Podcast Coffee
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Josh Middleton on his ESP LTD JM-1 | SYLOSISJun 25, 2026 · 6 min
- 02What’s That Riff? | Josh Middleton of SYLOSISJun 23, 2026 · 4 min
- 03
- 04Garza Talks 90 Days Being SoberJun 18, 2026 · 14 min
- 05Garza Reacts to ‘Banana Man’ IncidentJun 16, 2026 · 12 min
- 06Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety | GP #237Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 14m
- 073 Albums That Influenced Kurt Ballou | CONVERGEJun 11, 2026 · 7 min
- 08Jane Doe: Guitar Tone, Riffs & Secret Tunings | Kurt Ballou of CONVERGEJun 9, 2026 · 19 min
Notable episodes
- 01SYLOSIS | Josh Middleton: Metalcore Riffs, Architects, Guitar Rundown & Self-Producing | GP #238
A representative deep dive covering the show's full range: band origins, granular gear talk, production techniques, and personal history.
- 02Best Pantera Album, Banana Man & 90 Days of Sobriety | GP #237
A solo episode that showcases the host's personal side, discussing his sobriety journey, reacting to news, and answering fan questions.
- 03Jane Doe: Guitar Tone, Riffs & Secret Tunings | Kurt Ballou of CONVERGE
Features an influential guitarist and producer (Kurt Ballou of Converge) discussing an iconic album, highlighting the show's access to key scene figures.
What you'll be asked on this show
Garza often opens interviews by establishing a technical common ground, such as asking a fellow guitarist about their preferred tuning. He uses a mix of open-ended questions to prompt stories or musical demonstrations ('What are some of your favorite riffs?') and rapid-fire, specific follow-ups to clarify technical details ('Alder wood body?', 'Maple neck?'). His peer-to-peer status allows him to ask direct personal questions about family or major life decisions ('Why'd you wait so long to get married?'), framing them within the context of a musician's life. The conversation flows organically between gear, band history, and personal life, often with Garza sharing his own related experiences.
Chris Garza's style is casual, conversational, and built on shared experience. Interviews are often conducted in-person and feel like a hang between two professionals. The format also includes solo episodes where Garza discusses personal topics like his sobriety or answers fan questions.
Questions Chris Garza keeps coming back to
10 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Chris Garza reaches for it.
craft
5- Q.01
“What are some of your favorite riffs from your band?”
He asks this to prompt a live musical demonstration from his guitarist guests.
- Q.02
“Is it C-sharp or D-flat for you?”
He often opens with a specific, technical question like this to establish a peer-to-peer rapport with fellow guitarists.
- Q.03
“What do we have here?”
A broad opening for a gear-focused segment, allowing the guest to introduce their instrument or equipment.
- Q.04
“Is that an [alder] body with a [maple] neck?”
Asks a series of quick, specific questions to confirm the technical specifications of a guest's guitar.
- Q.05
“What's your favorite riff off the new record?”
Focuses the conversation on the guest's most recent work.
origin
3- Q.01
“What were you guys jamming when you first started?”
This question is used early on to uncover a guest's formative musical influences.
- Q.02
“The band started in [year], right? You were about [age] then?”
Uses a two-part question to confirm a band's timeline and understand the guest's personal context at that age.
- Q.03
“Was this in [city/location]?”
Pinpoints the geographical roots of the guest's band or upbringing.
personal
2- Q.01
“You don't get emotionally moved by art at all?”
Probes a guest's personal connection to other art forms after a related topic is mentioned.
- Q.02
“Why did you wait so long to get married?”
A direct question about the personal and financial reasoning behind a major life decision.
Signature segments
- · Live riff demonstrations by guests
- · Deep dives on specific gear (amps, guitars)
- · Animated intro with metal logo
- · On-screen images to illustrate topics
- · Patreon plugs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are primarily influential guitarists, vocalists, and producers from the metal, deathcore, and hardcore genres. The bookings lean towards established figures and peers with whom the host has a connection.
- Josh Middletonon SYLOSIS | Josh Middleton: Metalcore Riffs, Architects, Guitar Rundown & Self-Producing | GP #238
- Kurt Ballouon Jane Doe: Guitar Tone, Riffs & Secret Tunings | Kurt Ballou of CONVERGE
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily supported by its audience through Patreon, which is mentioned in the episodes. The host also promotes his own related ventures, like Garza Podcast Coffee.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Chris Garza
People also ask
- Who is the host of the Garza Podcast?
- The host is Chris Garza, the founding guitarist of the American deathcore band Suicide Silence.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's primarily a long-form interview show featuring musicians and producers from the metal scene. There are also occasional solo episodes where the host discusses personal topics or answers fan questions.
- Is the Garza Podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly, typically on Mondays.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The full video episodes are available on the Garza Podcast YouTube channel, with audio versions on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
- How can I support the podcast?
- You can support the show via its Patreon, which is mentioned in the episodes, or by purchasing merchandise from its official store.
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