Edd Jiménez | Brainblast: Building a life through metal

In this episode of Voices with Andreanet, I sit down with Edd Jiménez, founder, composer, and multi-instrumentalist behind Brainblast, for a conversation that goes far beyond music.We talk about his journey as a musician, from getting his first cheap guitar to developing his own approach to writing, composing, and creating music. Edd opens up about the evolution of Brainblast, how his perspective as an artist has changed over the years, and what it means to keep pushing yourself creatively without losing the reason you started making music in the first place.We also get into Death and Chuck Schuldiner, Metallica, songwriting, orchestration, vinyl collecting and variants, the differences between earlier and more recent Brainblast material, and the influences and experiences that have shaped Edd's musical world.But this conversation isn't only about music. We talk about friendships, politics and how they can divide people, technology and AI-generated music, the realities of being an independent artist, memorable live experiences, and some unexpectedly funny stories along the way.This became one of those conversations where the original interview slowly disappeared and turned into two people genuinely talking about music, creativity, life, and everything in between.If you're into metal, songwriting, musicianship, creative conversations, or simply hearing artists talk about the experiences behind their work, this episode is for you.🎙️ Voices with AndreanetNew episodes every Friday on YouTube and Spotify.Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations with musicians, artists, and people from the rock and metal world.Chapters00:00 | Why Playing Live Means Everything05:49 | My Brother Introduced my to Metal08:20 | From Gothic Metal to Black Metal10:12 | Discovering the Melodic Side of Metal14:12 | The Song That Caught My Attention15:24 | How Brainblast Started17:31 | The Story Behind His First Guitar19:09 | A Guitar, an Amp & a Birthday That Changed Everything22:04 | Learning Guitar Through Death24:06 | Studying Classical Composition26:10 | The Power of Orchestration in Metal29:14 | The Story Behind “Unbreathable Atmosphere”31:35 | What the Lyrics Really Mean34:04 | Brainblast’s First Vinyl Release38:20 | The Meaning Behind the Colossus Artwork40:27 | Upcoming Shows & Touring Plans43:52 | The Most Memorable Brainblast Shows46:53 | The Worst Show They Ever Played50:16 | When the Tour Van Broke Down52:27 | The Crazy Story Nobody Had Heard Before57:01 | Working at Lollapalooza & Discovering New Bands58:28 | The First Time Seeing Metallica Live1:04:17 | Brainblast’s International Ambitions1:08:05 | New Music & What’s Coming Next1:11:08 | Finding Brainblast’s Signature Sound1:14:21 | Working With Cryptopsy’s Christian Donaldson1:18:24 | Modern Metal, Djent & Technical Music1:21:03 | What’s on His Music Rotation Right Now1:28:11 | The Bands He Dreams of Sharing a Stage With1:30:14 | The Producers Behind the Sound1:32:13 | Why Production Can Make or Break a Song1:34:22 | Talking Metallica & Favorite Albums1:37:49 | AI, Music & the Future of Creativity1:45:12 | When Technology Becomes Part of the Creative Process1:46:50 | Acting, Opportunities & Taking Chances1:51:46 | Making Films Without Expecting Money1:53:23 | Black Mirror, Technology & the Future1:55:30 | How He Teaches Himself Music Production1:58:30 | Movies That Were Way Ahead of Their Time2:00:04 | The Challenge of Acting in One Take2:02:59 | Why Lord of the Rings Is a Masterpiece2:09:06 | Why Drama Can Be Exhausting2:10:34 | Choosing Happiness Over Other People’s Opinions2:13:53 | Learning English Through Music2:18:54 | Why Latin Is So Important to His Music2:21:37 | The Conversation Comes to an End2:24:06 | Where to Find Voices With Andreanet