James Murphy | Death, Obituary, Testament, Disincarnate, Guitarist, Producer | Ep.12

C.R. sits down with the one and only James Murphy. You would be hard-pressed to find another guitarist who has contributed to as many milestone bands and shredded on some of the most iconic metal records of all time as James Murphy. James has spent time with legions like Cancer, Death, Obituary, Testament, Disincarnate, and he has done session work and production work for countless others. He has had a roller coaster life of ups and downs, and lays it all out on the table during this conversation. SPONSOR: Grindcore Coffee Co. https://grindcorecoffeeco.com/00:00 - Welcome to Episode 1201:38 - Staying Involved in Music Through the Years03:01 - Broad Scope of Influence05:56 - Branching Out and Listening to More08:48 - First Introduction to Guitar12:06 - Germany, and Buying First Real Guitar 16:00 - Moments of Growth...Never Enough17:42 - Everyone Has a Plan, Until You Get Punched in the Mouth19:18 - Playing Live, Nerves, and Making Mistakes23:00 - Home Remodel, Studio, and Jam Room24:07 - Early Musical Career, Agent Steel and Hallows Eve33:17 - Meeting Chuck for the First Time37:50 - Putting the Buzz in Chuck's Ear40:44 - When Chuck Calls...You Answer...and Say No45:22 - The Position is Filled, James is Auditioning Anyways!52:38 - Writing Spiritual Healing01:00:15 - Liberty in Writing Leads for the Album01:03:28 -Dischord and Leaving Death01:15:55 - Joining Obituary01:23:45 - Dreams of the Carrion Kind01:29:50 - Tell Me More About Me... 01:31:11 - The Fall of Death Metal01:35:55: - Mike Gitter and the Testament Connection01:41:56 - Auditioning for Testament01:51:55 - The Beginning of Dark Chapter01:56:37 - Homeless, Broke, and Misdiagnosed02:04:05 - Discovering the Brain Tumor02:15:54 - Butterfly Effect and Modern Times02:19:44 - Oh Shit...Please Stand by...02:20:19 - ...And We are Back on Track02:23:22 - Living In a Better Environment02:27:07 - Session Work02:34:17 - Wrappint it up @JamesMurphyProducer  Check out The Growl Podcast merch store: https://www.thegrowlpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowlpodcast/Wrapping