Jesse DeGroot (Beneath The Hollow) - Staying in heavy metal for the long haul.

In this episode of Look Who It Is, I sit down with Jesse DeGroot, co-founder and guitarist of Beneath The Hollow.We talk about what it really takes to keep a heavy band moving while balancing a full-time job, marriage, kids, touring, and constant writing.Jesse breaks down:• Why he went back and relearned guitar after nearly 20 years of playing• Studying music theory and how it changed his approach• Working with producer Machine and refining their sound• Navigating singer changes and long inactive stretches• Recording, reamping, tone chasing, and why “it’s gotta have some ugly on it”• The reality of being a regional band and loving it anyway• The moment someone sings your lyrics back to youThis is a grounded conversation about discipline, longevity, and making music for the band first with no hype, no shortcuts.Follow Beneath The Hollow:Website: https://www.beneaththehollow.comInstagram: @beneaththehollow