NITA STRAUSS: The Alice Cooper SHRED SECRETS & Solo Album Fire! 🎸

What artist or band should I highlight next?Welcome to the It's 1 Louder podcast, where we never settle for ten! 🤘 PJ Pat and Funny Fred Zed are dialing it up to 11 for this deep dive into the reigning queen of Shred Guitar, Nita Strauss!We're breaking down her interview from *Guitar Player Magazine*, focusing on her incredible new solo album, **'The Call of the Void'**. Nita talks all about the creative process, how she landed huge guest vocalists like Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) and David Draiman (Disturbed), and what it was like working with the shock rock master, Alice Cooper.PJ Pat raves about seeing Nita live—it's not just the virtuoso playing; her *stage presence* is phenomenal! (Seriously, she's an athlete on stage!). We also get into the hilarious story of how she had to learn "rock guitar" *after* she got the **Alice Cooper** gig (thanks, Bob Ezrin!). Plus, hear the host's review of *The Call of the Void*—it’s pure, pedal-to-the-metal heavy metal and a masterclass in guitar harmonies.If you're a fan of rock and roll, instrumental guitar, or just need inspiration, this is a must-listen. Don't forget to check out Nita's album! | **0:00** | **Intro: Why Nita Strauss's Stage Presence is Legendary** | Stage Presence, Showmanship, Live Rock || **2:32** | **New Album 'Call of the Void': Megadeth, Steve Vai & Guest Vocalists** | Nita Strauss Album, Megadeth, Steve Vai, Lzzy Hale || **5:20** | **Writing Aggressive Music: Balancing Virtuosity & Guest Vocals** | Guitar Songwriting, Virtuosity, David Draiman, In Flames || **8:50** | **The Demi Lovato Gig: Quitting Alice Cooper? (The Real Story)** | Demi Lovato Guitarist, Alice Cooper, Tour Drama || **10:37** | **"Female Guitarist" Label & Inspiring the Next Generation** | Female Guitarists, Women in Rock, Inspiration || **12:28** | **Shred Technique Deep Dive: Legato vs. Picking (Self-Taught Secrets)** | Shred Guitar Technique, Legato, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani || **16:47** | **How Alice Cooper's Producer Taught Nita "Rock Guitar"** | Alice Cooper Producer, Rock Guitar Lessons, Bob Ezrin |#NitaStrauss #AliceCooper #ShredGuitar #TheCallOfTheVoid #Its1Louder #GuitarPlayerMagazine #HeavyMetal #RockAndRoll #MusicianInterview #StageTech #Guitarist #RockPodcast Support the showJoin our 11 Club for free. Benefit from exclusive perks and extra merch discounts at https://its1louder.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RockwithPJPat or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/its1louderpodcast/Crank it up 1 louder!