Shred Sessions Podcast

Brett Stine is a Dallas, TX based guitarist known for playing in Haji's Kitchen as well as the guy that cracked the code for how Allan Holdsworth thinks about scales, harmony and composition. In 2023, "In the Mystery: A Deconstruction of the Harmony, Melody, Compositions and Improvisations of Allan Holdsworth" was released in digital format. Since that time, Brett has updated the book and come out with "In the Mystery Volume 2" which is a compendium of all the scales that Allan Holdsworth used. These books, as well as Brett's Messiaen Etudes books, have proved to be a valuable resource for any guitarist that is looking for fresh ideas and to get inside the world of improvising like Allan Holdsworth did...perhaps to get to the next level and beyond. This exclusive 2 hour conversation with Brett Stine covers Brett's background with music, playing in Haji's Kitchen, jamming with his brother Scott, working with Mike Varney from Shrapnel Records, 9 note scales, Messiaen's Modes of Limited Transposition and so much more!Purchase Brett's Transcriptions and Books:https://www.brettstinemusic.net/Buy Physical Copies from Amazon:In The Mystery Vol 1: https://amzn.to/4en3JmrIn the Mystery Vol 2: https://amzn.to/4vW3A0FMessiaen Etudes: https://amzn.to/4uHg1wjNEW! Messiaen Patterns Vol 1: https://amzn.to/4xx0UIhSupport Shred Sessions:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/

Rusty Cooley is the original online Shred Guitarist. From his early days of YouTube shred videos, to his "Betchya Can't Play This" Guitar World licks, his Chops From Hell lessons and his solo records, Rusty has been an inspiration to every guitarist who tried to push the instrument beyond what it was currently capable of. Rusty is the OG extended range godfather of shred and he's here with us to discuss how he transformed the super strat into a "super shredder strat," partnering with Dean Guitars and then Ormsby Guitars. We also get into discussing his band Outworld and why they broke up as well as a ton of great practice tips and discussions around improving at guitar while trying to raise a family. If you're into extreme guitar playing at all, this episode is for you!Support the show, grab a T-Shirt:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/Rusty's Website:https://rustycooley.com/Lessons with Rusty:[email protected]'s Website:https://lessonswithdrew.com/

Christian Donaldson is the guitarist, mixing engineer and producer for the legendary technical death metal band Cryptopsy. I caught up with Christian on the Decibel Magazine tour with Fulci, Necrot, Blood Monolith and Spirit Adrift on their stop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was able to ask Christian about the tour, their newest record "An Insatiable Violence," playing in a band with Flo Mounier and the legacy of the band's 1996 classic "None So Vile." Cryptopsy has remained one of the most respected and chaotic forces in death metal for decades, and Christian Donaldson’s perspective as both guitarist and producer makes this conversation essential viewing for musicians, producers, and metal fans alike.Subscribe for more interviews, guitar lessons, gear breakdowns, and deep dives into the world of death metal and extreme music.

On this episode of the Shred Sessions Podcast, we sit down with legendary guitarist Dave Nassie for a deep 2-hour conversation covering his incredible journey through rock, punk, blues, soul, and heavy music. From performing with bands like No Use for a Name, Infectious Grooves, and Bleeding Through to touring with country star Kip Moore, Dave shares stories from the road, insights into guitar tone, phrasing, songwriting, vintage gear, blues influence, and what it really takes to build a lasting career as a professional guitarist. We also dive into Dave’s current project, Dave Nassie Blues Explosion, his approach to teaching guitar, and the philosophy behind expressive playing and musical storytelling. If you're into guitar tone, classic rock, blues, punk, shredding, session work, or the evolution of modern guitar music, this episode is packed with inspiration and knowledge.Stay in touch with Dave: @DaveNassie  https://www.davenassie.com/Support the show, grab a Shred Sessions Shirt:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/

Eric Hill is the definition of multi-disciplinary mastery, and this episode proves it.Music producer. Guitar designer and builder at Element Guitars. U.S. sales rep for Skervesen Guitars. Dental implant designer. And somehow… also a legit pizza craftsman. Eric doesn't just wear multiple hats, he's achieved a great deal of success in everything he's involved in.In this episode of the Shred Sessions Podcast, we sit down with Eric to break down his journey through the music world, the guitar industry, and his professional career outside of music. From building high-end instruments to navigating multiple industries at a high level, Eric shares what it really takes to develop elite-level skill across completely different fields.We also get into:-What it’s like working with boutique guitar brands like Skervesen-The mindset behind designing and building custom guitars-Balancing creativity with technical careers-How discipline and curiosity can open doors most people never even seeEric instantly clicked with us, his passion, work ethic, and outlook on life line up perfectly with what Shred Sessions is all about.If you’re trying to level up your skills, build something meaningful, or push beyond average, this episode is going to hit home.Skervesen Guitars:https://skervesen.eu/Element Guitars:https://www.facebook.com/elementguitarsUSA/Eric's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erockomania/Sabol/Hill Audio:https://www.sabolhill.com/Support the show, order a T-Shirt or mug:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/

We let a girl interview a technical death metal band!!! Can you believe it?!?! Claire did an incredible job asking some of the top guitar players in the game some questions about the craft. It was truly amazing catching these guys on the "Chronicles of Lunacy" tour with Organectomy, Scasm and Defeated Sanity. All these bands have top tier musicians and deliver the material on their records with the utmost accuracy. This was truly one of my favorite shows to attend. What band should be interview next, let us know in the comments! 00:00 Intro00:53 How Has the Tour Been So Far?01:48 Heaven Wept Response03:03 Playing Tech Death Live05:11 Recording Heaven Wept06:08 Inferi Guitar Tones07:45 Guitar Tuning and String Gauges08:58 Changing Drummers RIP Spencer Moore10:16 How did Sanjay Get Involved with Inferi11:55 The Artisan Era14:19 How Did Malcolm Start Making Music Videos?17:58 Will There Be a Sheet Happens Tab Book for Heaven Wept?18:23 When You're Not Playing Metal, What are you Doing?20:31 What Drives You To Keep Going?Listen to/Support Inferi:https://inferi.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-weptSupport Shred Sessions, buy a shirt!https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/

Here's my interview with one of the icons of death metal, Jack Owen from Six Feet Under. Jack was a founding member of Cannibal Corpse until 2004 when he decided to leave for personal reasons. From 2004 to 2016 Jack played guitar in Deicide but then left to join Six Feet Under with original Cannibal Corpse vocalist. The band released their new record "Next to Die" on Metal Blade Records on 4/24/26. The new record has received positive reviews proving that Jack is a true genius of death metal riffing. Thanks for watching and thanks for your support!Listen to Six Feet Under:https://www.metalblade.com/sixfeetunder/00:00 Intro01:18 Jack's Thoughts on Nicotine Pouches03:20 Ray Suhy's Guitar Solos05:18 Next to Die Writing/Recording Process and Gear!08:15 Unmistakable Smell of Death Lesson10:02 Mutilated Corpse in the Woods Lesson14:50 Hammer Smashed Face Lesson18:38 Tomb of the Mutilated Gear20:55 Overcoming Writer's Block23:30 What Happened to the White BC Rich Mockingbird?26:00 Why Use Budget Gear?27:17 How Jack Records Demos31:25 Jack's Writing Style34:55 Death Metal Career?36:09 Why Bob Rusay Couldn't Continue with CC38:55 Recording with Scott Burns42:45 Does Jack Stay in Touch with Pat O'Brien?45:36 Decency Defied, Festering in the Crypt46:50 Pounded into Dust on Children's Instruments49:08 Why Jack Left Cannibal Corpse50:30 Working with Chris Barnes53:30 Jack is a Hockey FanGo check out Jack's YouTube Channel: @jackowen2906  Support the show and grab some merch:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/