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Why Transitions are Useless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILedSkGsk0o Nick dissects the false notion that metal relies on smooth transitions between riffs and digs into how abrupt changes are essential in metal. The following songs have been used…

By hessianfirm January 29, 2022Analysis

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Hessian Scrum Special: Larry Barragán (Helstar, Santa Oscuridad)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkR0cyH1BFY Nick interviews legendary guitarist Larry Barragán from Helstar as well as upcomers Santa Oscuridad. Conversation revolves composition, lyrical themes and the ideas that were essential to making such powerful…

By hessianfirm January 23, 2022Podcast

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HSS: Fabrice Loez (Supuration, S.U.P)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKAUgAxs06I&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Fabrice Loez of legendary French death metal band Supuration and their progressive continuation S.U.P. Conversation revolves mainly on the elements and thoughts necessary for the…

By hessianfirm January 3, 2022Podcast

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Hessian Scrum Special: Mike DiSalvo( Ex-Cryptopsy, Infestation, Arkurion, Skeletal Onslaught, Coma Cluster Void)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckr22APq64&t=2931s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by legendary vocalist Mike DiSalvo as the discussion centers around the role of vocals within Death metal, Mike's philosophy to lyricism, creating interesting rhythmic patterns and…

By hessianfirm December 20, 2021Podcast

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Hessian Scrum: Chuck Keller (Ares kingdom, Order from Chaos, Vulpecula)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piH3xZaMFD8&t=5s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Chuck Keller to discuss his composition methodology, the evolution of his style, his solos and much more.

By hessianfirm November 16, 2021Podcast

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Hessian Scrum 9: Philippe Langelier

Joining us today is a very unique guest, mostly known for this fun video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkMXV4zYiHM&ab_channel=antikriss Philippe also sings in the unique Growler's Choir which is like the name implies a…

By hessianfirm October 26, 2021Podcast

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Hessian Scrum 8: Solemn Lament

Nick interviews up and coming Doom metal band Solemn Lament on the newest episode of the Hessian Scrum. The discussion revolves around the necessary notions for composing simple music, the…

By hessianfirm October 23, 2021Podcast

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Hessian Scrum 6: Kim Gosselin (MetalGuitarscales, Blackguard, Profugus Mortis)

Nick interviews Kim Gosselin, the founder of metalguitarscales.com. A series of books designed to help the metal guitarist break out of their limits in regards to composition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrhEpICB0u4&ab_channel=HessianFirm

By hessianfirm October 15, 2021Podcast

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Kaeck to release Het Zwarte Dictaat

Dutch Black metal band Kaeck returns with the follow up to 2015's Stormkult titled Het Zwarte Dictaat. The band shift gears towards a more aggressive direction that aligns closer to…

By hessianfirm August 17, 2021Label News

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Hessian Scrum Special: Jason Gobel & Santiago Dobles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFPA4FSMac4&t=3450s&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick is joined by Jason Gobel of Cynic and Monstrosity fame and santiago Dobles of Aghora and former lead guitarist of Pestilence to talk about their differing approaches to…

By hessianfirm June 19, 2021Uncategorized