Shred Sessions Podcast

RUSTY COOLEY | Extreme Shred Guitar | Outworld | Day of Reckoning

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:rustycooleysocial@gmail.comDrew's Website:https://lessonswithdrew.com/

Christian Donaldson | CRYPTOPSY | Decibel Magazine Tour 2026 | Full Interview

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.

Dave Nassie EXPOSES the Secrets Behind Tone, Touring & Survival in Music | FULL PODCAST

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://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkyFQQBoo9xNXkqnGFXtzew] https://www.davenassie.com/Support the show, grab a Shred Sessions Shirt:https://shred-sessions-shop.fourthwall.com/

Eric Hill | ELEMENT GUITARS | Sabol Hill Audio | String Source | Skervesen Guitars

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/

INFERI | Tech Death Shredders Malcolm Pugh and Sanjay Kumar | FULL INTERVIEW

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/