Episodes

Jake Pitts is a producer and the lead guitarist in Black Veil Brides.

Dan Sugarman is the guitarist for Ice Nine Kills.

Sylvia Massy is a legendary producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with Prince, Johnny Cash, Tool, and many others.

Josh Wilbur is a prolific producer/mixer/engineer for heavy hitters in a variety of genres ranging from Korn, Lamb of God, Gojira, and Trivium, all the way to Pink and Demi Lovato.

Mark Dodson is a record producer and audio engineer who has worked with Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, and more.

Finn McKenty is the Director of Operations at URM and runs The Punk Rock MBA. Jesse Cannon is the producer of The New Abnormal podcast, a published author, and a respected audio engineer. Johnny Minardi is the VP of A&R …

Jimmy Alexander is an Australian producer and the singer of Awaken I Am.

Marc Urselli is an engineer and mixer who has worked with John Zorn, Lou Reed, U2, and many more. “You just learn the personalities you’re dealing with and you just go with the flow. You assist them in doing what …

Zack Ohren is a producer and mixer who has worked with Machine Head, Set Your Goals, and many more.

Trevor Strnad is the lead singer of The Black Dalia Murder.

Daniel Braunstein is a producer, mixer, and mastering engineer. Mike Stringer is the guitarist for Spiritbox. Their most recent collaboration, a song called “Holy Roller” by Spiritbox is blazing a trail across the heavy music internet.

Danny Reisch is a producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked with Coheed & Cambria, HAIM, and more.

Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records.

Kevin McCombs is a longtime URM Academy student who has leveled up from the local to major label level in the past two years. He works under Colin Brittain and Rick Carson in Los Angeles.

Thom Russo is a 16-time Grammy award-winning producer who has worked with Audioslave, Prince, Juanes, Macy Gray, and many other iconic artists.

Johnny Minardi is the VP of A&R at Elektra Music Group. He also runs Self Titled Management where he manages the careers of producers such as Will Putney, Steve Evetts, Nolly, and more.

Ben Weinman is the lead guitarist and mastermind behind The Dillinger Escape Plan. He currently plays rhythm guitar in Suicidal Tendencies, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra and runs Party Smasher Inc.

Xiao’an Li is a professional composer who creates music for games and advertising.

Jesse Cannon is a producer, mixer, mastering engineer, author, YouTuber, and podcast producer. He’s worked with The Cure, Misfits, Saves the Day, and countless others. The New Abnormal is his current podcast endeavor and you can catch him on his …

Samus Paulicelli is a drummer / educator / content creator who has played with Goatwhore, Devin Townsend, Decrepit Birth, Abigail Williams and more. He’s regarded as one of the top drummers in metal and has a YouTube channel with over …

Jay Ruston is a producer/mixer who has worked with Amon Amarth, Diana Ross, Anthrax, Avatar, Steel Panther, The Damned Things, Stone Sour, and many other great acts. He trained under the legendary Jack Richardson and is part of a long …

Chris Wiseman is the guitarist for Currents and Shadow of Intent. He also runs his own studio in Beacon, New York where he’s worked with Shrine of Malice, Dread, and many more.

Jay Maas is producer, mixer, mastering engineer, entrepreneur, and musician who owns Getaway Recording Studio and was the founder of the melodic hardcore band, Defeater. He’s worked with bands like Counterparts, Somos, Bane, Title Fight, and many more.

Matt Halpern plays drums for Periphery, is a world-renowned clinician, podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-founder of GetGood Drums.