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Podcast: The Riffhard Podcast
Episode: Joel Stroetzel (Killswitch Engage)
Description: Joel Stroetzel is a guitarist for Killswitch Engage. Joel is also active in various side projects including Brothers Born and The Hidden Skyline.
On this episode:
Why both Eyal and Joel dropped out of Berklee
How to avoid guitar related hand injuries
Joel and Adam D’s approach to downpicking in Killswitch Engage
You HAVE to practice playing standing up if you’re going to play live
How high should you hold your guitar?
How Joel adapted to learning Adam D’s insane finger stretching riffs
Is being a super shredder genetic?
How Joel healed his hand injury
Andy Sneap and Ada...