Claudio Sanchez on All Things Coheed and Cambria

[@sweetwater]

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[@ryanshaw7113]

I view Claudio as probably the most underated guitarist/vocalist/songwriter over roughly the past 20 years. A true prog rock legend

[@indiiiGo1223]

soooo much so💜🙏👁️

[@NobleRequiem90]

Absolutely man this 5 part album is going to be so awesome. So many good jams already he a legend in my book

[@letthedayfall]

I just described him the same way to a friend as I was introducing her to them!!!

[@VAKZ23]

all their songs and album was literally the sountrack of my life.. no artist/band had ever came close and had me inspired like Coheed..

[@jackryan5766]

I just saw them last night in Houston, my first Coheed show. I couldn't believe the talent on guitar and vocals by Claudio, the whole band was incredible. Finished with a Vaxis medley I'm a fan forever now!

[@bradyhayes7911]

This dude is so humble you'd forget he's one of the best musicians of his generation

[@philiom7724]

The dude is overflowing with so much talent and creativity he doesn't just write songs, he creates entire worlds with his music.

[@anthonyjones3835]

If this man/ band does not make it into the rock n roll hall of fame I have given up on music. Claudio is a genius and has a musical mind of no other.. not saying he is the greatest but he is up there.

[@Bulletproof_Trump]

In his own right, the dude IS a genius. Who else can create such a deep, rich story and then craft songs around it the way he does that go so well together?

[@ElessarEstel]

If Green Day deserves to be in the Hall of Fame then Coheed deserves to own the Hall of Fame.

[@jazmendunham7666]

They sound larger than life. It takes something like that to hook me and they definitely hooked me.

[@zachhitt3397]

Claudio Sanchez and Travis Stever are possibly the best modern guitar duo currently alive

[@anthonyjones3835]

Modern age yes. They clique so well.. Travis sound and solos are more rock where Claudio is more bluesy and just more versatile.. but they feed off each other so well

[@neilpatrickhairless]

There are more technical players around but those dudes are wired VERY old school and still technical. They have come a long long long long way in 20 years as players, especially Claudio

[@NuggetVRshorts]

Been a fan since 05 when I was only 14 looking for someone to relate to musically. Claudio and the boys genuinely helped me find myself and I will forever be grateful. Can't wait to see them with DGD this summer!!

[@Schrodingers-Fat]

I was 14 too when I fell in love with C&C, 2003 for me.

[@Chucktones1408]

I was 15 when "In keeping secrets of silent Earth 3" was released. I'm so grateful to have the pleasure of listening to Coheed & Cambria! But more importantly to listen to them take you on a journey!!! Through space and time. A concept in which is made into music by some truly unbelievably talented Gentleman! I love this band from the bottom of my heart and back again! 🤟❤️🎸🎵💯🤯

[@CameronSalazar2113]

Right there with you Brother, I dont think I would be who I am today without Coheed that's the impact of front to back Thousands of times per album. What is your most go to Album if you pulled Coheed up which Album do you gravitate to?

[@barrettwissell9708]

2004 19y

[@JamesOKlippel]

It's adorable how nervous he still gets during interviews. Coheed has changed my life. Thanks so much Claudio

[@midnitebreakfastgaming1945]

Claudio really is one of the greatest songwriters and musicians alive. I've been listening since Second Stage and I've yet to hear a song I didn't like. I literally can't say that about anyone else I listen to, past and present. Also, the fact that he still seems nervous in interviews is quite humbling.

[@wrv341]

Agreed! Out of all their songs I was trying to think of one I don't like. I guess some I like less and more and some with more replay value, but somehow not a song I dislike that I can think of!

[@Bulletproof_Trump]

I'm always blown away by how deep and throaty Claudio sounds like when he talks, then when he sings its like an angel speaks through him lol. Also funny to see how embarrassed he gets when complimented. When he gets anxious and stars rubbing his knees. I know because I do the same thing. Such a humble dude. That's why I love this band

[@brandonshores6521]

Tbh I believe Claudio is THE greatest, yet most underrated songwriter of our generation, and I'm willing to die on that hill. The man is a legitimate genius

[@cotfdevin]

This is an awesome interview! Fun fact, “All Things Coheed” is actually the name of a fan-run Coheed and Cambria podcast, so seeing “Claudio Sanchez on All Things Coheed” was a trip😂🤘🏽

[@ShaneClouthier]

I was going to leave the same comment!

[@RockAudioExperiments]

I didn't know this podcast existed, definitely gonna check it out ❤🤘

[@zachdavekuhn]

Hi Devin!!

[@ravenstormcloud678]

Thank you I just added it to my spotify

[@GameWizard001]

I can't wait to see them in concert this summer. It's my first concert ever, so to have Coheed and Cambria be the first one is even better.

[@vitorocks18]

You are in for a treat! I've seen them 7 times live and every single time these guys put their all into it. Easily the best live concerts I've ever experienced.

[@danielgould-werth4553]

I’ve been listening to these guys forever as I’m sure a lot of people have here. He opened up on a lot of stuff that’s pretty ground breaking as far as Coheed info is concerned.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

If Claudio doesn’t get a Gibson signature explorer what are they even doing?

[@rystrat88]

Needs a signature E2 for sure

[@bex4951]

Their music always takes you on a journey. That’s what I love about Coheed. Claudio is an absolutely underrated musical genius.

[@euskir]

Top level interview!!! Wise questions, and at the same time like a warm chat between good old friends. Entrevista de primera!!! Sabias preguntas, y y al mismo tiempo como una cálida charla entre buenos y viejos amigos.

[@sootmedic]

Coheed has been feeding their fans for 20+ years and I am honestly sooooo pumped for this new album. I listen to them nonstop since i was 16.😭😭

[@yeahdonaldgaming3348]

Coheed and Cambria will forever be a big part of my life. I can’t thank Claudio and the band enough for the good they have brought into my life. They will always be the band I turn to when things get tough.

[@THISISTRZN.]

One of my biggest inspirations! Love you Claudio! Thank you for everything!

[@MohdHisyamAbdRazak]

Nick Bowcott...what a fully present, engaged and brilliant interviewer! This my second video of him after Rabea Massad. I'm an instant fan!

[@roverdrammen3977]

Same here, I'm really impressed with Nick. And I didn't know Rabea was interviewed by him, I must watch that ASAP. Also, it's funny, Rabea has always reminded me of Claudio. Both are super incredible dudes with an amazing musical talent.

[@obnoxious3388]

The Willing Wel The Willing Well The Willing Welll Amazing 3 songs !!!

[@bex4951]

The light and the glass oooof that’s a great one too 😊

[@GreasyDaddy]

What an absolute legend

[@JaredCaraway]

I love a lot of music, but Coheed is the rare band that can routinely make my heart fill up with a mix of pure joy and adrenaline when I listen to their work. No wonder at all that they've built such a fervent community around them.

[@IanNorsworthy]

Awesome interview - really liked how relaxed the interviewer was, how it felt a relaxed and informative chat about creativity in general and the band experience. And of course Claudio was fantastic as always- so excited for the new record!

[@dust17111]

Really loved in keeping secrets, good Apollo , and no world for tomorrow, haven't been able to get into any of the other albums of well those three albums always hold a special place with me

[@일상항상]

I’ve been listening to this man’s music since I was a baby and this is the first time ive heard him speak. My dad loves them

[@dvoelkerjr]

I truly love how you can see the nerd in him surface when he's talking about being the Rock version of Tolkien and Lucas. So wholesome.

[@theboomerang131]

I love his reference to You Got Spirit, Kid towards the end, talking about Castle Polyethylene. I love seeing Claudio interviews, I always learn something about the band or concept that I didn't know before. And yes, I echo others - some sort of E2 reissue as a signature would be *sick*, Gibson make it happen!

[@jazmendunham7666]

I would like to see Minarek build something for him.

[@tinamcguire4084]

We are children of the fence and no it's not a cult but it is an automatic connection that brings us joy and elevates our lives! Nice interview!!!!

[@ravenstormcloud678]

Well said

[@escherpainting8622]

This guy's a great journalist. Great questions. Very sharp. Good reference points. This is the sort of interviewing we don't see enough of in the industry any more.

[@codymccormick7317]

I cannot wait for the new album. The three singles have been incredible, it’s on track to be some of the best work the band has ever released.

[@johngutierrez591]

Hey its my favorite place to buy my gear interviewing my favorite band

[@perryborn2777]

Been a bass player for the last five or six years or so, and never really had much interest in playing guitar until I started listening to Coheed last year. Claudia's playing is just fantastic, and of course the rest of the band members throughout the years, but Claudio truly inspired me to pick up the six string

[@nicholemarinaccio9747]

I've been a fan of this band since a friend introduced me after their first album. They truly have something not a lot of bands have. They really believe in what they are doing, and are fully committed to their creative process, and trusting in that process to create and end result that is so ownable. I think that plays a huge role into the relationship with the fans, and their longevity. They weren't trying to make a specific product, or have a certain sound. They just created, and crafted something incredible. I can't wait to see them (again) with DGD this summer (another band that has mastered their creative process to make something super ownable). What a great interview!

[@josephmama9657]

his body language tells that he's such a modest dude. i really like him as a person, seems chill AF.

[@kylegordon00]

Great interview! A nice crash course for those new and casual listeners who might have heard a thing or two about Coheed, but never checked it out. Claudio writes through a lens of personal experiences so much of Coheed's discography is more relatable than a new listener might realize. You don't have to understand the entire epoch of the Amory Wars to enjoy the music - there's something in there for everyone!

[@markgueren9633]

I’ve been listening since they were Shabuti!! It’s been amazing to hear them grow into the juggernaut they now are!!!

[@riffswamp]

I loved this interview! Thanks to everyone for making it happen!

[@danielsntg]

So glad Claudio is still making amazing music! Coheed forever! 😎🤘

[@roverdrammen3977]

I must say that I came here for Claudio but stayed for Nick. What a marvelous interview, both Nick and Sweetwater have earned a new follower. Greetings from Mexico!

[@jatin7361]

Brilliant interview, Nick! It's amazing to see how much this band has grown over the last couple of decades. I've been learning a number of their songs on guitar and it's quite remarkable how they've evolved there as well. Can't wait for the new album to arrive at my door!

[@edallen1921]

Holy hell its gonna be 5 parts, YES!! Unheavenly Creatures is probably my favorite coheed album from the modern era, im in this for the long haul man. Keep making all of these story records, ill keep listening and buying em.

[@vandavis000]

Such a smart and humble dude❤

[@Drebin416]

"It's Culture Rock" is a very articulated response for a surprise question, very well done.

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

Great interview! Claudio is awesome and the interviewer asked some really great questions you can tell he knows his stuff!

[@FlynnApollo]

Great interview done by a great interviewer! I like that you asked about everything from music to Amory Wars stuff!

[@tragicallymalicious1]

This is the best interview I've ever seen of Claudio. Good job guys.

[@madmax18840]

legend. love him and the band

[@BrandtJorgensen]

My favorite band in an interview with my favorite music shop! Thank you!

[@johnnyg024]

So humble and genuine! Great interview!

[@ckslade0]

Dude the way Claudio writes their riffs, can only imagine what goes on in his mind.

[@Talonglow]

This is probably one of the best Claudio Sanchez interviews

[@amalgamated6448]

Great interview. A lot of these interviews are “I heard half a song on the new album it’s great! Go listen!!!” 😂 I came in on IKSOSE3. I didn’t like the album on first play through. His vocals, and “dry snare” sound kind of put me off to it. That and a”she who shall not be named” ex was really into the band and knew all about em when they were Shabutie. So I had a struggle. But I started listening to the album on my own, and I just loved everything about it. Year and a half later Good Apollo came out, and BLEW ME A- WAY!!!! I saw them live for the first time on that tour and they had the guillotine with wings on stage…My gawd you guys, YOU HAD TO BE THERE. The band has definitely grown and gone through changes. I still love em. They’ll always be a fav. I’m glad to see Claudio still wanting to make music and art, through whatever entity he chooses🫰🏽

[@kingtomthebomb1639]

if I get four more coheed and Cambria albums of music over the next several years I couldn't be more excited to hear every single track

[@1AndrewRose]

Rock & Tolkein...I love it

[@Schrodingers-Fat]

A Claudio interview is such a rare little treat.

[@StaindByJuice]

This guy is a great interviewer and seems to really get Claudio and the Coheed concept.

[@greymatters6015]

I like a lot of bands, but I LOVE Coheed. Great interview, although I found myself hoping for a bit more gear talk. Maybe next time😉

[@LeonDoom]

I can only hope to be as cool as Nick Bowcott one day. An excellent interview with Claudio

[@rachiereeree6002]

'Culture Rock' is an amazing way to describe it! Thank you Claudio, I've been trying to describe to others what co&ca is, in the simplest of terms and that sums it up beautifully.

[@KennyCarlile]

WHOA! Claudio at Sweetwater?! Thanks for doing this! :)

[@samplautz5586]

This is not at all how I expected his talking voice to sound. He’s so chill and mellow

[@aburfordinc]

Thanks for this interview much love

[@tristangruener9571]

Been a fan since SSTB!!! Love coheed, love Claudio’s guitar tone

[@LonzPonz]

Incredible interview! Going to see Claudio for the 5th time in July!

[@corgey]

that’s awesome! i wanna try to make it to the show in tampa hopefully that happens

[@isaacmondesir1814]

Which show!? I’m going for my birthday on the 24th

[@LonzPonz]

@@isaacmondesir1814 July 12th in Miami, FL! Happy birthday (in advance!)

[@SebastianASDDigitalArts]

Rock on! 🤘 Great interview! 👍 I'm so pumped for the new album 🙌 😍 I think they vibed well here and we got some nice Coheed treats 🍭

[@Bambino_60]

I deserve a public flogging for not listening to these guys sooner. Everything I’ve heard from Welcome home to Jessie’s Girl 2 to Shoulders has been Masterpieces. I guess better late than never but I feel I’ve missed out on everything :(

[@nathancail7939]

No public flogging here! I never fault anyone for finding these guys later in their career. I'm actually jealous because it means you get to go back and hear all the incredible music for the first time. Welcome to the wonderful world of The Amory Wars. We are truly blessed to have another become one among the fence.

[@CruxalYT]

Literally me. FInally listened to the rest of their 3rd album after only knowing the suffering and welcome home for the longest time, currently branching out into their first 2 albums and omg its all so perfect so far! Insanely underrated band and although I haven't really gotten into the storytelling portion of it I appreciate that angle of it too and only makes this band more special!

[@ChristBurner]

Missed out on everything ...evil? 🤣🤭

[@Jimmy_8bitz]

Welcome to the fence!!!

[@FlexingtonSquare]

Got to meet these guys a few weeks ago, super cool.

[@jstnmlndz]

His body language is very telling of how beautiful his mind is. Lots of nervous ticks, lots of hand gestures, not much eye contact or staring off at far objects. It's very interesting to watch him.

[@Nemezule]

This was a fantastic interview. Great work!

[@EJ-ge4st]

He is up there with Matt Bellamy from muse, I’m a critic and this is my personal favorite multi genre “rock” band

[@TheMarmaluke]

My theory on why I became obsessed with Coheed: I started listening when I would listen to music on my Walkman portable CD player. MP3 players were for rich people. It wasn’t practical to carry around a bunch of CDs to switch around. You picked a cd and you let that shit spin. Listening to their albums straight through is like watching a movie. Especially Good Apollo. It’s an emotional journey. It’s not a bunch of random tracks. And every time you listen it’s a different experience. You begin to hear background instruments reference earlier tracks. And even tracks on different albums. It’s a story. I don’t think I would love them as much if I discovered them today. I don’t remember the last time I consumed an entire album in one sitting. That’s not a common practice with the convenience of streaming. Unfortunately, you can’t tell your friends to sit down and listen to an entire album. So they will never get it. That’s ok though, they are mine.

[@nathancail7939]

This is so accurate. I bought SSTB when it was first released in 2002. I had just turned 18 in February, album came out in March, and I had gotten a Panasonic Shockwave portable CD player for my birthday. I bought this album at the local record store and I damn near wore it out as it didn't leave that cd player for, well, a very long time. I usually try to avoid cliches but that album got me through a lot of shit.

[@zamdrang]

Great interview with a true talent. As much as I dig Coheed I also have to say bravo to Nick for asking informed interesting questions and listening more than talking. Been a Grim Reaper fan since first dropping a needle on See You In Hell, classic.

[@edenslostcreates]

Sweet interview, Sweetwater 🔥 and even sweeter sound at the Clyde where I caught Coheed last tour 🙌

[@Hawke213X]

Been a fan since IKSSE:3, and I have never looked back.

[@travistaylor1716]

This is like when you find out two of your best friends are actually friends themselves.

[@Jimmy_8bitz]

The best band in the world!!!! Been listing to Coheed since Secrets!!!

[@anonymous_friend]

He's a legend now.

[@duttdits]

Where in the name of Wilhelm Ryan can I find Amory Wars D&D?! Because I want to check that shit out! ❤️

[@ravenstormcloud678]

Yes, this! Where is this twitch steam?

[@djlowtek]

Amazing human

[@mattgore8999]

Claudio is such a damn legend.

[@LevitatorMusic]

The secret to bands with longevity is exacly what Claudio said. You need a culture around your band. Great songs help but a sense of community is what really nails it home. think about ICP. Love or hate them, they don't just make music, they created their own world for fans to be a part of, and it's incredibly niche. People "belong" to something bigger than themselves. They're a part of it. Their fans don't just listen to songs. they live the the songs

[@garion333]

Excellent interview

[@EdmundKempersDartboard]

Such a nice, humble dude. His speaking voice always catches me off guard.

[@jtbiggs4493]

great interview. The host really did his homework

[@acemanhomer1]

I feel like his mind works in a way I'd find unique and intriguing. I'm sure he's a cool conversation on deep topics.

[@yildirimdemirel1670]

🤟🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🎸🎸🎸🎸 Claudio is the best!

[@wolfgang4136]

They are so diverse. I admit I don’t know much about the concepts behind their albums but on the other hand I love their music. They are all fantastic artists. Claudio is a phenomenal guitar player and song writer. Thank God, because music in general has sucked the last few years. 👍👍👍👍

[@TheDragonReborn93]

Totally agreed. And like they discussed in this interview, you don't need to get into the comics/book/whatever at all to appreciate them. It takes some serious talent to create something that works so well on multiple different levels.

[@TheRealDLamar]

Amazing Rock God. Unmatched

[@josephmama9657]

MIND BLOWN about the "Code" in the name VAXIS: it begins with them...but ends with me...Their son....VAXIS!!! effin love that shit.

[@Sk0j0]

Such a genuine human bean. 💕Long Live The ClaudFather! >¡

[@JKDVIPER]

This is good.

[@imrippeddude]

I love claudio

[@buttscarlton8925]

Rock and Roll Tolkein....Rock and Rollkein.....

[@cmh6122]

Saw a vid by them when MTV actually had such as part of their programming and thought they were very, very cool. That they made no other inroads on my consciousness thought they must be 'furiners. This interview has ensured I will use my tube to explore the work of such an artist in some ardor. Well done gentlemen. Imagine the possibilities. An aside Mr Bowcott. Give yourself some credit as a player. None of us need be better than get us the playing time we can fill. Love your vids- Rich Williams showed me the Layla riff at Steam Music in Topeka Ks before his band with the guy I was taking guitar lessons from signed with Kirshner. Might have been better than I ever was had I understood things better then, but the best part of my day is still playing guitar.

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

Fuck yeah, my favourite guy!

[@_Mr.Tuvok_]

Color Before the Sun feels more raw after watching this.

[@Zyxalis]

Am I the only one who thinks describing Coheed and Cambria to someone who never heard of the band is as difficult as describing Star Wars to someone who never watched it. The 10 albums, the Amory wars books, theres so much story behind the music where do you begin?

[@Tara-tm2sy]

Claudio the genius neurodivergent king he is stimming hard at 1:15...and avoiding almost all eye contact. Adorable. 😍