The Resurgence of Suicide Silence | Drinks With Johnny

Founding Suicide Silence member Chris Garza joins the show to reflect on the roots of the band and the resurgence of deathcore. Johnny and Chris discuss the SoCal metal scene in the 2000s, with bands including Atreyu, Bleeding Through, and Avenged Sevenfold. Chris opens up about the passing of frontman Mitch Lucker, and how Eddie Hermida was ultimately chosen as the person to continue Mitch’s legacy.
Chris and Johnny have an in-depth conversation about how it’s impossible to “go back” and try to replicate the sound and energy of a past album. Chris shares praise for KoЯn and names Munky as the person who inspired him to play guitar. Johnny shares a story about meeting Rex Brown, and the duo share their thoughts on the upcoming Pantera reunion.
We also learn on this episode:
• What new age Deathcore bands Chris listens to
• When the new Suicide Silence album is expected to drop
• Why Chris almost quit the band
• What is was like to work with Jonathan Davis
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[@GarzaPodcast]

Thanks for having me! -GaЯza

[@jbasti227]

Been a fan of your music for years and I’m glad to see now you’re killing it in the podcast world too 👊🏼

[@thepredator666qc4]

You are the best Chris!

[@Razrback]

garza is my monkey

[@Celestial_Being666]

Ur awesome Chris! 🤘🏽🎸🔥

[@shredhead4604]

Hell yea Garza, if Mitch still inspires your bands writing and you feel his spirits within the band, hell yea include him in the band credits on albums etc or whatever you want. Mitch is still Suicide Silence. He did not leave by choice. I think that would be a cool and honorable thing Garza for you to do for your buddy, your brother from another mother, Mitch. You’re the other half that started Suicide Silence and it’s cool you get to still keep your friends spirit alive within your band. Do what you want to do. I am sure Mitch’s family would appreciate it also. All respects with that bro. You’re a good dude Garza don’t ever change bro, people like you, the scene needs much more of.👍🤘🎸🤘

[@HoshiFanatic]

Two of my favorite bands talking online is the best thing about the internet.

[@adammtroutman]

Chris has such a vulnerable and honest approach. I have so much respect for him. Hopefully I can become more like him.

[@DD2JustCUZ]

Love the new SS record. Great conversation.🤘

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Mitch will live forever through the music.

[@Artificialnightmare1]

Hell yea. I looked up to Mitch and Eddie growing up he deserves a lot of credit as well !

[@everrest8830]

fun fact if you want a super deep take track The Acacia Strain has a song featuring mitch(before suicide silence) Lou Tanuis(conducting from the grave), Phil Labonte(ATR) Nate Johnson(Fit For An Autopsy). It's cool because they were all kids. the song is called predator, never prey

[@marathonxman]

This might’ve honestly been my favorite episode so far. The honesty and realness of this episode made it such a blast to listen to

[@DrinksWithJohnny]

🙏

[@MichaelMechanix]

It's crazy, I've been following this guy for almost 20 years. I saw Suicide Silence live @ Soma San Diego back in '07 or maybe even '06.

[@thepredator666qc4]

Best interview out there brothers, so personnal, made me cry, you guys go deep damn but that is what i like. Really nice what you guys said about the persons you lost, you tickled my heart and i thank you for that.

[@marney5550]

Fantastic episode. No egos here

[@anglerjarangpulang206]

two bands that I really like, Suicide Silence and Avenged Sevenfold

[@jtapp2222]

I love Garzas Korn stories. I can relate so much! I also have the same old silver K7 guitar he has.

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Love both channels Johnnys and Garzas Cheers from Norway🤘🏼I saw Pantera in Oslo April 18 2000 it was so Killer🤘🏼

[@Kumamon623]

Love hearing Garza on podcast. First seen him (podcast wise) on Shapel Lacy’s podcast and started listening to his. Keep doing it and keep shredding 🤘🏼

[@mattymcfattydoe6375]

I was at a festival in Sydney around 2010 and happened to walk to a stage where suicide silence were playing. I was there for the punk bands and not a big metal guy but their performance was captivating. The energy on stage was just magnetic and I had to watch the whole set.

[@reezy8899]

Awesome conversation with two legends 💯🤘🏼🍻

[@DrumThruDriveIn]

Great one! Been a SS fan for a WHILE. And Eddie has always been a backer of what ive done. Great dudes. R.i.p Showcase theater!!!

[@darkmatter5390]

Korn was my favorite band to then Slipknot happened. Head was always my favorite guitarist to, and I can say it still when I met him really nice dude.

[@MrJMoneyKill]

Best episode hands down! Really incredible perspectives being shared here by 2 of my favorite musicians of all time lol this is an incredible episode

[@TKJazmon]

Love Garza! Sic interview. 🤘🏻

[@Federico.el.Noruego]

Great episode could have easily been an hour longer🤘🏼

[@francisj.tatcheriii3836]

Greatest interview ever!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Erica-rf1re]

🔥🔥

[@kylestahlman8013]

Was not disappointed. Great interview Johnny.

[@FiGMiNT]

put mitch in the credits ..i get it !

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Its a tribute... Everyone doing it was tight circle to all the original members. ( Pantera)

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Long live Suicide Silence

[@ml610]

♥️♥️🤘🏼🔥

[@COOKIEBUTTERBEATS]

Let’s go 🔥🤘

[@TapOutBass]

Awesome

[@Razrback]

garza said people bought the album after mitch ,i was that guy, mitch will always be a member of SS

[@krisleonesio7919]

Thinking in tounges not gonna b on the new record chris?

[@darylandcat]

Trust the man when he says no more than 2. Made that mistake Once, and only Once with Steel Reserve.

[@derppcannon]

Johnny is my favorite member of A7X and the most talented

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Only alive members are vocals and bass

[@billyrobitaille7839]

Mens health should not be a stigma to talk about. Men are to "manly" / "motcho" to want to speek of their feelings. If Mitch talked to someone seriously before he left, maybe that would have been the diffrence. ... Talk and take 5 minutes. Instead of doing something stupid within 5 seconds..

[@chaosaintme9067]

"motcho"? what is that?

[@Rob_Cary]

I don't necessarily disagree with you but I don't think it's so much of a "macho" factor these days. I think alot of men feel like they HAVE to harden up because of all the fairweather friends, scheming women, crooked employers and all the other things in this world that will eat you alive. I used to be the biggest softie. I had to harden up. It's not really an option anymore unless you want your life destroyed.

[@kristalskulls]

Ahh, finally caught up! I felt this episode, man. 💜💚 Also, JohnnyKrist is looking dope back there and I spotted the OG one, too. Thanks for the support, y'all! 💜💚