James Murphy Podcast 2 of 2

[@catcollar]

That solo on Dog Faced Gods is amazing. To this day when i listen to it, everyone listens to it lol😅. While we're on the subject, the solo on All I Could Bleed has got to be one of the most sassy solos in history! I mean really...the "what'cha gonna do about it" attitude on that one is like a stalking Leopard 🐆

[@mattmillerguitar]

It was definitely moody and had intent !

[@JD-vj4go]

Great interview! James Murphy is my favorite death metal lead player. His playing on Spiritual Healing and Cause of Death changed how we all played death metal solos. James Murphy and Hobbs from Suffocation were my top two guys for all of 10th grade. And I love Disincarnate.

[@mattmillerguitar]

James and Hobbs rule. Disincarnate was way ahead of its time. 1993 that was a crazy time!

[@drowned-m7c]

Live at filmore LEGENDARY 👐

[@mattmillerguitar]

Definitely one of the best live albums of all time.

[@zacboller8334]

Awesome interview. Cause of Death was maybe the first death metal album I ever bought. I was more into thrash and the slower chuggy riffs and Tardy's growling while I kinda got into them, never quite fully clicked, but Murphy's menacing, melodic playing always really stood out. I must have read about Disincarnate in some magazine, maybe like Meta Militia, and bought the cassette tape right when it came out. Never saw them, but proudly wore a shirt all the time in high school and listened that album a ton. I didn't know anyone else who listened to them sadly. The riffs, especially Monarch of the Sleeping Marches were amazing. I already really liked Testament and then I found out he'd joined them and Low came out, I was stoked. IMO it was like the only *great* thrash album in that era IMO. It took the best of thrash and some elements of death metal and you could clearly hear Murphy's influence on things. It's so awesome to get all this background of what was going on from Murphy. Thank you for this interview.

[@mattmillerguitar]

Cause of Death is a great album. James has been involved in many classic and genre defining albums. I first heard James on Spiritual Healing and was instantly a fan. Disincarnate was a great tech band and IMO was ahead of its time. Testament sounded great as well and The Gathering is one of their best albums. James elevates every band he works with. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers!

[@frankmenapace9536]

I was lucky enough to meet him in the parking lot in Golden Colorado during the Gathering tour. At the time I just thought it was a lucky encounter. But when I tell the story I remember how strange it was. I asked him for his autograph and told him that he was the best guitar player out there and that was it. At that point Steve hooked me up with Dave so I could get everyone in the bands autograph. Pure luck that I received James's signature on the demo album cover. Was lucky enough to see Disincarnate at the Milwaukee Metal Fest.

[@mattmillerguitar]

Tha's a great story and awesome you got their autographs. I wish I was able to have seen that tour.

[@frankmenapace9536]

@@mattmillerguitar When the Death, Carcass and Devastation tour was in Denver I had no Idea who the other guitar player was. Halfway thru Death's set I found myself watching this unknown guy as much as Chuck.

[@mattmillerguitar]

James is a great player and Spiritual Healing is a great album.@@frankmenapace9536

[@mattmillerguitar]

That's cool you saw that tour

[@frankmenapace9536]

@@mattmillerguitar I DJ for The Metal Authority and I had a chance to interview James after the release of Feeding the Machine. He was recording some station ID'S for me and I was like hey can you say I'm James Murphy and you're Feeding the Machine with The Morbid One. Still use it to this day.

[@Tesswrench111]

Man, it's a shame you didn't get to talk more about his solo records and how he got to collab with devin townsend and a bunch of other legends, and how he came up with incredible tracks like "touching the earth". Plus, his time in Denmark for Konkhra's "Weed Out the Weak" with Chris Kontos. Would love it if you could get him in for an additional episode.

[@mattmillerguitar]

James has released a lot of material, and his solo records are great. Convergence is classic and was my introduction to Devin. Konkhra is also great, and I'm glad to see that they are active. I will try and ask James to come back. Don't miss Friday's podcast with Lucas Mann from Rings of Saturn.

[@Tesswrench111]

@@mattmillerguitar definitely will check out the Lucas episode, and if the extra JM interview happens I'll be super happy too, cheers for your good work.

[@mattmillerguitar]

@@Tesswrench111 thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@JD-vj4go]

Holy cow can't wait to learn the solos the right way! I'm already subscribed to James' KZbin. My tone deaf moron brain learned them incorrectly for sure.

[@mattmillerguitar]

Right on dude! I'm looking forward to the lessons as well. Part 2 of the podcast has some seriously awesome info!

[@gizmothehusky7676]

Tempus omnia revalat... Time reveals all things .🤘

[@mattmillerguitar]

James is a legend and has been a part of many great bands. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers!

[@gizmothehusky7676]

Thank you brother for the awesome content of one of my favorite guitarist who ever graced the scene of death/thrash and just metal in general .The man has such a broad resume. People now a day use the term underated so loosely but when it comes to Murphy this dude does not deserve the praise and recognition he truly deserves he's a perfectionist when you hear a Murphy solo you just know it's James Murphy same with Chuck schuldiner. Cheers brother! 🤘🤘🤘🥃

[@mattmillerguitar]

@gizmothehusky7676 James is definitely underrated and deserves many more accolades than he gets. James elevated every band he has played in and brought a level of melody and feel to death metal. Thanks!

[@gizmothehusky7676]

I'm so glad he's looking better what I noticed from the interview was he was having trouble keeping his train of thought and forgot sometimes what y'all would be talking about but I'm just great ful he fought and beat this shit called cancer no pun intended lol! this trash ass disease has already stolen Chuck schuldiner. ✌️🤘🥃

[@mattmillerguitar]

@gizmothehusky7676 agreed! The world is a better place with James in it and he is playing more and being active on social media.

[@iborg6778]

Really great interview. Really enjoyed it and found it very interesting. I’m a huge fan of your work. Dreams of the Carrion Kind is such a masterpiece. I have been listening to it on and off for decades I still thoroughly enjoy it. I’m subscribed to your KZbin channel and it’s great seeing what your doing.

[@mattmillerguitar]

I really appreciate your feedback and subscription. Thanks! James is a great guitar player and a good dude. Dreams of the Carrion Kind was way ahead of its time and I hope we will hear some new material from James in the future!

[@muxfolder]

Thanks for the interview. I didn't even know James had some very serious health issues. I was just wondering whatever happened to him so KZbin showed me the way.

[@mattmillerguitar]

No prob! Thanks for watching and the comment. James is good dude and great guitar player. He had a tough road but made it through to the other side. I'm glad to see he is doing well. Make sure you check out his KZbin channel. Cheers!

[@jacktodd3439]

Megadeth would be awesome with James, I take James over Broderick.

[@mattmillerguitar]

@jacktodd3439 that would be sick. James has great feel and technique. Chris is also great and definitely did a good job. Did you see the excerpt from Marty's book about him recommending James?

[@jacktodd3439]

No I have not read Martys book but that's great and honestly I never knew James was on Daves list, but ofc he was! As for Chris Broderick, obviously extremely talented but for me he did nit fit Megadeth, I know it's not only my opinion.

[@mattmillerguitar]

@jacktodd3439 I think Chris did a good job playing Marty's solos. He wasn't the most creative guy.

[@mattmillerguitar]

@@jacktodd3439 James shared that part of the book on his socials.

[@mattmillerguitar]

@@jacktodd3439 I get it man and I agree with you that Chris wasn't the right guy for the job. He is technically gifted and a great player but Megadeth wasn't the right band. Nevermore on the other hand is a different story.