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Jesse DeGroot (Beneath The Hollow) - Staying in heavy metal for the long haul.

Jesse DeGroot (Beneath The Hollow) - Staying in heavy metal for the long haul.

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In this episode of Look Who It Is, I sit down with Jesse DeGroot, co-founder and guitarist of Beneath The Hollow.

We talk about what it really takes to keep a heavy band moving while balancing a full-time job, marriage, kids, touring, and constant writing.

Jesse breaks down:

• Why he went back and relearned guitar after nearly 20 years of playing

• Studying music theory and how it changed his approach

• Working with producer Machine and refining their sound

• Navigating singer changes and long inactive stretches

• Recording, reamping, tone chasing, and why “it’s gotta have some ugly on it”

• The reality of being a regional band and loving it anyway

• The moment someone sings your lyrics back to you

This is a grounded conversation about discipline, longevity, and making music for the band first with no hype, no shortcuts.


Follow Beneath The Hollow:

Website: https://www.beneaththehollow.com

Instagram: @beneaththehollow
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