Episodes

  • S2 Ep15: Jake Haimowitz & Being a Touring Guitarist
    Aug 11 2025

    On this episode, host Ken Candelas invites an old friend, Jake Haimowitz, to his personal studio on the Metal Mastermind Podcast. They discuss Jake's beginnings as a passionate guitarist from the days of Guitar Hero to touring with bands like The Amatory Murder. Involved in many projects, including his very own Stars of Azura, Jake describes his life experience and what he's learned in order to continue being a working musician.

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    55 mins
  • S2 Ep14: Educating the World Through Streaming Technology w/ Serge Orloff (Audiomovers)
    Jul 21 2025

    Ken Candelas and Serge Orloff open the conversation with Audiomovers' profound advancement of network audio software and how it can change the face of audio education all over the world.
    As a gift, Audiomovers is granting one lucky listener a free license of ListenTo Pro! All you have to do is:

    ✅ Follow on Instagram @metal.mastermind and @audiomovers

    ✅ Like & tag two friends in the comments on our latest giveaway post on Instagram. Include how you would use Audiomovers' software in the comment.
    Winner will be announced this Friday!

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    35 mins
  • S2 Ep13: Ro Kohli of War Machine Merch on Making Merchandise with Meaning & Intention
    Jul 7 2025

    The secret to good marketing is not just to have a product, but to create an everlasting impression on your audience. Our host, Ken Candelas, has an inspiring conversation with guest speaker, Ro Kohli, the mastermind behind War Machine Custom Merchandising. Maybe you'll walk away with new ideas, too?

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    42 mins
  • S2 Ep12: How Does Audeze Make Such GREAT Heaphones?!
    Jun 25 2025

    In this episode we listen to a fascinating discussion between host Ken Candelas and guest Chris Berens on the magic of Audeze's headphones and their latest product, the LCD-S20. From how Chris got started with Audeze to the future of their technology, you'll learn quite a lot about what is important in the manufacturing of such high quality professional products.

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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep11: "What Are You Willing to Lose?" Asks Bettermaker's Marek "Maro" Walaszek
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, Ken interviews Marek Walaszek -- the founder of Bettermaker. In their discussion, they explore what it's like to make a business in the recording industry: the do's and the don'ts, and what you might have to give up in order to achieve success.


    #bettermaker

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    35 mins
  • S2 Ep10: Xian Murder on Being a Professional Indie Touring Band + the Upcoming The Amatory Murder Album
    Jun 2 2025

    The Amatory Murder is a NYC Brooklyn-based band with an unrelenting desire to shape the next wave of rock in this industry. Ken Candelas invites Xian Murder, the lead singer, to discuss touring as a professional musician, highlighting the nuances in a production and the music business for an indie band. Their single, "Velvet Noose" is out now!

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    31 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Maor Appelbaum on Collaboration and Keeping Culture & Community Alive
    May 5 2025

    Ken Candelas and Maor Appelbaum discuss the importance of bringing people together, the universal language of music, putting meaning behind your work, and building a community to support a culture of collaboration.

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    39 mins
  • S2 Ep8: Marc Urselli on Expanding Creativity and How to Be a Successful Producer
    Apr 28 2025

    Ken and guest Marc Urselli speak on vinyl, his eclectic project that fuses Doom Metal and Tuvan Throat Singing called "SteppenDoom", exploring the outer reaches of creativity, the importance of an intern at a recording studio and how to become a great producer.

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    38 mins