Defender of the Riff Podcast
1) Grodius Maximus (GWAR)
GWAR's own Grodius Maximus took the trip from another galaxy to join Daniel Dekay for a new episode of Defender Of The Riff, live from Beyond The Streets at the 'LET THERE BE GWAR' exhibition.
2) Robb Flynn (MACHINE HEAD)
One of the most recognizable musicians of metal's history, at the top of his game for four decades, Machine Head's Robb Flynn joins Daniel Dekay on Defender of the Riff just before the band release th...Show More
3) Mike Leon (SOULFLY)
Today, Daniel Dekay welcomes Soulfly's Bass God Mike Leon to Defender Of The Riff where, after crushing 2 glorious sets at the Headbangers Boat, Mike gives his thoughts on playing at sea, and rolling ...Show More
4) John Campbell (LAMB OF GOD)
Lamb Of God's four-stringer John Campbell joins Daniel Dekay on the band's very own Headbangers Boat to discusses the unique floating festival they created, its past and future, and how good it feels ...Show More
5) Wayne Lozinak (HATEBREED)
Wayne Lozinak, the legendary shredder for hardcore gods Hatebreed, joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay at Aftershock Festival '23 for an impromptu episode of Defender of the Riff given that his band were...Show More
6) Gene Hoglan
Everyone's favorite drummer, the legend that is 'The Atomic Clock' Gene Hoglan, joins Daniel Dekay to defend the riff in this new episode featuring an exclusive look at the multi-instrumentalist journ...Show More
7) Shane Clark (3 INCHES OF BLOOD)
Canadian powerhouse guitarist Shane Clark of 3 Inches Of Blood joins his fellow Canuck Daniel Dekay in an NYC basement before the highly anticipated reunion show.
8) Cody Chavez (DRAIN)
In this new episode, Knotfest's Daniel Dekay is joined by hardcore punks Drain's guitar hero Cody Chavez to dive deep into Cody's musical upbringing, hid first and current loves and how Drain have bec...Show More
9) Josh Baines (MALEVOLENCE)
In this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest's Daniel Dekay is joined by British metalcore rising stars Malevolence's guitar hero Josh Baines to dive deep into Josh's musical upbringing that ...Show More
10) Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT)
Thrash metal legends Testament's guitarist Alex Skolnick joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay live from the 2023 edition of Blue Ridge Rock Fest on Defender of the Riff, the interview & performance show t...Show More