Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Nik Nocturnal chats with Josh Middleton of Sylosis about heavy riffs, guitar tone, high vs low tunings, modern metal production, what actually makes a riff sound heavy.
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🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #75
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CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 Intro & Josh’s Vocal Evolution
00:04:14 The Writing Process for "A Sign of Things to Come"
00:08:16 Transitioning to a Heavier, More Direct Sound
00:12:35 Balancing Sylosis, Architects & Production Work
00:18:14 The Influence of 90s Groove Metal & Pantera
00:23:05 Thrash Roots vs. Modern Technicality
00:27:38 Mastering the Art of the "Perfect Riff"
00:32:38 How to Keep Metal Riffs Catchy but Heavy
00:36:51 Gear Talk: Guitars, Amps & Evolving Tone
00:43:00 Digital vs. Analog: How the Era Changed Songwriting
00:49:09 The Reality of Modern Touring & UK Scene
00:54:43 Maintaining Creativity After Two Decades
01:00:18 Dealing with Fan Expectations & Internet Criticism
01:05:38 Josh’s Favorite Sylosis Tracks to Play Live
01:10:07 Advice for Young Guitarists & Songwriters
01:12:55 Future Plans for Sylosis & Outro

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