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Guitar Tech For 5 Finger Death Punch
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In this episode, we have a special guest, Hoogie, the expert guitar tech who ensures that the guitars in the hands of Five Finger Death Punch remain in top shape for their electrifying live performances. Hoogie shares his remarkable journey in the music industry, offering us a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate guitar setups that make Five Finger Death Punch one of metal’s most iconic bands.
From the daily responsibilities of maintaining and prepping guitars for intense live shows to the tools and techniques he employs, Hoogie takes us on a comprehensive tour of the guitar tech’s world. If you’re a guitar enthusiast, a fan of Five Finger Death Punch, or simply curious about the technical aspects of live concerts, this interview is a treasure trove of insights and stories from the road.
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of guitar techs and the incredible journey of Hoogie. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive interviews with top music professionals. Stay updated on our latest episodes by hitting the bell icon.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ehambright
    @ehambright День тому

    Wow great interview!! Thank you

  • @ChiweenieMom63
    @ChiweenieMom63 2 дні тому

    As a lady audio tech its good to see others!🤠💖Eventhough I'm just at my church

  • @smartrn1
    @smartrn1 2 дні тому

    Tremendous bro. 🤘🏻

  • @snoogy17
    @snoogy17 2 дні тому

    Hoogie is the mannnn! :P

  • @soniclycruedrecords8212
    @soniclycruedrecords8212 2 дні тому

    yoooooooooooo

  • @brandon_duh
    @brandon_duh 3 дні тому

    Great video just let your man talkkkkkk. Poor dude started saying so many things that he never finished because of the interruptions.

  • @garrylarocque3775
    @garrylarocque3775 3 дні тому

    It take a GREAT CANADIAN man like him to show the world that we are there as musician and tech (canadian) dont Forget about US!!!!!!!!

  • @ara5823
    @ara5823 3 дні тому

    Still a gaint douche

  • @667dpb
    @667dpb 3 дні тому

    Great insight as always :-) How about leaving the instagram screenshots on screen a little longer while the interviewee talks about them?

  • @mal_v_ado
    @mal_v_ado 4 дні тому

    Started watching this thinking I’d see Grady get interviewed… but it didn’t happen. Great in depth video though! Can’t wait to see more of these.

  • @grimdrum2396
    @grimdrum2396 4 дні тому

    5:45 "I'm not gonna allow a failure of any gear piece during a show" tells it all!!

  • @bobslenker27
    @bobslenker27 5 днів тому

    Can someone way smarter and more experienced than me tell me why folks don't just use a drum dial to dial in drum tuning?

  • @bobslenker27
    @bobslenker27 5 днів тому

    25mins?! Nice!!!!!

  • @bobslenker27
    @bobslenker27 5 днів тому

    The drum vault reminds me of a big video production, traveling case where the front door just comes off, connect your cabling in the back and "ready to roll!"

  • @bobslenker27
    @bobslenker27 5 днів тому

    Great job Able! Bless the Gods every day for how lucky you are!

  • @bobslenker27
    @bobslenker27 5 днів тому

    Awesome! Fabulous! What a shame so many concert-goers don't know what it takes to give them such a good show. Cheers to you, brother!

  •  6 днів тому

    Another hemisphere? 😢

  • @joeking6309
    @joeking6309 6 днів тому

    I have been my own drum tech for 50 years 😉

  • @mikeperkinpine3563
    @mikeperkinpine3563 7 днів тому

    such a great interview with one of the GOATS of the drum tech biz, I've learned a lot from him over the years!!

  • @tomvoncharon6359
    @tomvoncharon6359 7 днів тому

    I love the behind-the- band tech stuff! Thanks

  • @kentgsvensson1719
    @kentgsvensson1719 7 днів тому

    A big thank you from sweden 👍👍👍👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @powernpoundersmusicchannel3484
    @powernpoundersmusicchannel3484 8 днів тому

    Awesome Bro keep up the good work 🥁

  • @coreygalletlydrums77
    @coreygalletlydrums77 8 днів тому

    That’s what I’m trying to do. I love the drums. I play the drums. I’m a stagehand and get to work with drums. I’ve worked with most everyone you’ve interviewed. One day I’ll be a tech

  • @crashdan0783
    @crashdan0783 8 днів тому

    I miss Brent's videos from Gibraltar. Glad he's back from the hiadeus

  • @moonrider99
    @moonrider99 8 днів тому

    Stop asking questions and then trying to answer yourself!!

    • @ThisIsDeLaCruz
      @ThisIsDeLaCruz 8 днів тому

      I’m just out here trying my best. Sorry it’s not up to par for you. I’m still learning. If you feel like you can do it better you should definitely go out there and do it.

    • @thousandwattflowerpot5419
      @thousandwattflowerpot5419 8 днів тому

      @@ThisIsDeLaCruz it was a good interview... don't listen to the haters.

    • @ThisIsDeLaCruz
      @ThisIsDeLaCruz 8 днів тому

      @ 🙏🙏🙏

    • @moonrider99
      @moonrider99 8 днів тому

      @ThisIsDeLaCruz if you take the time to do all this, then you should try to improve. Asking a question and then answering yourself makes it ackward, you literally cut off the drum tech a few times. Telling me that I should go do it if I think I can do it better is immature and stupid.

    • @moonrider99
      @moonrider99 8 днів тому

      @thousandwattflowerpot5419 I'm not a hater, he needs to just ask a question and wait for the drum tech answer. Then he can follow up with his own thing.

  • @themikefasano
    @themikefasano 9 днів тому

    Michael is the best in the biz! 🙌🏼🥁🙏🏼

  • @eddiem1558
    @eddiem1558 9 днів тому

    Dude knows his shit!

  • @pennybearcroft1830
    @pennybearcroft1830 9 днів тому

    Hiya MM❤ How is little Betty? Hope you are well, Penny and Steve xx

  • @Gerardo-qk3ed
    @Gerardo-qk3ed 9 днів тому

    Great episodio

  • @-CHeWy-
    @-CHeWy- 9 днів тому

    What a top bloke

  • @MotoXXXofficial
    @MotoXXXofficial 10 днів тому

    MM is the master drum tech and i was lucky enough to have him tech for me during the recording of the last album i did with my former band. Great guy too!!! (Thanks again buddy)

    • @ThisIsDeLaCruz
      @ThisIsDeLaCruz 8 днів тому

      Very cool!

    • @lonnienorton.
      @lonnienorton. 7 днів тому

      That's awesome, I've been a huge fan of MotoXXX for so many years watching Twitch and Scummy back in the day and the rest of the Metal Mulisha crew.

  • @alexshudrums
    @alexshudrums 10 днів тому

    Great interview! Michaels the man!

  • @mghc7
    @mghc7 10 днів тому

    Watching 2 drum GODS all the time..blessed right there…that’s it man right place right time for sure…DW all the way…I’m a drum tech for a band,Smaller than his bands hahaha,but I take pics of the drumset and where everything goes,All the settings on his mixer,keep things clean and tight (not to tight),keep a key,gaff and duct tape always on hand,don’t forget to put out set lists if that’s your job as well…( I did that live on mtv one time hahah)and keep the drummer happy…that’s my drum tech tips

  • @Eduardo-ew8di
    @Eduardo-ew8di 10 днів тому

    dw is shit 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮 🤮

    • @James.ceta14
      @James.ceta14 7 днів тому

      Nope

    • @georgedelarosa5437
      @georgedelarosa5437 6 днів тому

      @@James.ceta14 I usually only hear that from people that can’t afford them. Like every other drum company, DW has an entry level kit (PDP), which is just that, entry level. Yamaha has Stage Custom’s, Pearl has Forum. But all the high end kits are well worth the money. You get what you pay for.

  • @billymaus6287
    @billymaus6287 10 днів тому

    I really enjoyed hearing the knowledge this guy has. Great questions! Well Done 🤘🤘

  • @snapascrew
    @snapascrew 10 днів тому

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • @AvatarJillian
    @AvatarJillian 11 днів тому

    Behringer DIs are fantastic at holding things up... including shows.

  • @THEPRODUCER2024
    @THEPRODUCER2024 12 днів тому

    DRUM TECH FOR PANTERA TRIBUITE BAND U MENT TO SAY, right? mean NO DIS TO Pantera best cover band, or to the crew, fans, yet THAT AINT PANTERA, oh & JOHN THE KAT THE BEST DUDE BROOKS IS WAS & WILL ALWAYS HOLD THAT TITLE OF PANTERAS DRUM TECH

  • @jessepiper1135
    @jessepiper1135 13 днів тому

    That’s my boy right there!

  • @christubbsDrums
    @christubbsDrums 13 днів тому

    And Russo is an AWESOME freaking drummer too!!

  • @DjBuddha-vf6yw
    @DjBuddha-vf6yw 14 днів тому

    Mike is amazing

  • @ethanovertone
    @ethanovertone 14 днів тому

    You should just call your Instagram segment, "What is this?"

  • @bwells010
    @bwells010 14 днів тому

    Blair is a great guy and engineer. Dope interview!

  • @viincentfonkert2870
    @viincentfonkert2870 14 днів тому

    Kaleo, one of the best concert I have ever heard. Audio and mix was so clean, I could eat of of it

  • @otherspenny
    @otherspenny 15 днів тому

    25:00 It's an unfortunate reality that finding people who care is where we have set the bar. So many people want to show up and collect a paycheck, but to really thrive in this industry you need to love what you are doing.

  • @djaubreyclark47
    @djaubreyclark47 15 днів тому

    Jesus is Lord, love this!

  • @NixHamilton-z2v
    @NixHamilton-z2v 16 днів тому

    It’s too cold out a DI box stuff out and come straight out of the action system, but look at my giant rack, analogue gear hypocrite

  • @NixHamilton-z2v
    @NixHamilton-z2v 16 днів тому

    Absolutely ridiculous go back to the studio man all you’re trying to do is build a studio out there on the road and this is what’s gone wrong with the live sound today is every studio guy is out on the road because they don’t know how to deal just stupid and ridiculous

  • @omaarpoiriez
    @omaarpoiriez 16 днів тому

    The one and only snapascrew!

  • @thebigblunts
    @thebigblunts 17 днів тому

    I once seen Blair wrestling little people