Billy Howerdel: A Perfect Circle Guitarist and His Brilliant Solo Record

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2022
  • In this episode Billy Howerdel, Steve Alexander and Danny Lohner "Renholdër" stop by the studio to discuss Billy's new album "What Normal Was".
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  • @philrubio3567
    @philrubio3567 Рік тому +93

    Billy is such an underrated guitarist. This episode should have 10X the views and comments. Thanks so much for having him.

    • @Lame-Over
      @Lame-Over Рік тому +4

      i feel like people don't really get what that phrase means, dude is super famous, trying listening to more bands

    • @Brandon84J
      @Brandon84J 26 днів тому

      I hold his work in high regards. He's so damn good, Phil

  • @idn
    @idn Рік тому +120

    Danny Lohner is basically a legend for me. Involved in so many great pieces of music I love. Thank you, Renholdër!

    • @RenholderDLohner
      @RenholderDLohner Рік тому +16

      You're welcome 👍

    • @AshBeastFPS
      @AshBeastFPS 5 місяців тому +1

      @@RenholderDLohner renholder responded omg

    • @Marda_rocks
      @Marda_rocks 2 місяці тому +1

      @@RenholderDLohner This right here is one of the reasons you are a legend. Taking the time to respond to a fan! Many years ago on either Facebook or MySpace I wrote you and thanked you for your involvement in APC and you wrote me back. I was blown away then and now I see that you are still in touch with your fans! I know this was a year ago, but still so awesome!

    • @rjcbh23
      @rjcbh23 Місяць тому +1

      Woodstock '94 with NIN was my favorite Danny moment. Trent, Danny and Robin stalking around the stage covered in mud was one of the greatest shows I've ever seen.

    • @Wtfu2
      @Wtfu2 Місяць тому

      ​@@RenholderDLohner 😊

  • @kevincothron5089
    @kevincothron5089 Рік тому +170

    I love the space in this. Billy absolutely captured the essence of the 80's style with a modern twist. I love this format Rick. People talking about their new projects.

    • @fivekings2767
      @fivekings2767 Рік тому +5

      Exactly my thought. Particularly his voice reminds me of songs of that time. Now when my wife asks "How do we find new music worth listening to?" I tell her that Rick's channel is a great source. Album downloaded, vinyl on the way in the Fall! Rick sells me lots of albums! 🤣

    • @fivekings2767
      @fivekings2767 Рік тому +3

      That it will be available on vinyl is definitely a plus in my book!

    • @robertlopez1270
      @robertlopez1270 Рік тому

      @@fivekings2767p

  • @TheErazar
    @TheErazar Рік тому +103

    Wow, Billy's album is great, gives me vibes of Depeche Mode with the mix of the latest APC

    • @Dwendele
      @Dwendele Рік тому +5

      Almost a Puscifer vibe

    • @Bpjames
      @Bpjames Рік тому +3

      Yep, I hear that too. And a little bit of the Cure in Beautiful Mistake. All great stuff!

    • @gonzalolambert1605
      @gonzalolambert1605 Рік тому +3

      Tears for fear

    • @IvoSiem
      @IvoSiem Рік тому

      The Black Queen put out 2 albums. Steve Alexander does some excellent work regarding inventive guitar scapes and songwriting. Greg Puciato does the vocals and Joshua Eustis (Telefon Tel Aviv) with Puscifer credits, Nine Inch Nails remixer and live performer brings it all into shape with some exquisite sound design. Exceptional output and highly recommended.

    • @matthewerwin4677
      @matthewerwin4677 Рік тому

      Sounds like NIN

  • @t.sewell1513
    @t.sewell1513 Рік тому +36

    Billy is a straight up genius! If you’ve never heard his other solo project Ashes Divide….do yourself a favor and check it out! You will not be disappointed.

    • @ajrob77
      @ajrob77 Рік тому +8

      I came here to say this!!! The Ashes Divide album he did is one of the few albums I listen to in its entirety still to this day!

  • @ashleyjackson8538
    @ashleyjackson8538 5 місяців тому +2

    He’s one of the best artists that’s blessed the audio visual world .

  • @psicom4060
    @psicom4060 Рік тому +40

    It’s great seeing Danny pop up more places since the rock and roll hall of fame.

    • @bradleyb4920
      @bradleyb4920 Рік тому

      😶‍🌫️Hmm..🤔..makes sense.. Nice observation, my friend. Agreed & Indeed, that is great.

  • @reigerm.j.4160
    @reigerm.j.4160 Рік тому +6

    the legendary Danny Lohner. ❤

  • @rendyandrian7149
    @rendyandrian7149 Рік тому +41

    I can only imagine what would come out if Billy made music with Trent Reznor.

  • @chrisdawson1352
    @chrisdawson1352 Рік тому +40

    Somehow, I had no idea this album existed until watching this interview. Sound great! Just ordered the vinyl and bought it on iTunes.

  • @noworriesimfijian
    @noworriesimfijian Рік тому +27

    Very Depeche Mode. Big fan of Billy’s ever since I first heard A Perfect Circle. Was fortunate to see them in Brisbane on the Mer De Noms tour, as a lifelong Tool fan it was awesome to see Maynard in a different incarnation and Billy’s playing was really heavy and tastefully done. As a drummer Josh Freese was a beast and just a blast, a joy to watch. Thanks for the interview Rick.

  • @bail3yb
    @bail3yb Рік тому +4

    Man “weak & powerless” is just amazing! I love Billy Howerdel! Without him APC wouldn’t even exist! He is so underrated! One of the absolute BEST musicians out there!

  • @M._the_model
    @M._the_model Рік тому +9

    I love the new album! Awesome Depeche Mode vibes

  • @TheLeon1032
    @TheLeon1032 Рік тому +87

    Danny is an absolute hero man, monster of a player and ear and unique human being, he's hilarious, big respect would love to work with him

    • @timalvarez558
      @timalvarez558 Рік тому +5

      The a perfect circle song Renholder is named after him, I think it’s his nickname but I know it had his last name in it backwards

    • @dennismonroe2369
      @dennismonroe2369 Рік тому +7

      criminally underrated. He has touched so many of my favorite artists.

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste Рік тому

      @@dennismonroe2369 everyone and everything is underrated hey.

    • @randallabracadabra
      @randallabracadabra Рік тому +3

      @@timalvarez558 Like Redrum, but Redlohner :P

    • @RenholderDLohner
      @RenholderDLohner Рік тому +2

      Thank you Leon,I'm happy i can be q motivation to people like you

  • @JoeSim8s
    @JoeSim8s Рік тому +6

    It's shame that such great interview is on Rick's second channel... "What Normal Was" is a great album that deserves as much exposure as possible

  • @nickfox9030
    @nickfox9030 Рік тому +5

    not afraid to admit that I gushed a bit when he introduced Danny Lohner. Was a huge fan of his in the early days of NIN

  • @DarkOneCFH
    @DarkOneCFH 2 місяці тому +2

    Renholder and Billy? SWEET!!!

  • @disistheway2010
    @disistheway2010 Рік тому +18

    Billy is probably my favorite guitarist. I remember being a kid in the early 00s just getting into guitar and listening to Mer De Noms and just being amazed at what he could make the guitar sound like. APC is still the best concert I’ve been to to this day.

    • @jdbake4567
      @jdbake4567 Рік тому +3

      Same. I fell in love with Billy through apc. He's a class act and a gentleman. It brings me alot of joy seeing so many people supporting his new music. ❤️

  • @InsolentMusicalPeasant
    @InsolentMusicalPeasant Рік тому +45

    There's a lot of musical talent sitting in that room. Billy's a great player, but his vocals are really something else. I first saw Danny in NIN, and was immediately impressed watching him bounce from instrument to instrument like he'd been playing them forever.

    • @coreyclark6505
      @coreyclark6505 Рік тому +3

      Billy’s had a few people Trent used back in the day. It really shows the quality of talent Trent picked 20 years ago.

    • @ph-fi7qo
      @ph-fi7qo Рік тому +4

      @@coreyclark6505 Billy itself was NIN guitar tech during the Self Destruct tour

    • @coreyclark6505
      @coreyclark6505 Рік тому +1

      @@ph-fi7qo /no shit?! I had no idea... thx!

  • @Jessery
    @Jessery Рік тому +8

    Even if Billy and co. tried to sound like it wasn't them, it will always be unmistakably Billy. No one else sounds remotely similar to his style.

  • @catsven1973
    @catsven1973 Рік тому +11

    the way Billy uses Delays...is something unique on its own;!!! sounds like nothing else and especially sophisticated to create depth and space ...just awesome....if there's a way that Billy explains how he achieves these clean/slightly overdriven tones that sparkle and spread in space like particles in suspension caught by the daylight just crazy stuff in many of his records...such a great tone maker this genius....he put his mark in the modern music....it's less that we can say ..at least...

  • @JBarbarosa
    @JBarbarosa Рік тому +7

    Amazing. I'm blown away. Billy I LOVE your sound. Now it is clear to me who the genius behind APC is. So incredibly powerful, soul wrenching stuff. True ART

  • @PHEONIX_720
    @PHEONIX_720 Рік тому +4

    To see Billy and Danny is so cool.

  • @may_sin7777
    @may_sin7777 Рік тому +6

    Danny is such an unassuming genius. Dude can do it all

  • @christophervolosevich7567
    @christophervolosevich7567 Рік тому +6

    Dude Danny is so hilarious. This was a really cool sit-down.

  • @deadtoolhead22
    @deadtoolhead22 Рік тому +8

    Danny Lohner in the Swans shirt...and the drunk Maynard trashing Troy story was on point...thanks Rick!

  • @richardkocken2377
    @richardkocken2377 Рік тому +6

    Since Mer De Noms I have been a huge fan of his otherworldly guitar sound! What Normal Was is such an incredible gift! Thank you Billy and thank you Rick for all your amazing interviews and analysis!

  • @egsystems913
    @egsystems913 Рік тому +44

    Lovely music. I hear influences from Depeche Mode, The Cure, & maybe even a little Tears for Fears (not saying any rip-off is going on, just a "vibe") and the vocal is serene. One of those albums you could listen to on a warm night, watching the stars, as you drift away.

    • @billyhowerdel123
      @billyhowerdel123 Рік тому +11

      Nicest compliments. Thank you

    • @doublestrokeroll
      @doublestrokeroll Рік тому

      Yeah good call. I get a little of that "Hurting"/"Pale Shelter" feel from some of that too. Love that feel. I'm going to have to check this out.

    • @AdrenalineConcept
      @AdrenalineConcept Рік тому

      Spot on! I heard these elements too, especially Depeche Mode - Gahan like soothing tones in his voice. Billy has done brilliantly with this album, been a great listen with many layers. Different to Ashes Divide and artistically great that's the case too.

    • @jplb96
      @jplb96 10 місяців тому

      That's what I heard straight away on 'Free and Weightless'.

  • @DerekBolli
    @DerekBolli Рік тому +21

    This is an example of great contemporary music in my opinion. As a fan of Prog from way back, I love this kind of thoughtful creativity and artists following their own unique paths and not trying to emulate current trends that often results in mediocre, dated music.

  • @josephestrada7743
    @josephestrada7743 Рік тому +2

    I remember that performance of Bohemian Rhapsody!! It was at Staples Center for E3!!
    🤘😁🤘

  • @TheBritomart
    @TheBritomart Рік тому +5

    Saw these gents perform in California recently, beautiful show

  • @TVoltG
    @TVoltG 5 місяців тому +1

    Met Billy back in the Projekt Revolution tour in 2008 backstage. Never met before but we had a deep 10-15 min conversation about music. Lol. My ex took a few pics from afar, with him and I both deep in talk. Great guy.

  • @godhead331
    @godhead331 Рік тому +6

    Saw Billy live last week and it was freaking great , Danny on guitar, everything felt organic.

  • @bradleyt9868
    @bradleyt9868 Рік тому +4

    One absolute in life is that a Billy Howerdel record is going to sound exquisite with some beautiful soundscapes and lush guitars. I love how good his albums sound.
    Also Danny is fricken hilarious. I love all of his remixes he has done over the years. Go check them out. Plus the dude wrote "Hurt" and "Closer" and anything Trent Reznor does in the future.

  • @bigscountrygame3510
    @bigscountrygame3510 Рік тому +9

    Billy has nailed it! His new material is outstanding! I was close to tears I’m so happy for him he deserves recognition! 👏

  • @brbqsauce
    @brbqsauce 15 днів тому +1

    Danny Lohner is such a titan. He truly deserves a one-on-one interview/talk.

  • @antonchizhov4419
    @antonchizhov4419 Рік тому +10

    The album is absolutely marvelous and hypnotic. I rarely fall in love with a musical creation as of late, yet since the moment I heard “Beautiful Mistake” I’ve been having a transcendental experience throughout. Thank you, Rick, for the interview and introduction to Mr. Howerdel’s solo masterpieces!

  • @mikemorrisonmusic
    @mikemorrisonmusic Рік тому +23

    Billy is an amazing guitarist and songwriter!

  • @gabryvk
    @gabryvk Рік тому +3

    Billy Howerdel is able to make ANYTHING sound interesting. It makes me wonder "what's gonna do next"?.....Everytime......I simply love his way of making music just as much as...the music he makes!! Mesmerizing.

  • @lrivera31
    @lrivera31 Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness. This is giving me new age vibes and love it. How the hell did I miss this?!

  • @bradleyb4920
    @bradleyb4920 Рік тому +9

    Great interview! Nice to see others interested in what Danny Lohner's up to these days as well. Personally feel he deserved more credit, and thought I'd see him leave more of a mark on music by now. Throughout the years, he leaves his stamp on noteable collaborations behind the scenes. Live, havent seen him play in years, but he has a gravitating presence that added to the energy on stage. Good to see him surrounding himself with good company. Time to see what this album's all about

    • @fromunderthecorkdre
      @fromunderthecorkdre Рік тому +3

      He recently played in Mexico with Till Lindermann from Rammstein!!! Till's bassist couldn't make it and Danny took over

  • @twiggyeison
    @twiggyeison Рік тому +4

    It's my wish for Danny to rejoin Nails .

  • @Greatlakeskyle.
    @Greatlakeskyle. Рік тому +4

    Weak & powerless is one of the most soul touching alt tracks with one of the best mixes I’ve personally have ever heard

  • @darrendohertymusic
    @darrendohertymusic Рік тому +10

    I couldn't press play quick enough when the video popped up! This album is terrific and is another beautiful addition to Billys near flawless catalogue. Sweet socks Danny x

  • @A_Voice_In_The_Ocean
    @A_Voice_In_The_Ocean Рік тому +3

    Well done good souls!
    That Beautiful Mistake was giving me the chills!

  • @kevinborg5930
    @kevinborg5930 4 місяці тому +1

    bring honor back home WHAT A BEAUTY OF A SONG

  • @sterlingmoore4798
    @sterlingmoore4798 Рік тому +4

    Saw them in Denver at the start of the tour. Probably 100 people in attendance. It was great! The band was so engaging and sincere. Brought my 18 yo son for his first live show at a venue this size. The crowd was so cool. Get out and see them if you can, totally worth it!

  • @windsweptguitars
    @windsweptguitars Рік тому +4

    This interview needs to be longer….

  • @Skyecracker
    @Skyecracker Рік тому +3

    Great interview, but wouldn't it be awesome if Renholder could have his own separate interview? Thanks for all you do Rick, always the best questions...

  • @brentwhite2057
    @brentwhite2057 Рік тому +5

    Just started listening to this album and glad I did! Wow what a sound and great tunes!

  • @t3hgir
    @t3hgir Рік тому +9

    Devin Townsend interview? Would love to hear Rick pick his thoughts on production, songwriting, gear, live performance, life in general!!!

  • @francisconarvaez6029
    @francisconarvaez6029 Рік тому +7

    YESSSS!
    I love this format!! Billy's projects (APC/Ashes Divide/Solo) are super special for me. Seeing him here with Rick, just awesome 🔥

  • @josephmooreiv8179
    @josephmooreiv8179 Рік тому +4

    Billy is so unique, amazing musician…wish I could meet this guy!

  • @randallabracadabra
    @randallabracadabra Рік тому +2

    Best episode by far! 🙌

  • @mudzera
    @mudzera Рік тому +4

    What I like about Billy's songs is that you have to listen to it over and over again to get the details 🇧🇷👇✌️

  • @Micas099
    @Micas099 Рік тому +4

    I've been a huge fan of Billy with the Perfect Circle stuff, but it's so great that his solo album is a completely different experience. I've also really enjoyed the Renholdër mixes for ages. They work so well together. Just bought it.. listened to it.. love it!

  • @jhamilton1007
    @jhamilton1007 Рік тому +7

    Is no one going to point out the epicness of Renholder's Iron Sheik socks?? Lol

    • @natronbetticus
      @natronbetticus 2 дні тому

      Should have had Nikolai volkoff on one though

  • @jessecornett2597
    @jessecornett2597 Рік тому +11

    This was awesome Rick! You should definitely highlight more new artist releases and albums! Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @chestcavity
    @chestcavity Рік тому +3

    If this went on for over an hour I'd still love this! and I never expected The Black Queen to be mentioned on this channel 🖤

  • @Your_daily-siegeplayer1
    @Your_daily-siegeplayer1 Рік тому +5

    Have to admit this is one of my fave albums at the moment absolutely fantastic

  • @emendations
    @emendations Рік тому +9

    This video had me proceeding immediately to Billy’s website where I purchased the vinyl, the CD and plan on picking up some Merch. The segment was fabulous, the music sublime and me, I want more segment’s like these !!!!!

  • @MrJumboblimpjumbo
    @MrJumboblimpjumbo Рік тому +2

    Whoo Steve Alexander from The Black Queen!!

  • @JL-th3qh
    @JL-th3qh Рік тому +1

    Absolutely, my most favorite guitarist, hands down... his riffs are so haunting, I love it.

  • @adriannacasias8578
    @adriannacasias8578 Рік тому +1

    15:49 that was a very heartfelt& humble "Thanks" from Billy.🤗🤝

  • @Dexiray
    @Dexiray Рік тому +3

    I'm in love with so many songs in this album, it gives me a She Wants Revenge + Depeche Mode vibe, I love it.

  • @katskillz
    @katskillz Рік тому +3

    That song made me imagine if Alan Wilder re-joined Depeche Mode in this decade

  • @ferlandersalt2778
    @ferlandersalt2778 5 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Rick Beato, you just seem to out do yourself each episode you put out. Incredible arsenal of guests. Your awesome Meastro

  • @AbhishekSharma-zq5qk
    @AbhishekSharma-zq5qk Рік тому +6

    They sound so much like a mix of The Cure and Sonic youth. Love this sound!

  • @angelofwar9223
    @angelofwar9223 Рік тому +3

    Proud of Billy.. phenomenal musician with great artist around him ⭐⭐✨✨

  • @nesterness3699
    @nesterness3699 Рік тому +2

    Im glad someone finally noticed that through-composed guitar part. Learning that when I was a teenager made me think " how the hell is nobody talking about this extremely original and melodic part", it's very unusual.

  • @paulalbearmdmba489
    @paulalbearmdmba489 Рік тому +3

    Excellent interview. I bought the album because of it . Thank you Rick for the content !!

  • @applehead252
    @applehead252 Рік тому +3

    This album is amazing. Everyone I’ve turned on to it loves it ! Got to see him live a couple months ago. Also incredible. So different and fresh !!!

  • @gerardomartinez576
    @gerardomartinez576 6 днів тому

    Man I had missed this one. Glad I found it. Billy is a genius 🙌

  • @MrDostoeyevsky
    @MrDostoeyevsky Рік тому +3

    One of my guitar heroes ❤️

  • @robertgowdey
    @robertgowdey Рік тому +1

    Omg you're doing guest now are you insane? NEXT LEVEL RICK!

  • @gobblegobble7
    @gobblegobble7 Рік тому +1

    Billy is the man

  • @jaimeecherivel2927
    @jaimeecherivel2927 Рік тому +2

    Billy’s guitar tone is so unique whether clean or overdriven. His sense of feel and dynamics is some of the best in the business.

  • @kentmains7763
    @kentmains7763 Рік тому +2

    Love the sound of this album.

  • @iestynwalters7681
    @iestynwalters7681 Рік тому

    This is fantastic! Thank you

  • @HenritheHorse
    @HenritheHorse Рік тому +3

    Great interview, but I'd like to hear more from Danny too!

  • @courtmarr5714
    @courtmarr5714 Рік тому

    I love the sound of these songs, sooo good. Thanks as always for an amazing interview!

  • @g_and_kikos_homestudio
    @g_and_kikos_homestudio Рік тому +3

    I saw the first APC tour. Was amazing. Great show. Maynard came out wearing a latex banana hammock wrapped in Christmas lights. I saw Tool touring Lateralus 3x shortly after that 1st APC show....🤘🎸

  • @kkrsnn5632
    @kkrsnn5632 Рік тому +1

    Cool 😎 Thanks for this one Rick.

  • @metaphoria3
    @metaphoria3 Рік тому +2

    “Yeah he knows how to play it!” 🤣

  • @NickMcLaren
    @NickMcLaren Рік тому

    This was very insightful! Thanks!

  • @pierheadjump
    @pierheadjump Рік тому +2

    😎 Thanks Guys Rick!!! ⚓️

  • @consolation.of.philosophyb5069

    Outstanding. Thanks, Rick!

  • @nolongerthere
    @nolongerthere Рік тому +4

    Love it! Takes me back, and forward. The space in the production is haunting and soooo gratifying

  • @joesulak3206
    @joesulak3206 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed this! Please do more stuff like this

  • @Jack-ot1zq
    @Jack-ot1zq 6 місяців тому +1

    Billy is amazing, Mer de noms is by far my fav album top to bottom

  • @epa-c7007
    @epa-c7007 Рік тому +1

    diggin the new wave vibe. takes me back!

  • @Datimdavis2900
    @Datimdavis2900 Рік тому +1

    Very excited about this new record. Thanks for this interview. Just downloaded the record

  • @roberthoyt4028
    @roberthoyt4028 Рік тому +2

    I am convinced Billy is a vampire and doesn't age. He looks the same as he did when APC first started. lol And love the new album and that fact that he works with the legendary Danny Lohner! Who is one of my heroes!

    • @RenholderDLohner
      @RenholderDLohner Рік тому

      Thank You Robert for all the love,Billy is also an amazing person and I'm happy doing this with him

  • @lemurdream
    @lemurdream 18 днів тому

    Billy really found his voice on this album.
    It's magnificent.
    Cheers to Billy, Danny, Steve and everyone else involved. 🔥

  • @AmberPearcy
    @AmberPearcy Рік тому +1

    Stoked to see Billy on here!

  • @manowire5403
    @manowire5403 Рік тому +5

    Love all things Billy Howerdel !!! Thanks for another great interview Rick

  • @davidhoxit4274
    @davidhoxit4274 Рік тому +2

    I love this band!! Thanks Rick

  • @Garythefireman66
    @Garythefireman66 Рік тому

    Another great interview 🤘🏻✊🏻✌🏻

  • @sjd1446
    @sjd1446 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic interview!!

  • @titusbc
    @titusbc Рік тому +1

    Another great interview.