Talking Thai KFC & Power Station Studios - Maximum Friction - EP 104

Riffs n Rhythms Ep. 104 – Maximum Friction Returns + Camp Crystal Lake Song Review

Buckle up — this episode has everything: jokes about theme park sacrifices, deep dives into guitar influences (from Sinister Gates to Randy Rhoads), songwriting evolution, recording at Power Station, and even Thai KFC

Florida’s rising metal band Maximum Friction returns to the podcast to talk about their musical lineage, writing process, upcoming debut album “To End It All,” and their big goals for the next year. The crew also reviews Merc’s Friday-the-13th-themed track “Crystal Lake” and debates whether it’s the riff or the rhythm that makes it hit

We talk about
Guitar & drum influences — Sinister Gates, Lombardo, Stuart Copeland & more
The evolution of Maximum Friction’s songwriting, from middle school demos to pro recording sessions
First time recording at Power Station and how it made them a tighter band
Reviewing Mrsa’s “Crystal Lake” — in the "Is it the Riff or Rhythm"
Touring goals, album details, Thailand tour stories, and food tangents (yes, KFC buckets and plum sauce)
Listen, laugh, and discover some killer new Florida metal.

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