GARZA PODCAST Dives Deep with ENTHEOS: Marriage, Music, and the Art of Becoming

In a powerful new in-person episode of the Garza Podcast, guitarist and host Chris Garza sits down with Chaney Crabb and Navene Koperweis of alternative metal visionaries ENTHEOS for one of the project’s most personal, expansive, and revealing conversations to date. Together, the trio unpacks the realities of building a marriage and a band at the same time, the long climb to self-belief, and the relentless dedication required to carve a path in modern heavy music.

From the jump, the episode taps into the heart of ENTHEOS as Chaney and Navene detail the constant balancing act between their relationship and their band, speaking candidly about communication, trust, and shared ambition. They move into the mechanics of operating as a two-piece — the workflow, the challenges, the liberation — setting the stage for a broader discussion on creativity and identity. As timestamped moments reveal, they explore Chaney’s formative years in the Des Moines scene, Navene’s early musical influences, and even unexpected inspirations like UB40 and No Doubt, all while weaving in memories of early shows, gold foil merch, and their Bay Area roots.

The conversation digs deeper into the musical side of ENTHEOS’s evolution as the trio touches on fusing death metal, hardcore, and deathcore origins, the impact of bands like Job for a Cowboy, and the realities of leveraging the internet in a changing era. They compare modern production to raw early styles, reflect on the “pingy snare,” and discuss how embracing change has shaped the band’s path. Topics like creative evolution, the mindset behind I Am the Void, and the long journey of finally finding their sound paint a vivid picture of ENTHEOS as artists determined to grow without compromise.

By the episode’s close, the dialogue takes on an even more human tone as Chaney and Navene talk perseverance, success, and the deep, personal reflections that come with navigating children, career pressures, and life and death itself. It’s an unfiltered look at two artists who have weathered storms, sharpened their craft, and come out with a stronger sense of self. Garza Podcast #207 stands as a compelling, intimate document of ENTHEOS at their most honest — a must-watch for fans of the band, heavy music lifers, and anyone chasing their own creative path.