GARZA PODCAST Sits Down With ATREYU For In-Depth Discussion On Creativity And Career

On episode #227 of the Garza Podcast, host Garza sits down in-person with Brandon Saller and Dan Jacobs of iconic metalcore outfit ATREYU. The conversation spans the band’s career, songwriting process, and insights into their upcoming album The End is Not the End, set for release on April 24th, 2026.

The discussion touches on a wide array of topics, including first experiences, writing music in Tokyo, the creation of tracks like “Death” and “Ego Death,” Brandon’s hand injury, and reflections on 2000s metalcore. Saller and Jacobs also share insights into early demos, recording approaches, and how the band balances creativity with entrepreneurship, self-management, and family life.

Listeners get a rare glimpse into ATREYU’s creative mindsets, learning about how the band develops riffs, constructs songs, and stays innovative after years in the scene. The episode also explores which bands shaped their sound and approach, providing an inside look at the evolution of modern metalcore.

Episode #227 of Garza Podcast is a must-listen for fans of ATREYU and metalcore at large—an intimate, detailed, and entertaining dive into one of the genre’s most influential bands as they gear up for a new chapter in their career.