GARZA PODCAST Dives Deep with SPITE: Deathcore, Riffs, and ‘Brainrot’ Addiction

In episode #206 of the Garza Podcast, SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza sits down with SPITE to dissect the chaos behind their upcoming album New World Killer and the life that fuels their relentless sound. From the Bay Area to Los Angeles, the band unpacks their origins, challenges, and the evolution that has made SPITE one of deathcore’s most uncompromising forces.

The conversation runs the gamut — from early restaurant jobs to lineup changes and the creative synergy between Alex and Darius Rodriguez. Drummer Travis Hayden offers a candid look into his craft, discussing how moving to Canada and constantly refining his technique shaped SPITE’s sonic brutality. The band digs into the writing and recording process behind New World Killer, exploring collaboration, experimentation, and the balance between chaos and control.

As always, Garza’s questions peel back layers beyond the music. Topics range from navigating trends and authenticity in a digital age, to the power of catharsis through heavy music, and even the band’s tongue-in-cheek discussions on “brainrot addiction,” massive drum kits, horror films, and life on the road. It’s a raw, funny, and brutally honest episode that captures SPITE’s no-nonsense attitude.

Whether they’re talking about online trolls, creative competition, or writing songs like Caved In and Gavel, SPITE leave no stone unturned. Episode #206 is an unfiltered look at a band standing firm in their sound and mindset — proof that in a world obsessed with trends, SPITE remains pure, punishing, and unmistakably real.