GWAR's own Grodius Maximus took the trip from another galaxy to join Daniel Dekay for a new episode of Defender Of The Riff, live from Beyond The Streets at the 'LET THERE BE GWAR' exhibition.

One of the most recognizable musicians of metal's history, at the top of his game for four decades, Machine Head's Robb Flynn joins Daniel Dekay on Defender of the Riff just before the band release their new album UNATØNED, to discuss his distinguished career and all the stories and adventures that have come with it.

Today, Daniel Dekay welcomes Soulfly's Bass God Mike Leon to Defender Of The Riff where, after crushing 2 glorious sets at the Headbangers Boat, Mike gives his thoughts on playing at sea, and rolling his ankle on the very first jump of the show.

Lamb Of God's four-stringer John Campbell joins Daniel Dekay on the band's very own Headbangers Boat to discusses the unique floating festival they created, its past and future, and how good it feels to meet friends and fans everywhere on the boat.

Wayne Lozinak, the legendary shredder for hardcore gods Hatebreed, joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay at Aftershock Festival '23 for an impromptu episode of Defender of the Riff given that his band weren't even on the bill!

Everyone's favorite drummer, the legend that is 'The Atomic Clock' Gene Hoglan, joins Daniel Dekay to defend the riff in this new episode featuring an exclusive look at the multi-instrumentalist journeying through his guitar playing.

Canadian powerhouse guitarist Shane Clark of 3 Inches Of Blood joins his fellow Canuck Daniel Dekay in an NYC basement before the highly anticipated reunion show.

In this new episode, Knotfest's Daniel Dekay is joined by hardcore punks Drain's guitar hero Cody Chavez to dive deep into Cody's musical upbringing, hid first and current loves and how Drain have become the leading band in the scene they belong to.

In this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest's Daniel Dekay is joined by British metalcore rising stars Malevolence's guitar hero Josh Baines to dive deep into Josh's musical upbringing that started with his parents spinning heavy music at home.

Thrash metal legends Testament's guitarist Alex Skolnick joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay live from the 2023 edition of Blue Ridge Rock Fest on Defender of the Riff, the interview & performance show taking a look at what made the musician who they are today.

Slipknot's #7, guitarist Mick Thomson joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay live from the 2023 edition of Blue Ridge Rock Fest on Defender of the Riff, the interview & performance show taking a look at what made the musician who they are today.

Nick from Orbit Culture joins Dekay in the studio today.

Guitarists Jeremiah Pugh (Bass) & Connor Grodzicki from one of metal's hottest prospects, Vended, joins Knotfest host Daniel Dekay live from the 2023 edition of Blue Ridge Rock Fest on Defender of the Riff, the interview & performance show taking a look at what made the musicians who they are today.

On this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest host Daniel Dekay talks to Derrick Schneider of American nu-metal revivalists Tallah.

On this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest host Daniel Dekay talks to Timmy Moreno of SeeYouSpaceCowboy.

The guitarist guests with host Daniel Dekay to share how his early influences opened the door to delve into more of the extreme.

On this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest host Daniel Dekay talks to Sean Rosario of Dragged Under.

On this new episode of Defender of the Riff, Knotfest host Daniel Dekay talks to Chris Wiseman of metalcore heavyweights Currents.

Australian metalcore heroes Alpha Wolf's guitarists Sabian & Scottie sit down with Knotfest host Daniel Dekay at Blue Ridge Festival '23.

YouTube guitar extraordinaire and current touring guitarist for Machine Gun Kelly joins Daniel Dekay to take us on a wild ride from humble internet beginnings to rocking all over the world.