#35 Alex Skolnick: I used to be an Outsider in Testament

Описание: 🎸 In this latest episode of Sixty Scales and the Truth I had the privilege of having Alex Skolnick — legendary Testament guitarist and acclaimed jazz musician — as a guest to explore a career that bridges the seemingly opposite worlds of thrash metal and jazz improvisation.

From playing to mosh pits with Testament to intimate trio shows, Skolnick opens up about the mindset shift between genres, leaving his comfort zone, and how he reinvented himself by studying jazz in New York in his late 20s. He also discusses his time with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, near-misses with Ozzy Osbourne, and the meaning behind his new album "Prove You’re Not a Robot."

If you’re a fan of guitar, music careers that break the mold, or genre-defying artists, this episode is for you.

🔥 Topics include:
Jazz vs. Metal: Performance and mindset differences
Improvisation and musical honesty
Working with Stu Hamm, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and more
Parental acceptance through music
The new Alex Skolnick Trio album "Prove You’re Not a Robot"
Reflections on the legacy of Testament

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📘 Alex Skolnick’s memoir: Geek to Guitar Hero
🎶 Album: Prove You’re Not a Robot (Flatiron Recordings)
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: From Geek to Guitar Hero
01:12 - Touring with Testament vs. Jazz Trio
03:47 - The Mindset of Improvisation in Jazz
07:41 - Bridging the Gap Between Jazz and Metal Fans
08:05 - Parental Acceptance Through Jazz
09:58 - Touring with Stu Hamm & New Horizons
13:54 - Discovering Jazz and Musical Honesty
17:13 - On Writing and Self-Publishing His Book
18:40 - The Next Book: Life After Testament
19:14 - Studying Jazz in New York in His 30s
22:28 - Starting Over in a New Scene
24:02 - Inspired by Sonny Rollins’ 'The Bridge'
26:00 - Testament's Technical Legacy in Thrash Metal
27:15 - Modern Metal Guitarists Alex Respects
30:13 - From Testament to Jazz: Finding His Own Voice
31:27 - Almost Joining Ozzy Osbourne’s Band
35:08 - Choosing Jazz Over Mainstream Metal Gigs
39:01 - Letting Musical Accidents Guide You
42:49 - Touring with Trans-Siberian Orchestra
44:08 - New Album: 'Prove You’re Not a Robot'
47:12 - The Meaning Behind the Album Title
51:26 - Final Thoughts: Authenticity Over Conformity

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