Ryan J. Downey is a multi-talented journalist, producer, and host whose work has spanned major outlets like MTV News, Billboard, and The Hollywood Reporter.

Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00:00 Inside the Entertainment Industry with Ryan Downey

00:03:49 The Value of Podcasting for Meaningful Connections

00:12:27 How Annoying Contact Methods Destroy Opportunities

00:14:56 Crafting Effective Pitch Emails

00:18:45 The Evolution of LinkedIn as a Dominating Platform

00:22:21 Building Your Band Before Seeking Management

00:25:52 Importance of Spotify Metrics for Musicians

00:32:36 The Importance of Traditional Album Sales in Rock and Metal

00:36:09 Social Media Impact on Band Popularity

00:39:40 Misleading Headlines in Music News

00:43:27 Ghost's Heavy Metal Film Success

00:54:42 The Future of Ice Nine Kills

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