Jeremy Von Epp From Guitar Hero Worship to Forbidden The Journey of a Lifelong Player

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Jeremy Von Epp joins Mix Tapes Podcast for a deep dive into the life of a guitarist, from the first moments that inspired him to pick up the instrument to stepping onto stages with one of thrash metal’s most respected names: Forbidden. Jeremy talks about his early days as a player, the guitar heroes who shaped him including Jake E. Lee, his philosophy on learning and improving as a guitarist, and the advice he has for players chasing their own sound. We also dig into his time with The Watchers, the journey that led him to Forbidden, replacing Dan Mongrain, playing his first shows with the band, and the experience of recording new music with a legendary thrash metal name. From tone and technique to songwriting, influences, and what’s next for Forbidden, this conversation explores the passion, discipline, and creativity behind a lifelong commitment to the guitar.