Creeper Guitarists Interview - Sanguivore Songs, Twin Lead Solos & Gear Deep Dive

In this interview, Creeper break down how they write and perform their guitar parts, from the massive riffs and melodic leads of the Sanguivore era to how those songs translate on stage.

We dive into their approach to keeping guitar parts simple but effective, how they build arrangements that feel huge, and why feel, timing, and dynamics matter more than complexity when it comes to modern rock guitar.

We also explore their live setup, songwriting process, and how they balance melody, heaviness, and theatrical energy in their music. Whether you’re into guitar tone, writing riffs, or understanding how real bands put songs together, this is packed with insights you can apply to your own playing.

0:00 - Intro

1:33 - The song that started this era

4:07 - Further Than Forever Demo

5:28 - Gear talk — Meet the guitars!

8:13 - Mistress of Death Demo

10:24 - "Serve the song, not your ego" — Ian's solo writing philosophy

11:31 - Favourite song to play live — Crimson Bride

13:26 - Guitar warmups?

14:01 - Technical exercises — scales, spider patterns, and finger independence

16:43 - Practice vs. performing

18:02 - Download Festival Creeper Slot!

20:34 - Outro