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Steve Evetts
Steve Evetts
Steve Evetts is a legendary producer, mixer, and engineer who has become synonymous with some of the most iconic and aggressive records in modern rock, punk, hardcore, and metal. With a career spanning over three decades, Steve has worked with a wide range of influential artists including The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Suicide Silence, Every Time I Die, The Cure, Poison the Well, and Saves the Day. His uncompromising approach to capturing raw energy, paired with his deep musical intuition, has made him one of the most respected names in the industry.
Starting as a musician himself, Steve cut his teeth in local bands before transitioning into the world of audio production in the early 1990s. His background as a guitarist and performer gives him a unique perspective in the studio, allowing him to connect with artists on a creative and personal level. This artist-centric approach has helped him bring out unforgettable performances from the bands he works with, pushing them to deliver their best without sacrificing authenticity.
Steve first gained major attention with his work on early albums from bands like Snapcase and Deadguy. His reputation for delivering powerful, aggressive mixes caught fire, leading to collaborations with hardcore legends like Hatebreed and punk heroes Lifetime. It wasn’t long before major labels and touring acts took notice, and Steve became a go-to producer for bands looking to push boundaries while maintaining their roots.
Perhaps most famously, Steve helped shape the chaotic, genre-defying sound of The Dillinger Escape Plan, capturing the band’s frenetic energy and technical brilliance on pivotal records like “Calculating Infinity.” His work with metal and hardcore acts continued to evolve, with standout albums from bands like Every Time I Die, Alesana, Architects, and The Wonder Years. Steve is known for his ability to blend clarity with chaos, giving abrasive music both power and polish without losing its raw edge.
In addition to heavy music, Steve has also shown his versatility by engineering and mixing for legacy and alternative acts such as The Cure and Story of the Year. Whether he’s producing a brutally heavy deathcore record or a moody post-punk album, he brings the same passion, attention to detail, and commitment to artistic integrity. He’s also deeply involved in pre-production and often helps guide bands through arrangement and songwriting decisions, acting as both a producer and creative collaborator.
Steve’s longstanding commitment to real performance over perfection, authenticity over polish, continues to resonate in an age of digital editing and programmed precision. He prefers capturing the emotional core of a song and believes the best records come from honest expression, not overproduction.