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Russ Russell mixes "The Chasm" by At The Gates and "Preachers of Death" by The Haunted
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One of the heaviest moments on *To Drink from the Night Itself*, “The Chasm” is a masterclass in melodic death metal arrangement and production. At The Gates bring relentless riffing, layered harmonies, and emotionally-driven vocals together into one of the album’s darkest and most intense tracks—a standout even in a genre full of high bars. With their trademark blend of melody and precision, this song taps into the band’s early roots while pushing their sonic boundaries into heavier, more chaotic territory.
Behind the board is Russ Russell, known for his fearlessly aggressive, organic mixes and a discography that includes Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, and Amorphis. Tracked and mixed at Parlour Studios, his mix of “The Chasm” walks the line between raw impact and controlled chaos. It’s a great study in advanced balancing techniques—layer management, width control on dual guitars, and making detailed orchestration sit in a high-gain context without compromising clarity.
This session is especially useful if you want to understand how Russ keeps the grindy brutality of the rhythm section alive while giving space to melodic lines, high-BPM vocal phrasing, and percussive articulation from extremely fast drum performances. Saturation, EQ sculpting, stereo image placement, and aggressive bus processing are all key focuses here.
Download the multitracks for “The Chasm” and dig into how a legend like Russ Russell handles one of Sweden’s most unique metal exports. If you’re serious about mastering turbulence in mix design, this session will push your skill set where it counts.
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