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Joey Sturgis and Nick Matzkows mix "All My Life" by Attack Attack and "Chemicals" by Conquer Divide
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About This Session
Raw, chaotic, and meticulously produced, “All of My Life” by Attack Attack captures the band’s return with a modern take on metalcore that blends synth-driven atmospheres, hyper-edited guitars, and precision vocals. Taken from the album “Long Time, No Sea,” this track is a prime example of their evolution from partycore origins to a more sophisticated and cinematic approach to heavy music — without losing any of the aggression they’re known for.
The mix, helmed by genre architects Joey Sturgis and Nick Matzkows, pushes the limits of contemporary metalcore production. Joey, known for his foundational work with acts like Asking Alexandria and The Devil Wears Prada, brings surgical precision and punch, while Nick complements with immersive atmospheres and detailed automation work. Together, they navigate dense programming, stacked vocal harmonies, and dynamic guitars with control and intention.
The session offers several layers of complexity to dissect. From handling heavily layered synths without frequency masking, to editing and aligning tightly performed yet dynamically varied drop-tuned guitars, every part of this mix forces your session workflow to get tighter. The vocal production is especially instructive—balancing clean and scream layering, tonal saturation, parallel processing, and precision EQ. The drum work involves aggressive gating, transient shaping, and envelope control to keep everything locked without flattening the energy.
If you want to understand how modern metalcore is engineered at a professional level, download the multitracks to “All of My Life.” Explore each technique used to maintain clarity in chaos, and sharpen your advanced mixing skills on a truly demanding session.
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