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.