Learn to mix fRom the best rock & metal producers

This Nail The Mix session features Fredrik Nordström at the helm—the legendary Swedish producer behind bands like At The Gates, In Flames, and Arch Enemy—working from his iconic Studio Fredman. Fredrik brought muscle and precision to this ambitious arrangement without stripping the chaos that gives the song its identity. His balance of harsh textures and surgical mixing defines this session.

This mix leans heavily on dense guitar layers, relentless blast beats, and some of Oli Sykes’ most challenging early vocal takes. You’ll need to navigate complex kick drum grids, sharp transitions, wide-ranging dynamics, and the intricate stereo imaging Fredrik uses to make every part punch without overwhelming the full arrangement. The production on “Chelsea Smile” walks the line between raw energy and mix clarity, something many modern producers struggle to achieve without over-processing.

Download these multitracks and test your skills against one of the most volatile mixes of the 2000s. Whether you’re refining your automation technique, dialing in intense multiband compression, or reverse-engineering Fredrik’s punchy low end and controlled saturation, this session is a masterclass in controlled aggression.