In this course, you’ll learn how to build a powerful, high-impact metal mix from the ground up. Bergstrand walks you step-by-step through his workflow for drum enhancement, rhythmic tightening, transient shaping, and parallel compression, demonstrating how to create explosive percussion that still sits naturally in the mix. You’ll explore his methods for crafting tight, saturated guitars, integrating precision-focused bass layers, and using automation, EQ, and multiband dynamics to maintain clarity in dense, high-gain arrangements.

This course also highlights Bergstrand’s approach to vocal production, including growl/scream integration, distortion control, spatial depth, and the creative use of effects to increase intensity without sacrificing intelligibility. You’ll gain insight into balancing extreme frequency content, shaping low-end power, and maintaining headroom in a mix that demands both precision and musicality.

Whether you’re an aspiring metal mixer or an experienced producer looking to expand your skills, this course provides the tools and techniques needed to create modern, professional-grade extreme metal mixes. Download the official multitracks for “One-Eyed Nation” and follow along as Daniel Bergstrand reveals the creative decisions, production strategies, and mix philosophies behind one of Decapitated’s most punishing tracks.