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Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland mixes "Snowblood" by Erra
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“Snowblood” is a landmark track from ERRA’s self-titled full-length and one of the most sonically complex metalcore mixes in recent memory. Marrying aggressive rhythmic precision with soaring melodic contour, this track pushes the boundaries of layered guitar compositions, dynamic vocal treatment, and ultra-percussive drum programming. A defining cut in the band’s evolution, “Snowblood” sits at the intersection of technicality, atmosphere, and intensity—making it a must-study mix for producers working in modern progressive metal and metalcore.
Mixed by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (Atrium Audio), known for their work with August Burns Red and Polaris, this session demonstrates a masterful balance of clarity and weight. The arrangement is packed with low-end density and upper midrange detail—extended-range guitars intertwine with synth ambience, tight low-tuned bass, and surgical drum editing. The vocal mix showcases a seamless blend of clean and screamed layers, expertly staged with FX automation, spatial placement, and EQ-controlled harmonics.
From achieving punch and transient detail amidst dense instrumentation to creating mix depth without compromising impact, this session is loaded with real-world challenges. You’ll have access to raw multitracks that cover an advanced drum production style including aggressive kick patterns, tight ghost note control, and explosive tom fills. The low-end management and stereo imaging in this mix reveal pro-level techniques in density-driven metal production.
Download the multitracks for “Snowblood” and dive headfirst into a high-level modern metalcore session. This is where you push your arrangement management, vocal treatment, and tonal definition to match one of the scene’s best mixes.
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