The mix comes from Joe Rickard, a drummer, producer, and mixer known for his work with bands like Red, Breaking Benjamin, and Starset. Rickard tracked, produced, and mixed “Meet Your Maker,” and his ability to manage ultra-dense arrangements while keeping the low end aggressive and the top end open is front and center. This session is a masterclass in tight guitar layering, textured vocal processing, and surgical drum editing—plus effective use of saturation and harmonic excitement in a brutally loud but controlled rock mix.

This session will challenge even skilled mixers. You’ll be working with huge dual-tracked guitars, dynamic vocal transitions from screaming to melodic singing, and a rhythm section built for impact without clouding the mids. Pay close attention to the interaction between the guitar leads and vocals, and how Rickard’s mix handles transient balance, stereo field density, and bus compression.

Download the multitracks and see what you can do with this mix. If you’re ready to dial in impact, preserve clarity, and push the boundaries of modern metal production, this one’s for you.