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George Lever mixes "New Faces in the Dark" by Loathe
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Few tracks capture controlled chaos like Loathe’s “New Faces In The Dark” from their critically acclaimed record *I Let It In and It Took Everything*. A standout in the modern metalcore and nu metal landscape, this track blends washed-out ambience with massive, rhythmically complex drop-tuned riffs, post-hardcore aggression, and haunting melodic transitions. It’s a dense and challenging production that pushes boundaries with transitional atmospheres and movement-driven dynamics, demanding top-tier mix precision.
At the console is George Lever (G1 Productions), best known for his deep, saturated mixes with bands like Sleep Token and Holding Absence. Lever’s work on this record helped define the sonic identity of a forward-thinking strain of UK alt-metal—characterized by his signature approach to low-end cohesion, dimensional depth via movement-driven reverb tails, midrange clarity within layered guitars, and handling highly edited drums without compromising groove.
This session presents serious creative and technical hurdles: making room in a mix for both heavily treated clean vocals and screamed leads, managing ultra-wide guitars without washing out low-mid focus, and automating static effects in a way that feels fluid across frequent tempo and feel changes. The programmed layers, sub drops, pad elements, and transitions demand an orchestral sensibility for arrangement and balance, all while maintaining raw aggression throughout.
Download the multitracks and dig into one of the most immersive sonic puzzles in modern heavy music. If you’re looking to sharpen your low-end control, master mood-switch transitions, or develop better ways to compress intensity without flattening energy, this is an essential session.
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