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Andrew Wade mixes "Stitch" by Wage War
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Wage War’s “Stitch” is one of the most aggressive and surgical tracks in their catalog — a defining moment from their sophomore album *Deadweight* that set a new standard for modern metalcore production. From the first down-tuned chug to the final breakdown, this song is a masterclass in tightly focused chaos with zero room for error — and a perfect candidate for any mixer sharp enough to keep up.
Mixed by Andrew Wade (A Day To Remember, Motionless In White) at The Audio Compound, this session delivers Andrew’s signature precision and punch with a level of polish that still holds up in the 2024 scene. This mix is brutal without losing clarity, expansive yet controlled — and there’s a lot to unpack in how it was achieved. The kick and snare are full of transient control and tight gating, while the guitars are stacked for width but never smear the low end. Vocally, this is an advanced exercise in blending harsh and clean performances without frequency build-up or phase issues.
Technical standouts include hyper-detailed drum editing, resonant-sidechain compression in the bass-to-guitar relationship, and multiband saturation for aggressive dynamics while avoiding distortion fatigue. The song also uses plenty of space-widening tricks without washing out the palm-mute articulation.
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