Alright, let's dive into some serious sonic aggression. We're cracking open the raw multi-tracks for Emmure's "Flag Of The Beast," a track that originally hit Nail The Mix back in July 2017. This beast was produced and mixed by the one and only Wizard Blood, with Jeff Dunn handling engineering. And let me tell you, […]
Ever spent hours meticulously chopping up guitars or drums, only to be met with a barrage of annoying little pops and clicks on playback? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Especially in modern metal, where razor-sharp, ultra-tight edits are the name of the game for bands like Emmure, those digital gremlins can drive you insane. If […]
Ever crank an Emmure track and wonder how they achieve that cohesive punch and power? While killer songs and performances are foundational, the mix approach plays a massive role. We got an inside look at how super-producers WZRD BLD (Drew Fulk) and Jeff Dunne tackle mixes, specifically for artists like Emmure, using a "top down […]
Getting a kick drum to absolutely slam in a dense metal mix is an art form. While some engineers opt to completely replace the original kick, what if you love the natural vibe but it just needs… more? That’s exactly the scenario top producer Max Morton (Jinjer, Shokran) tackles, showing how to enhance an already […]
Ghost notes. Those super-subtle snare hits that add groove and feel, but can be a nightmare to get right in a dense metal mix. How do you make them audible and impactful without cranking up a load of unwanted hi-hat bleed or making them sound unnatural? If you've ever wrestled with this, you're not alone. […]
Getting those subtle snare ghost notes to cut through a dense Jinjer mix without turning into a washy, bleed-filled mess is a challenge every metal producer faces. You want that intricate rhythmic detail, that human feel, but how do you make 'em audible when guitars are blazing and cymbals are crashing? Max Morton, the man […]
When you’re aiming for a polished, powerful metal mix, what happens on your mix bus can be the make-or-break final touch. We got a look inside a mix session with renowned producer Dave Otero (Flatline Audio) as he worked on a track for tech-death titans Allegaeon, specifically diving into his mix bus processing strategy. Unlike […]
Cymbal bleed. The eternal bane of punchy snare drum mixing, right? Especially in dense metal mixes, that wash of high-frequency hash can turn your killer snare into a mushy, indistinct thwack. Gating can help, sure, but sometimes traditional gates or even multi-band solutions can sound a bit choppy or artificial. But what if there was […]
Oceano’s guitar sound is undeniably monstrous – a wall of heavy, articulate aggression that defines their modern deathcore assault. Ever wondered how that kind of power and clarity is achieved in the studio? We got a peek into a mix session with the one and only Joey Sturgis, alongside Nick, as they tackled Oceano’s guitars, […]
Ever wrestled with getting a bass tone that truly slams in a heavy mix? You’re not alone. Getting that foundational low-end right is crucial, especially in modern metal. We got a peek into how a pro like Joey Sturgis approaches this, specifically for a track by We Came As Romans. Forget overly complicated chains right […]