Let’s talk about modern metal production. Bands like Allt are pushing the boundaries, blending raw, visceral aggression with the kind of deep, intricate electronic production that makes a track feel massive. Their song “Rupture,” produced by the incredible Buster Odeholm, is a perfect case study in how to make this hybrid sound work. It’s one […]
Oceano’s sound is absolutely crushing. It’s dense, it’s aggressive, and it hits with the force of a tectonic plate shift. But how do you actually mix a track like their song “Lucid Reality” to achieve that level of sonic violence? We got a chance to dive into the raw multitracks from the Nail The Mix […]
Neural DSP plugins? Yeah, they’re pretty much staples in any modern metal producer’s toolkit, and they deliver absolutely killer amp tones right out of the box. But if you’re just loading presets and calling it a day, you’re missing out on a whole other level of sonic alchemy. The real magic often lies in how […]
Let’s be honest, Attack Attack! has always been about pushing boundaries. Their signature blend of crab-walking metalcore and high-energy electronic music carved out a unique space, and with their recent return, they’re doubling down on that modern, synth-heavy sound. But how do you actually build a track like that? We got a look under the […]
The Story So Far has a knack for writing punk rock anthems that are deceptively complex. What sounds like raw, straightforward energy is often built on an incredible amount of detail and production foresight. Case in point: their track “Light Year,” produced by the legendary Sam Pura. When you crack open the multi-track session for […]
The drum sound on Bring Me The Horizon’s “Chelsea Smile” is nothing short of iconic. It’s punchy, aggressive, and cuts through a wall of guitars with surgical precision. Ever wonder how a sound like that comes together? We got a front-row seat as legendary producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, At The Gates, Architects) broke down […]
Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You open up a session, solo the drum room mics, and you’re hit with a tidal wave of harsh, washy cymbals. It’s a classic mixing nightmare. This exact scenario is what legendary mixer Tom Lord-Alge (TLA) faced when he cracked open the multi-tracks for “Et Ducit Mundum Per […]
Sometimes the most unsettling and powerful sounds in a mix come from breaking the rules. That creepy, in-your-head demon voice from the Allt session with Buster Odeholm is a perfect example. While your first instinct for a massive, evil vocal might be to drown it in dark reverbs and delays, Buster went in the complete […]
Let’s face it, the drum sound on a Bring Me The Horizon record is a benchmark for modern metal, and Dan’s techniques are a big reason why—from this pasting trick to his famous ‘core section’ strategy. It’s punchy, consistent, and sits perfectly in a wall of guitars and synths. But getting that level of polish […]
When Spiritbox dropped “Holy Roller,” the internet collectively lost its mind. It’s a track that feels less like a song and more like a raw, visceral force of nature. It’s angry, filthy, and unapologetically heavy. But beneath the chaos is a masterclass in modern metal production, spearheaded by producer and mixer Daniel Braunstein. By diving […]