Metal Music Manual

<p><em>Metal Music Manual</em> shows you the creative and technical processes involved in producing contemporary heavy music for maximum sonic impact. From pre-production to final mastered product and fundamental concepts to advanced production techniques this book contains a world of invaluable practical information. Assisted by clear discussion of critical audio principles and theory and a comprehensive array of illustrations photos and screen grabs <i>Metal Music Manual</i> is the essential guide to achieving professional production standards. </p><p>The extensive companion website features multi-track recordings final mixes processing examples audio stems etc. so you can download the relevant content and experiment with the techniques you read about. The website also features video interviews the author conducted with the following acclaimed producers who share their expertise experience and insight into the processes involved:</p><ul> <li>Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir At The Gates In Flames)</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>Matt Hyde (Slayer Parkway Drive Children of Bodom)</li> <li>Ross Robinson (Slipknot Sepultura Machine Head)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Logan Mader (Gojira DevilDriver Fear Factory)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Andy Sneap (Megadeth Killswitch Engage Testament)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Jens Bogren (Opeth Kreator Arch Enemy)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah Soilwork Behemoth)</li> </ul><ul> <li>Nick Raskulinecz (Mastodon Death Angel Trivium)</li> </ul><p>Quotes from these interviews are featured throughout <i>Metal Music Manual</i> with additional contributions from:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Ross Drum Doctor Garfield (one of the world’s top drum sound specialists with Metallica and Slipknot amongst his credits) </li> <p> </p> <li>Andrew Scheps (Black Sabbath Linkin Park Metallica) </li> <p> </p> <li>Maor Appelbaum (Sepultura Faith No More Halford) </li> </ul>