Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast

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EP 389 | Sean Z Mar 23, 2023

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Sean Z is the vocalist for Daath, Sinsaenum, and Vented. On this episode: How Sean got the Daath gig You can always tell which member produced the demos What Sean does to warm up before hitting the studio Why it’s crucial to be able to record yourself Switching from a dynamic mic to a condenser mic Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 388 | Morgoth Beatz Mar 15, 2023

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Morgoth Beatz is a producer/songwriter who is the guitarist for Winds Of Plague. In the studio he’s worked with Korn, Travis Barker, JuiceWrld, Lil Xan, and many others. On this episode: Getting the gig with Korn Working with Travis Barker on Machine Gun Kelly’s album Why it’s good to combine genres What it takes to work with your dream artists Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 387 | Kurt Ballou and Sammy Duet Mar 10, 2023

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Sammy Duet is the legendary guitarist of Goatwhore who is also known for his other bands; Crowbar and Acid Bath. Kurt Ballou is also a legendary musician, Grammy winning producer, URM vet, and business owner known for his band Converge, his pedal and instrument company God City Instruments, and his countless productions for bands such as Nails and High On Fire among many others. On this episode: What can go wrong when you use a mastering engineer Working with the legendary Ted Jensen The old school way of thinking doesn’t work for bands anymore How Kurt and Goatwhore worked together on the “Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven” mix How Sammy gets his killer guitar tone What Kurt thinks of the Line 6 Helix Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 386 | Kerim "Krimh" Lechner Feb 24, 2023

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Kerim "Krimh" Lechner is a world renowned drummer known for his bands Septicflesh and DAATH, his ex band Decapitated, live stints with Behemoth, his YouTube channel with over 100k subs, and his virtual drum instrument with Bogren Digital, “Krimh Drums.” On this episode: How Krimh manages his time between YouTube, Septicflesh, Krimh drums, session work, DAATH, his solo music, and life Getting the Behemoth gig Krimh’s approach to learning someone else’s songs Proper risk assessment Are YouTubers real musicians? How Eyal and Krimh collaborated to create “No Rest No End” Finding the exact right tempo for a song What it was like to work with Jens Bogren The meticulous drum sampling process How to prepare for a recording session Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 385 | Dean Lamb and Dave Otero Feb 22, 2023

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Dean Lamb is a guitarist in Archspire and YouTuber with over 89k subscribers. Dave Otero is a producer and mixing/mastering engineer who owns Flatline Audio in Denver, Colorado. On this episode: The dynamic between Archspire and Dave in the studio Not letting the business side of things interfere with the music How to price your services What a producer manager ACTUALLY does Eyal, Dave, and Dean. The three most handsome men on the internet How Dave keeps his objectivity as producer Technicality vs musicality Do awards matter? Dave’s approach to negotiation Perks to being a Canadian metal band Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 384 | Jonathan Gering Feb 08, 2023

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Jonathan Gering is a musician, producer, and songwriter who has worked with bands such as A Day to Remember, One OK Rock, and Papa Roach. He is also the keyboardist for The Devil Wears Prada. On this episode: Should you go to audio school? Transistionig from a songwriter for The Devil Wears Prada to a band member Why you should write music. Often. The #1 mistake local bands and producers make How do you know when something actually sounds good? Kevin Thrasher’s genius “writing for the trash bin” idea The importance of the technical side of production Learning how to read the room Using limitations as a tool Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 383 | Lawrence Mackrory Feb 01, 2023

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Lawrence Mackrory is a producer, mixer, and mastering engineer who has worked with Meshuggah, Bloodbath, Katatonia, and many others. On this episode: Working with Daniel Bergstrand How to grow your career as a producer/mixer Branching out on his own Choosing your clients is a luxury to build towards What it was like to work with Bloodbath and Katatonia The nerve racking reality of sending files to a producer like Jacob Hansen Having a side gig in voice acting Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 382 | Jeremiah Scott and Ryan Clark Jan 23, 2023

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Ryan Clark is the vocalist and main songwriter, and Jeremiah Scott is the producer and a guitarist in Demon Hunter. On this episode: The process of making the new Demon Hunter album How Jeremiah learned from Aaron Sprinkle and Zeuss Balancing a successful band with full time careers and family lives The power of being fully DIY Nobody is going to care about your music as much as you How Ryan and Jeremiah fell into their roles What led Jeremiah into production Why Demon Hunter are so selective about tours The lessons Ryan learned working at a label Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 381 | Frank Godla Dec 14, 2022

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Frank Godla is a musician, the chief company director, and co-founder of the legendary media outlet Metal Injection, Blast Beat Network and recently, MetalSucks. On this episode: The early days of Metal Injection Living a nomadic lifestyle Following your passion relentlessly Working on music during the pandemic What it means for a band to have their own sound The realities of making a living off an unrealistic profession Developing a super efficient content creation system Knowing when to let an idea go Are you just too close to a song or piece of content, or is it really great? The commitment required to win How Frank got Metal Injection’s Slay At Home series off the ground Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 380 | Zach Jones Nov 30, 2022

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Zach Jones is a producer, mixer, songwriter, and musician who has worked with We Came As Romans, Fever 333, Plain White T’s, and many others. On this episode: Finding your ideal schedule for peak creativity and productivity How sleep affects your audio work Balancing multiple projects and doing an amazing job WZRD BLD’s advice for Zach Being someone who people want to work with Have you earned a day off? How to score repeat clients Pros and cons of taking work just for a paycheck Understanding what element’s of a band’s songs you’re supposed to care about Maintaining the right vibe while making tough choices The importance of trusting your taste Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM. When you sign up, you'll get access to: Insanely detailed audio production tutorials One-on-one feedback Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook. Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram. Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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