Torture Killer: "I Chose Death" EP (90's sound)

[Daunt]

This is absolutely one of the best projects I've been involved in. The band is obsessed with the 90's Florida death metal sound and that's what we had in mind while making this EP. Drums and guitars were recorded at Redhouse Studio, Turku. Vocals at Drop Hammer Studios, Helsinki and mixed at my place in Järvenpää.

http://soundcloud.com/torturekillerband/torture-killer-i-chose-death
http://soundcloud.com/torturekillerband/torture-killer-succumb-to-dark

Info:

http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=169904

Guitar left
- Marshall JCM 800
- Rat
- Marshall 1960A
- 57/Focusrite ISA 428

Guitar right
- Marshall JCM 800
- Boss DS-1
- Marshall 1960A
- 57/Focusrite ISA 428

Bass
- DI/SansAmp Bass Driver DI

Drums
- Snare Pearl BRX: 14"x5,5" (birch)
- Kick Pearl BRX: 22" (birch)
- Toms Pearl GLX 9500: 14",16",18" (maple)
No samples were used in the mix.

Vocals
- SM7/TLA 5050 Ivory II

Drums

Blumlein pair for room sound

Preamps

 

[ratsapprentice]

This sounds fantastic man.
It really is probably the most authentic sounding old school production I've heard!

 

[Manicompression]

Awesome work as always Daunt, great mix. Sounds like it should have come out of Florida circa 96 for sure. Rat + Marshall is a huge win.

 

[necrosector]

Please allow me to get on my knees....,to thank you for those beautiful soundscapes that you decided to share with me(us). Finally!!!!,something on this forum that reminds me of the time when I was young,and beautiful,and all that, and for the very first time I got to lay my hands on my first girlfriend ...Yeah motherfuckers.. that type of feeling.hahahaha..just kidding.Good job man!

 

[Daunt]

Haha, thanks guys! I added some photos from the drum sessions.

 

[vespiz]

The drummer, Tuomo Latvala, is sick! I had the pleasure of recording him for Valoton's album in 2010.
After 5-6h of blastbeats he said "Yeah, I'm feeling a bit tired in my legs now.."

Good stuff!

 

[Daunt]

The drummer, Tuomo Latvala, is sick! I had the pleasure of recording him for Valoton's album in 2010.
After 5-6h of blastbeats he said "Yeah, I'm feeling a bit tired in my legs now.."

Good stuff!

Yeah, I agree! It really shows when you play drums for living

 

["Evil" Aidy]

I haven't posted in awhile, but had to after hearing this...

Sounds GREAT. Heavy, natural and well balanced all round.

P.S. I'm still living by your Faderwear Guides by the way, even if I am still using the original DFHS! :Spin:

 

[Pman]

Sounds absolutely fantastic bro, congrats! Already loved torture killer's last album!

 

[Daunt]

Thanks! For some unknown reason, many "old school" metal bands contact me these days I'm not complaining at all. Really cool to mix stuff that you grew up listening!

 

[FF666]

I think drums sound sampled (modern). The rest is ok. I like a lot the demigod cover.

 

[ss888]

Absolutely love the sound of this recording, it's perfect. It goes to show you that old gear can still compete with the fancy amps we have available nowdays.

 

[Nuno Filipe]

I think drums sound sampled (modern). The rest is ok. I like a lot the demigod cover.

Doesnt sound sampled at all to me. Snare sounds like arise album by Sepultura. Very good job.