Level3Studios Podcast Erik Schultek

What can I say..Its been awhile since our last Podcast. Well, I moved and am building a new and better studio so things have taken their priorities. This band, Casket Robbery, garnered my attention from the very first time I saw them... An intelligent blend of death metal and horror, of which I am a fan, hit a nerve with me an I was intrigued from the get go. I had to learn more...A lot has transpired since that first initial exposure. You'll hear the whole story in this episode.You'll become...

Ever wondered what it's like to travel the world and mix Front of House for such metal greats like:Septic Flesh, Morbid Angel, Nile, Symphony X, Fleshgod Apocalypse?This episode is for you.Alexi is not only an awesome drummer, with a killer band of his own (Full House Brew Crew), but also a seasoned veteran of engineering great live sound as well and turning out quality studio mixes.*We do feature a track from his band FHBC within this episodeEver wonder what the main differences between mixi...

This episode we sit down with a great creative musical mind we are all glad is now a part of the mid-west since relocating from southern Florida. ..Matt LaPlante.Cutting his teeth on the hi-profile Miami, Fl studios , working in the "famous ones" we have all heard of (Lil Jon/Gibb) , and making a name for himself bringing names like #nonpoint to the scene - Matt LaPlante has absorbed decades of studio experience from the legends he has worked with. I can't do it justice in a paragraph so you'...

Nader Sadek, hailing from Cairo, Egypt, is no stranger to the death metal scene. His catalog goes back years blending a unique artistic vision with amazing death metal.His latest offering, "The Sarapeum," incorporates musicians which need no introduction...including Karl Sanders (NILE), Derek Roddy (Serpents Rise/Hate Eternal).We discuss at great length the origin of the song, the members, the locations, and much more!NADER SADEK: "THE SERAPEUM (Polluted waters)" OFFICIAL VIDEO ft. Karl ...

Conversation with our friend Bachir Ramadan. Hailing from Beruit, Lebanon he is the drummer of such bands as: The Weeping Willow, Nervecell, Innerguilt. About 6 weeks ago there was a huge explosion in the port of Beruit which destroyed many city blocks. 300,000 people left without homes. Bachir was severely injured in the blast needing facial, neck, and hand surgeries. His story of that day is incredible and he surely is lucky to be alive. Bachir is recovering and rehabilitating with a ...

A great conversation with legendary producer Randy Burns. The man behind some of the late 80's best thrash albums including: Megadeth's "Peace Sells but Who's Buying," Death's "Scream Bloody Gore," the debut albums of: Suicidal Tendencies, Dark Angel, & Possessed. Plus, many more.....Back in the mixing game after some time away, Randy is back with his release on Combat Records of Chris Poland's "Metalopolis." Plus many more albums to come. His signature sound cannot be denied and a huge c...