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 …

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 wel…

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 t…

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…

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…

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…

Thom Hazaert (Ellefson/EMP/Combat/Sleeping Giants) drops by to discuss his new single with David Ellefson (Megadeth), "Simple Truth." You can check that out here: https://ellefson.bandcamp.com/track/simple-truth Thom is a man who wears many hats. From: Managing bands, running multiple labels, producing records, and writing books, to touring the wor…

Soundhoops is a new high quality drum microphone system. No stands needed and the mics themselves rest right into a high quality steel drum hoop on your drums. Offering 2 models "specifically" designed for toms or snare drums. The hoops come in all the most common sizes and they also provide quality cables as well. This system not only looks amazin…

Nick Cavalier is a director of films, commercials, branded content and music videos. A visual and character-focused storyteller, Nick is known for his high production value docu-driven films with poetic hero centered themes. Nick has been honored with awards and selections at festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs, and Cleveland International. His wo…

Known for fronting the extremely successful metal band "Chimaira" for over 15 years, Mark Hunter now brings us his first independent film. "Down Again is an exploration of the connection between mental illness and creativity told through the lens of photographer and Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter. The film explores the catharsis of making music and …

This episode on the Level3studios Podcast we are visiting with Mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum! I great mastering engineer whom I have personally worked with and mastered some records for me. He has worked with artists such as: Halford, Faith No More, Dokken, Meatloaf, and even William Shatner. Collaborating with budding artists to seasoned pros,…

Checkout or latest episode with Eugene Ryabchenko! Amazing drummer who puts out great drum instructional videos as well as covers. checkout his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljQtLPWIlMNdepk5oNIQxg His latest project "Locracy," just released a 3 song EP produced/mixed by Norbert Leitner. You can get into that here: https://…

Longevity in the music business is difficult to achieve. Mark Hyman has been at it for 50 years and worked with some of the biggest acts in rock history. He is personally responsible for signing: Journey, Quiet Riot, and The Romantics. Now Ceo of "Ashley Talent International," Mark and his team run a world class music personal appearances agency bo…

Checkout our latest episode featuring Rob Arnold of Chimaira/The Elite as he walks us through 2003's "The Impossibility of Reason." Track by track. A jam packed hour of fun stories not discussed anywhere before!! Subscribe to the podcast for FREE and be notified when new episodes go live and catch up on all our past guests here: https://itunes.appl…

The first podcast of 2019 we are joined by "ToneCrate" founder, Clifton Miles. As an audio engineer and owner of his own studio, Stone Creek Sound, Clifton formed the subscription based company "Tonecrate" in April of 2018 creating a unique Kemper platform in providing some of the industry's best guitar sounds. Capturing the tones of the artist's r…

L3 Podcast Episode 015- Rob Arnold (Chimaira/The Elite) Good friend Rob Arnold makes his first trip to L3 Studios for some great convo. Get caught up with all that’s been going on with him and his latest project “The Elite” and their new album “Total Destruction!! Over 2 hours of great info to get you through part of your day! For fans of Chimaira/…

Always good to talk with someone who is dedicated to his craft. Learn more about Brian Kingsland in this episode from his acoustic classical roots to his guitar wizardry and roaring vocals in extreme metal titans "Nile."Hard work and versatility is so paramount and he will tell you why... Keep up to date with what's going on with the bands rigorous…

Always good to talk with such a hard worker with a great personality like Austin D'Amond!!Learn how he turned his dreams into a reality playing with such huge acts like :Chimaira, Devildriver and onto his project with Rob Arnold, The Elite.Versatility is important, so it attitude. He will tell you why...How do you stay so upbeat and positive to per…

Alex Morgan has photographed some of the biggest bands in heavy music. From: Cannibal Corpse, Daath, Chimaira, Metallica, Machine Head, and Gojira. Also a drummer for his band, “Deliver us from Evil,” he has combined his love for music and his passion for photography, Alex has carved out a strong name for himself in the industry with a successful d…

A longtime friend and drumming mentor of mine Mike Johnston joins the podcast to share his knowledge on what it takes to start and grow a successful business. Founding www.mikeslessons.com over a decade ago, Mike has created the #1 drum instructional site on the internet. What started as youtube videos for his personal drum students, he turned his …

What can I say? One of my biggest influences, mentors, and a pinnacle of his field is a guest of mine on my podcast? What a moment :)Not for the faint of heart, this episode encompasses the no B.S. approach I wanted when I started this show. So much I even get caught up in the moment. I knew Derek Roddy would be one to give it to me straight. He do…

If you know extreme metal drums you may know James Payne. His reputation for speed, power, and finesse as a drummer for multiple professional and touring bands has brought him to the forefront of today's modern metal drummers.His website is full of lessons on his technique. Learn how to train the brain properly to develop the abilities it takes to …

Drum clinician and master "skins-man," George Kollias drops in to share his advice on making a sustainable music career as a professional touring/session drummer and clinician.His website is full of lessons on how to develop into a monster at the kit like he is. Checkout www.GeorgeKollias.com for more information.…

Music holds no bounds...from country to metal.Kreishloff Lofgren discuss all things from: guitar rigs, practice regimen, studio execution, songwriting, and touring with Lecherous Nocturne & The Marshall Tucker Band.You are bound to take something away from this episode no matter what genre you play!Por Erik Schultek

Jim LaMarca (CHIMAIRA/IMPENDING LIES), stops by to discuss the importance of networking, promoting your band, what it's like touring with Slayer, Slipknot, and staying atop the metal music scene in Chimaira 15+ years...Questions for Jim LaMarca? Email me at: erik@level3studios.com we will compile for his next visit and he will answer them.…

Jon Vesano stops by to discuss all things metal, what's it's like touring the world with Nile, and the upcoming release of In-Defilade's "Elude."Also discussed in this episode,Wacken 2003 Nile "Black Seeds of Vengeance"https://youtu.be/0aZugBpRV-In-Defilade Lyric Video "Apparent Adversary" 2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x36M8EPwa58…

...Continuing where we left off.... This episode Dallas and I discuss: gear, studio prep and execution, being smart with your $ and having a long term successful musical career, playing with the upper echelon of extreme metal drummers like Roddy or Kollias, his inspiration and origin for Narcotic Wasteland, contributing solo's to the latest In-Defi…

Good friend Dallas Toler-Wade (ex-NILE/NARCOTIC WASTELAND) stops by to discuss all things from: guitar rigs, practice regimen, studio execution, songwriting, touring, and what it takes to make it in the music business. An industry vet who has achieved a career in music most dream of. If you're a guitarist, his knowledge on the 6-string will blow yo…

A discussion on the important role a quality recording vs. an inferior one plays while representing yourself or band. What do you need? Do you know? I didn't at first.... Perhaps this episode will help you narrow your scope on your project and help you decide what it really needs.www.level3studios.com…

A brief 5 minute or so glimpse into what the upcoming podcast will focus on. Ideally, our goal is to help you make not only more, but BETTER music. Our focus is to break down the barriers and show you how to take your project or band to the next step! visit us at www.level3studios.com to learn more. For comments or questions email erik@level3studio…