METAL MONTH | Spotlights

OUT NOW

THE MACHINE GRINDS AGAIN.

Another take on metal perfection by the master of the craft: Andy Sneap.

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FURIOUSLY BRUTAL.

Extreme beyond belief.

Out now

ARTISTS & SPOTLIGHTS

Meet Chris Baseford

Meet producer Chris Baseford as he discusses his journey into the studio, working with Nickelback and why Superior Drummer 3 is essential…

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Artists & features

Meet Ihsahn

Ihsahn reflects on his creative journey, songwriting process and the Toontrack tools he relies on today. From his early days with Emperor…

Artists & Features

Meet Melissa Bonny

We caught up with Melissa to talk balancing being in several touring bands, songwriting, inspiration and more!

Artists & Features

Meet Mike Exeter

Producer, engineer and mixer Mike Exeter talks Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, recording, mixing and how Toontrack fits into his creative process.

Artists & Features

Meet Nicole Papastavrou

Kallias guitarist and vocalist Nicole Papastavrou discusses her influences and how she uses Superior Drummer 3 and EZbass to…

VIDEO

ONE MONTH. ONLY METAL.

COMING UP

INTO THE VOID.

There is neon in the dark.

November 10

ARTISTS & FEATURES

Meet Marco Arata

Meet Mark The Hammer and discover his journey from YouTube musician to J-Ax’s musical director—and why Superior Drummer 3 drives his creative…

COMING UP

MIDI MADNESS.

See you where melody and mayhem meet.

November 12

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Coming Up

A CREATIVE COLOSSUS.

Remixed, reimagined and reinforced.

November 17

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Artists & features

Meet Mauricio Weimar

Drummer Mauricio Weimar talks influences, his e-kit setup, social media success and how Superior Drummer 3 powers his practice and recording sessions.

Artists & Features

Meet Ian Kenneth Åkesson

Norwegian drumming powerhouse, known from bands like Dimmu Borgir, Susperia and more!

Artists & Features

Meet Mat Hector

We caught up with Mat Hector to talk about his journey, his influences and the gear that shapes his sound. Oh, and a little Superior Drummer 3, too!

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COMING UP

INTENSELY INTRICATE.

Precision, power and progression – pushed to the extreme.

November 19

COMING UP

A METAL SESSION ESSENTIAL.

A guitar tone milestone.

November 24

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METAL
MONTH

NOVEMBER RELEASES. MARK YOUR CALENDAR.

THE MACHINE GRINDS AGAIN.

FURIOUSLY BRUTAL.

Meet Chris Baseford

Meet Ihsahn

Meet Melissa Bonny

Meet Mike Exeter

Meet Nicole Papastavrou

TOONTRACK & JTC RIFF CHALLENGE.

ONE MONTH. ONLY METAL.

INTO THE VOID.

Meet Marco Arata

MIDI MADNESS.

AS METAL AS IT GETS.

A CREATIVE COLOSSUS.

Meet Mauricio Weimar

Meet Ian Kenneth Åkesson

Meet Mat Hector

16 YEARS OF
METAL MONTH MADNESS.

INTENSELY INTRICATE.

A METAL SESSION ESSENTIAL.

THE MACHINE GRINDS AGAIN.

FURIOUSLY BRUTAL.

Meet Chris Baseford

Meet Ihsahn

Meet Melissa Bonny

Meet Mike Exeter

Meet Nicole Papastavrou

TOONTRACK & JTC RIFF CHALLENGE.

ONE MONTH. ONLY METAL.

INTO THE VOID.

Meet Marco Arata

MIDI MADNESS.

AS METAL AS IT GETS.

A CREATIVE COLOSSUS.

Meet Mauricio Weimar

Meet Ian Kenneth Åkesson

Meet Mat Hector

16 YEARS OFMETAL MONTH MADNESS.

INTENSELY INTRICATE.

A METAL SESSION ESSENTIAL.

16 YEARS OF
METAL MONTH MADNESS.