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About Me

Once guitarist with Stampin' Ground, I now run GRINDSTONE STUDIO producing UK metal / hardcore and rock bands. After years of witnessing some killer UK talent lay waste in venues all over the country, it pained me to get their demos home only to hear them sound like shit. I know how it felt to be in a band with few options to get your songs recorded how you wanted them, and not be ripped off for the privaledge. So, in 2003, I applied what I learnt from a decade of recording with SG and set about doing it myself. Very soon I was getting better results than some well known people in the buisness.
GRINDSTONE STUDIO is located near Ipswich, U.K and functions as a fully-equipped recording and production studio; a Mac G5 powered Pro Tools HD2 Accel system with all the necessary outboard, plug ins, backline and mics you will need. Throughout the recording process I take bands through a structured approach of getting the right groove and vibe right through to getting the required performances for the song. Playing is key to a great sounding track, so all members will be pushed to their limit to get the best from them. An individuals playing technique is paramount in moulding a song, so lots of rehearsal and practise in advance is well advised. All in all, im not only here to give you the killer tones, punchy mixes and loud masters your music craves, but to get the best out of your band possible.
In this competitive climate all bands need releasable CD's that will work hard for them, a typical DIY bedroom demo with programmed drums will only cheapen your band and lump you in with the 1000's of other struggling wannabe's. A strong production job will make your band stand out from the pack - if you are lucky to get a 20 second spin in any key players office, you'd better make it count. A great CD is this only thing that will gain your band quality gigs, professional recognition and the ability for potential fans to buy and appreciate your music.
My artist/client list includes: Romeo Must Die, Denounce, Cinders Fall, Uncerta, Inversion, Madman Is Absolute, Fallout, Breedapart, Waking Theo, Reasonable Doubt, Break The Omerta, Beyond The Grave, Divine Chaos, Mantora, Hara Kiri, Boltdown, Subdue, Gift Wrapped Fist, The Silent Takeover, Blindsight, Sons Of Chaos, The More I See, Kingsize Blues, Gama Bomb among others.

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Member Since: 7/2/2006
Band Website: grindstonerecording.com
Band Members: Well, i'm not really a band, but I figured I'd rather have my profile on a Myspace Music page. If you want a band, go to www.stampin-ground.com.
Influences: Been into metal since 1985, been in a touring band for the last 11 years. I love everything from Rainbow to Hatebreed, of particular interest is the Bay Area Thrash scene of the mis 80's. Testament, Exodus, Fobidden all rule. Ripping riffs, furious downpicking and killer drumming. Shame on modern bands; where has the astonishing playing gone!
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Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Ive been Gama Bombed

Ha ha, so Stallone is looking to make Cliffhangar 2! We can't believe it!So, after almost a month of serious hard graft with the GAMA BOMB boys their album of AC/DC inspired thrash (???) is almost fin...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:32:00 PST

80’s everything

So if there was ever a band who are so steeped in the 80's it was GAMA BOMB. Not that they are dated, but that they LOVE the 80's. Especially the movies - Predator, Robocop - you know the type. So the...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:03:00 PST

Jan / Feb / March MELTDOWN

Ok new year, in at the deep end. The 'MORE I SEE' album is now finished and its absolutely amazing. I took it to Andy Sneap who mastered it last week, he's worked some real magic on it; i'm made up to...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:35:00 PST

End of year round-up

Here we are again, xmas is here and a desperate dash to sweep the decks clear of looses ends is underway. 'THE MORE I SEE' album is now mixed and due for mastering very soon, it should see the light o...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:27:00 PST

Spare Slots and Latest Stuff

So, Earache have their THRASH compilation ready for a Jan release featuring 3 bands i did, looks like a possible GAMA BOMB album may be in the pipeline for late Jan also. Hopefully that will pull off ...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:53:00 PST

Earache Records Thrash Bands Comp

Wall to wall thrash here this last week. I swear i saw a toxic green luminous light glowing underneath the studio door this morning, i thought maybe i need a radiation suit before i went in!So, I had ...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:18:00 PST

A break at last

Pheww August must have been one of the heaviest months ever. Apart from spending almost everyday recording the new album for KINGSIZE BLUES, the only days off were spent guitar teching for SABBAT, nam...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:39:00 PST

KINGSIZE BLUES ALBUM

Phew. Finished MADMAN IS ABSOLUTE last week. 15 hour days mixing with trips to and from Stansted Airport thrown in for even more sleep deprivation. Song up soon. Prepare to be levelledby one of the mo...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:08:00 PST

Dead Body Disposal with DENOUNCE

Well well well. Just finished the Denounce album. A whole month of horror related metal all in minor scales with sick lyrcs. This is the first and probably only time i'll go out into the nearby woods ...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:02:00 PST

DENOUNCE album

So i just started the new album by Gravesend thrashers DENOUNCE yesterday titled 'Deep Wood, Shallow Grave'. Gonna be on this for the next 3 to 4 weeks, great to do some really narly stuff reminiscent...
Posted by Scott Atkins on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:56:00 PST