Heavy, but clear.
Modern metal production by Erik Monsonis. Mixes and masters that hit hard and stay articulate — plus BleedShift 2, the drum bleed control tool built in the same studio.
Built for modern metal
Send your tracks from anywhere. Get back a record that sounds finished.
Mixing
Tight low end, controlled drums, guitars with weight and definition, and vocals that sit where they should.
Get a mixing quote →Mastering
Final polish and loudness that translates from headphones to festival stacks, ready for streaming and release.
Get a mastering quote →BleedShift 2
Standalone drum bleed control software. Separate kick, snare, toms and overheads into clean stems.
See BleedShift 2 →From files to finished record
Request a quote
Tell me about the project and send a reference. I reply within 24–48 hours.
Send your files
Upload your tracks. Everything happens online, from anywhere.
Review
You hear the mix or master and give feedback.
Delivery
Final files, ready for release.
Documented on Muso
Every project I work on is credited on Muso.ai, the industry database for music credits. Check the record yourself.
Recent credits
- A.Q.D.PPressiveProducer · Engineer · Mastering · 2025
- Save the fireStrike MasterMixing · Mastering · 2024
- Outsider God Creation (O.G.C)TulkasEngineer · Mixing · Mastering · 2020
Past Work
Selected mixes and masters from recent metal productions.
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Hi, I'm Erik Monsonis
I'm a mixing and mastering engineer with a passion for modern metal. I also play guitar in Afterglow, so I know what a band needs from its record.
With over 16 years of dedicated work, I've collaborated with hundreds of metal bands, delivering production that brings their music to life.
Work With Me
BleedShift 2
Control drum bleed in your recordings with an advanced standalone separation application. Pull kick, snare, toms and overheads apart into clean stems — without the phase issues of gates.
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Common questions
Do you work remotely?
Yes, 100%. I collaborate with artists and producers worldwide, so you can be anywhere.
How quickly will I hear back?
I reply to every quote request within 24–48 hours.
What should I send with my request?
The number of songs, the genre, your deadline, and a reference track or link to your music. The more detail, the better my first reply.
What is BleedShift 2?
A standalone app that controls bleed in multi-miked drum recordings, giving you clean kick, snare, tom and overhead stems. See the demo and audio examples.