There’s something special about reconnecting with people you’ve worked closely with, especially when that work involved pouring a lot of care into a record.
Spending time with Sarah, Shawn, and Adam felt easy and familiar, and it was great to see how well Helsinki has been treating them. You can really feel that new doors are opening for the band, and it’s exciting to witness that momentum up close.
I also finally got to meet Kevin in person, which was long overdue and well worth the wait.
Looking back at this moment reminded me of the time I spent mastering “Violent Creed of Vengeance”
That record still stands out as one of the strongest epic doom metal releases of recent years. If it’s not already part of your regular listening, it should be. It grabs you early and doesn’t let go!
Huge love to the Smoulder crew. Great people, a killer band, and always a pleasure to cross paths again.
Until next time!
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