Against The Grain Studio is a recording / graphic design studio dedicated to all things heavy. We are passionate and driven to meet the individual requirements of our clients and reach the highest possible standard.

Create your next project with us in a professional and relaxed environment.

5 Mins from City, Close to Public Transport, Shops and Cafes.

2 July 10 - STUDIO UPDATE

It's been a while since the last update for the studio and a lot has happened. Here's a quick rundown-

Mammoth have tracked and released their debut album of hook laden southern tinged metal titled 'The Calling'. Coming in at an hour and with 14 tracks, the album is truly epic and is a definite must hear. The album is now available through their MySpace and is out on Wolfcastle Records. 

Satoria's debut album 'Where Loyalties Lie' was launched back in Feb to a packed crowd at Fowlers Live. If you like your metal heavy, melodic and huge, then this is definitely the band for you. The album was mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Katatonia) and the stunning artwork was done by Travis Smith (Opeth, Metallica).

Metal bands from all over have been making the trek to Against The Grain Studio with Maniacal (Death/Thrash) from Pt Pirie, Antacid (Melodic Metal) from Roxby Downs, Kremator (Death/Black Metal) from Pt Augusta and Soulforge (Melodic Thrash/Power Metal) from Broken Hill all recording solid albums.

There have also been some great EPs recorded by some very promising bands including:

Attica – Heavy as hell hardcore with a big dose of attitude.

Burn' Collect - Punk infused rock with a one of a kind front man and a unique sound.

Christened In Ashes – Hardcore/Metalcore, taking influence from all your favourite bands and making it their own.

Disaster Plan – Brutally heavy breakdowns one second then melodic choruses that will get stuck in your head for days.

Imminent Psychosis – Adelaide's very own thrash kings, old school as hell and lovin' it!!

Immortal Threat – Bridging the gap between Tech, Hardcore and Metal.

Wasted Elegance – Epic melodic female fronted metal.

The drums for Universum's follow up to their successful debut album 'Leto Destinatus' have been tracked at Against The Grain Studio. The new album titled 'Mortuus Machina' has a much more mature and heavy sound and features some amazing guest performances including Christian Alvestam (ex Scar Symmetry).

While we're on the subject of Universum, the Against The Grain Studio produced film clip for 'Leto Destinatus' is almost up to 30 000 plays on YouTube which is amazing. If you haven't already, go check it out!

Lastly I have recently joined Adelaide's merchants of brutal In The Burial on vocals and we are currently in pre production to record 12 songs of tech death insanity due out later this year. Come down and check out a show and get your brutal on!!!

Cheers,
Andy

8 September 09 - Studio Update

Its been a hectic few weeks down at Against The Grain Studio

Mixing is complete on the epic Art In Exile album. The band has definitely stepped it up a notch since the debut EP and I think people are going to be blown away with the depth and maturity of the new songs.
The album is to mastered this week by Jens Bogren of Fascination Street (Opeth, Katatonia, Amon Amarth etc). Check out the band's MySpace for a preview of the new material.

Tracking of the debut Satoria album is completed with mixing to begin in the coming weeks.
These guys are one of the most promising young bands around, I can't wait for people to hear the album.

Tracking has also begun on debut releases for local bands Wasted Elegance and S is for Spaceship.

More updates soon!!

Andy

19 August 09 - Website Launched

We are proud to announce our website is officially online!!!

Check back regularly for updates and specials.
We hope you enjoy the site.

Cheers

Andy Kite & Becky Bogert