Decibel Magazine: Soilwork Studio Blog, Vol. 1 by Dirk Verbeuren

Soilwork Studio Blog, Vol. 1 by Dirk Verbeuren

Posted February 2 by Chris D.

By Dirk Verbeuren (Soilwork)

What’s up headbangers? We’re thrilled to introduce you to The Official Soilwork Studio Blog, presenting you with weekly updates about the recording of the bands eighth album The Panic Broadcast. Speed and his cohorts will share their stories and thoughts straight from the studio, as well as their very own snapshots. For a unique look inside The Panic Broadcast, this is the place to be… Enjoy!

Being caught in a snowstorm feels somewhat appropriate when tracking a whirlwind of an album… Or maybe that’s just my semi-philosophical two cents, but the point of the matter is: we’re stuck here in Asheville, NC with a shut-down airport and only two songs left to record.

“We” is guitarist/producer Peter Wichers, producer/mixer Jens Bogren, studio technician Tommy Terrebone, yours truly and my wife Hannah who’s documenting some of our silly studio antics. Echo Mountain Studios are located in what once was a church, with beautifully spacious rooms providing a natural drum sound unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. A perfect start for what we aim to be our best production to date; ole’ stained glass Jesus here agrees!

But let’s cut to the chase: most of you are probably wondering what this Soilwork opus number eight is gonna sound like. Well, from the darkest and doomiest piece to the most extreme track we’ve ever written, and everything in between, The Panic Broadcast definitely adds plenty of new elements to keep things exciting! Peter, Sylvain and Speed really stepped it up when writing these tunes and fans of every Soilwork-era should find something to their liking. It’s definitely an intense and technical beast on drums -- I really pushed it on this on.

Anyways, we’re at the beginning of a two-month long recording journey and the puzzle has only just started to come together. But the general excitement upon hearing these rough tracks already speaks volumes about the good times ahead! If we get a plane ride home, that is.

** Soilwork's new album, The Panic Broadcast, is slated for a 2010 release on Nuclear Blast Records.

Posted 2/2/2010 6:43 PM by Conduit

I wasn't too big on the last one but here's hoping more updates prove this will be worthwhile. Let's see Soilwork step outside the rock boundary for a little bit. I'm stoked on the drum recording, I hope there ain't a lick of compression on this new album. Become the mainstream heroes you're waiting to be/already kinda are.

Posted 2/2/2010 10:47 PM by Armando

I'm sure whatever you guys manage to pull off is gonna knock me out from amazement.

Posted 2/3/2010 3:17 AM by Jonte

Fuck I'm so excited

Posted 2/3/2010 5:07 AM by fagin666

All your music has been fantastic up till now, i can't see this album being anything short of perfection, can't wait for the release and hope 2 see u in the uk asap.

Posted 2/3/2010 9:41 AM by LeoATTF

I hope you guys just knockout everyone with this new stuff, just like you always do! Best Regards from Brazil

Posted 2/4/2010 11:06 AM by Paulo

With Wichers back on the team I have high hopes on next album. The man is one of today's best riff makers. Come work on our soil, guys - Brazil (yep, another brazilian here)

Posted 2/4/2010 12:53 PM by shockthousand

I am so fucking excited about this. I never really care about studio updates but I read every single word you guys write. Dirk, you are a huge inspiration to me and I absolutely love your playing in Soilwork as well as Scarve and Yyrkoon's Occult Medicine. Keep the updates flowing, and bring on The Panic Broadcast!!

Posted 2/5/2010 4:37 AM by C_March

Awesome stuff! Can't wait to hear the sound of this album! Heard Soilwork for the first time in a videogame store and had to know what was playing, went right out and purchased a marvelous figure number five album, I love all of Soilwork ever since, keep up the good work! Cheers from Quebec, Canada!

Posted 2/5/2010 5:28 AM by Dantess

Peter's guitars a way more unique than anything out there ATM, and the soilwork boasts my personal favourite drummer of ALL TIME!!! So... lets hope Panic Broadcast is album of the year!!!

Posted 2/5/2010 12:07 PM by Arthur

Soilwork has always given a lot to their music. You can tell when a band writes to sell, creates to express, and performs to inspire. Thank you. Structure Divine and Black Star Deceiver are my favorite songs!

Posted 2/5/2010 12:28 PM by Mattias

Jag ser fram emot erat album som fan, ska lätt förhandsboka om det går? lycka till med allt!

Posted 2/6/2010 12:48 AM by rudster

can't wait!!

Posted 2/7/2010 12:35 PM by scottwork

hi guys - like everyone else i am so looking forward to this new album, and i am 100% confident that it will be your best yet not simply due to the talent in the band but due to the possitive vibes that you guys are giving off, all seems well and content in soilwork camp at the moment, which is really cool, and im so glad to hear you say in the studio vids that you have plans for a dvd soon cause that has just been way too long in the making, i just hope you guys kick it too the critics who slated you for "sworn..." and said you had seen your best days, best of luck guys and bring on the broadcast !!!

Posted 2/8/2010 12:45 PM by Charles

I can't wait for this new album... Please, *please*, guys, don't over-compress this one... Also, a downloadable high-definition 24/96 version would be incredible.

Posted 2/9/2010 2:01 PM by Staps

Hey dudes, stoked for the new album !! can't freakin wait, come back to MONTREAL!!, i'm the guy In Montreal at FOUFS that F**cked up his knee in your pitt and you guys stopped the whole show to make sure i'm still alive!!lol. Thanks for that!! lol!!

Posted 2/11/2010 2:09 PM by alexandre

aceite jesus Ele é O UNICO SALVADOR DE NOSSAS ALMAS.

Posted 2/15/2010 11:10 PM by Devin

you guys are fuckin awesome, hope you come to jacksonville, fl some time soon cant wait for the album!!!!!!

Posted 3/2/2010 2:56 PM by Lasse

HELLYEAH! Cant wait for the album!

Posted 3/3/2010 12:15 AM by Brian

Cannot wait for the next release! I've listened to the whole discography waaaaaaay too many times. Please come to Tampa/St. Pete! You guys do incredible work.

Posted 3/4/2010 9:38 AM by Lucien C

Wow i have been stuck on you guys since mt first listen from headbangers ball in 2003-- every day i find something more from you that i love even more. Recently adoring and being inspired by the amazing sounds that each and every fundamental element of soilwork feeds my ears, i am more than excited for the new album. Mr. Wichers, you inspire me daily and have helped me become one of the best guitarists in the area. Dirk, those drums are f'ing flawlewss in every direction and you always play EXACTLY what i want to hear. Speed- god damn, sir your lyrics have brought me to tears feeling exactly how you must have felt writing them. Im soryr i wish i could write more for everyone but im short on time here-- love everything you guys do always! Maybe ill open for you one day :)

Posted 3/13/2010 6:33 AM by Joni

Absolutely one of the greatest bands, time to kick some critisizers ASS! Greetings from Finland!

Posted 3/23/2010 12:57 AM by Raef

It took me years to appreciate Soilwork's music. Last year it happened and Stabbing the Drama and al the other albums became my most listened to albums in years. I'm so obssessed with your music and so psyched for the new album.

Posted 4/5/2010 9:21 AM by scott

You guys have been one of my favourite bands for years, up there with the likes of metallica! im checking your site regularly for updates on the album ad watching the interviews ofcourse :) cant wait!!! p.s. stop reading this and get back to the album lmao :>

Posted 5/21/2010 9:24 PM by loutibbs

are you fucking kidding me? why is decibel promoting this nu-metal garbage? i hope it's generating a lot of cash for the magazine.

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