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Helping Heavy Bands 😤 Sculpt Cinematic, Modern Sound ⚡️
Recording • Mixing 🎚️

Synth Course with Kohle
Sick of sounding like everyone else?!

Let’s get this straight. You don’t just need a better mix.

If your metal track doesn’t have a clear identity next to major heavy bands, chances are:

  • you stay the "local band", playing to 10 people on a Sunday night
  • labels, managers, and other “gatekeepers” never take you seriously
  • listeners don’t even give your music a chance

That’s the gap.

Most bands aren’t bad. They’re just stuck at: “almost there” — good production, decent mix… but no emotional connection.
And in modern metal, that gets ignored.


So what actually makes a metal band stand out?


I walked my Metal Path — from Doctorate in Biochemistry to running a cutting-edge Modern Rock and Metal Mixing and Recording Studio.

That means:

  • extreme passion for creating heavy music (PhD by day, sessions by night for years was just a start)
  • obsessive, scientific attention to detail
  • zero tolerance for weak or lazy production
  • and a clear vision of how metal emotionally connects with the listener

I’m also a lifelong musician and piano player — which is where the cinematic side comes in.

Not just gimmicky metalcore pads.
Synths that are musically connected to the intent of your song.

I take driven bands from “almost there” to heavy records that actually stand out and hit

OUR CLIENTS GET RESULTS

Ready to stop being ignored and finally drop a competitive release — that sounds like you?

LET'S F*CKING GO!

Show Reel
Deadweight 80 – Familiar Violence
Modern Metalcore Vibes — Mixing, Recording
89 Deep – Basic Instinct (Cut)
Nu Metal Vibes — Mixing
03:36
03:36
Lilith – Thrill Of Death
Cinematic Djent Vibes — Guitars, Mixing, Production, Recording
02:39
02:39
Whisperhead – Sterilise
Nu Metal Vibes — Mixing
03:51
03:51
Gladiolus – March
Proggy Rock Vibes — Editing, Mixing
05:29
05:29
Gnawing Hunger – Imposter
Modern Metalcore Vibes — Mixing, Production
03:38
03:38
Claret Ash – Cascadence of the Twilight
Black Metal Grim Vibes — Mixing
07:53
07:53
All Is Violent – Departure Of The Sun
Cinematic Djent Vibes — Mixing, Recording
07:04
07:04
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Recording & Mixing

Dr. Mike Trubetskov - Metal Producer and Mixing Engineer helps you create sick AF heavy records with a PhD precision.

1 Synth Production

I can create synths, transitions, effects, production for your rock or metal song from scratch. This will help it sound more modern and engaging, create the right vibe and make it much more interesting. Subdrops, snare bombs and risers FTW!

2 Recording, Editing, Reamping

I help you achieve tight recording for your instruments, be it guitars, drums, bass, or vocals. You can record at home or in the recording studio of choice. I help you deliver your best performance.
Guitar and Bass Amps: Custom Audio Amplifiers OD 100, Engl Blackmore, EVH 5150 III, Darkglass Alpha Omega 900.
I record drums at Bushido Studios, Rangemaster.

3 Producer

                                   
From songwriting to creating tones, from recording to post-production and mixing, I can help you musically and sonically make your song shine in the chosen style. I will holistically translate the unique sound from your head into the final song.

4 Mixing and Mastering

I will achieve the most crushing, full-sounding, modern heavy-hitting tone for you as a rock, metal, and metalcore mixing and mastering engineer.

Our Clients Say

Dan Hendrex (Gladiolus)
Songwriting, Arrangement, Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing
“Doctor Mike has done an absolutely amazing job at mixing our debut single. He has an insanely good ear for what constitutes a well-put-together mix, and <…> he manages to really grab onto the strengths of the track and further accentuate them.”
Amir Khan Temur (Tamerlan Empire)
Editing, Post-Production, Mixing

“EOL is very passionate place where your tracks turn in to a real music.

Very talented engineer, time efficient and very attentive to details. After a few revisions with EOL my tracks sounded brilliant and I can’t say good enough about it.

Many thanks from Tamerlan Empire”

Amir Khan Temur

James Cronovras (Claret Ash)
Mixing, Other

“Mike is amazing to work with and passionate about helping bands achieve their vision, while offering suggestions to take songs to the next level.”

Brye Dominiecki (All Is Violent)
Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing

“Mike is amazingly talented and makes the mixing process easy and seamless. Being a bass player I had a vision of what sound I was looking for in the mix and he easily found the sound I wanted to achieve <…>”

Geordan Gullock (GEO)
Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing

“Meticulous, passionate, dedicated, thorough, kind-hearted, personable – <…> Mike’s work ethic and personality. If you are after attention to detail and a top quality product, get in contact with EOL Studios!”

Nicholas Di Lorenzo (Panorama Mastering)
Mixing

“Mike is a detail oriented mixing engineer, with not only great technical aptitude but also good flair he imparts on every record he touches.”

Nicholas Roberto Di Lorenzo – Panorama Mastering

Paul Bova (Moodswyng)
Songwriting, Arrangement, Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing,

“If only they allowed 6-stars! Mike is a pro’s pro. Has the ear, takes the time, and really wants to satisfy. Great work and I am thrilled with the result.”

Efes Projekt (FS Projekt, Session Bassist)
Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing,

“Top-notch professional I feel honoured and privileged to work with!”

Ben Ward (Ben Ward)
Production, Mixing

“Mike is truly a credit to the audio industry with his insightful mixing skills, professional service and friendly manner”

Ben Millard (The Lazarus Theory, The Old Black Dog)
Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing

“Amazing work by Mike. Very easy to work with and would recommend him to anyone that wants their music to stand out.”

Sil Woods (Hunt For Home)
Production, Mixing

“EOL Studios provides a professional and attentive approach to any musical work you present them <…> Passionate, dedicated, easy to work with, and an amazing end result! What more could you want?! ✨🔥🎶”

Thom De Serville (Stinking Hellebore)
Songwriting, Arrangement, Production, Editing, Post-Production, Mixing,

“Mike T goes above and beyond – far, far, far beyond and above. Way past any expectations over and over again surpassing energy feats that even Tesla would have had problems surmounting to. His ability to patiently understand and work with me on my vision, find multiple solutions to my complexity, come up with creative ideas when I have been empty and enforce huge motivation when I have been dejected radiate a determined, focussed and contagious energy that permeates the soul. Thank you for your brilliance. Rock AND Roll! Yes, Yes and YES! :)”

Nick Roberts (Psionic Tide)

“I am absolutely blown away. You can’t imagine how grateful I am for the hard work and dedication you have put into this project. So much of your touch has really accentuated and made greater that which I thought was pretty good already.”

Lindsay Kearns (Primrose Path)

“Phenomenal engineer. Brought to life our band’s post-progressive music with more than skill and expertise but also soul and energy in his edits/mix/mastering.
Generous with his time, a keen listener and liberal in offering helpful advice more broadly. “

Michal Slimak (Sliimak)
Production, Mixing

“Mike from EOL is so good at what he does its scary! <…> Mike <…> exceeded my expectations”

Christopher Paul Cameron (Christopher Paul Cameron)
Mixing

“<…> Dr Mike <…> had a deep desire to catch the vision of what I was after and the skills to execute it. He was professional, prompt and as always had fantastic communication. Such a pleasure to work with”

Mitchell J. Banks (As Aeons Amass)
Mixing

“Doctor Mike <…> has an amazing ability to both stay true to the original vision of a song and also see the potential for improvements.”

Simon Christie (The Archanan)
Editing, Post-Production, Recording, Mixing

”Mike is fantastic to work with, great knowledge, genuinely seeks to listen and understand the scope of the music you’re trying to capture.”

Joel Petry (Outer Worlds)

“Mike’s expertise <…> is truly exceptional. He not only possesses a deep understanding of the nuances of sound but also excels in effectively communicating and educating. Mike’s passion for music and dedication to his clients were evident; <…> he’s a true artist in the world of sound.”

Somnious Morteous (Voidfall)

“Mike went above and beyond our every request <…> Nothing was out of his spectrum of abilities and it was never a drama to make any and all of our visions come to fruition.

His professionalism, attention to detail and calm persona made working with him a pleasant and fun experience.”

Let's f*cking go!

Contact Form Demo (#3)