Mike Gillies is a producer, engineer and digital editor who worked with Metallica for twenty two years. He recorded eight albums with the band and spear-headed the multi-track live recordings and the tuning room from 2004 - 2018. In the first part of our conversation with Mike we cover the following topics: - getting started in Canada - analog and digital recording - digital editing for Load - gaining trust with the band - tape splicing and data storage - memories of the Load/Reload sessions - recording Garage, Inc. - recording and editing S&M - what exactly is an engineer? - naming Metallica demos - the “I Disappear” sessions - tension with Jason Newsted - working with Bob Rock You can listen early to pt. 2 of our interview with Mike which covers St. Anger - Hardwired by joining our Patreon (link below). Enjoy!
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