The Damned Things Record Debut Album at MetroSonic

Metal supergroup The Damned Things have been tracking their upcoming full-length record at MetroSonic Studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Damned Things is two parts Fall Out Boy (Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley) and two parts Anthrax (Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano) with lead singer Keith Buckley, of Every Time I Die.

Keith Buckley, Joe Trohman and Rob Caggiano kicking it after a vocal session at MetroSonic.

In addition to playing and recording all the bass parts, Caggiano also serves as the record’s engineer and co-producer alongside Trohman. The Damned Things have been tracking at MetroSonic for two months. The studio recently posted a blog about the session (Read complete blog post w/ pics here!), discussing gear and recording highlights. Check it out:

Tracking started off with a sonicly booming bass played by Rob Caggiano. Rob played an ESP Vintage Four bass through a vintage Ampeg SVT that fed an 8 x 10 Ampeg cab. His mic choices were simple yet effective, using a Yamaha Subkick for the low end and a Sennheiser 421 for the rest.

Next was a week with Scott Ian bashing out rhythm guitar tracks on various songs. Scott played a few different guitars, including a Gibson V and his signature Jackson SilverBurst. He also played through a selection of amps, mainly a Wizard, a Marshall Jubillee, and his own custom Randall Module, all through the Wizard 4 x 12.

The Damned Things shifted gears as Keith Buckley stepped into the booth to record vocals. Keith showed true musicianship, nailing songs left and right. Now in the final weeks of the recording process, Joe Trohman and Rob Caggiano are shredding their parts to add a tasty thickness to the mix.

Among Joe’s extensive guitar collection are three beauties that stand out; a ’72 Telecaster with custom DeMarzio pickups, a stunning custom Zemaitis, and a ’94 Guild. Joe’s choice amp thus far has been his Sunn Model T, running through an Orange 4 x 12 cab giving him the heavy fuzz he craves. Rob’s guitar arsenal is heavy-seated in ESP land. He shreds through his Fryette Deliverance amp into a Fryette 4 x 12 cab and a Wizard amp into a Wizard 4 x 12 cab, simultaneously, creating heavy metal thunder loud enough to make the Gods of Hell cringe.

The Damned Things will play Knitting Factory Brooklyn on June 1. Get your tickets HERE!  For more information on MetroSonic Studios, visit: http://www.metrosonic.net.

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