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SPLIT BY A for modifying and enough time to form a perfect SDM: How were the drums recorded in the studio
result. Yes I am happy with the final product! As
THRASHING SDM: Did you record the drums to a click track and with what kind of gear? How long did it take to
always we recorded in Daily Hero Studios Berlin.
record?
in the studio? Do you find playing to a click track
Max: Well, I use a smaller version of my live kit.
RAZOR BLADE challenging? The quality of the drum recordings became much
better when we decided to use less cymbals for
Max: I grew up with it. For me it s absolutely
example. Each cymbal has a mic and you have
necessary for a result of high quality. I guess
because of my early start with it, it s not a
not to have this effect. In my opinion the result is
challenge for me. I prefer a recorded stick jerk as the whole drum kit on every channel ;) so we tried
a click. Its natural and not stressing my ears after 9 showing it. I am locked up in the studio for more
hours of recordings. less 48 hours. I don t know why, but that s more
than enough time for me. When I create the drums
for an album I am imagining everything (click and
BY: NOEL SMART SDM: What band or drummer maybe influenced ability to play it in studio) before. That s why I can
PHOTOS: KESTIN BRUEMMER you on your latest recording? save time in the studio itself! Time for improvisa-
tions or brutal improv modifying, I have enough on
Max: Actually nobody. I just tried to remind the stage.
reviews of the last album and modify the drumming
and give them the Malone stemp ;) to be a bit
different and surprise the people is more than SDM: Tell us about the recording of Postmortem s
healthy for the band. 2008 Constant Hate album.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Max: I recorded it in a small village in the North
MAXSCHEFFLER SDM: Who are some of your main drumming influ- and its still one of my favourites! I had peace and
of Germany. It was my first album for Postmortem
ences today and back when you first started? Do
silence there, best plan for record an album.
you listen to different styles of music outside of the
metal realm?
Max: I am impressed a lot of Mario Duplantier from SDM: Tell us about the recording of 2010 s Seeds
of Devastation album?
postmortem Max: No and No! I am a pretty loud one ;) I trust too Gojira, which gives me ass kicks regulary ;) Charlie
Benante since my early days! SOD drumming more
much in our sound tech, he´s also the live tech for than Anthrax. Scott Travis gave me lots of ideas for Max: This album really came like a bomb. That was
Saxon and very experienced! He is crying already a good live show. Of Course I am not only fixed on our plan! Recorded in Daily Hero studios Berlin we
about my vein crushing snare ;) Play loud but with metal. Johnny Cash or John Lee Hooker, BB King and just wanted to beat the former album. I finished
feeling, use good mics and forget triggers. To use Hendrix are just some of my fav´s. And if somebody that recordings in 9 hours. My personal best ;) But
some samples in a Mix is different, it s a good idea being fast is not important, the result was absolute
SDM: Where did you record Bloodground Messiah? to sample your own kit, as long as the mics are in feels nothing while listening to Two Steps for Hell what we wanted and needed for this album.
he s brain dead! check them out for real.
position. Sound effects and stuff like that are cool,
Max: In Berlin. Daily Hero Studios! Very nice studio, but I never use it for our music. If you need it, use it
which is our choice since the last 4 Albums. ;) SDM: What made Postmortem change from playing
SDM: How often does the band practice?
Death metal to playing Death-n-Roll styled metal?
SDM: Do you use triggers? What s your opinion on SDM: How long did it take you to record the drums? Max: Well I am not only working for Postmortem. Max: Well, this was a creation of the medias to
triggers? Were you happy with the final product? I have two other formations (thrash/heavy) which describe the style. But maybe in 2005. I am sure
needs a drummer 3 times per week for rehearsals.
In a writing process, Postmortem is 2-3 days per our Sound is more Death Metal now than ever, split
Max: Because of my really long phase of preparing, week in the rehearsal room. Before the shows we by a thrashing razor blade.
I don t need too much time in the studio. Actually just need 2 or 3 dates to refresh the set or new
never more than 2 days. We have a pre-production material.
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result. Yes I am happy with the final product! As
THRASHING SDM: Did you record the drums to a click track and with what kind of gear? How long did it take to
always we recorded in Daily Hero Studios Berlin.
record?
in the studio? Do you find playing to a click track
Max: Well, I use a smaller version of my live kit.
RAZOR BLADE challenging? The quality of the drum recordings became much
better when we decided to use less cymbals for
Max: I grew up with it. For me it s absolutely
example. Each cymbal has a mic and you have
necessary for a result of high quality. I guess
because of my early start with it, it s not a
not to have this effect. In my opinion the result is
challenge for me. I prefer a recorded stick jerk as the whole drum kit on every channel ;) so we tried
a click. Its natural and not stressing my ears after 9 showing it. I am locked up in the studio for more
hours of recordings. less 48 hours. I don t know why, but that s more
than enough time for me. When I create the drums
for an album I am imagining everything (click and
BY: NOEL SMART SDM: What band or drummer maybe influenced ability to play it in studio) before. That s why I can
PHOTOS: KESTIN BRUEMMER you on your latest recording? save time in the studio itself! Time for improvisa-
tions or brutal improv modifying, I have enough on
Max: Actually nobody. I just tried to remind the stage.
reviews of the last album and modify the drumming
and give them the Malone stemp ;) to be a bit
different and surprise the people is more than SDM: Tell us about the recording of Postmortem s
healthy for the band. 2008 Constant Hate album.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Max: I recorded it in a small village in the North
MAXSCHEFFLER SDM: Who are some of your main drumming influ- and its still one of my favourites! I had peace and
of Germany. It was my first album for Postmortem
ences today and back when you first started? Do
silence there, best plan for record an album.
you listen to different styles of music outside of the
metal realm?
Max: I am impressed a lot of Mario Duplantier from SDM: Tell us about the recording of 2010 s Seeds
of Devastation album?
postmortem Max: No and No! I am a pretty loud one ;) I trust too Gojira, which gives me ass kicks regulary ;) Charlie
Benante since my early days! SOD drumming more
much in our sound tech, he´s also the live tech for than Anthrax. Scott Travis gave me lots of ideas for Max: This album really came like a bomb. That was
Saxon and very experienced! He is crying already a good live show. Of Course I am not only fixed on our plan! Recorded in Daily Hero studios Berlin we
about my vein crushing snare ;) Play loud but with metal. Johnny Cash or John Lee Hooker, BB King and just wanted to beat the former album. I finished
feeling, use good mics and forget triggers. To use Hendrix are just some of my fav´s. And if somebody that recordings in 9 hours. My personal best ;) But
some samples in a Mix is different, it s a good idea being fast is not important, the result was absolute
SDM: Where did you record Bloodground Messiah? to sample your own kit, as long as the mics are in feels nothing while listening to Two Steps for Hell what we wanted and needed for this album.
he s brain dead! check them out for real.
position. Sound effects and stuff like that are cool,
Max: In Berlin. Daily Hero Studios! Very nice studio, but I never use it for our music. If you need it, use it
which is our choice since the last 4 Albums. ;) SDM: What made Postmortem change from playing
SDM: How often does the band practice?
Death metal to playing Death-n-Roll styled metal?
SDM: Do you use triggers? What s your opinion on SDM: How long did it take you to record the drums? Max: Well I am not only working for Postmortem. Max: Well, this was a creation of the medias to
triggers? Were you happy with the final product? I have two other formations (thrash/heavy) which describe the style. But maybe in 2005. I am sure
needs a drummer 3 times per week for rehearsals.
In a writing process, Postmortem is 2-3 days per our Sound is more Death Metal now than ever, split
Max: Because of my really long phase of preparing, week in the rehearsal room. Before the shows we by a thrashing razor blade.
I don t need too much time in the studio. Actually just need 2 or 3 dates to refresh the set or new
never more than 2 days. We have a pre-production material.
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