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Stage One Studio

Intro

Andy Classen
Musicians go to a studio to have their music produced as optimal as possible. If this is your intention, you're at the right address!

In my role as a producer I intend to deliver an optimal production for your music regardless of its style. From the first day on I will work with you towards this goal!

With 25+ years of experience in playing, recording and producing music and the selected mix of analog- and digital-, low-fi- and high-end-equipment at my Stage One Studio I can help you to get to the next level.

Our Band Apartment is a integral part of the Stage One Studio experience and has proven to contribute tremendously to the work atmosphere. It is located in the same house as my own flat and in direct adjunction to the studio. Ways are short and flexible working hours are easily manageable. And best of all: staying here is for free!


Production
I am available for productions in external studios and abroad on an individual basis. Please contact me and we can discuss details.


History

In 1990 Andy Classen, co-founder and guitarist of German cult thrash-outfit "Holy Moses", opened his Stage One Studio in Bühne, Germany.

As home-base for "West Virginia Records" Andy recorded and produced all label-bands at Stage One Studio, including Holy Moses, Warpath, Incubator, and many more...

In 1994 West Virgina Records closed it's doors and Andy became full time producer at the Stage One Studio. Under Classens direction the Stage One Studio quickly gained a reputation as one of the best European adresses in Thrash-, Death-, Black Metal and Hardcore. Bands like Belphegor, Legion of the Damned, Dew Scented, Rykers, Krisiun, Graveworm, Disbelief, Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Tankard, Final Breath, Criminal and Classens own Richthofen recorded their albums there. Labels like Nuclear Blast Records, Century Media Records, Osmose Records, Metal Blade, Gun Records, Armageddon Music, AFM Records, Massacre Records, Season of Mist etc. have their bands produced at Stage One Studio under Andy's auspices.

Andy Classen always enjoys to host a healthy mix of established acts alongside new and often unsigned underground bands at Stage One Studio. Kassel Hardcore outfit Rykers recorded their self-financed 7inch debut in 1994 in just two days - the rest is legendary! With fair prices and free accommodation every band has the chance to record its music at the Stage One Studio.
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