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Chronicles of Chaos 07/2008 on Krisiun - Southern Storm (2008)
'Southern Storm sees them cramming more dynamics and inventive songwriting into fifty minutes than perhaps the entire Krisiun discography combined (...) Undoubtedly this is their most complete and well-rounded opus to date, but it's one that's unlikely to appeal if you've never bought into their brand of extremity in the past. If you're like me however, prepare to be transported to death metal nirvana.'9 / 10
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Vampire Magazine 06/2008 on Belphegor - Bondage Goat Zombie (2008)
Production-wise "Bondage Goat Zombie" is undoubtedly the most brutal-sounding Belphegor release to date yet still manages to harness a clarity that enables all the twin leads and intricacies to shine through in all their epic glory. What were your initial ideas of how you wanted this album to sound before you went into the studio and do you feel that again Andy Classen has done your material proud?Just awesome, u know it was a privilege to work with Mr. Andy Classen again, with each album we bring our sound onto the next level, the feeling, the production, the songs...it was amazing to record "Bondage Goat Zombie". Andy did a brilliant job and made us a massive soundwall, I call it the extra punch in the face.
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Blabbermouth 06/2007 on Graveworm - Collateral Defect (2007)
'Producer Andy Classen once again manages to harness each instrument's power, the result a mix that gives the guitars a sharp edge, the keys a rich texture, and the rhythm section a palpable crispness.' 8/10Read complete review at Blabbermouth
Metal Perspective 03/2007 on Revolting Breed - Rise Against (2007)
Without avoiding a slight repetition of riffology on some songs, the band honors the founders and continuers of the modern Swedish sound (..) and filters their heritage in the writing of 13 devastating tracks where fury, speed, groove, technique and melody mix with each other, in different quantities each time. Definitely a suitable musical style for their merciless lyrical attacks on modern day society. And of course we shouldn't forget to mention the mixing/mastering done by Andy Classen,that boosts this album even more with it's clear (...) and powerful sound. [...]Read complete review at Metal Perspective
Source Webzine 02/2007 on Requiem - Premier Killing League (2007)
Interview with Requiem (edited for proper english)[...] RW - Andy Classen is one of the most inspiring and professional people I`ve ever met in my life. He is very direct and accurate with details in tunings and arrangements. And he has something to him that eases away all your nervousness without giving you the hell of a stress.
For the whole band the studio sessions were very relaxing and creative. Andy contributed some really good ideas to the arrangements that we had not thought about before. And he really likes our music and had fun creating a wall of sound for the new record. In the end the band did not want to go home anymore! So I guess there will be a next time with Andy Classen. That`s for sure.[...]
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Lords of Metal 01/2007 on Legion of the Damned - Sons of the Jackal (2007)
[...] Or to put it in other words, the success formula turns out to be successful again. This means:Again a powerful Andy Classen production.
Again a short but firm 'in your face album'. [...]
Again good, compact and strong thrash metal songs the way they were meant to be.
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Metalrage 01/2007 on Legion of the Damned - Sons of the Jackal (2007)
[...] At the moment Legion Of The Damned could very well be the biggest metal band of the little country we call The Netherlands. Playing the Wacken mainstage ain’t just something you do everday. For the music then, pure aggressive sick thrash metal with an overkill on double bass and vocals that tend to go towards black metal a bit, but suit the music perfectly. [...] Furthermore I can say that vocalist Maurice sounds a bit better than on the previous album, but that could be blamed on the, again, ultra killer hyper-aggressive production....Read complete review at Metalrage
Interpunk 01/2007 on Legion of the Damned - Sons of the Jackal (2007)
[...] “Malevolent Rapture” was an uncompromising slab of killer death/thrash reminiscent of the masters of the eighties packed in a modern killer sound by Andy Classen and received many killer reviews in the press. [...] featuring ten songs that surpass the previous material… more dark, more violent and more diverse but still delivering the razorsharp riffing with utmost precisions, tight as hell drumming and hateful vocals, which sound even more menacing and vicious then before. The production by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio outdoes the job on the previous album. [...]Read complete review at Interpunk
Mr. Rock 10/2006 on Belphegor - Pestapokalypse VI (2006)
Pestapokalypse is an eerie, atmospheric journey through the depths of Hell, with Helmuth and Sigurd gladly acting as our sinister tour guides. Both men are very talented musicians and perform at the top of their game all throughout this disc. Andy Classen's production is effective, with the dry, cold drums, and very thick, at times almost gurgling, vocals.Read complete review at Mr. Rock
xSebx.com 06/2006 on Clobberin Time - The Dawn Of A Dying Race (2006)
With a quick look into the comprehensive history of heavy music, one knows that there are three essentials in sounding real brutal: first and foremost a massive production, a good amount of audibly sincere wrath, and at least a little amount of musical variation. Clobberin Time have audibly gathered all the suffering, pain, despair and hatred to charge nine explosive songs, the Andy Classen production is solid enough to propel the songs, which keep the right balance between pummelling mosh parts and fast-forward tough-guy hardcore...Read complete review at xSebx.com
Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles 03/2006 on Krisiun - AssassiNation (2006)
From its bludgeoning and warm production to its epic song-structures, AssassiNation can ultimately be crowned Krisiun's best work to date...8/10
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Blabbermouth 03/2006 on Krisiun - AssassiNation (2006)
...the order of the day with KRISIUN is, as it has always been, lethal doses of speed and the most efficient audio murder achievable by mortals. The vocals are savage, the drums whirr like heavy machinery illegally amped with too much power, and the rhythm guitar and bass are tandem friggin' bulldozers. 8.5 /10Read complete review at Blabbermouth
Metal Observer 11/2005 on Eisregen - Krebskolonie (1998)
“Krebskolonie” is for me and many other fans the best album of this band. The title song and “Futter Für Die Schweine” are probably the sickest and weirdest songs of them. [...] The band was likewise creative in terms of their music; you will find aggressive riffs, melancholic as well as happy melodies and they aren’t afraid of some calmer notes. They use everything and they do it perfectly. [...]Read complete review at Metal Observer
Terrorizer 09/2005 on Criminal - Sicaro (2005)
Andy Classen is both God and Master at the production desk and backs up the remarkable songwriting prowess of Reisenegger with the perfect sheen. With may true classic metal albums there is the odd filler tune, or at least a lesser tune, but 'Sicario' contains none of these. It is simply a blustering aural assault bulging with everything a fan of aggressive music could possibly want.' 10/10To Terrorizer Website
Nuclear Blast Mailorder 01/2005 on Dew Scented - Issue IV (2005)
Once again fuelled by an aggressive yet crystal-clear production courtsey of living legend Andy Classen (DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, DISBELIEF), "Issue VI" is every ounce the album that will make DEW-SCENTED fans rejoice....To Nuclear Blast Mailorder Website
Voices From The Dark Side 01/2004 on Dementor - God Defamer (2004)
These Slovakian butchers know how to play the Death and at no moment the band can be caught playing dull or mediocre. In fact the intensity throughout the whole disc reaches insane proportions: be prepared to an orgy of demented riffs, manic drumming and really hallucinated vocals. The production, this time courtesy of knobs master Andy Classen, is faultless...To Voices From The Dark Side Website
Chronicles of Chaos 12/2002 on Dew Scented - Inwards (2002)
'A sterling production crafted by Holy Moses axeman Andy Classen -- who knows, if anyone ever will, how to spawn a brutally heavy thrash sound -- deals the final lick of aural violence to this exceptional release...'Read complete review at Chronicles of Chaos
Chronicles of Chaos 08/2001 on Rebaelliun - Annihilation (2001)
'...the production that Andy Classen at Stage One Studio has given the album is truly massive.'Read complete review at Chronicles of Chaos
Chronicles of Chaos 05/2000 on Krisiun - Conquerors Of Armageddon (2000)
'Krisiun have found the perfect plateau from which to deliver their blitzkrieg of a musical assault. Eric Rutan and Andy Classen must have damn near turned Stage One into ground zero in creating the thundering monster of double bass, biting snare and all that lies in-between which was previously just Max Kolesne playing drums in a studio.'9/10
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