Battlefrost Productions https://battlefrost.com/ Where Metal Reigns Supreme Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:29:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://battlefrost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-battlefrost-150-web-2-32x32.jpg Battlefrost Productions https://battlefrost.com/ 32 32 The Battlefrost Podcast https://battlefrost.com/the-battlefrost-podcast/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:29:27 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2795 Battlefrost is Launching a Podcast We here at Battlefrost will be entering the world of Podcasting with a plan to build this around audience participation. Who knows where this will lead? In order to find out, we have to get started, so let’s start with this… I am going to throw out a general list […]

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Battlefrost is Launching a Podcast

We here at Battlefrost will be entering the world of Podcasting with a plan to build this around audience participation.

Who knows where this will lead? In order to find out, we have to get started, so let’s start with this…

I am going to throw out a general list of topics. Look them over and if any of these spark your interest, please contact Battlefrost with your input, questions, and comments. This will be the foundation of building the episodes.

Your comments can be read and addressed on the show. Your questions can be answered and discussed, etc… 

If you would like to appear on the show by calling in via, Skype, Zoom, or phone, even better. We would love to have you on! You can contact Battlefrost with your input, questions, comments, and appearance requests through any of our social media accounts, email, or by filling out our Podcast form.

Going Live

Our hope is that our audience will grow enough to justify doing a live broadcast. This first batch of episodes will be like a pilot to see if going live is something we should do or not.

Our hope is that this Podcast will reach far beyond just Battlefrost Productions and the bands we are currently partnered with.

We would like a wide range of listeners from a large swath of society to tune in. The topics we cover will hopefully spill out far and wide to the teaming masses of our world.

Lets Start with These...

  • Metal
    • Music
    • News
    • Culture
  • Production
    • Audio Engineering
    • Techniques
    • Current Trends
    • Songwriting
  • Song Breakdowns (no, not those breakdowns)
    • Deep-dive into a song, breaking down performances, production, engineering, song structure, etc…
  • Gear reviews/discussion
  • How-to discussions
  • Touring
    • The ins-and-outs
    • Discussions on how they work, get set-up, all related items
  • Video Production
    • Music videos
    • Lyric Videos
    • Lighting
    • Color Grading
  • Food and drink
  • Authors and books
  • Caring for the beard
  • Health and fitness

Here is How You Can Participate

Podcast Submission Form

Submit an Email

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Ongoing News

This is our very first step. There is no link to the Podcast yet, because we don’t have any episodes yet. This first step is how we are going to build those episodes. 

Once we have a few episodes ready to go, we will launch. Your input is vital. This will either work or it won’t. Lets find out…

More news on this will be posted as it becomes available. 

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]]> Every Knee Shall Bow – Shipping https://battlefrost.com/every-knee-shall-bow-shipping/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:32:54 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2624 Every Knee Shall Bow Physical CD’s Starting Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, the physical CD’s of Every Knee Shall Bow will start shipping. See the video for an unboxing look at the disc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPga2KXITJo Stay In Touch Join the Battlefrost Email list and get exclusive freebies and be the first to be notified of news and […]

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Every Knee Shall Bow Physical CD's

Starting Tuesday, August 24th, 2021, the physical CD’s of Every Knee Shall Bow will start shipping. See the video for an unboxing look at the disc.

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]]> Every Knee Shall Bow Ships on August 24th https://battlefrost.com/every-knee-shall-bow-ships-on-august-24th/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2576 The Physical CD will be in the mail on August 24th 2021 A huge thank you to all who have pre-ordered this record. Shipping commences August 24, 2021.  If you have not ordered this yet, what are you waiting for? This disc features a new color scheme, a fresh mix that brings out clarity and […]

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The Physical CD will be in the mail on August 24th 2021

A huge thank you to all who have pre-ordered this record. Shipping commences August 24, 2021. 

If you have not ordered this yet, what are you waiting for? This disc features a new color scheme, a fresh mix that brings out clarity and punch, a new recording of, “No Ambiguity” with a new vocalist, and new linear notes!

Listen to the difference between the old mix and new mix

Every Knee Shall Bow

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The Mix and Master are Ready

The new "No Ambiguity 2021"

On June 24, 2021 I released an article detailing the status of the physical CD release for Tortured Conscience’s “Every Knee Shall Bow.” In that article I said that I had just prepped for mixing.

Today, I am announcing that the mix and master have been completed.  The next phase is getting the artwork and formatting finished and sent off to the duplication plant. 

Listen to a little teaser from the song. Just as a reminder, this track will only appear on the 2021 physical CD and this is the first Tortured Conscience track featuring my lead vocals. I hope you enjoy it.

No Ambiguity 2021 Teaser

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]]> Tortured Conscience CD Update https://battlefrost.com/tortured-conscience-cd-update/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2279 Here is a complete update on what has been going on with, and the current status of the physical CD for "Every Knee Shall Bow" by Tortured Conscience.

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What is the Status of the Physical CD?

A brief History

When Tortured Conscience first started working with Battlefrost Productions, the first order of business was to re-release “Every Knee Shall Bow.”

Of course this album was originally released by Bombworks Records in 2006…

Well, I didn’t want to simply release something that is already out there unless something could be done to make it truly different. What would be the point?

So when Jeff Lenormand (founder, main song writer, and guitarist) told me (Charles/Battlefrost) that he had access to the original multi-tracks of this record, the plan was set. (For a little more info on that, check out this video.)

It was decided there would be a complete re-mix from the ground up, not just a re-master. That is how we were going to make this new release worth the price of admission.

After I finished re-mixing this, the sound was completely different. Check out this example to hear for yourself.

Old mix compared to the new mix

Well, somewhere along the way, it was agreed that I would step in on the Lead Vocal position for the band with the new material that is forthcoming. This led to the idea of re-recording one of the songs, completely over again from scratch as a bonus track. This new recording would be made exclusive to the physical CD.

This bonus track would be “No Ambiguity,” the first track with my vocals. This would further set apart this release as a totally unique album for old and new fans.

Listen to this audio clip of Jeff talking about the bonus track, “No Ambiguity.”

Jeff on “No Ambiguity.”

The Recording Process

Jeff went to a studio in San Jose, California to record the bass and guitars with Audio Engineer Gareth Morris.

So the search began for a drummer to re-record “No Ambiguity.”

For anyone who knows me, I am a huge proponent of recording real acoustic drums. I have a raging, passionate hatred of fake programmed drums (I will talk more in depth on this matter in future news and articles.)

The process of trying out drummers took a huge chunk of time and we just could not find the right drummer for this. It was at this point the dreaded “programmed drums” topic began to surface. 

The only reason I even allowed the concept of programmed drums to enter into my vicinity is because I had announced that the physical CD would be out soon after the digital-only release. Time was getting away from us and this was not good. Something had to be done, a decision had to be made. 

We can’t keep those metal heads who pre-ordered waiting. That is absolutely unacceptable. Will will wait no more…

The Drums...

We used Superior Drummer 3

With great reluctance, I accepted the fact that in order to get this out there, we would program drums. 

I called on Assistant Engineer, Luke Renno to handle this part while I attended to other responsibilities.  

Luke proceeded to program the drums for the new “No Ambiguity.” After Luke passed off the completed drums back to me, I made a few minor adjustments and proceeded to track the vocals.

Luke talks about programming the drums

A quick note about programmed drums... It is true that I avoid them as much as possible and it is obvious that I am very passionate about this. I will explain in future news articles more about this. I realize that for many it is their only option and I do understand that plight. After all, here I am resorting to programmed drums myself. Having to use this option, I could have had no better person than Luke Renno to help me out. The music of Tortured Conscience is very good and is not compromised in this situation. The people involved in this production came together and made this work (Jeff, Luke, and myself.) My heart's desire is that you, the fans, enjoy this creative expression of art.

-Charles Powell

The Vocals

I growled the vocals into a Shure SM7b which went into a Neve Portico 511 preamp, then to an Empiracle Labs Distressor.

Jeff provided the lyrics to me and a guide track showing how he wanted the vocal rhythms to go. I followed that pretty closely, but did make a couple of small adjustments.

Charles recording vocals for "No Ambiguity"

What's Next?

I will now go ahead and mix/master this track. As of this moment, I have prepped the song for mixing and will begin later this week.

The artwork will also be getting formatted for the CD as soon as possible. Updates will be released when I have details to share.

The plan is to get this CD printed in July 2021 so we can start shipping in August.

That is the story and I will release updates as they become available.

A massive THANK YOU to all who have pre-ordered for your patience. The CD is on the way and will be in your hands soon.  To everyone else, if you order now, your wait will not be long. 

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]]> Lyric Video for Dark Theology https://battlefrost.com/lyric-video-for-dark-theology/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2237 Lyric video is here and physical CD's are shipping now. Digital downloads are available too!

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Red Pill Lyric Video Now Playing

Take a moment to watch the lyric video for “Red Pill” from Dark Theology’s EP entitled, “Transcendence.”

Let us know what you think about this song and this band. Dark Theology is rehearsing now in preparation for live performances. 

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]]> Old Mix vs New Mix https://battlefrost.com/old-mix-vs-new-mix/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:24:25 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2114 The 2006 Mix vs the 2020 Battlefrost Mix In order to truly appreciate the differences in these two mixes, you have to listen to them back-to-back for comparison.  Actually, it is easy to hear the difference you and don’t really need to listen back-to-back. However, I find these kinds of comparisons fun, so lets do […]

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The 2006 Mix vs the 2020 Battlefrost Mix

In order to truly appreciate the differences in these two mixes, you have to listen to them back-to-back for comparison. 

Actually, it is easy to hear the difference you and don’t really need to listen back-to-back. However, I find these kinds of comparisons fun, so lets do it anyway.

Just click the audio below and listen right now. The difference is insane. Check it out!

Old Mix vs New Mix

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]]> Tortured Conscience on Digital Streaming Services https://battlefrost.com/tortured-conscience-on-digital-streaming-services/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:28:55 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=2079 Every Knee Shall Bow is available for streaming

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Every Knee Shall Bow is Available for Streaming

Start streaming now! Available on

  • Spotify
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]]> Battlefrost signs “Dark Theology” https://battlefrost.com/battlefrost-welcomes-dark-theology/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=1264 Dark Theology joins the Battlefrost family.

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Dark Theology Joins the Battlefrost Family

We here at Battlefrost are excited to share a new band with the world; Dark Theology.

These boys keep an air of mystery surrounding them as they bring their unique brand of doom to the halls of the metal kingdom. Like a smooth stone dropped in a clear placid pond, their dark vibes emanate outward and engulf everything, even your thoughts.

Please take a moment to meet this band by watching this short introductory video.

A lyric video will be coming shortly, perhaps within days…

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]]> Tortured Conscience – Every Knee Shall Bow https://battlefrost.com/tortured-conscience-every-knee-shall-bow/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 19:03:31 +0000 https://battlefrost.com/?p=364 The First Official Release from Battlefrost Productions The digital download version will be officially released on November 24, 2020. This is the first release from Battlefrost Productions. This record was originally released in 2006 on Bombworks Records. Now in 2020, it is being re-released by Battlefrost Productions. There are some major differences between these releases. […]

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The First Official Release from Battlefrost Productions

The digital download version will be officially released on November 24, 2020. This is the first release from Battlefrost Productions.

This record was originally released in 2006 on Bombworks Records.

Now in 2020, it is being re-released by Battlefrost Productions. There are some major differences between these releases. In this new Battlefrost release, the songs were not just re-mastered, but completely remixed! 

The new mix and master was done by Battlefrost’s very own Charles Powell.

Listen to the single, “The New Trend.”

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