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Grammy Nominee John Custer turns The Anonymous Band into a Big Something"...recording with Custer was like getting schooled by a musical Jedi. He helped us realize our true potential as a band. And because making this album felt and sounded so dramatically different than anything else we’ve ever recorded, we knew it was time to re-think our band name..." "When they went into the studio to record their first full-length, their experience with Grammy nominated producer John Custer was so enriching that it drove them to look at the band and its music in an entirely different way. Thus, they changed their name to the Big Something and the change from EP to LP is evident. Custer, who’s known mostly for his work with Raleigh metal band Corrosion of Conformity and being a master arranger, was given another talented group and has worked his magic yet again..." Blatant Disarray"Everyone Dies Alone's raw and organic tones courtesy of Grammy-nominated producer John Custer (think Corrosion of Conformity's Blind) are reminiscent of the classic metal era which existed long before the advent and extensive over-use of slick engineering tricks which have only helped to homogenize the scene." "We are all big COC fans and had met Custer through a mutual friend years back. When it came time to find someone to lend an ear to the project, we thought why not go with the best around."
Corrosion of Conformity"In terms of the final product, we owe a great deal to John, because he really took each person and got them to do as much as he could. He pushed us to our limit. His approach was more suggestive, when you finished, you thought you had come up with something, but it was his ideas. He made you think that you thought it up but really he was planning the whole thing. He's great! We were always amazed at the creativity of the stuff he churned out." Reed Mullin, drummer, Corrosion of Conformity
from an interview in Metal Maniacs "Both Keenan and Mullin point to producer John Custer as the catalyst for the band's intensity on WISEBLOOD. 'The kudos all go to John. He's responsible for making us run through the mill. None of us would have accomplished what we've accomplished without him. He's been a part of our vision for a long time.'" Pepper Keenan and Reed Mullin
from corrosivecabaal.com "He's just awesome. I couldn't see doing another record without him."
Woody Weatherman, guitarist, C.O.C.
from an interview in Metal Edge magazine Cry of Love"It was the best case scenario from start to finish. John Custer made it easy for us. You can't help but have fun around him." Kelly Holland, lead vocalist, Cry Of Love
from an interview in Metal Edge "John is just a brilliant guy. He's not the anal type who will make you do 75 takes and then cut the tape up to splice together the final version. He's a very good hybrid of feel and meticulousness."
Audley Freed, guitarist Cry Of Love and The Black Crowes
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