Album Production Information:
The album: "ATTILA Rolling Thunder" was produced by:
Carl Canedy for Rock Candy Productions
Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Alex Perlelas, assisted by Peter Bombar
Alex Perialas – Audio Engineer, Mixer, Record ProducerIn my book, his credit is the “this is gonna hit hard” stamp—Pyramid Sound vibes all day. Read more... Alex Perialas is an American audio engineer, mixer, and record producer who helped lock in the tight, punchy thrash sound of the mid-1980s through the early 1990s from Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, New York—working with bands like Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., and Flotsam & Jetsam. Later on, his work stretches into other lanes (Bad Religion, Pro-Pain), and he’s also been tied to teaching sound recording at Ithaca College—because apparently someone had to explain to the next generation how to make guitars sound like a chainsaw with manners.
Peter Bombar a sound engineer who has been working together with Alex Perialas, Norman Dunn, Jon Zazula. During the 1980s he has been responsible for the sound recording for albums of the Heavy Metal bands: Attila, Raven, Thrasher, T.T. Quick and others.
This album was recorded at:
Pyramid Sound Recording Studio, Ithaca, New York
Pyramid Sound Recording Studios – Recording Studio (Ithaca, New York)
Downtown Ithaca’s secret weapon: the room where a ton of ’80s riffs learned discipline and learned to punch.
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Pyramid Sound Recording Studios is a long-running Ithaca, New York recording spot launched by Alex Perialas (the guy with the “your snare will be heard” philosophy). From the mid-1980s into the early 1990s, it became a thrash-metal magnet—bands like Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, Nuclear Assault, and S.O.D. rolled through to capture that tight, aggressive East Coast bite. It didn’t stay boxed into metal either: later decades saw punk/hardcore and other genres pass through the same rooms, because good engineering doesn’t care what jacket you’re wearing. The studio’s downtown location (105 E. Clinton Street) has even had its share of real-world drama tied to nearby construction over the years—because of course the universe can’t just let a legendary studio exist in peace.
Mastered at RCA Studios by Jack Adelman Jack Adelman is a renowned mastering engineer known for his work in the heavy metal scene. With a career spanning decades, he has lent his expertise to numerous iconic albums, ensuring powerful, polished soundscapes. His mastering work has contributed to the success of various metal bands, solidifying their sonic impact.
Album cover design: Rick Duburke, concept by Anthony Tedeschi, Spencer Drate, Judith Salavez
Album back cover photography: Mick Rock
Carl Canedy is a legendary drummer and producer whose impact on heavy metal spans decades. As a founding member of The Rods and a key producer behind bands like Anthrax and Exciter, his dynamic drumming and studio expertise have shaped countless classic albums. His passion for metal continues to inspire generations. Learn more about Carl Canedy.
Mick Rock – British Photographer, Music & Album ArtworkThe camera guy who made glam look dangerous and permanent. Read more... Mick Rock is the British photographer I still call “The Man Who Shot the Seventies,” because he didn’t just document glam—he bottled it. From 1972–1973 he was David Bowie’s official eye through Ziggy Stardust, shooting sleeves, posters and those iconic promo films. In the early 1970s he also caught Iggy Pop at full ignition. By 1973–1974 he was framing Queen as they learned how to look like legends. A Lou Reed invite pulled him to New York in 1974, and through the mid-to-late 1970s he captured Reed’s shift, plus punks like the Ramones and, in 1978, Blondie’s Debbie Harry. What I love is his mix of intimacy and theatre: harsh flash, sharp cheekbones, no polite distance. His photos sell the noise before you even drop the needle.
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