WHO WE ARE
OUR EXPERTISE
Our team comprises experienced individuals who share a genuine love for metal and possess expertise in crafting unique sounds.
With 18 years of presence in the music industry, we have cultivated a network of talented producers, sound designers, session musicians, orchestras, vocalists, mixing and mastering engineers—all ready to collaborate and elevate your projects.
Driven by a shared passion for the raw energy and expressive power of metal, we bring together a wealth of talent and creativity.
OUR GOAL
Our future goal is to inspire and empower others, sharing our knowledge and imagination to nurture creativity and spread exceptional metal music worldwide.
The Story
THE FIRST CONTACT
It all began in 2012 when Niels Kaye was working as a music producer and session keyboardist in the pop music scene. During this time, Niels collaborated with his friend Jannis K., who is now the drummer of the band Elysion, on the new album of the Finnish band ‘Sinful Nation,’ for which Jannis served as the drummer. Niels contributed by recording all the synth themes, sound effects, and creating an immersive ethnic atmosphere, particularly showcased in the track titled ‘Silent God.’
2012THE IDEA IS BORN
A collaboration request from the band ‘Sede Vacante’ led Niels to Devasoundz Studios, where he had the opportunity to meet Fotis Benardo. At the time, Fotis, known for his drumming in renowned bands like Septicflesh, Firewind, Nightrage, and Necromantia, was embarking on his journey as a producer in the metal scene. Instantly, Niels and Fotis connected over their shared passion for music aesthetics. Their immediate connection stemmed from a shared vision to push the boundaries of heavy music by integrating diverse elements from various genres into their creative endeavors.
2019THE COVID PERIOD
This period has found us in our most creative phase. With live performances postponed and album releases halted, we embraced a unique opportunity to engross ourselves in music, experiment, and jam extensively. Making the most of our free time, we dedicated ourselves to advancing our sound design capabilities. Our vision was clear: to develop bespoke, signature sounds tailored to each project, avoiding reliance on ready-made presets and samples.2020THE COMEBACK
After a gap of about two years, things have returned to their normal flow. Albums we completed some time ago are finally being released and artists are back in the studio recording new tracks. Within less than a year, our work began to gain recognition through word of mouth, leading to an influx of new collaboration requests from bands and metal producers. Projects with unique requirements have prompted us to seek out talented musicians playing world instruments, thus expanding our team. This growth marks an exciting new chapter for us as we continue to evolve and meet the diverse needs of our expanding clientele.
2022SUCCESS STORY
After our successful collaboration with Sakis Tolis on his solo album ‘Among the Fires of Hell’, we commenced on the production of the new Rotting Christ album titled ‘Pro Xristou’. Concurrently, our involvement in the album by On Thorns I Lay earned the band a nomination in the Top 10 of the Metal Storm Awards 2023 in the ‘Extreme Doom Metal’ category.2023WE ARE ONLINE
The metalzed team presents itself for the first time through its website and social media accounts. Our team eagerly anticipates the release of the albums we have contributed to and we have already started new collaborations with artists, bands, producers and recording studios from the global metal scene and we are currently working on many other new projects.
20242012
THE FIRST CONTACT
It all began in 2012 when Niels Kaye was working as a music producer and session keyboardist in the pop music scene. During this time, Niels collaborated with his friend Jannis K., who is now the drummer of the band Elysion, on the new album of the Finnish band ‘Sinful Nation,’ for which Jannis served as the drummer. Niels contributed by recording all the synth themes, sound effects, and creating an immersive ethnic atmosphere, particularly showcased in the track titled ‘Silent God.’
2019
THE IDEA IS BORN
A collaboration request from the band ‘Sede Vacante’ led Niels to Devasoundz Studios, where he had the opportunity to meet Fotis Benardo. At the time, Fotis, known for his drumming in renowned bands like Septicflesh, Firewind, Nightrage, and Necromantia, was embarking on his journey as a producer in the metal scene. Instantly, Niels and Fotis connected over their shared passion for music aesthetics. Their immediate connection stemmed from a shared vision to push the boundaries of heavy music by integrating diverse elements from various genres into their creative endeavors.
2020
THE COVID PERIOD
This period has found us in our most creative phase. With live performances postponed and album releases halted, we embraced a unique opportunity to engross ourselves in music, experiment, and jam extensively. Making the most of our free time, we dedicated ourselves to advancing our sound design capabilities. Our vision was clear: to develop bespoke, signature sounds tailored to each project, avoiding reliance on ready-made presets and samples.2022
THE COMEBACK
After a gap of about two years, things have returned to their normal flow. Albums we completed some time ago are finally being released and artists are back in the studio recording new tracks. Within less than a year, our work began to gain recognition through word of mouth, leading to an influx of new collaboration requests from bands and metal producers. Projects with unique requirements have prompted us to seek out talented musicians playing world instruments, thus expanding our team. This growth marks an exciting new chapter for us as we continue to evolve and meet the diverse needs of our expanding clientele.
2023
SUCCESS STORY
After our successful collaboration with Sakis Tolis on his solo album ‘Among the Fires of Hell’, we commenced on the production of the new Rotting Christ album titled ‘Pro Xristou’. Concurrently, our involvement in the album by On Thorns I Lay earned the band a nomination in the Top 10 of the Metal Storm Awards 2023 in the ‘Extreme Doom Metal’ category.2024
WE ARE ONLINE
The metalzed team presents itself for the first time through its website and social media accounts. Our team eagerly anticipates the release of the albums we have contributed to and we have already started new collaborations with artists, bands, producers and recording studios from the global metal scene and we are currently working on many other new projects.
METALZED
CORE TEAM
NIELS KAYE
Music Producer / Arranger
ANGELOS ECECORE
Music Producer / Sound Designer
EVAN KOTZIAS
Music Producer / Sound Coordinator