Daniel Bergstrand

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Daniel Bergstrand is a Swedish record producer, most notable for his work with bands such as In Flames, Meshuggah, Soilwork, Dimmu Borgir, and Behemoth. [1] [2] [3]

He is the owner of the Dugout Productions studio, which is based in Uppsala, Sweden. [4]

His work with In Flames was awarded with Grammi Awards on the albums Come Clarity and Soundtrack to Your Escape . [5] [6]

Bergstrand is, along with Tomas Haake of Meshuggah, the producer of the drum sample packs “Drumkit from Hell”, "The Metal Foundry" and "Metalheads!" for Toontrack's Superior Drummer and EZDrummer. [7] [8] [9] [10]

In 2019, Behemoth’s 2014 album The Satanist, which Bergstrand co-produced, was voted as the "Best Metal Album of the Decade" by various publications such as Loudwire, Consequence of Sound, and others. [11] [12]

Discography

Daniel Bergstrand has been listed as producer for the following: [13] [14]

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References

  1. Navarretta, Paolo (29 May 2014). "Interview with Producer Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir)". audiogear.it (in Italian). AudioGear. Archived from the original on 7 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  2. Biography of In Flames as listed on the Jambase.com website, (accessed 28 December 2014).
  3. Listing for Daniel Bergstrand on Discogs.com, (accessed 28 December 2014).
  4. Official website of Dugout Productions, (accessed 28 December 2014).
  5. Newsitem, 'In Flames Win 'Best Hard Rock' Award At Sweden's Grammis', published 7 February 2005. Blabbermouth.net.
  6. Newsitem, 'In Flames Honored with Swedish 'Grammis' Award in 'Best Hard Rock' category, 30 January 2007, Blabbermouth.net
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