KNOCKED LOOSE - Recording A Different Shade of Blue with Will Putney

Go behind the scenes with Knocked Loose as they record their upcoming album, A Different Shade of Blue, with extreme music producer Will Putney.
In our new studio series, Art of the Record, Will gives us an exclusive look at his studio process working with bands like Thy Art Is Murder, Norma Jean, Stray From the Path, and more. You’ll get a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated releases in hardcore and heavy metal!
Produced and Directed by Ethan Fixell
Filmed by Yurek Akbar
Edited by Brian Pincus
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[@BTBAMRulz]

I think it’s safe to say they won’t be a victim of the “sophomore slump” curse.

[@blastbeatindustries3191]

I hope I don't curse these guys by saying that they could blow up like Pantera or Korn.

[@jaecult]

@@blastbeatindustries3191 lol you really think you'll hear these guys on the radio? You're trippin.

[@blastbeatindustries3191]

@@jaecult No, radio is dead. However, I can totally see them headlining arenas and drawing huge crowds. Slayer wasn't on the radio either.

[@Jonnyeakins]

@@blastbeatindustries3191 I Agree, They're Live Performances Are Insane! Just Wish They'd Get The Opportunity To Start Using Pyrotechnics Etc At Their Shows

[@jaecult]

You know what i mean....radio = mainstream. No fkn way they'll be bigger than Korn or Pantera. Hardcore bands don't headline stadiums.... name one HxC band that did? Not even Hatebreed headlined large stadiums, and those guys are up there as far as popularity.

[@bhysroyle3739]

Bryan looks like such a innocent nice guy only to find that on weekends he barks down mics and screams about how all of his friends are so full of shit lmao

[@gregkelly2233]

Arf arf

[@nahdontevenstart]

y’all are so extra it’s embarrassing

[@For_TheExhale]

You stole this comment from the original on the making of Laugh Tracks

[@bhysroyle3739]

@@For_TheExhale did I? Had no idea tbh, thanks for pointing that out i guess?

[@ileutur6863]

@@nahdontevenstart sorry could you translate, I don't speak zoomer

[@LazyAlternativeBrat]

I love how Bryan seems like your stereotypical quiet nice guy and the second he goes on stage, he's an absolute beast behind the mic

[@wrxhex]

I mean most musicians are like that lol.. just look at Darius of Spite also. A fucking insane mad man performing but is one of the most humble chill dudes.

[@jmanitowabi]

Todd Jones is a good example of someone being intimidating on and off stage.

[@john23del]

I always fear the quiet kid in school because of this

[@michaelfritts7464]

Jake of ABR too

[@loansharks47]

I get where you’re coming from but I also find it funny when people say things like this as if it’s a surprise that these people aren’t just growling and yelling 24/7 lol

[@WoahThatIsJesus]

Wow, that instrumental performance of By The Grave at the end sounds INSANE.

[@dcp10200]

That's what you get when you have a really tight band play in a room together with the sonic mad lad that is Will Putney to capture it!

[@crackersnack]

Dude i was fucking banging my head in the campus library listening to it

[@bulschti]

Fuckin goosebumps

[@iqbal610]

Ikr. This band is just amazing.

[@TehCarrionEffect]

i keep coming back for the pinch harmonic right at the end of the song

[@gus26_77]

Bryan's talking voice is so, so much calm and different from his screaming equivalent. I couldn't believe it was him.

[@TrevorOkonuk]

kostas konstantakis can you imagine an interview where he says everything in his stage voice? Lmao i want that

[@randerins]

You expected him to be screaming on the interview or?

[@I3rime]

@@randerins naw like do it as a bit or somthing it would be funny

[@coltontressler6528]

"they're just... nice boys" one could say,... the goodest boys?

[@Meh324]

Arf arf !!!

[@tylerdurden7534]

*ARF ARF!*

[@randerins]

moo!

[@johnathanmichael6717]

Quack

[@aq8609]

Will Putney is the man. Everything he touches is pure gold.

[@respawndenied]

The Knocked Loose guys are amazing and having Will leading the charge is a lethal combo. Album of the year potential, for me honestly.

[@pennywisepuma2255]

After 16vlistens best hardcore album in a long time for sure

[@undergroundnation6423]

Would you listen to this band? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoHNl6WVgrGYibs

[@GR33NDAYFAN13]

That By The Grave instrumental made me crowdkill my dog

[@ilikeheavymuzic135]

The mix in this album is so much beefier than laugh tracks

[@Wussel_Restbrook]

Beefier!

[@theoneandonlylordfarquaad3361]

Yeah I agree. Much better sound quality, and you can definitely tell they matured in the writing process. That’s why I think A Different Shade of Blue is better than Laugh Tracks

[@BM-gv2vi]

The One and Only Lord Farquaad yeah I agree most definitely is better than Laugh Tracks but Laugh Tracks is iconic and one of the best HC albums of all time and so is ADSOB, this band will grow to be one of the best bands of all time at this rate

[@metalkhaos3656]

Hard to believe they tuned UP on ADSOB. Laugh Tracks was in drop G, this record was in Standard A. I think ADSOB has a beefier guitar tone due in part to the fact that they have more clarity in their notes with an A instead of a low G

[@sadgheist5680]

Been looking forward to this album since I listened to Laugh Tracks at least 30 times. Haha

[@CtrlAltFrog]

Those are rookie numbers

[@sadgheist5680]

@@CtrlAltFrog 😂😂

[@IzabelleGG]

It's all I can stand to listen to

[@undergroundnation6423]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoHNl6WVgrGYibs listen to this band

[@grillah1252]

Bryan: there’s no arf arf on this record Record: Meow Meow!

[@badboy0510]

lol i didnt want this to end

[@ColdDayInHell]

KL is the best band I found this year and I can't stop listening to them. They seem like humble guys, I wish you the best of luck. Varials comes close but still don't have "it".

[@JwinN6918]

ColdDayInHell I’m on the same page. Varials will get there though!!

[@ColdDayInHell]

@Alex MacNabb Nice to finally be here.

[@theheritic209]

ColdDayInHell listen to Baptists

[@alijahjones7646]

@x _ x I think Varials is special

[@alijahjones7646]

x _ x shut up weirdo

[@demi12342002]

Love your music brothers! This is coming from an old school canibal corpse fan! Yes I'm 54 and still moshing!

[@shovedintograves]

to record in a “jam session” setting, i feel like ideas can grow organically for everyone. brutal record, mates.

[@Davidzz1988]

We need more Will Putney videos!!!

[@HypercoreRipper]

Isaac's smile says everything. He knows how epic it sounds 6:50

[@AnthonyWabo]

Bro, i've listened to Laugh Tracks at least a hundred times, stoked for the new album sooo much! Giants!

[@brennand933]

never really got into this band, however after hearing that instrumental at the end of this vid and seeing some OSDM and old school hxc influences, ill definitely pay more attention to these guys.

[@tkirk3660]

Can't wait to here Keith's guest vocals.

[@seanmclennan429]

The tone on this album is RIDICULOUS!!! Such a heavy and spectacular album, Will was the right man for the job and both parties involved knocked this out out the park.

[@thelegendofzoey]

I guess you can say they... knocked it loose.

[@thelegendofzoey]

I’m sorry. I’ll see myself out now.

[@seanmclennan429]

@@thelegendofzoey couldnt of said it better myself, with your witty self \m/

[@Jordyjordd]

I want to hear By The Grave so badly. One of my favorites they played when I saw them with A Day To Remember In June. Can’t wait for the album :)))

[@quietmind6109]

I'm super super hyped for this record. But no barking? Man... it's only gonna be a 11/10 then

[@RichardJanvrinYT]

My ultimate end goal with my band is to have a Will Putney produced record.

[@tonytackett1905]

It's pretty insane that something as small as them saying "you ready?" can hype me up as much as it does. Counting down the days.

[@Pckledaddy]

This album is seriously almost a perfect 10 for me, it’s everything I was hoping for

[@idontevenlikemoney]

I fucking really wish they would have filmed a full "making of" theirs albums.

[@shelbyb115]

That play through gave me goosebumps I’m so fuckin stoked

[@OutgrownThings]

The thing that has stood out to me so much on this record so far is the quality and complexities of the guitar playing. They’ve stepped it up so much and given their sound a really dark, evil sound that I don’t think they had firmly established yet on Laugh Tracks.

[@Meatnyancat22Gaming]

This is amazing, God id love to have all the instrumentals relased

[@Raksh95]

this dude is like Joey sturgis but for new metalcore and hardcore bands

[@lobster272]

Yeah they both make everything sound the same and can't produce real drums.

[@lobster272]

@@AmericanMe I wasn't aware I wasn't allowed to have an opinion on or criticize something.

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

haha what are you on brother, Putney's drums are absolutely nutty

[@lobster272]

@@AndrewDRoyappa they're fuckin trash. His guitar tones are his saving grace but the drums are awful.

[@AndrewDRoyappa]

lol ok then I'm sorry you feel that way So you listen to When the End Began by silent planet and are like "man too bad these drums are awful" struggling to understand how this works

[@mountainmanmusic3846]

Kentucky is loaded w talented metal bands right now! Killer video!🤘🏻

[@strngr4752]

Awesome band and awesome producer.

[@aarongondor5529]

You're my fucking hero Bryan , the bark needs to make a come back I love that shit! Stay brutal my friends.

[@__virtuoso__2819]

Will Putney out of context, 'they're just nice boys'.

[@georgeoconnor3274]

Awww man. The barking was hard as fuck. Gunna miss that

[@marathonxman]

just wish this video was longer

[@theabacross1581]

That sounded like By The Grave

[@Anjuroo]

When Kerrang! Is a british music publication and they put out the most quantity of quality content on American bands than most American music publications lmaoooo this video is so sick.

[@ThatBlindGuy247]

Will is hands down one of my favourite producers of this generation.

[@thewhiskyfranco]

Seriously, can Will Putney just produce everything? He's incredibly in tune with metal. I have his Axe FX tone pack and it's all I've ever needed. He just knows how to make an album sound huge and in your face. Not to mention, Fit for an Autopsy is an incredible band that he's a part of. All hail Putney.

[@518ashtray]

I’ve been waiting so patiently for this album.

[@TacoCrisma]

The drum mix on this album is so good.

[@Marshmallow_1111]

I love how they capture the feeling of live music on their records. It really does feel like listening to a live performance

[@harry1381]

Bryan at the end tapping along to the drums at the end is so relatable ahahahahaha

[@putridsmell94]

The end of By The Grave always gives me goose bumps.

[@SkyvDen]

YOOO WE BOTH HAVE HIKARI PFP, I love you man, no one i know likes OAA 😭

[@skudface]

Will Putney and these guys are an unreal combo

[@samuelpalmquist2190]

That fucking snare drum just gave me a black eye

[@demi12342002]

Sure hope you all stay together and making music!! I see a very successful future as our genre of music will never die!!

[@ironmosher1550]

Love this band so much!

[@zzirjukez2899]

Love you will. Love you knocked loose. You guys are the best

[@borndead1997]

Im actually super stoked to see what their next record is gonna be like

[@80hdwebb11]

Love them

[@kingofthecuntsfromcuntasia3286]

This upcoming album will be a treat for the ear holes

[@brianhause367]

It weird to see Isaac not look like a demon while he's playing

[@HonduDan]

I grew up on the hardcore of the mid to late 90s and this takes me right back to it. Knocked Loose is fucking amazing, straight out of KY!

[@oscarcastro6203]

Can't wait to see you guys in Houston in October !

[@DecoyOctopus741]

they're just nice boys

[@3feetfrompeace]

BY THE GRAVE!!!

[@sovereigngagepfister5917]

Aaron Chaparian produced my EP and interns at Graphic Nature! It’s awesome knowing my EP and future songs will have a touch of Will Putney on them. 🤘

[@biacs676]

OMG SO HYPED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 DAYS TO GO BOYASSSSSSS

[@prossdawg]

Loved this lil insight

[@tropzx]

Nice boys and nice music

[@fac-u-entertainment6307]

Love this band ❤

[@SOADVSSOAD]

They are without a doubt the best new band I just discovered today. Holy shit and that new album comes out this month!

[@Spider_Punk]

Can’t wait to see them in OC

[@4from8]

This Friday can’t come soon enough. Even if there is no barking Different Shades will still be epic. Everything Will does is solid. And now he is working with TGI for album 5 🙌🏼

[@aidejimenez6795]

Quinn Maxwell The Ghost Inside?

[@camelcitycycles9651]

I love what Putney has done with Incendiary and Counterparts.

[@jeffg219]

Just saw them live in Richmond, shit was fucking tight. Got to hear the arf arf too

[@natanvalentine]

come to Brasil

[@jasondavis174]

Best band out there doing hardcore the right way in my opinion cant wait for this one 🤟🔥🤟🔥🤟🔥🤟🔥🤟🔥

[@hill_awaits]

honestly one of, if not the absolute best album in recent years.

[@raviolimaster]

i can guarantee that if it wasn't for the 6505 being the beast of a guitar head it is, this, and so many other albums would have never been written or existed. such an amazing and inspiring piece of electronics

[@tylers4388]

I love knocked loose

[@awesomemotmot]

It is a lot darker

[@blessedkarl5764]

Dolan darker guest vocals?

[@Marshmallow_1111]

I love how bryan looks like he would play indie music lol

[@RemmyRiffs]

Literally the most anticipated album for me right now. Can't fucking wait for this banger. Seeing them in November ❤.

[@Mayhemgod2010]

Palladium?

[@RemmyRiffs]

@@Mayhemgod2010 Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.

[@Mayhemgod2010]

@@RemmyRiffs sell those tickets and take the ride to the Worcester palladium, you will not be disappointed, forreal look up knocked loose palladium no barricade

[@red240red2]

Damn theirs drummer is. Fucking great adds so much flare to simple riffs.

[@gar50172]

They’re just a great band

[@joshuasmith9568]

fukinlitwoooooooo never heard yall but but bout to cop the discography, love that live writing session. and to will p. thanks for the contribution to dope music in this scene

[@darenwalker2517]

sounds killer

[@TheLegoman432]

BY THE GRAVE!

[@stephendre2902]

How do you make every song not sound the same in a genre where everything sounds so similar? Knocked Loose: open note chug chug chug chug chug

[@CtrlAltFrog]

By making it thematically unique

[@undergroundnation6423]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoHNl6WVgrGYibs hear this band and you'll know it

[@bagaswahyuillahi6009]

@@undergroundnation6423 Over Treble, Voice Distorted, IMO This is Weak Than Knocked Loose, Sorry.

[@zakatak79]

i noticed i never see him doing vocals in studios…

[@sigmasociety2180]

This album saved my life

[@m.Diesel]

Beastly

[@joshwagner7263]

The aoty of many

[@gehtdichnichtsan9323]

An instrumental album would be sickkk

[@jeremyyoung8879]

This snare tone is the one true god.

[@Aidandogg38]

I need to know which compressor and gate or expander was used on the snare drum at the end live! pleaseee

[@clarkscottkent]

KENTUCKY PROUD

[@aq8609]

This is going to be the best album of 2019 in the metal genre. However, in the song “Trapped in the grasp of a memory” at 3:18-3:24, it sounds like they are using recorders instead of guitar noise. Maybe the track shoiuld be listed as “Trapped in the grasp of a memory feat: Matt Mulholland"

[@SimonAudiosuite]

Lmao true

[@johnnylegion5346]

Are you guys ever going to come out with a drum plugin?

[@Chloemuswagon]

Fuck I love that sound!!! You guys are so ducking heavy!!! Lol ill just leave that there

[@tru_squid8641]

Seeing them in October HYPED!!!!

[@johnmclaughlin9674]

I love the barking I still run around my city barking

[@gliss900]

this album gas

[@jakobflores2556]

The riff at the very end fucking destroys

[@TUB3RO666]

Knocked Loose for Pulp Summer Slam. Please play here in the PHILIPPINES!