Mana Recording

11/10/2025

Metal Blade Records has teamed up with renowned artist Vince Locke to create designs for exclusive merchandise that the legendary label will sell for Erik Rutan – guitarist in Cannibal Co**se and famed Producer at Mana Recording Studios – who suffered severe damage by Hurricane Helene in 2024. ⁠
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The above items are Erik Rutan approved and available for fans HERE: https://www.metalblade.com/erikrutan/
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All money collected going directly to Erik to help him replace studio and musical gear for a new Mana Recording Studios-– gear that Erik has used to produce a massive list of metal albums over the last two plus decades at Mana Recording.⁠
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• Erik Rutan - Vince Locke (Signed Print) 11x17⁠
Limited edition 60 signed prints, Vince Locke created and gifted this image, signed by both Vince and Erik⁠
• Erik Rutan - Vince Locke Original Design Tshirt ⁠
Vince Locke created and gifted this image.⁠
• Erik Rutan - MANA RECORDING Studios T Shirt ⁠
• Erik Rutan - MANA RECORDING Studios Snap Back Hat

10/18/2024

We are so grateful for all the love and support that has come our way. The positive words, messages, texts and phone calls have meant so much to us. We feel so blessed to know that so many people care. Hurricane Helene and Milton decimated so many homes and lives and ours was one of them. 90% of everything we own including personal and family belongings, photos, things that can never be replaced as well as musical and studio gear was either severely damaged or completely destroyed. This experience has been difficult beyond words. Almost 3 weeks ago I left the Cannibal Co**se tour to fly home to be with my Wife, only to see our home and all our belongings in ruin. This has been one of the most difficult times of our lives. Right now, we, as well as many are suffering beyond measure. We worked so hard our entire lives to achieve what we have only to see it all taken away in a fleeting moment. I have no idea how we will overcome all of this, but anyone that knows us knows that we will fight our way back through sheer will and determination to hopefully one day reclaim some kind of normalcy. As we try to pick up the pieces of our lives, please send all the positive strength and energy you can. I will give further updates when time allows. Eternal Gratitude. RUTAN

07/09/2023

When you think ‘Death Metal’, one name crops up time-and-time again: Erik Rutan 💥

If you’re seeking the undoctored definition of leviathan level tone, look no further than Erik Rutan and his seminal DynIR Release “Mana Recording Sessions” - a bonafide terminus for standout guitar sonics 🙌

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📸 - Alex Morgan Imaging.com

06/30/2023

A behind the scenes look at my Two Notes captures sessions...

The definition of leviathan level tone: Erik Rutan’s Mana Recording Sessions DynIR cabinet collection. For those in the know, Erik Rutan is a legend in the D...

06/30/2023

We are pleased to announce the release of the Erik Rutan-Mana Recording Sessions Signature Cab Pack from Two notes Audio Engineering! These are DYN IR captures of 5 of my personal favorite guitar cabinets that I own, use and have used for many many years. Now, with Two Notes you will have access to use those live or in any recording scenario. Justin Bryant of Two Notes, Keith Merrow and I spent a ton of time to capture and recreate the tone and character of my physical cabinets into this speaker pack. This technology is fantastic and I love being able to use any of my amps in any setting in conjunction with my cab captures in the Wall of Sound plug in, as well as using the Torpedo Captor-X! Check it out! RUTAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjizGyAlbbg

Photo By Alex Morgan Imaging.com

⚠️New Artist Series Release⚠️

🤘Introducing Erik Rutan's | Mana Recording Sessions 🤘

When you think ‘Death Metal’, one name crops up time-and-time again: Erik Rutan. Cuttin’ his teeth in Ripping Co**se (Death/Thrash) and Morbid Angel today he is a certified trailblazer front-and-centre in Hate Eternal and the legendary Cannibal Co**se. When not touring, Rutan resides as a critically-acclaimed producer and Owner of Mana Recording Studios - a veritable hot-bed for Metal production, having played host to Cannibal Co**se, Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Goatwhore, Soilent Green, Madball, Agnostic Front, The Mountain Goats, Activision's Guitar Hero and MTV Games’ Rock Band to name but a few. In short, if you’re seeking the undoctored definition of leviathan level tone, look no further than Erik Rutan and his seminal DynIR Release “Mana Recording Sessions” - a bonafide terminus for standout guitar sonics. 🤯

🛒 Shop Now - https://loom.ly/5OCa53M

06/22/2023

Cannibal Co**se "Blood Blind" off of the new album "Chaos Horrific" coming out on September 22nd via Metal Blade Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JeV-xpW57w

Cannibal Co**se "Chaos Horrific"
Produced, Engineered and Mixed By Erik Rutan
Asst Engineer: Art Paiz
Mastering Engineer: Alan Douches at West West Side Music

Buy here: http://www.metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse""Blood Blind" was the first song musically that I wrote for the new album "Chaos Horrific". It all started...

05/11/2023

We are happy to announce the launch of the Karl Sanders (Nile) Signature Cab Pack from Two notes Audio Engineering . We worked tirelessly at Mana Recording under the watchful eye of none other than Erik Rutan and Two Notes resident in-house Capture Master. The “Enter the Nile” DynIR cabinet collection includes an exquisite selection of mics hand-picked by Karl to ensure this DynIR represents the pinnacle in versatility from the studio to the stage.
Check it out @ Two-Notes.com!

02/07/2023

So what do we have here..........

03/09/2022

Written just as the global lockdown began in March 2020, 'Grey Everlasting' is an album of diversity and depth. While the band’s clean vocal delivery set to ...

06/25/2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSsTsMYzU4o

“Everything Is Temporary Except Suffering” is available now! Stream the album and purchase exclusive merchandise - https://centurymedia.lnk.to/EITESProductio...

04/08/2021

Mana Recording has now upgraded with an SSL Origin 32 channel analog console! E-Series EQ, Classic Bus Compressor. Amazing console!!! Thank you to Dave Rochester at Technical Audio Services, Inc. Tim Holsinger at Sweetwater and all the great people at Solid State Logic (SSL)