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The Judges
Ian Madden, a graduate of the Slipknot and legendary drummer Terry
Audio Production & Engineering program at Bozzio on multiple occasions.
Metalworks Institute, has become an estab- Over the past year, Ian has worked with
lished artist, producer, and music educator. some independent productions some of
In 2015 he brought his skills and entrepre- which included Arkells’ drummer, Tim
neurial spirit together and founded his now Oxford. Two of these productions included
thriving business, Fretted Studio. Fretted Havens, an indie-rock project by Andrew
Studio offers a variety of recording servi- Beg and Sea Machine, Ian’s personal project.
ces, music lessons (guitar, bass, drums, and Ian has also worked on FXRRVST’s upcom-
vocals), and master classes for individuals in- ing sophomore album with Alfio Annibalini.
terested in learning how to record and mix. In 2018, Ian worked with guitar icon Joey
When Ian first graduated from Landreth for the self titled Sons of Rhythm
Metalworks Institute, he spent a few months as an in- EP. Lastly Ian has also worked alongside fellow judge
tern at Metalworks Studios. Ian had the pleasure of work- Yanni Caldas for Abigail Ramprashad’s EP titled “A Little
ing on many great projects including Protest The Hero, Piece of My Song”.
Midway State, and David Clayton Thomas. Since then, Sea Machine is Ian’s project piece with singer Inah
Ian has continued to develop his skills by independently Canlapan who won 2nd place in Season 8 of the Long
teaching music lessons and collaborating with other art- and McQuade Singing Contest with John Santos. In 2019,
ists as a songwriter and producer. Ian has had the great Ian will be working alongside Andrew Beg once more on
pleasure for the past decade to work alongside of two Havens upcoming full length album.
of his biggest inspirations and mentors; James Root from This is Ian’s first time judging for us.
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