In celebration of Swedish metal powerhouse IN FLAMES’ recent release of “Clayman (20th Anniversary Edition),” esteemed masters of metal Adam Dutkiewicz (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), Jordan Mancino (AS I LAY DYING), Mike Schleibaum (DARKEST HOUR), Chris Broderick and Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM) have come together in a new video to talk about the enduring legacy and influence of the band’s highly revered 2000 breakout record “Clayman.”
A limited cassette exclusive to Anders Fridén’s merch company, Clayman Limited, is available now. The cassette is comprised of the 5 “Clayman 2020” bonus tracks and custom artwork by Clayman Ltd artist Mark Kowalchuk making it a one-of-a-kind collector’s piece. Limited to 250 copies worldwide.
Out now, “Clayman (20th Anniversary Edition)” arrives entirely remastered by Ted Jensen (PANTERA, DEFTONES, GOJIRA) and features all new artwork in a 16-page booklet, a brand-new instrumental medley plus 4 re-recorded versions of fan-favorites such as “Only For The Weak” and “Pinball Map”. Re-recorded songs were produced by Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, MOTÖRHEAD) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (GREEN DAY, ROB ZOMBIE). The new instrumental track “Themes and Variations in D-Minor” was recorded and mixed by Roberto Laghi at Topfloor Studios in Gothenburg. The record is available digitally as well as on CD Digipak and a 2xLP colored vinyl packaged in a deluxe trifold that includes an oversized booklet, 11 remastered tracks on a 12” record and 5 bonus tracks on a 10” record in a printed sleeve.