Enslaved Interview: Iver Sandøy on Mið, AC/DC & Music Production | KillerTube

Enslaved interview with Iver Sandøy — discussing the new album Mið, AC/DC's influence on songwriting, progressive metal, studio production and the art of knowing when to leave the music alone. For this KillerTube Australia interview, I sit down with Iver Sandøy, drummer, vocalist, songwriter, producer and engineer for Norwegian progressive extreme metal legends Enslaved. With Enslaved approaching 35 years of musical evolution, we get into the creative process behind Mið, the band's 17th studio album, and why sometimes working under pressure can bring a different kind of energy to the music. We also get into AC/DC, the power of a great riff, memorable melodies, songwriting, recording techniques and the practical realities of making music in a home studio. Iver shares his approach to Pro Tools, stock plugins, vocal chains, microphones and studio workflow — along with some genuinely useful advice for musicians who are waiting for the perfect equipment before getting started. IN THIS INTERVIEW: Enslaved's new album Mið and its more organic creative process Writing and recording under pressure AC/DC, riffs, melody and the foundations of great songwriting Balancing progressive complexity with primal energy Iver Sandøy's approach to music production and recording Pro Tools, stock plugins, compressors and vocal chains Microphone choices and capturing performances before inspiration disappears Why you don't need expensive gear to start recording music Getting older, rediscovering classic albums and making time to read Mið, Enslaved's 17th studio album, arrives October 30, 2026, through Nuclear Blast Records. Whether you're a longtime Enslaved fan, a progressive metal obsessive, a musician, or someone building a recording studio at home, there's plenty to get into. 🎥 WATCH MORE FROM KILLERTUBE AUSTRALIA Subscribe for more interviews with the artists shaping heavy music, from extreme metal and progressive music to hard rock and everything in between. If you enjoyed the conversation, hit LIKE, leave a comment and subscribe to support independent music journalism. KillerTube Australia — heavy music, real conversations, no bullshit. #enslaved #IverSandøy #progressivemetal #musicproduction #KillerTube