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Randy Burns

Class of 2022 Industry

Inducted

2022

Category

Industry

Class

5 inductees

Randy Burns is a renowned American record producer and audio engineer known for his significant contributions to the thrash and death metal genres during the 1980s and 1990s. He played a crucial role in shaping the sound of early extreme metal bands by emphasizing raw intensity and clarity in his production style. Burns gained recognition for producing legendary albums likePeace Sells… but Who’s Buying?by Megadeth andScream Bloody Goreby Death, which are considered foundational records in metal history. He worked with numerous underground and rising bands, helping them achieve iconic status in the metal scene. His influence is credited with pushing the boundaries of metal’s sound, especially in its formative years. Megadeth – Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986) – Death – Scream Bloody Gore (1987) – Nuclear Assault – Game Over (1986) – Possessed – Beyond the Gates (1986) – Dark Angel – We Have Arrived (1985) – Agent Steel – Unstoppable Force (1987) – Kreator – Pleasure to Kill (1986, mixing) – Suicidal Tendencies – Join the Army (1987)

Selected Discography

Megadeth – Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986) Death – Scream Bloody Gore (1987) Nuclear Assault – Game Over (1986) Possessed – Beyond the Gates (1986) Dark Angel – We Have Arrived (1985) Agent Steel – Unstoppable Force (1987) Kreator – Pleasure to Kill (1986, mixing) Suicidal Tendencies – Join the Army (1987)