Is HATE ETERNAL's Erik Rutal death metal's P. Diddy?

During the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, we had the distinct pleasure of talking to HATE ETERNAL front man and producer extraordinaire Erik Rutan. Many of your favorite death metal records in the last year have been produced by Mr. Rutan. From SOILENT GREEN and CANNIBAL CORPSE to THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD and DEMIRICIOUS. Erik opens up about what he's like in the studio, the bands he works with, always being busy and even the tone on the new EVANESCENCE record. Watch the interview above and make sure to check out their latest video: Bringer of Storms