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My Take
I am a sucker for the master craftsman working behind the curtain, and Andy Sneap is exactly that. Holed up in his own Backstage studio in rural Derbyshire, he has shaped well over a hundred albums, and in metal circles his name alone is a guarantee of sonic quality. His work on Opeth and Killswitch Engage earned him a Grammis and a Grammy nomination. Because he is a guitarist himself, he understands the player's intent in a way pure engineers often miss. I deeply admire someone who chooses quiet rural devotion over the spotlight to chase the perfect sound.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andy Sneap
- Name (Japanese)
- アンディ・スニープ
- Reading
- あんでぃ・すにーぷ
- Born
- July 18, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- record producer / audio technician / guitarist / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andy Sneap born?
Born July 18, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Andy Sneap from?
Andy Sneap is from Derbyshire, United Kingdom.
What does Andy Sneap do?
Andy Sneap works as record producer, audio technician, guitarist, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.