Castle of Doom Studios, created in 2005 by record producer

Record producer

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 Tony Doogan and Mogwai

Mogwai

The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...

, is a recording studio

Recording studio

A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...

 in Glasgow

Glasgow

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, Scotland.

Overview

It has been used by such artists as Mogwai

Mogwai

The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...

, Malcolm Middleton

Malcolm Middleton

Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...

, The Magnificents

The Magnificents (Scottish band)

-Biography:The group formed while its members attended the Edinburgh College of Art. After playing a supposed one off gig of Northern Soul covers for a friend's birthday party they began to write their own material and settled into a lineup of Tommy Stuart , Steven McGregor , Drew McFadyen and...

, Belle & Sebastian

Belle & Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...

, Dirty Pretty Things

Dirty Pretty Things (band)

Dirty Pretty Things were an English band fronted by Carl Barât, a member of The Libertines. The formation of the band was announced in September 2005, after a dispute between Barât and Pete Doherty led to the breakup of The Libertines in 2004. Barât had worked with Vertigo Records and had...

, and Errors. The studios are located on Woodlands Road, in Glasgow. The studios are featured in the documentary film The Recording of Mr. Beast. Barry Burns

Barry Burns

Barry Burns is a Scottish musician best known for his work with post-rock band Mogwai.-Early life:Burns went to Cardinal Newman High School in Bellshill before enrolling with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, taking up a Bachelor of Education degree in teaching music. He did...

 has commented on the studio:
Stuart Braithwaite

Stuart Braithwaite

Stuart Leslie Braithwaite is a Scottish guitarist, bassist, drummer, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist of post rock band Mogwai, with whom he has recorded seven studio albums.-Early life :...

 has also commented on the studio, saying:

Releases recorded in Castle of Doom

• Mogwai
  Mogwai
  The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...
  
   – Mr. Beast
• Mogwai
  Mogwai
  The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...
  
   – Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait
  Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (soundtrack)
  Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait is a film score by Mogwai, for the documentary film Zidane, un portrait du 21e siècle.- Overview :...
  
  
• Errors – How Clean Is Your Acid House?
• Malcolm Middleton
  Malcolm Middleton
  Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...
  
   – A Brighter Beat
• The Magnificents
  The Magnificents (Scottish band)
  -Biography:The group formed while its members attended the Edinburgh College of Art. After playing a supposed one off gig of Northern Soul covers for a friend's birthday party they began to write their own material and settled into a lineup of Tommy Stuart , Steven McGregor , Drew McFadyen and...
  
   – Year of Explorers
  Year Of Explorers
  Year of Explorers is the second studio album by the Scottish electro rock band The Magnificents.-Track listing:All tracks written by The Magnificents.# "Ring Ring Oo Oo" – 4:57# "Can't Explode" – 3:11# "Get It Boy" – 3:22...
  
  
• Art-School – Paradise Lost
• Young Knives - Superabundance
  Superabundance
  Superabundance is the second full-length album by Young Knives, released in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2008. The album reached number twenty-eight in the UK Album Charts....
  
  
• The Paddingtons
  The Paddingtons
  The Paddingtons are an English indie rock band from Hull, known for their energetic concerts and loyal fanbase. In various interviews bassist Dobbs has said it is due to their willingness to play almost any venue...
  
   – No Mundane Options
• Must Be Something – "Give Up The Ghost"
• The Fountain
  The Fountain
  The Fountain is a 2006 American romantic drama film, which blends elements of fantasy, history, religion, and science fiction. It was directed by Darren Aronofsky, and starred Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz...
  
  soundtrack
  The Fountain (soundtrack)
  The Fountain: Music from the Motion Picture is the soundtrack album to the 2006 film The Fountain directed by Darren Aronofsky. Released on November 27, 2006, through Nonesuch Records, the album is a collaboration between contemporary classical composer and frequent Aronofsky collaborator Clint...
  
  

External links

• Castle of Doom Studios Myspace