Producer Steve Evetts’ Studio Feared Lost In Massive Belleville, NJ Fire

A massive fire ripped through a commercial building in Belleville, NJ on Sunday, May 3, with reports now indicating that producer Steve Evetts’ recording studio was gutted in the blaze. The fire grew to an 11‑alarm event, fueled by strong winds and chemicals stored in a neighboring warehouse, prompting the town’s mayor to declare a state of emergency and forcing the closure of schools and government offices for the day.

Evetts, the veteran producer/mixer behind landmark albums by Hatebreed, Snapcase, Sepultura, The Dillinger Escape Plan and many others, shared an update on social media as the situation unfolded. In a short, somber message, he wrote:

“Well, my Sunday just took an interesting turn. I don’t know too many details as of yet, but it seems my studio is gone. I can’t get in there as it’s still on fire….More to follow as I know.”

The fire, which began in the afternoon and spread roughly a block from the warehouse, required multiple departments and additional tanker trucks to battle the flames. Officials have so far reported no injuries, but the extent of the damage to Evetts’ workspace and gear is still being assessed. The incident has already drawn concern from the wider metal and hardcore community, with many expressing support for one of the genre’s most influential behind‑the‑boards figures.

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