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Yo dudeskis and dudettevitches. I do death metal vocals and such. I've never actually really had any feedback from anyone apart from one dude saying "Good work mate." so I'd like to know what you guys think. Click here for my cover of Dethklok's Murmaider II EDIT: Ok, I know, I lose my voice at one point. That was due to unpreparedness; I didn't warm up very much. Also, does anyone think my voice sounds a bit Behemoth-style at one point? There should be at least one other vocal video on my youtube account. Just lemme know what you think. Also, could someone figure out what sort of songs and styles my voice suits more, please? That'd be epic. Rock on. -G

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Re: Check out my vocals, are they any good? Couldn't hear it all that well, but it sounds like you're talking with a raspy voice instead of growling. Not that Brendan Small (Nathan Explosion) is particularly a good example, as that's basically what he does too. I can't stand Dethklok, so if that's the kind of thing you're going for, I won't knock it. True growling comes from your diaphragm, forcing the airway up through an open throat and shaping your throat to adjust the tone. I'm not coming down on your or trying to be high and mighty, as it's just something I've finally figured out myself after years of scratching my head. Our live vocalist left the band due to work obligations, so I figured it out and took over, aided by the tip I just gave you from our actual vocalist. You do have to find your own range though, there are some notes I can hit and some that I can't, and you should work with what you have instead of trying to fit into someone else's box.

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Re: Check out my vocals, are they any good? Yeah, I do have to agree. Brendan isn't really the best xD Thanks for the feedback though. Always helps. :P I'm still figuring out which style I'm suited to, but so far I think I'm better suited to deeper vocals, a bit like Johann from Amon Amarth.

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Re: Check out my vocals, are they any good? Crank up the volume, you probably won't find your range until you just go for it. Just remember to keep your throat out of the equation as much as possible. You want the force to come from your diaphragm, your throat is just the reflection/shaping point for the air. If you try to close off you throat for the tone, you'll hurt your voice.

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