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Recluse
2006-11-08, 16:25
I hope this doesn't lead to a backlash of people yelling that this has already been talked about....

Anyway... Here go's...

I primarily do death metal vocals, and at one time, I was able to get very deep, and still be understood, and I could growl for a long time before getting harsh... Then I stopped...

Long story short, Im back to doing vocals, and I can hardly growl for more than 10 minutes before going harsh... Then on top of that, I was singing with my buddys band, and I was doing Slayer style vocals, and for some reason, when I do those vocals, I lose my voice for a couple days... now, it's been about 4 days, and my voice is pretty much back, but I can't growl to save my life...

It's like it just won't happen. It sounds more like I'm struggling to breathe than a growl...

Has this ever happened to anyone?

How can Slayer style vocals be more damaging than death vocals?

Any tips on screaming the Slayer style vocals without all the damage... I found I really enjoy that style, but when I scream that style, it's like I naturally push WAY too hard. I mean, the last time I was screaming, my head was pounding, I was drenched in sweat, I was dizzy when I was done, and I was breaking into cold sweats...

Pr0az
2006-11-08, 17:18
Maybe this can help you since i dont feel like repeating it.



http://metaltabs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33450&highlight=pr0az

Recluse
2006-11-08, 17:27
Thanks. I am going to try the 10 10 10 exercise you were talking about.



I just hope someone who sings with Slayer style vocals and also does death metal growls has some input on the subject.

Is it just a process of building the muscles in my throat up, or scarring and strengthening that way...

Pr0az
2006-11-08, 17:35
building the muscle up.

powersofterror
2006-11-13, 11:20
It's obvious.

1. Tom yells at the top of his lungs
2. Growling doesn't involve yelling

You lose your voice when you yell.