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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 4187078" data-attributes="member: 19675">Hey Ny!I won't be any less brutal than T-Foot.Disclaimer:You know that I love metal, but this genre isn't my cuppa, but it (and related forms) is not alien to me.Negatives:1) I have to agree that some better accoustics would help out.2) It seemed to me that there were some times when someone was off-tempo, usually on the changes.  Its hard to tell with that recording, but that is what practice is for.3) A note from growing up with a professional Music Teacher for a mother- if your voice is giving you fits, don't force it.  This applies to ALL forms of vocal music.  You could cause lasting damage- the kind that requires surgery that doesn't have success rates over 75%.So if you find yourself not in top shape when practice time rolls around, don't force your vox.  Find another way to participate.Warming up the vocal chords before practice or performance will also help with keeping your voice clear and healthy.  I know a lot of vocalists swear by things like warm/room temp water, hot teas with lemon (or some other kind of citrus) or coffee, all of the above without sweeteners or fatty things like milk or cream.  That way your throat is warm, relaxed, and (generall) free of phlegm.  Cool/cold drinks can cause a bit of contraction that puts additional stress on your voice.Smoking?  Bad.Postitives:1) Your vox are clearer than most in the genre.2) Your band's overall sound is pretty good.  Despite the recording quality, if that disc came across my desk, I'd want to hear more.  Possibly something live in a more open space type setting, so the music could breathe.  Besides the bands you mentioned, parts of it reminded me of Kyuss.</blockquote>

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