Via a recent Twitter post of his, Queensrÿche frontman Todd La Torre said he feels that “real singers” in heavy metal are a “dying breed.” The modern landscape of metal offers a plethora of vocal styles; from singing to gutturals, to pig squeals, doom-y roars, and black metal shrieks – there are a lot of vocal techniques for metalheads to enjoy.
For Todd La Torre though, it seems he misses the days of “traditional” heavy metal singing. The Queensrÿche singer recently took to Twitter to share his thoughts on metal vocal styles (as to why… seems he just had to get it off his chest). Per the Queensrÿche frontman’s Tweet, he wrote the following:
“I love gutturals don’t get me wrong, and I do them occasionally in some of my own music. They provide an attitude you can’t get without it. BUT, I remember when metal had actual real singers. Those that still do it are the minority now imo. It’s a dying breed folks.”
I love gutturals don’t get me wrong, and I do them occasionally in some of my own music. They provide an attitude you can’t get without it. BUT, I remember when metal had actual real singers. Those that still do it are the minority now imo. It’s a dying breed folks.
— Todd La Torre (@ToddLaTorre) June 27, 2022
What do you think about Todd’s regarding heavy metal vocals? Do you think the presence of “traditional” heavy metal singing is “dying out”? Are you all about clean vocals, or do you prefer metal vocals that sound nasty as fuck? Because if you are more into the latter (and curious to learn more about the techniques of guttural metal vocalists), you may want to check out the video below that features Lorna Shore singer Will Ramos. In said video, a camera was put down Ramos’ throat, in order to see how his body reacts to performing harsh vocals.
Watch: Want To See The Inside Of Lorna Shore Singer’s Throat As He Screams Harsh Vocals?
Starting next month, Queensrÿche will be hitting the road with Judas Priest for an awesome tour! You can find all the dates and locations associated with that tour below.
- 10/13 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale
10/15 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
10/16 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Fenway
10/18 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Veterans Coliseum
10/19 – Wilkes Barre, PA – Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
10/21 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center
10/22 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
10/24 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
10/25 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
10/27 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center Theater
10/29 – Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center Moline
10/30 – Mankato, MN – Mayo Clinic Event Center
11/1 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Events Center
11/2 – Rapid City, SD – The Monument
11/7 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Center
11/8 – Tucson, AZ – TCC Arena
11/10 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center
11/12 – Park City (Wichita), KS – Hartman Arena
11/13 – St. Charles, MO – The Family Arena
11/15 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
11/17 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center
11/18 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Canes River Center
11/20 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
11/22 & 23 – San Antonio, TX – Tech Port Center & Arena
11/25 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum
11/26 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street
11/28 – Edinburg, TX – Burt Ogden Arena
11/29 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall