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F0RBIDDEN · 10-05-2008, 09:19 AM

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He's ok.
Nice cleans, but they sound like they've had a bit of post-prod work done on them.
Not saying they're not authentic, it's just a very nice sound for a live recording.
The metal vox are heavy, but sound like a fair few other vocalists...and have a solid amount of reverb or some bullshit.
But yeah, his cleans are tasty - his actual tone is nice as, i've always thought that.
But I don't really rate him heaps, but he is impressive in that his cleans AND his metal vox are both solid.

Who do you think has similar growls to Akerfeldt? The one thing I've always loved about his growls is that he has this throaty menacing raspy thing going on that I've never really heard in anyone else... Definitely interested in checking out anyone you can recommend!

moose · 10-05-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Who do you think has similar growls to Akerfeldt? The one thing I've always loved about his growls is that he has this throaty menacing raspy thing going on that I've never really heard in anyone else... Definitely interested in checking out anyone you can recommend!

i know what you mean man! definitely a very characteristic voice! love it!

i'm seeing opeth for the first time in december. gonna be a treat CYNIC are opening!!!

Starbelly · 10-05-2008, 09:45 AM

I must agree. Theres not a singel person out there that i've heard that sounds ANYTHING like Mikeal when growling.

Demise of Time · 10-05-2008, 10:05 AM

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CYNIC

The only reason why I'm going to that show. Fuck Opeth.

Curto32 · 10-05-2008, 01:26 PM

"Devious movements in your eyes.."

Part is awesome.

Shred The Ganja · 10-05-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MyOwnSavior

It's all a matter of opinion, there's no such thing as best when it comes to music.

But Mikael is one of my favorite vocalists of all time in any form of music.

El-Heino · 10-05-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Who do you think has similar growls to Akerfeldt?

Yeah, I love Akerfeldt's vocals to bits. And I can't believe how good that live version of "Bleak" is. Simply godly.

But there are a few guys that do have a similar growl (perhaps not as good, but a lot of similarities in rasp, immensity and clarity). Like the lows of the Scar Symmetry guy. And some of Dan Swano's stuff too.

sideslash · 10-05-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Who do you think has similar growls to Akerfeldt? The one thing I've always loved about his growls is that he has this throaty menacing raspy thing going on that I've never really heard in anyone else... Definitely interested in checking out anyone you can recommend!

sideslash · 10-05-2008, 04:49 PM

he sounds like a fucking bear possessed by satan.

this song is so ridiculously badass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXi0QpbduGM

F0RBIDDEN · 10-05-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sideslash

he sounds like a fucking bear possessed by satan.

this song is so ridiculously badass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXi0QpbduGM

I fucking HATE how they change the part at around 4 minutes into the actual song when they play it live. Live they do this like half time crash over top of the downbeat snare and double bass which completely takes away ALL of the intensity of that riff, on the album it's just furious highhat playing 8ths the whole time.

sideslash · 10-05-2008, 05:28 PM

haven't seen it live myself, didn't notice it in the vid until you pointed it out. i guess it's not as cool, though i'm not as upset as you seem to be

. the riff itself is still really intense, the picking is just brutal.

Dr. Kang Mao-pang · 10-05-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

Who do you think has similar growls to Akerfeldt? The one thing I've always loved about his growls is that he has this throaty menacing raspy thing going on that I've never really heard in anyone else... Definitely interested in checking out anyone you can recommend!

Well, based on the vocal sound on that live vid - old Gorefest vocals are quite similar. Not quite as deep, but quite similar tone and probably more unique. Check out the album Mindloss, or False (awesome albums btw).
Also, reminds me a bit of early Amorphis vox too - check out the album The Karelian Isthmus.
There's a couple others too, I'm trying to think...

sideslash · 10-05-2008, 06:22 PM

actually, sotiris from septic flesh reminds me of mike a bit, though he lacks that kind of raspy quality mike's vocals take on at times.

Jizzlobber · 10-05-2008, 06:31 PM

I have False and The Karelian Isthmus and I can see similarities but that's all there is, similarities. Mikael has a death growl that I can pick out of lineup.

F0RBIDDEN · 10-05-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sideslash

haven't seen it live myself, didn't notice it in the vid until you pointed it out. i guess it's not as cool, though i'm not as upset as you seem to be

. the riff itself is still really intense, the picking is just brutal.

Only reason it bugs me so much is because that's easily my favourite section of the entire album, haha... It's SOOO fucking EVIL!

Shred The Ganja · 10-05-2008, 10:38 PM

Dan Swano has similar vocals in some ways......mikael is one of a kind though. Knowone besides him can sound so great growling and than switch to clean vocals and make you feel like your floating through outerspace.

I just saw opeth a couple nights ago.....great show. mikael is a funny guy.

ChAAPY · 10-05-2008, 11:02 PM

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actually, sotiris from septic flesh reminds me of mike a bit, though he lacks that kind of raspy quality mike's vocals take on at times.

this, and choice parts on the new Esoteric.

enslaved1896 · 10-05-2008, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sideslash

actually, sotiris from septic flesh reminds me of mike a bit, though he lacks that kind of raspy quality mike's vocals take on at times.

Sotiris and Septic Flesh = fucking win.

ElementGuitar · 10-06-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by F0RBIDDEN

For some reason Opeth seemed like something you'd be into to me... Different strokes!

Opeth is easily one of my top 5 favourite bands ever.

I just need to find an album that clicks. I can appreciate what they do though.

ChAAPY · 10-06-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ElementGuitar

I just need to find an album that clicks.

SlipkyesBass · 10-06-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChAAPY

Ding Ding Ding 1,000 points for ChAAPY

Burnout · 10-06-2008, 12:01 PM

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Am I the only one who thinks the surround-sound remix/remaster of this is infinitely better than the original?

Muscles McPantski · 10-06-2008, 12:04 PM

Got that shirt/CD package. Both are very nice.

edit: for The Roundhouse Tapes

SlipkyesBass · 10-06-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnout

Am I the only one who thinks the surround-sound remix/remaster of this is infinitely better than the original?

dammit dont have that version, now how the fuck will I do to get that?? damn you burnout, now you made me super curious!!

Burnout · 10-06-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipkyesBass

dammit dont have that version, now how the fuck will I do to get that?? damn you burnout, now you made me super curious!!

The remixed/remastered version sounds amazing.

TheAlphaBreed · 10-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Can't wait for this DVD.

Oh mannnn!!!

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10-05-2008, 09:45 AM	#33
Starbelly Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London, England. Posts: 831 Rep Power: 6	I must agree. Theres not a singel person out there that i've heard that sounds ANYTHING like Mikeal when growling.

10-05-2008, 01:26 PM	#35
Curto32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 906 Rep Power: 6	"Devious movements in your eyes.." Part is awesome.

10-05-2008, 04:49 PM	#39
sideslash bonerologist Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,282 Rep Power: 18	he sounds like a fucking bear possessed by satan. this song is so ridiculously badass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXi0QpbduGM

10-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#41
sideslash bonerologist Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,282 Rep Power: 18	haven't seen it live myself, didn't notice it in the vid until you pointed it out. i guess it's not as cool, though i'm not as upset as you seem to be . the riff itself is still really intense, the picking is just brutal.

10-05-2008, 06:22 PM	#43
sideslash bonerologist Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,282 Rep Power: 18	actually, sotiris from septic flesh reminds me of mike a bit, though he lacks that kind of raspy quality mike's vocals take on at times.

10-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#44
Jizzlobber Generic Title Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,955 Rep Power: 11	I have False and The Karelian Isthmus and I can see similarities but that's all there is, similarities. Mikael has a death growl that I can pick out of lineup.

10-05-2008, 10:38 PM	#46
Shred The Ganja Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,891 Rep Power: 9	Dan Swano has similar vocals in some ways......mikael is one of a kind though. Knowone besides him can sound so great growling and than switch to clean vocals and make you feel like your floating through outerspace. I just saw opeth a couple nights ago.....great show. mikael is a funny guy.

10-06-2008, 12:04 PM	#53
Muscles McPantski Lier X. Agerate Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,747 Rep Power: 12	Got that shirt/CD package. Both are very nice. edit: for The Roundhouse Tapes

10-06-2008, 10:13 PM	#56
TheAlphaBreed Never Ending. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 1,109 Rep Power: 8	Can't wait for this DVD. Oh mannnn!!!