Forlorn Drifter wrote:I just pointed out the "anything without harsh vocals" thing because that is really the general perception about it. (Or else they compare it to Glam or Metalcore.) It is strange how little some know about music, but how much they will claim.
The "general perception" is also that it's all torture porn "kill your dog" music for angsty teens. I wouldn't worry about it. Most genres have some sort of dumb negative stereotype associated with it, just ask anyone who's into rap.
On the harsh vocals, I've overall gotten pickier and pickier since I started in metal, and have really developed a preference for clean vocals. For example, the current sound of Johann's vocals (Amon Amarth) I like, but pre- Vs. The World stuff is a bit to off for me. It sounds like a chain smoker singing rather than a growl. I also like the stuff from Insomnium quite a bit. I don't do croaks/squeals/shrieks in general. I do occasionally like the whispered growl thing some artists do.
Not sure what you mean by the "whipsered growl" thing. Have any examples?
Though, I'm still stuck in the rut of fearing picking up too much music because I feel like I won't listen to it. Its a weird thing to fear, but I do fear it.
I go through on/off periods of seeking out new stuff and just listening to stuff I already have. There's no reason to "fear" anything, just go with the flow and seek out stuff when you feel like listening to new stuff. Simple as that.
