Apply
Apply verb - To have a relation or connection.
Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
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Both words in one sentence
- This specific trope would best apply to Jeanna, the bands sultry siren of a lead singer, but her Metal Scream is only implied, and never actually heard on the soundtrack.
- Note that this doesn't apply if one particular singer is clearly signposted as the "lead" singer and the other(s) merely backing vocals.
Source: Vocal Tag Team - In Neonfly, this trope would appear to apply to lead guitarist Frederick Thunder.
Source: Face Of The Band / Metal
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