Harsh
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- Harsh Vocals: Subverted, surprisingly, as Piotr Wiwczarek instead opts for a very clear throaty bellow with a noticeable accent (which is rare in death metal).
Source: Music / Vader - Harsh Vocals: Erik Rutan uses a throaty bellow that is somewhat similar to David Vincent's vocals circa Covenant, just with a more roar-like character.
Source: Music / Hate Eternal - It has become increasingly common for modern power metal vocalists to employ gruff, throaty vocals similar to thrash or, as with some bands, Harsh Vocals.
Source: Power Metal
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