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@Nathan_596 Жыл бұрын
You're killing the game, Mark! 🤘💪
@TankTheTech Жыл бұрын
No offense to Mark, but 8:29 is literally all I came here for. I've been waiting for someone to explain how in the absolute hell he's rolling a guttural. 😂😂😂😂
@MrJonne2000 Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking it's not guttural and the tongue roll with that mouth shape is what creates the distortion. With a proper guttural you don't get the required air flow. I managed to get close the second I just did a low clean-ish yell combined with orc face mouth shape and the tongue roll. It also felt very easy to transition into the growl because all you have to do is add pressure and lessen the airflow once done with the tongue roll.
@nemesyssss Жыл бұрын
It's his basic FC scream with a tongue roll, when doing that mouth shape, jaw forward, it's really easy to roll the tongue, then it's all about trying to make it pretty low. In his live take he doesn't go as low though, so maybe there's a layer where he screams without rolling the R to add some depth.
@Bethogg Жыл бұрын
Might actually be a genuine snarl. It's not really hard to do provided you know how to snarl xD
@heffatheanimal2200 Жыл бұрын
I think your theory stands up best: Alex was crossbred with a pissed off Gator
@DarkestIllusion Жыл бұрын
I don't do anything whatsoever in a band but it's always intriguing to hear an explanation of how all this stuff works. I've watched a number of videos out of curiosity, but also came here to hear possibly how TF he makes this noise 😂😂 No disrespect to anybody obviously, you all have fantastic reaction videos. I just go specific places for certain things if that makes sense ❤
@jesuslovesu4714 Жыл бұрын
This song literally gave me goosebumps. I didn’t think they could go heavier. Hear we are.
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
A lot of the time I react to songs on the channel that I mad respect, but don't personally love. This song, however, is a bop as they say.
@chysero86369 ай бұрын
@@KardavoxAcademy a bop indeed
@skillZ141 Жыл бұрын
I'm doing vocals for 5 years... but this left me literally speechless guy's just built different XD
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
14 here and he still does some things better than I do
@petre19tl9 ай бұрын
Fkn hell... i'm a newbie student on harsh vocals for some time and Alex... is just fucking addictive to listen to, bro just got THE thing through honing his divine talent. He's amazing!!!
@toddhinmom30905 ай бұрын
The Devil runs and hides when Alex Terrible begins to sing. He is built different
@EddieRainbowVWFC Жыл бұрын
Alex: makes any random sound Kardavox: "interesting, we can talk about that for a bit"😂
@user-ey5xw2nx9s4 ай бұрын
Every sound he makes is divine intervention 😂
@brianstewart5012 Жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this to pop up since the song came out. I'm sure you had fun with this one!
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
So much fun I did both the music video AND the vocal one take!
@ghost_to_a_ghost Жыл бұрын
i hope The Charismatic Voice does this one, too. partially because i have a mega-crush on her but also just to see the shock on her face lol
@Amiran_Ramalotti Жыл бұрын
понимаешь только, язык меча , что ж....
@MrNutt_ Жыл бұрын
As far as how Alex does his voice I suggest to people that if you're trying to sound a certain way do it how you're comfortable. Don't hurt yourself, relax, and learn at your bodies pace. Don't cut yourself short by straining yourself. Your voice is unique for a reason.
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
perfect advice
@chasekemp69158 ай бұрын
So do you think he’s straining himself? Sometimes it looks like it, but his voice holds up pretty well. I have no idea lol
@gonzalogil5604 Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough the Tatoo says "Alexander Shikolai" which is Alex's real name
@wolfoftheveil5315 Жыл бұрын
That snare is just like the OG 2008 deathcore/ high school dodgeball hitting you in the face snare we all know and love and it makes me so happy!
@Nathan_596 Жыл бұрын
It reminds me a lot of No Time to Bleed. That's one of my all-time favorite deathcore albums.
@InjunMoJoe Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@victoriamartines5030 Жыл бұрын
Not a specialist here. I think Alex Terrible have a strong advantage when it come on how he is build. Big, large at the base nose, wide neck and chest. Add to those an extensive voice and body training, healthy diet and his native language. Russian speakers are pronouncing consonants like R, V, Z, with bigger impact than other languages. Especially their R's. Similar to Hispanics. This song is their 'step up the game' moment. Also, I was blown away by the one take version: the dude is sitting on a gaming chair while roaring like a dragon. Brace yourself 'cause Alex already teased for a new song and their new album it is set to be released early 2024. Awesome reaction and analysis, sir. Thank you for this.
@jackomellordt Жыл бұрын
The new album was teased for Autumn
@denden4ik150 Жыл бұрын
She has a tattoo with the inscription "Alexander Shikolai" - the real name of the vocalist of the group (Alex Terrible)
@Ranreb Жыл бұрын
Absolutely get Alex on here! Super curious how he does his vocals
@thomasmadlon8515 Жыл бұрын
Alex lives in Florida now. That’s a gator roll growl 😂 🐊
@Ruvaky1 Жыл бұрын
her tatoo says " Alexander Shikolay" Alex's name and surname
@RealKatastrofa Жыл бұрын
When you say "filthy pig" on russian, this was so clean, like you are a real russian XD❤
@Jens_Roadster Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best songs this year, the whole song is so good.
@Lilfur012 Жыл бұрын
I love metalheads like this guy. So friendly and such a good guy. Just a happy guy making content, nothing better then this. I swear every metalhead I meet is so nice. And I’ve been listening to Deathcore for years.
@RagoEv Жыл бұрын
We definitely need Alex to come to the channel, i really need to know how he projects so much and if he is descent of bears 😂
@Redtrograde Жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, Alex was just on Nik Nocturnal's twitch and talked about how he hasn't done a lot in the way of interviews/content because he wasn't confident in his English until recently. Seems he is finally feeling better about it and is more willing to do things, so he may down now.
@timothyscott1951 Жыл бұрын
yeah Alex is way to hard on himself with his English , he speaks better then a lot of ppl I know 🤘😈🤘
@chasekemp69158 ай бұрын
@@timothyscott1951very true. His english has gotten very good
@sidbrokehisfeetwilson604 Жыл бұрын
I've never been more excited to watch a video in my entire life, as soon as this song came out I wanted this reaction!!
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@user-sm8qz1if6s Жыл бұрын
On the hand was written the name and surname of the vocalist of Slaughter to Prevail in Russian. Александр Шиколай - Alexander Shikolai
@yourWronglol Жыл бұрын
You need to get alex terrible on your channel!!! Im sure he would explain his vocals to you:)))
@earthscorcher Жыл бұрын
Straight up, Alex is the comments on all these vids. I think he may actually be receptive, and may even see this vid :) love this analysis dude.
@ILapshin Жыл бұрын
Dude, checked your band, and I was really surprised! I love post-black, and your works are hitting me right where intended. I think you are the first metal band in a couple of years I will be listening regularly (the previous one was Slaughter to prevail))))) Thanks for great music, now I got extension to my concentration working playlist, besides Alcest and Le Discrets))
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Yo much love, thank you for checking out our music! So glad you like it!
@nelsonortiz977 Жыл бұрын
I have seen a lot of reaccions videos from Alex, but you have made a very good reaccion and explain it with the technique and vocal explenation appreciate your work💯🤘
@dragonblazer96 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Alex's vocals are ridiculous. Got to see him live a few weeks ago, and its incredible how consistent he is
@ABetterLifeInc Жыл бұрын
Either your channel or the charismatic voice. Your channel is a little bit more fitting than hers I believe, but I’m all for that whether it’s with you her or both. It would do wonders for everyone involved.
@enki4589 Жыл бұрын
You have a crazy range!!! Love your last album!
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Much love!
@JakesVooDoo Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this version more than the music video one. I love that switch up he does.
@georgesumm Жыл бұрын
16:01 Her tattoo says "Aleksandr Shikolai" which is Alex's real name in Russian
@Bossfightmedia Жыл бұрын
Incredible Reaction, so much knowledge basically for free! Tysm! :D I especially love the burst of his true vocals in the Refrain. it sounds so raw how thats sprinkled in. Also, as a Sidenote, the Lyrics are actually hitting pretty heavy too this time. Pretty sure he got inspired by the Problems in his Homeland to write this Song. Could be entirely wrong of course tho. Just a theory.
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the whole thing!
@Bossfightmedia Жыл бұрын
@@KardavoxAcademy Thanks for making it!! :D
@Rob_Cary9 ай бұрын
Have you ever reacted to beneath the Massacre? That's what I want my lows to sound like. He kinda just does one thing alot of the time but I wanna perfect doing that one thing haha. I like that you described the trill thing he does. It sounds like a tiger purring and growling at the same time. I've honestly never heard anyone else but Alex do this. It wouldn't have a place in the kinda stuff I do but I did want to hear someone dissect it. It's wild man lol. Great vid as always. The biggest criticism I've heard about my screams from people close to me is that I put so much emotion into the screams that I run out of breath sooner than I would if I made the screams more relaxed and calculated. But, like, isn't the whole point to pour your heart out into it? I'm trying to learn the balance of having the emotion come through but also calculate your breathing. It's tough cuz I get pissed.
@JPI_RV Жыл бұрын
Tattoo Alexander Shikolay real name Alex. Top notch as always, thank you very much for the video😎
@mohamadamh5376 Жыл бұрын
Maaaan honestly I was waiting for you to drop this video , specially for your amazing analysis as always , I'd like to know more about how to do this rattling sound that ales made🔥🖤
@user-ot1hz5gp6w Жыл бұрын
I was hoping you'd react to this! The flutter type of sound is so crazy, and I'll love to hear your insight on it!
@VeritabIlIti Жыл бұрын
I love when you can see how the language or dialect someone is used to affects their vocal instincts. My guess is that since Russian is such a back-of-mouth language, he has some inherent experience manipulating pharyngeal space like that. That's also probably why he's comfortable playing with that rolled r! Coming from a classical background, it's really cool to see how he's managing both oral and pharyngeal space. (If someone isn't familiar with the struggles of vocal technique, the hard part about making pharyngeal space via yawning is that it tends to invite tension elsewhere that can inhibit your sound, namely in jaw tension and your tongue. Hence why opera singers train for years and years to do that.)
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Not a bad theory!
@lukeselker5175 Жыл бұрын
Fellow voice teacher here from the opera/mt specialty side. Definitely agreeing with you that it sounds more like a tongue trill than a uvular trill. What a cool technical device!
@Kekoapono Жыл бұрын
I have a classical singing background, and I completely agree with you!
@ghost_to_a_ghost Жыл бұрын
if i could growl the way he does at 8:28, i would win every argument i ever get in for the rest of my life. 😂 but FR Alex's vocal gymnastics have always been super crazy but this is on a whole other level. STOKED FOR THE NEW ALBUM! Slaughter fuckin rules. i thought the new Kublai Khan and Knocked Loose tracks (both amazing, too) were going to be the heaviest songs I heard this summer but VIKING is just ridiculous. i love it. i have probably listened to it 50 or so times already and it is so catchy, too, which is rare in metal this heavy 🤘😈🤘
@tripleepicpowerfacepalm Жыл бұрын
You are doing amazing job. Thank you! Tattoo in the video says Александр Шиколай which mean Alexander Shikolay its Alex name.
@nottmore Жыл бұрын
This song deserved the sword man.
@ludoarends Жыл бұрын
The sword was in use to keep his son out of the kitchen cabinets as seen on Marks instagram. :-D
@maxforrest676 Жыл бұрын
Mark I've been waiting anxiously for you reaction. I always love your analysis. Elizabeth is next.
@CaptainFalc0nPunch Жыл бұрын
Love your channel and your analysis always fun to watch. One thing is the power Alex can project with these sounds. Often at shows during a breakdown like Demolisher where rhe vox enter alone he puts his mic down and will project loud enough you can hear it across he venue, its unreal amounts of strength and diaphragm power. The lyrics are pretty heavy and i think a metaphor for a specific war that's been happening for a few years. You know the one.
@neilpatrickhairless Жыл бұрын
Yea, you can tell especially in the one take performance that this guy takes this song and its message pretty personally.
@TokenTaco9 ай бұрын
For those curious about how he does the gator sound, I recommend watching some videos on pronouncing the Russian «R», preferably from native speakers. I know it's usually difficult to do it for English speaking people, but we use that sound all day, every day.
@overflow6004 Жыл бұрын
I wish you can get Alex on this show it would be amazing to see how he works.
@stevengalleta Жыл бұрын
Alex Terrible, please meet this man.
@Podwojniak Жыл бұрын
It was totally worth it. It never ceases to amaze me how Alex can turn simple false cord into these gnraly lows and roars.
@OrkenCZ4 ай бұрын
I hope this band will be on the Brutal Assault festival, so I can talk to Alex personally if possible. I am singing 15 years in various death metal bands, but holy shit, this voice is totally demonical. Anyway thx for the video. It helped me a lot in analysis of his technique.
@sabertoothcatbirdsong26 күн бұрын
we are!!!!
@toxictrace5666 Жыл бұрын
Regards From Poland!
@Nathan_596 Жыл бұрын
This is easily my favorite STP song. Bonebreaker is a solid 2nd.
@ABetterLifeInc Жыл бұрын
Agony is probably my favorite! I honestly have trouble deciding.
@Nathan_596 Жыл бұрын
Agony is a close tie to Bonebreaker for me 💪
@JLVCII Жыл бұрын
Made in Russia and bratva are 🤞🏼
@Nathan_596 Жыл бұрын
@@JLVCII "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! YOU ARE LISTENING TO...ALEX, THE TERRIBLE, RAAAAAAAAAAWR!!" 😤
@diegomedina9485 Жыл бұрын
that's bullshit
@Lancelot1423 Жыл бұрын
16:01 She got a tattoo with his name and surname in Russian " Александр Шиколай " .
@mrhakaiV111 ай бұрын
I wish u and the charismatic voice would have a breakdown discussion on this stuff👍
@michaelbeaver91804 ай бұрын
just found your channel, this is awesome stuff dude!
@akusazero Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say how great your videos are! Can't wait to have you at BRRF with us!
@PogoDarnexx11 ай бұрын
I'm not a fan of long Videos, but this was so interesting and I loved when you did the growling! Alex sounds wild, so cool!
@dogetothemoon223 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Novikov's drum playthrough.
@nolynadams Жыл бұрын
bro i love your videos they help me understand the vocals and what i need to do to be able to sing the songs thanks for making your videos keep it up
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it dude!
@thrundawolf1875 ай бұрын
just so anyones wondering it is possible to learn, but for the mid screams that have that tunnely low resonance you have to have your tongue kind of on the bottom of your mouth and slightly forward so you can get the resonance in the back of the mouth, i feel like its more fry based but can be done with whatever as long as you project well enough into the mid and work on mouth shape as described, i learned from watching how alex does it and it looks a little different visually the way i do it, but sounds fairly similar. as for the gator growl, its a very breathy tongue roll, but its kinda far back so it could be considered the soft palate. hope this helps anyone trying to learn!
@ecksfactor7 ай бұрын
We need to put you out there man, you need Hella more subs
@Ian_Ah_Nee Жыл бұрын
Mark keep pausing because we love your vocal breakdown lol
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@filorvus69827 ай бұрын
i will love to see Sasha himself as a guest on Kardavox Academy! :)
Calling it before I even see the video, he’s bringing out the sword 💯
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Sorry to disappoint!
@Duskwalker68 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that new technique that he used, Alex is incredibly versatile!
@timothyscott1951 Жыл бұрын
damn straight 🤘😈🤘
@ChristianJosson Жыл бұрын
16:01 her tattoo says "Alexander Shikolay", wich is Alex's real name.
@user-ps7jz2ml8t Жыл бұрын
The tattoo on girls arm "Александр Шиколай" is Alex's real name - Alexandr Shikolay
@pieceoftrashkeith Жыл бұрын
Oh, I thought it's a co-reaction.. I got carried away lol
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
I wish! He's a hard man to get hold of. Though in this video I did give him an invite to dinner, so we'll see 😂
@Jens_Roadster Жыл бұрын
One day hopefully lol, Nik Nocturnal had Alex and Jack on his New Music Friday Twitch Livestream. So there is hope, lol.
@SkyAllenXАй бұрын
My top 5 favorite Slaughter To Prevail songs are 5. Agony 4. K.O.D 3. Chronic Slaughter 2. Viking 1. Demolisher
@archangel597211 ай бұрын
Got into this video totally without knowing who this was. When he started to say he was in a band, I quickly swapped to spotify, and closed the profile of the band i was just listening to so i could search for his. It was Kardashev's page
@Sam-uu2nx Жыл бұрын
Alright lemme do my nightly vocals and then I'll watch this. Already saw his one take video, it's fucking wild lol can't wait to see you break it down. I'll be back in 1 hour
@ScottAnderson-kl7xl Жыл бұрын
Bring him on the channel! 🤘🏼
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Would love to have him on!
@ScottAnderson-kl7xl Жыл бұрын
@@KardavoxAcademy been wanting to get into metal/harsh vocals and your channel has pushed me to actually do it! Will be enrolling in your e-course soon!
@catsmuffint0p499 Жыл бұрын
love watching these videos. your insight is interesting and seeing you deconstruct the steps how to make these sounds happen is cool as hell. would love to see you evaluate chuck schuldiner from death. theres some decent live shows to watch.
@LyanO_9 ай бұрын
Its funny how you and will ramos mentioned the same thing about his mouth shape. Alex terrible is a beast.
@madedits2228 Жыл бұрын
Her tattoo says Александр Шиколай or Alexander Shikolai basically Alex Terible full legal name! U welcome
@jackomellordt Жыл бұрын
Her tattoo said Александр Шиколай (Alexandr Shikolay)- Alex Terrible’s real name 😎
@user-nt4sk7uw1s Жыл бұрын
Tatoo on her arm is Александр Шиколай (Alexandr Shikolai) - his name in russian.
@deviscoli Жыл бұрын
Alex we need to see you here
@FABBYFLAME Жыл бұрын
Alex is a fking monster and made me love the heavyheavy metal
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@maratmuravev Жыл бұрын
Tattoo- Alexander Shikolay. Its his real name on Russian.
@angusmackenzie3763 Жыл бұрын
I haven't watched this video yet of you reacting but I'm going to right after I finish this comment but ever since I heard viking I've been waiting to watch your reaction. Hoping to see the sword again 🤣 aaaaaaand now to watch your reaction lol
@chrisr8366 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see Alex in the channel!
@BonktoHead Жыл бұрын
That you for pausing and transforming the content. This was a awesome video dude! Do you do anything for inhale screaming?
@romie426 Жыл бұрын
As much as I’d love to see Alex on here, I feel like the majority of deathcore vocalists don’t have any real terminology for the different vocal styles they use. It’s just something they’ve figured out through practice. Will Ramos was on with the Charismatic Voice, and she was using all these really technical terms. He was like, I don’t know what that is, I just do it lol I think you should get her on here. I’ll bet you guys would nerd out with each other. Good shit, Godspeed!
@axdwy Жыл бұрын
A thing what i think he does to get that secondary resonance through trying out, is that he grimasses his face and really pulls up his nose hard. When he pulls down his jaw hard at the same time it creates a deep cavity behind the tong that creates this grizzly sound.
@Morgan-tn9yw Жыл бұрын
This channel will never not be "Obi-Wan reviews metal" to me. Mark looks so much like Ewan McGregor lol
@enki4589 Жыл бұрын
The live play thru was awesome!
@tobins6800 Жыл бұрын
I do agree you need to get him on the channel. From what I understand, he barely needs a mic during performances, so there's a shitload of projection and belting. How much does that affect tone? Nik Nokturnal jumped on stage with them for Demolisher, he could barely be heard because it was a backup mic for Alex, which is dialed very back. Edit: the coolest parts are where he slides to clean or from clean to whatever. There's almost no tonal shift when he does that, simply fascinating.
@charlesstacy4829 Жыл бұрын
I saw them play it live. It fucking slaaaaaaayed.
@TheSinDen Жыл бұрын
Ok hit sub just for the "Don't treat my channel like spotify" Bravo mad props
@D-Day-fb3pw6 ай бұрын
Alex has said he was bullied in school and would immediately come to the aid of anyone he saw being picked on or abused. Could you imagine? All he'd have to do is roar like a god damn lion at them and they'd piss their friggin pants. 😆🤘💯
@matthewmiller956911 ай бұрын
At 8:46, Alex revealed to us that he is actually part gator. Sounded like the swamps in my state lol
@octavia458 Жыл бұрын
Doing video and then live takes is an incredible idea!
@KardavoxAcademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks - glad you liked it!
@salavatsabirov8602 Жыл бұрын
Tatto:"Александр Шиколай" = "Alexander Shikolai", his firstname and last name, but we know him as Alex Terrible.
@nemesyssss Жыл бұрын
16:04 the tattoo says Alexandr Shikolay (alex's terrible's full name)
@barefootalien9 ай бұрын
The tattoo is Alex's name, first and last. Александр Шиколай Aleksandr Shikolai (in pure transliteration) or, as he spells it, Alexander Shikolai.
@majbeardd190511 ай бұрын
Dude I speak Afrikaans and there are plenty of roller R’s, I growl real good, but I cannot do both at the same time! Absolutely insane!!! Alex is a god! PS: purring Trex!
@ryanw365810 ай бұрын
“That is a very interesting sound” 😂
@Rubbish_ Жыл бұрын
Very great video as usual. You mention epiglottal distortion frequently in this video and I’m curious on the specifics of it. I can very easily use my epiglottal muscles but I typically do not use it much due to potential dangers. In short I’m curious about when and where it should be used safely. I’d assume just quietly and softly but it’s extremely understudied.
@alligatorboucher2025Ай бұрын
Saw Kardashev in the back and knew I’m in the right place
@alligatorboucher2025Ай бұрын
Holy shit, I didn’t realize you were the vocalist when I started this video 😂. I love your band holy shit
@allisonhutchins9323 Жыл бұрын
I just found this video one my recommended, watched the whole way through and would love to see a breakdown of the vocals for some of the songs From Ice nine Kills' last album Welcome to horrorwood
@cooperbyrne779210 ай бұрын
Alex did post a video of him showing how to do it, it is a tongue roll 👍