How To: Power Metal Screaming!

This is an often-requested video, but for the record... I absolutely do not claim to be the best at this style singing, by any means! It's a technique I learned on my own (and cobbled together from a lot of other techniques for health's sake) for reaching terrifying vocal heights with power and grit. Great for power metal, classic heavy metal, and hard rock. I hope this is helpful to you :)
Please don't hesitate to comment any voice questions you might have!! I'll do my best to answer :)
If it hurts, check this sh*t out! It might help ya :) • Video
Adrienne Cowan
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Seven Spires: sevenspiresband.com/

[@WarlandWriter]

"If it hurts: Stop." Is like, excellent life advice regardless of what you're doing.

[@zsaduquette-hoffman3852]

WarlandWriter except running

[@CaptainCrankyBeard]

getting shots... IV... tattoos... piercings... you just gotta stop cus it hurts ? >.>

[@Gormula137]

It hurts when I breath, what do I do?

[@mikaelmontenmusic9932]

My life hurts, what should I do?

[@user-hj9xz5gr3f]

@@mikaelmontenmusic9932 holy shit...

[@i_zip_tied_my_penis_to_a_b264]

i nEEDED THIS IM SO SICK AND TIRED OF WHISPERING VIOLENTLY

[@jaegoforth8743]

Panic! At the Pilots Romance BAHAHA “whispering violently” I have no clue why I found that so funny omg

[@alexmosher5950]

Meeee

[@cat1312.]

OMG IKR 😂

[@serza7254]

Whispering hurts the voice much more then singing so be carefull

[@taylarcrow4929]

Just breathing really fucking hard

[@krazus2036]

Never ceases to amaze me how wholesome the Metal community is. You meet your idols in other genres or watch them and they just don't have the same excited kid energy.

[@Snarkbutt]

"like you're about to be attacked" was the most helpful line. Physical technique is very hard to describe, but psychological state, I think, is as good a starting place as any.

[@lucasfelipe-ze5sy]

2:22 how to dub an anime girl

[@cobalt._.27]

Yes

[@Shrimpmaster-ye8wk]

She sounds like ur opening a wooden door

[@what.in.the.world.9934]

@@Shrimpmaster-ye8wk I freakin lost it 😭😂 She does sound a creaking door

[@Shrimpmaster-ye8wk]

@@what.in.the.world.9934 lol

[@redw4n]

wtf

[@swiggityswonerihaveaboner4653]

5:34 STOP, YOU'VE VIOLATED THE LAW

[@jakezedd8404]

😂😂

[@brianbrian_brian_brian]

PAY THE COURT A FINE OR SERVE YOUR SENTENCE your stolen goods are now forfeit

[@milenal9013]

Then pay with your blood!

[@DominosPizza155]

The yelling after that legit sounds like Ash Ketchum XD

[@somegirl558]

🤣

[@dyelann8290]

When you hit every note on an otomotone 2:22

[@Sam-ec6re]

As a femalw who'd love to be able to sing more "aggressive" songs, I thank you. You're the first person I've found to both make a great tutorial and also has a way of singing and a voice that I like! Thank you so much!

[@mso2013]

you just made alot of people look really dumb infront of their pc.

[@codepearmaster]

“Act like you’re a snake trying to eat like a mouse or something” Alright, I’ve officially unhinged my jaw. What next?

[@Roderik95]

Oh damn. This is the only video I have found adressing these kind of vocals directly more in depth. I have kind of figured some out on my own but I think this will be very helpful. Cheers!

[@AdrienneCowan]

Wonderful!! Happy power metal screaming to you

[@ohsu8895]

@@AdrienneCowantry reproducing this recording if You dare and put It on KZbin It's called: First real satan recording It's on KZbin thanks

[@juliameyer10313]

when she mentioned the snake, I was like, pretend that your trying to eat a double Hamburger, as shown in advertisements

[@TheOfficialVictoriaC]

i've learned so much from you. i always dreamt of being a heavy metal singer and especially the "eaaah"-sound was SO difficult for me! thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! i love and support you for ever!

[@irontale1834]

Me"I have a lot of homework today" ~looks at youtube~ me"Noo I cant" youtbe"just one video" me ~3 hours and 42 minutes later~ "woah screaming looks cool"

[@batigolffs]

same

[@mahdiec6845]

Me :-||||||||||||||||||

[@atreides6]

So damn true and funny

[@xiella2028]

So Relatable

[@kemalfatih6889]

hi everyone ,if anyone else trying to find out how to sing really good try Sovallo Singing Fast Fixer(do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my partner got cool success with it.

[@Kongorlobo]

Well, this is actually classic heavy metal singing.

[@mugmellow]

well true, but it's just to differentiate between the Metallica vs Iron maiden type classic heavy metal singing.

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

The best kind

[@yessgrowl609]

How do you do those amazing screams?fry scream maybe?

[@jhowever9126]

Howard Jones lol

[@ohsu8895]

@@yessgrowl609 watching First real satan recording It's on KZbin

[@Cranjis20]

I searched how to draw a screaming woman.....idk how I ended up here.... You are very pretty btw

[@Lastrevio]

3:19 RIP HEADPHONE USERS

[@AdrienneCowan]

Sorryyyy :')

[@Lastrevio]

Adrienne Cowan xD

[@Shadow_Dragon55]

Lastrevio i was not prepered preapered? Anyways

[@fushking5013]

Thanks for the heads up

[@davidcurtis4478]

Cool! dcdrum360.com

[@njord4539]

To anyone wondering what songs she took a piece out of: 1st : Lost Horizon - Highlander 2nd: Kamelot - Forever

[@lovebuzz4116]

Thank you so much

[@P0LYBiUS7]

The most epic song in the history of music.

[@S-CB-SL-Animations]

3:18 You literally sound like an amazing singer on The Voice!

[@jakeman1397]

When an opera singer says 'head voice' they usually mean what is often called 'mixed voice.' Classically mixed voice isn't a thing and what is often called head voice is actually called 'falsetto'-and is known as that classically (including by most opera singers).

[@moonwalkinbat]

in the thumbnail i thought you were holding a hair dryer XD i was disappointed cuz i thought the hair dryer was gonna help on how to scream XD

[@deniselisboa1]

lol i wanna scream on a hairdryier now.. i don't think it's a good idea but I know I'm stupid enough xD

[@ohsu8895]

@@deniselisboa1 watching First real satan recording It's on KZbin

[@albrotmg6317]

It helps with the glorious hair flowing through battle forevermore

[@SinTP2]

That's her microphone

[@rishawee1942]

5:45 beautifully performed Kamelot

[@sabatonliam]

good video, pitty i still have no idea what im doing *in a power metal band*

[@SynthApprentice]

liam tobin Screaming. Duh.

[@falconpowerful2362]

Are you the bass player? Sorry.

[@andyk544]

5:46 Do u feel this power?

[@NornIrnBloke]

I have absolutely no idea why this video appeared on my feed. I couldn't hold a note to save my life. I watched anyway and it was fun. Great job.

[@VOYAGEUR-YT]

5:34 sounds like ash from Pokemon

[@alexisgugel7590]

RealGamerManz omg she did

[@moonchild1995]

HAHQHAHAHAH

[@timvanderlee4110]

Not too surprising. Ash is dubbed in many languages by a woman.

[@voidtouchedrecords6193]

O jeez she does

[@DominosPizza155]

I thought the exact same thing XD

[@Bishop1987]

Hi Adrienne, I just wanted to say that I just discovered you on KZbin and HELL yeah I subscribed. I am crazy impressed with your ability and talent. I have been binge watching all of your videos. I love the music the band is great and the lyrics are fresh. The soothing sound of your voice the range you have and the way you switch your singing style within the songs, not to mention your stage presence is out of this world. I'm a huge huge fan of what you do and I'm sooo glad I found your channel. Good luck with everything that you strive for. I'm absolutely positive you will succeed no matter what it is. So friggin' AWESOME!!

[@dmitrymanchenkov2996]

Thanks so much for sharing, Ms. Cowan! What you do is absolutely amazing. You always look great and sound divine, and the metaphors you choose to describe the way of singing are so bright and wonderful.

[@joncates9003]

Love love LOVE that there was a "Daniel Heiman vocal line drop" in there! ;) Haha! I have enjoyed your singing for quite some time, and your knowledge too is stupendous! I'm SUCH a huge fan... This is great and informative!!

[@blakem5619]

Just saw you guys live in Atlanta. You guys are all so talented and looking forward to seeing more of you guys in the future

[@TheNevarranSeeker]

Thank you so much for this video! It's so difficult to find any videos done by other mezzo-sopranos, so most stuff ends up being slightly above or below my range. 🙏 I'll have to use these tips next time I warm up!

[@Witchhouse_1122]

Omg, You are AMAZING! Your voice has a such great potential! Can't wait to see the other videos! Greetings from Poland!

[@nathansanguinetti4595]

This actually wasn’t the video I was looking for but I’m so happy I watched it cause 1. You’re entertaining 2. You helped me realize I actually kind of naturally having this kind of singing voice! So 3. Your awesome! Cheers Nathan Sanguinetti

[@songacademy]

Such a great explenation of Metal Screaming! Direct and to the point!!

[@meagangraves3777]

Oh my goodness. Thank youuu so much!! This helped me a lot. I can do deep growls but I'm working on doing the high pitch screams too .. And this is so helpful! :)

[@eccebestia7334]

good video. I think you explained things well here. I'm a metal vocalist, not power metal but i'm a screamer. It always came naturally to me. Thank you for pointing out "if it hurts, stop". i never understood why some people out there would scream til they bleed. Anyway, i ended up here after a couple Seven Spires videos! Its rare for a melodic metal band to catch my attention and i like it! cheers!!

[@ilanap21]

This was so awesome and helpful. And a joy to watch!! Thanks

[@lucian8351]

I love how excited you are.

[@luquin912]

3:18 Scream is from Lost Horizon - Highlander

[@JazzMetalhead]

Some of that i already knew, but what i didn't helped me out immensely, so thanks. Subscribed.

[@px0736]

Awesome! I just experienced with my voice something that I've been searching for a long time. Thank you so much! :)

[@painzockt]

Great scott, thats amazingly helpful

[@AdrienneCowan]

Wonderful!! I'm so glad it helped :)

[@CortVermin]

im 100% sure the neighbours are gonna call an ambulance and i am not even half way through this video

[@KeeperOfPoops]

I saw your performance with Jeff and Casey Lee Williams at RTX 2016, you certainly had those soaring vocals in the song Die and i have to admit your vocal range is pretty neat! it even in my opinion can rival such power metal legends like Manowar's Eric Adams and Lost Horizon's Daniel Heiman! i salute you

[@GimenezJorgeX]

why havent i saw this? This is Great Adrienne! Great advices!

[@AxonRiseMusic]

That demo at the end is what the lovechild of beauty and badassery sounds like \m/ God that sounded amazing!

[@bfpskater]

This was helpful, and it just shows that singing, like almost anything else I can think of at the top of my head requires a holistic approach. You gotta BE it, to do it right. Loved the Kamelot reference. You're a good singer, keep it up!!

[@AdrienneCowan]

Oh man, that is so true!! It's absolutely a thing that requires full being engagement haha. Thank you very much, and I'm so glad you found it helpful :)

[@franciscoj7540]

This video just made my day, for one second i belived i could do a poor cover of Black Diamond, but i just realize i was barking in the streets, lmfao

[@davidinatordavidinator5049]

Because of you, now I listen to metal

[@zoltardreamusic2552]

It's amazing Adrienne! I've been following you for some years and I really like your charismatic voice and personality. I've been a composer and singer since I was 18 and I am 40 right now, I sang from Heavy metal, Power metal, Death metal, Opera... and of course I sung all the Avantasia's songs😁 Keep on making good videos such as this and say hello to Tobias Sammet on my behalf😊

[@effbawmb5895]

Love the Daniel Heiman reference! I love Lost Horizon.

[@LJEssex]

This and the metal scream tutorial videos are both very informative! Having played instrumental music in school (flute and alto sax), I'm very familiar with using the diaphragm, but I'm super out of practice. This was super interesting, though!

[@justanaveragebuzzsaw]

I love power metal! Thanks.

[@GLMarrocos]

That drive! I was able to do drive i'm feel very sad about my self because of that. Your drive is amazing!

[@chandrasekharlimit4547]

This was just entertaining to watch, and I was stunned with her voice too 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@savinakaravelikova]

You have no idea how much you helped me I swear

[@vadikturgenev5175]

She is fu*king awesome, love her !!

[@HO-ud4wx]

5:45 you rock😈

[@bloop6111]

Clean “hey come back!” (Thief continues running away with your wallet) Gritty “hey come back!” Thief: you’re right, I’m sorry

[@HecTory117]

Its my first time seeing a video of yours, and i want to say, that you have a new fan... i'm also a singer, you are great!! Saludos desde México

[@kellysova114]

You helped me so much! Thank you! Your a great teacher

[@Gwunhar]

Watching this from 2022 while listening to Gods of Debauchery is really fun because wow you've come so frickin far.

[@Deader89]

Saw you yesterday at Avantasia. Great show, great voice. So i found this video, sad the link to the other video is not active right now. Hope you have a great Tour!

[@nimiarefka]

3:17 Channeling that Freddie Mercury! Your voice is amazing!

[@MrInzemaam]

Sounds like Meg from Supernatural....

[@f1ksable]

Oh,I knew someone would notice. Thank you. She kinda looks similar,as well.

[@Brooklyn_nightsss]

If it hurts, stop Me: but... B-but my vocals don't hurt

[@Daniele_Manno]

Excellent explanation! Thank you wholeheartedly.

[@crashsoul02]

Oh God, thank you so much!! I tried so hard to find at least one GOOD tutorial how to do this scream, and AT LAAAST someone (such cute girl) did splendid job! All metal gods bless you \m/

[@AdrienneCowan]

Oh!!!!!! I'm so glad you found it useful :) \m/

[@asieffhusein8270]

nice to watch this and learn the real way to scream, thankyou adrienne

[@Juzman]

Respect using Lost Horizon straight off the bat!

[@kingfloppagaming]

Accidentally figured it out while listening to the first minute, still gonna finish watching though. Power screams are literally the only thing I've struggled with in screaming, glad I got it down.

[@marcelo.bassalo]

That's a pretty good class for people developing the mix.

[@AkumeChan]

You are absolutely fantastic, A! Pro lessons actually!

[@daivedarmond8268]

has anyone told you lately that you're just simply amazing? cause you are

[@patriciastraub4452]

wow!!!! So very helpful!!! You are amazing!!!!

[@FroztyVibez]

Definitely helped showed me a new technique to warm up and would definitely help find my range better 🤘🤘🔥🔥💯💯

[@milesaway3699]

Those eyes! I tried to pay attention to the lesson but...those eyes....

[@Steelrose000]

Seriousky

[@Steelrose000]

Seriously* lol

[@jaimeestrada9627]

She's my girlfriend, but she doesn't know that..

[@max4million47]

Dude for reals black only makes them stand out more

[@brandonduet7771]

De er så vakre.

[@erlandjohansen7195]

This is awesome! You should make one for the black metal type singing you do in your frankly amazing cover of The Serpentine Offering. I always wondered how people do that without going sore and hoarse, and especially how you can go straight from that to clean without missing a beat!

[@jonahschuck7921]

when i´m sad, i come to this video and watch Adrienne being savage for 7 minutes straight xD

[@peterfalconer]

Ace vid- particularly like how you use your whole body to sing - “Lean in” to the note to fat that grit, for example. ✌️

[@margaritastoyanovich3209]

You're amazing!! You help so much!!Thank you!!

[@AdrienneCowan]

Hooray!!! I'm so glad

[@HiNinqi]

Thank you for these helpful exercises

[@zuzakrzak4296]

Thank you very much, it really helped 🖤

[@waerart]

Awesome voice, thank you for sharing :)

[@luizhenrique1458]

I looked for this video right after listening to highlander the one, and you just sang it wow

[@vacuousstare]

this was super helpful!!!!! thank you

[@gemini4w0lf25]

Great video thanks for the tips!! You look Great!!

[@wutevrgoez.wr0ng]

Forgot wtf I was even watching...The only thing I really managed to pay attention to is the fact that I find her SO incredibly adorable. I think She's just absolutely gorgeous!❤️❤️ NOW, I'll go back; watch again, and hopefully get it this time, 😆

[@Rouven41]

I was so hyped, as she started singing forever by Kamelot lol!

[@mkporcu5466]

Great stuff here Adrienne ! I'll follow your channel.

[@shayanmoosavi9139]

I don't know why this was in my recommendation but I'm not disappointed😂😂😂 Probably because I watch metal related videos but I'm not a vocalist. Wtf😂😂😂

[@TheArtickus]

lol - "will you be there by the gates of dawn when I close my eyes forever" XD I wonder why Kamelot song was chosen :) Sounds sick \m/

[@TheGod0fCookies]

Recently found out I could sing, never really tried before, I was happy just being the guitarist. I'd like to give the whole "front man" thing a go, trying to project my voice more. This was actually super helpful, cheers. +1 subscrizzle. ;D

[@StevieSabine]

I don't know why this came up on my recommended but it did!! But you take things from Elizabeth Sabine who was a vocal coach and also my Grandmother in law! Was really nice hearing you mimic her studies.

[@alricaneshama]

That is epic. Thank you!

[@jakenogard9667]

Thank you so much. You are awesome teacher and awesome singer❤️🤘🤘🤘

[@JuliatheVideoEditor]

Following your video and never having heard your music before....I've located a very hidden "voice." Never knew I could sing like this. Holy crap. Time to get drunk and go sing some Tay Swift Karaoke with my new found metal voice. THANK YOU!

[@lucashenriquez]

Thank you, that was really helpful, i think i fell in love.

[@That_Revenant_Guy]

Super helpful. My voice sounds like utter garbage with the first ten minutes of rehearsals. After all my resonators are loosened, I can belt and scream without pain. These tips will be really helpful in not blasting it like a trombone every time I go to hit a high note, and getting my voice ready sooner.

[@HiraishinShiki]

Wow, what a voice !!