Putting DEATH back into deathcore! Vocal Analysis of Tom Barber in Chelsea Grin "Crystal Casket"

Y'all know I think Tom Barber is one of the best. And since I do what I want, we're talking about ‪@ChelseagrinTV‬ again. I love how they've pulled more death metal into this death core track, and good Sir Barber yet again elevates the track to perfection!
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[@KlimMandingo]

Tom is the deathcore king right now. Everything he does, rips.

[@danieldavidson5447]

Killing it in Darko US and Chelsea Grin!

[@heavymetalpatriot1149]

Guranteed

[@aWildNelby]

Darko’s latest album is sooooo groovy

[@BuyBitcoinBefore1Million]

Not a big fan of them but this song *S* *L* *A* *P* *S*

[@matin2825]

Mehhhh

[@williamreynolds3487]

One of the most unique vocalists I’ve ever heard. No one sounds like him.

[@matin2825]

A lot of people who use fry sound like him.

[@williamreynolds3487]

@@matin2825 nope lol

[@kochertv8795]

@@matin2825 not even close lol

[@Conundrums._]

@@matin2825name a single one.

[@Conundrums._]

Also I’d say my most unique vocalist is David of SOTS. His nasty low gurgle gurgles are instantly recognizable.

[@leo66525]

Took a vocal lesson with Tom about 6m ago....very down to earth dude and a great teacher! i Absolutely love this album so thankyou for go over this song!

[@leo66525]

Also when he mentioned doing "gutturals" he uses a "Peewee Herman" voice to tap into them and without a doubt has helped lot!

[@kylethomson9145]

I had the fortune of meeting Tom (My idol) In grand rapids on a tuesday night small show this year. SUPER laid back very friendly and gives a shit that you came out to see them. What a gem

[@scottsmith8162]

This is probably the best thing they’ve done since Tom joined the band.

[@Jay.ironside]

This comment aged extremely well, given the release of Suffer in Heaven.

[@Jay.ironside]

Meaning Heaven is probably AOTY for me.

[@posthardcoresounds6268]

11:48 You nailed that. I've never heard anyone make a scream that sounds so much like Tom Barber...besides Tom Barber

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Haha, thanks! It's all just science at this point!

[@TheStillRunners]

Mark: “Tom thanks for not bleghing.” Tom at 21:42 “blegggghhhhh” lol

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Haha, true. It was bound to happen!

[@TimmyTurner421]

After watching this vid I checked out their new songs and found out Tom is the vocalist of DarkoUS which blew my mind. Super versatile

[@Crazyclay78YT]

the guitarist/drummer used to be in emmure

[@danieldavidson5447]

@@Crazyclay78YT And he is killing it in Darko and in Spite! Both of them are incredible musicians

[@Crazyclay78YT]

@@danieldavidson5447 yeah, tom's vocals are just as good live too. i saw CG almost one year ago and it was the best time of my life, i bet my mom would say different though lmao

[@NewChannelBelow]

he was also the original vocalist for lorna shore!

[@andrewhoel5927]

Tom is easily one of the most unique and recognizable harsh vocalists out there.

[@daviduliasz2437]

Love this analysis. Tom Barber is a monster. I really like what you said about vocal cadence sounding like a nursery rhyme sometimes in metal. I really like Alex Terrible because he is great at switching up tempo and tone to avoid that.

[@themightymcb7310]

Saw CG with Tom on the last Warped Tour. They ripped and the new stuff they've been putting out is awesome.

[@StevelandCleamer]

Best blegh I’ve heard in a long time 🎉

[@LaGGyXdm]

This was my favorite on the first lp. Look forward to the second. I saw CG this summer. They were amazing and Tom was super cool. Left with a photo and signed setlist.

[@duke8361]

best deathcore vocalist period, from bone kingdom to this masterpiece, everything this guy touches turn to gold.

[@Jens_Roadster]

One of the best.*

[@duke8361]

@@Jens_Roadster sure thing, the right formulation would be my favourite

[@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL]

Him and guys like ian bearer, ben duerr, dickie allen, kyle anderson

[@Jens_Roadster]

@@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL also Will Ramos, Alex Terrible, CJ McMahon and Joe Bad.

[@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL]

@@Jens_Roadster yessss cj mcmahon doesnt get enough love

[@nicshadow3114]

He is a talented vocalist

[@CidicVicious]

Yo, I fux wit ur channel fr fr. Tom Barber is responsible for my renewed love and interest back into heavy shit and doing heavy vox again. Dude is M E A N ! ! ! ✊🏿😤🤘🏿😝✊🏿😤 much luv y'all.

[@noahjohnson4505]

Everything I’ve ever heard out of Tom Barber’s mouth has made me stank face. ☹️ Dude is a legend, and I’m glad to see him back on the channel! Speaking of guys you need to have back on the channel, Justin from Tallah has dropped new one take videos! You have GOT to check out “Shaken (Not Stirred)”

[@wccrispy]

I like the idea of a dark fantasy story where people or maybe a select few people actually have to go on a quest to literally find their voice.

[@haydenhoffman3008]

Mark when you said “how their voice can be placed and built differently” I said “built different” out loud right before said it at 19:24 😂 made me laugh, thanks for making my day man. Keep up the good work with these videos 🤘🏼

[@jayswade5986]

This is definitely my most favorite album as of rn . Tom is an absolute beast. I lost my love of deathcore for a while but Tom brought it back for me hate that they aren’t touring in the us al next year

[@IAmBullsaw]

As you eloquently put it, what a fucking chad!

[@williamtrevino7542]

Would love to get a tier list of song you reached to and actually loved and didn’t

[@emmawheeler4743]

one of the most unique deathcore techniques and vocals in the world! 🤘🏻tom’s the man! no one sounds like him!!

[@nicshadow3114]

Tom is the nicest dude you’ll ever meet to

[@inferno2539]

god i fucking love tom barber so much

[@Wyattgonzo1]

I saw people complaining about this first half of the album but I think there is so many good tracks. Mourning hymm is my favorite

[@robfullman2326]

I agree really good stuff, reminds me of OG Chelsea Grin but with a unique twist. Doesn’t sound like they’re trying to just do Desolation of Eden 2.

[@Wyattgonzo1]

@Rob Full man totally!! I like that all the songs try to do their own thing. And it sounds very different from darko. But Tom is obviously way better vocally than when there's previous singles came out.

[@danieldavidson5447]

Weird I liked the whole album start to finish!

[@Wyattgonzo1]

@@danieldavidson5447 I just wasn't super feeling flood lungs and the album title track. I don't think they are bad tho

[@chacecampbell2697]

@9:46 "this song f... hits!" Holy cow that killed me lmao

[@joshuam6058]

Great album, great band, great vocalist. Good video too, very informative.. going to look forward to future ones!

[@ecreacher3515]

Yes he's definitely ahead of the game. Both Darko and Chelsea Grin absolutely jam. What are the odds 🤔 right! Tons of ppl would give a nut to have a band that's mediocre. Also top notch 👌 video as usual. Appreciate you man!

[@dustinmock8734]

1 of the best Chelsea grin songs I've ever heard.

[@radicalraccoon]

I saw one of the new band shirts for this album for sale and decided to check out the album after not paying too much attention to the band for a number of years and...let's just say that I bought the shirt immediately after hearing the album. 😂

[@Shehias]

Otep - My Confession, this song is amazing and Otep Shamaya did an amazing job composing and throwing her vocal talents at it. It's an old, old song but I feel like it really deserves a reaction.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll check it out!

[@tetrismf]

Will cool to see this, I haven't had a chance to check out the new album yet.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

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[@flyingwhales527]

Hell yeah ! I love this album!

[@SADerMetzger]

Love the content man! I hope one day to see you react to some newer JFAC, anything off the Sun Eater album really. Jonny Davy is one of my favorite vocalists of all time, and he only got more twisted and demonic in his delivery as the band got better and better too. I know some people dislike his way of enunciation, but I always found it so fitting for the heaviness of the music. He did a live performance with Suicide Silence for Destruction of a Statue that was a pretty good demonstration of where he's at vocally these days, but Sun Eater has so many good tracks that demonstrate his range. Hopefully we get a new album from them soon. I know one was teased a little while back.

[@captainconvulsion]

Jonny Davy is the best metal vocalist ever imo.

[@d.j.casanova960]

That concert was a decade ago, don’t get me wrong, Jonny killed Destruction of a Statue, I was there at the concert. I just wish JFAC would get back together, if they don’t make any new music I’d be fine with that, I just want to see them play live again.

[@captainconvulsion]

@@d.j.casanova960 they're currently working on a album.

[@mattharris9015]

beard looking dapper brotha!

[@jacobasbury3859]

Tom's vocals makes my wee wee tingle (had to make it its own comment) love your reactions bro \m/ (-_-) \m/

[@TheMissEmuhlee]

You should check out Darko's Caliber TV videos that are basically one takes of his vocals. Theyre nuts!

[@anywhere_but_here]

those merch designs look awesome!

[@AnunnakiAtlantean]

Rutishauser knows how to chug. Dude used to do some guitar programming for CG before he joined.

[@MetalPhantomX]

I like the design,Mark!

[@Chaos30310]

Absolute beast of an album

[@Glorifire]

9:46 "This song f..... hits!"

[@BirdOfHermes8381]

Mork is ripped af on that one shirt! Time to order one! And rest in peace chair. You are missed.

[@DinkyMax]

Wish you could get Tom on the channel!! Great vid!!

[@iwonderifdrugzarebad]

21:30 your reaction here makes me laugh so hard lol

[@deathwraith3699]

This song slaps I still hope you will one day react to the raven autarchy thirty blood moons would be awesome specially learning how to get those lows either way awesome vid keep it up my guy

[@Joose]

Such a sick song and album. Deathcore is definitely getting a bit "same-y"... but that's just what happens when a handful of bands within a genre have so much more success than the rest, right? Everyone wants to be like those bands. Right now, deathcore bands either want to be like Lorna Shore, Chelsea Grin, Shadow of Intent, Brand of Sacrifice or Darko... which just makes those being imitated stand out even more, to me at least.

[@CeeUNexTuesday1001]

You should do praise the sun by Darko Us it's the biggest dark souls love letter I'm sure you would appreciate it Mark

[@jesush1710]

This song is so damn good

[@DatboiDemonX]

Such a good guy on vocals. If you have time, take a look at Stained In Rot by Ov Sulfur, such a crazy good song, and that end breakdown had me doing stank face. Ricky has some good vocals, and if he’s available- maybe get him to break down his vocals.

[@brettb4790]

Check out Crown Magnetar.

[@WHOREHAMMER_OFFICIAL]

Thats a badass band

[@glogren]

Tom is king

[@nicshadow3114]

I love the highs

[@jonnieinthe256]

Best song on the album!🤘🏻🔥

[@MightBeCale]

So re: the Tom Barber Signature Low™, he talked about it in this music mentors online thing a few years ago. Iirc he said something to the effect of start off making like, the Fat Albert "Hey hey!" sort of noise(safely, of course) and then layer the distortion over that.

[@chrisw7347]

I can't get enough Tom Barber content. Chelsea Grin is fine and good, but his vocals on Darko US... is just... on another level, and I've become a shameless fanboy. It's literally just stuck in my brain for weeks now. I have a chronic case of stankface as a result of listening to Darko nonstop. Send help

[@cpt.colton4549]

Can we just appreciate that fucking guitar tone???

[@tevildo9383]

To touch on something you said at the end, I think art is completely subjective but that doesn’t mean there can’t be any objectivity within that space. It’s almost like math: the core axioms are arbitrary, but the conclusions of those first principles are not. Some people listen to music just because it’s catchy background noise, some people like technicality, some like atmosphere, emotion, etc. So you can say “this music is good/bad”, if you clarify the angle that your approaching from. Usually we just express this with the word “preference” which implies our own subjective tastes without explicitly stating them, but it would also be fair to say, “I think black metal is better than death metal because I like atmosphere” or “black metal is bad because I like production quality.”

[@jacobalexander9086]

Travis Ryan also slings gutterals around like mids.

[@TheMetalstepp]

Sometimes I forget we're actually listening to music here. I get so into concentrating on Mark's vocal teacher time 😂

[@zachrowell6795]

19:00 Peter Griffin entered the chat

[@Conundrums._]

Honestly might be the nastiest blegh I’ve ever heard.

[@x3P1CxL3AD3R]

He’s even better live bro 🤯

[@D1m3bagd]

Sherriff when Im with you. Pages like you are who I want to react the most (it's 100% about the vocals)

[@Shevkosky]

19:24 "Built different" killed me

[@aaronpotton2641]

Check out "suffer in Hell", the last rack of the album, the entire song is a non stop breakdown 🤘

[@MetalPhantomX]

RIP Gaming chair, I csnt remember what video it was but I remember witnessing the death of it

[@voxextremos22]

Can you break down the New Ne Obliviscaris song. I like when you talk clean vocals too

[@Can_Head]

I'd love to hear you talk about the HU, they're Mongolian throat singing and metal band. My suggestion for a song would be Yuve Yuve Yu

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I have previously covered The Hu here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH7QpYSvlNOth7c

[@ThiagoCRocha-fh6lg]

Nursery Metal is a Genre now :v

[@jimmytweedale2191]

NEAT😂

[@user-tz3zm3ej9j]

really would love to see ur reaction to 10,000 by Beyond Deviation

[@reubengatenby8934]

Could we ever see an interview with Scott lewis from carnifex? I do believe entirely his vocals are quite unique and I think you would agree if u listen to the their song “slit wrist saviour -graveside edition” would love to see it on the channel!!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll see what I can do!

[@smokejc]

100% the best song on the album.

[@RespectEdits]

Please analyze "Red Dot Sight" by To The Grave

[@yasasha3804]

I recommend you checking out Landmarks - Self made black hole ft.Resolve

Next time I say "wow" ... 😆😆

[@robertocribello635]

Please can you do orphan - dying light, would absolutely love to see your face hearing the vocals

[@HenryRuins]

Definitely hear death metal

[@DayKlight]

Band reccomendation: Kanonenfieber its a single guy from germany, who works a normal 40h job, but did this as a projekt with an historian friend, to represent ww1 letters in his songs

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Sounds interesting - I'll check it out!

[@lizcoz4714]

Please react to This HU wolf totem!

[@DarkusImmortalis]

I have the strong urge to smash the vase in the back for some hacksilver.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Leave my vase alone! :P

[@bluey8843]

kardavox discord hangouts are sick, but like the videos, your chairs will be destroyed.

[@pieceoftrashkeith]

Please, do a vocal analysis to: Beyond Deviation - White Noise or 10,000 (hopefully a co-reaction w/ Gui) In Gloom - God the Animal ft. Kyle Anderson Our Common Collapse - Brought Beneath Monasteries - Digital Suicide Littledidweknow - I am Robot Machine

[@MafiaLord34]

i compare that special sound of Tom's as a guttural burp in sound

[@orlandorodriguez8270]

I believe tom is super talented no doubt about but for some reason Tom’s tones for the longest time now have just don’t done it for me. Don’t know what it is but regardless of it being darko or Chelsea grin, just something hasn’t clicked with his voice and my ears. Still super versatile and talented vocalist no doubt

[@thesummit615]

He constantly gets overshadowed by Will Ramos, who is great, but I take Tom anyday over Will. Just my preference.

[@somethingiwrote9074]

you gotta check out any new song off the darko album!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll check it out!

[@alexwolffe7805]

14:42 That's a trochee: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trochee

[@iwonderifdrugzarebad]

This song makes me punch air.

[@D1m3bagd]

Also Sabaton

[@reviewhax1018]

YESSS IM FINALLY A CHICKEN TENDER OF THE INTERNET

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Congratulations.

[@trisstensloth]

That's my dad

[@sinzodium8421]

hi! new viewer! i was wondering if you would react to Resistor By Babirusa, no worries if not, thanks for the cool content!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for watching - I'll check it out!

[@AjexSmith]

I sent an email a couple weeks ago but never got a response :(

[@cognitivedisruption5375]

Janky 😂 Only ever heard that word living down south in NC.

[@jonihors5309]

12:28 what are you drinking from such a big bottle?

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Gotta stay hydrated!

[@Moumszk]

Deathcore is getting a little boring with the saturation of bands. It's time for deathmetal to come back :D