Metal/Rock Vocal Coach reacts to Black Veil Brides "Scarlet Cross"

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For the first time ever I'm reacting to Black Veil Brides' vocalist Andy Biersack - we take a look at their latest single, "Scarlet Cross" and I talk about why his voice actually sounds BETTER now than when he was younger and why their current style direction is reminding me of some of my favorite goth rock bands (H.I.M., 69 Eyes, Type O etc)
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[@voicehacks]

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[@vanessajacques8047]

Hi Mary i have a question. Are you the only contralto in metal?

[@voicehacks]

I don’t think so! But it’s exceptionally rare! Sometimes I think someone is a contralto but they end up really just being a mezzo when I look at the note range. For example I used to think Cammie Gilbert from Oceans of Slumber was a contralto but I have been her vocal coach and she is a mezzo! She just really loves to use that beautiful low end. But it’s possible the singer from Arkona might be, maybe too the vocalist of Madder Mortem and I think for sure Helen Vogt of Flowing Tears. Outside of metal we can look to folks like Cher, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman, Annie Lennox - also as low as my voice is the timbre isn’t quite as dark as some of these folks so it’s possible some are dramatic Mezzos rather than contraltos? There are a couple of vocal colors that can fall in each category. I would love to see more low voices though! But even me, I operate more like a regular male tenor vocalist, rather than riding the low end all the time. It’s sometimes hard to tell who is mezzo vs actual contralto without looking at their vocal range closely in a lesson.

[@voicehacks]

My old bass player Chela Harper from White Empress is another true contralto I have met, but I have met very few!

[@voicehacks]

A good guide to tell if you are Mezzo vs Contralto is where you peak out on the low end. Most Mezzos lowest singing note usually is D3 if Middle C is C4. Sometimes it’s C3. Whereas a contralto really is like an androgynous voice that follows almost an identical range to that of a regular male tenor. So the contraltos can actually sing to A2/G2. Sometimes I can get F2 out while teaching lessons on a good day. But a contralto range would be like G2-A5 total or something like this. Whereas a mezzo is going to be more like D3-D6

[@blackveilbrides]

Thanks Mary!

[@voicehacks]

My pleasure! 🤘

[@emo_bruh1018]

Black veil brides pretty amazing

[@ravenseance]

Hi🖤

[@ALEXBLACK120]

OMG! BLACK VEIL BRIDES! HELLO GUYS

[@kirstenskidmore4125]

WE LOVE YOU BLACK VEIL BRIDES!!!

[@jcool6466]

Andy’s evolution is nothing short of amazing. He continues to shine more and more the longer he’s gone.

[@breenahopkins9051]

Its amazing how far Andy has gotten in his career. He said that people always told him he wouldn't get far in rock music because of his low voice but here he is singing amazingly they are also my favorite band!

[@D3adWednesday]

Such a relaxed, free sound from his voice. Must be so pleasant to sing that way versus straining for the high notes. We all know how that feels lol Nice vid Mary 😊 new fan to bvb here

[@kuroame16]

They recently completely rerecorded their first album, listening to both versions of the tracks side by side really highlights how far Andy has come as a vocalist :) His solo stuff (under Andy Black) is also really good!

[@1awkwardAlien]

Watching Andys vocals evolve from 2009-2023 has been so cool to watch. His solo project really gave him a chance to play with his range and really see what he was capable of. His voice is so well rounded on their newest album and EP releases its amazing

[@Latentfire9AZ]

Been a die hard bvb fan since late 2012. I love how Andy has worked and honed his craft. I'm addicted to this song and music video. I cant wait until The Phantom Tomorrow concept album. I enjoyed your commentary and especially the smile you got during it!

[@lameobrolo]

Would love to hear you react and cover his song We Don't Have To Dance - Andy's solo material showcases the strength of his lower range so well.

[@amberaizen]

you should totally listen to more of andy! he has such a wonderful voice

[@ThePunkRockMBA]

Did you update your production recently? Looks really sharp! I'm gonna steal some of your editing too :)

[@voicehacks]

Yep! Thanks, man! I have been consistently (yet slowly haha) upgrading here and there - cameras, lights, and editing software! I use Movavi to get all those effects 🤘I think it’s all cumulating now haha

[@aliciamua1]

watching this got me a bit teary eye, Have been going to their concerts since perfect weapon and seeing them grow like this is amazing. It really just hit me on how much I love to see them live. Can't we for concerts again. Miss this band

[@juliettemcgee9055]

It's like Goth Bon Jovi. I've known BVB for years but never really got into them. Andy's solo stuff are good. Now that you mentioned it, I did get a bit of Matt Heafy in his first register.

[@clownopyt2367]

I looked up Scarlet cross and found you and you do got a point on everything

[@TheRockhound119]

So that is another song from them that I like.

[@sebastianportillo9983]

Little did VoiceHacks know, that about 2 years later BVB releases a Cover featuring VV called Temple of love

[@lanawebb6218]

Fantastic video, always been a fan. Love the changes andy's voice has aged like a fine wine. They were amazing before and just keep getting better. Definitely keep an eye out for the new album.

[@joca3632]

His voice is amazing like always

[@Notsurewhattouse]

Could you review more songs? I would love to see some direct thoughts on more BVB songs and a lot of other bands like A7X, MIW, MCR.

[@rhmm96]

I love your analysis! Seriously! It's always very simple and insightful, not many mouths and faces haha!

[@cazzenova9286]

i agree, this track left me with that 69 Eyes feel

[@matt_addams]

You should check Saints Of The Blood it’s really heavy and Heart Of Fire - it’s heavy also :D waiting for more BVB content ;)

[@Kelly30stm]

I really like BVB and this song. Loved your reaction!

[@andrewcox2851]

It’s Andy’s bday today, believe it or not he’s now 30

[@tinawwj]

He doesn´t sound like anyone else, he sounds like Andy. Only one voice like his and I would recognize it anytime anywhere!

[@javanmonroe6064]

Lol come on, she’s speaking comparatively. Everyone sounds like someone else. Is it exact? No. Is it similar in concept? Absolutely.

[@theblacksheep00]

Hi Marry Z, Can you explain how Andy Black screams in some of Black Veil Brides songs in a future video? I love your channel, you rock!😝🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@jacklynland3109]

I have not really listened to much to this band in the past because I don’t care too much for them, but now I think I might really like them if they sound like this! I think I might now be a fan!

[@voicehacks]

Yeah! I think this Mature sound is a smart move for them!

[@dirtybirddog1579]

Andy is my dream casting for Lestat

[@thiscantbrie1456]

commenting for the algorithm~ i love your channel

[@voicehacks]

Thank you! 🙌

[@lagomlex7303]

Do perfect weapon! Edit: I've been all about Andy for over a decade. 2009 is when I first heard his sultry vocals. 100% obsessed after that.

[@UDCMComedy]

I don’t even care about learning how to sing but I love your voice and hearing you talk. That sounds weird after reading that back.

[@voicehacks]

Thank you!🙌🙌

[@danteredgrave3142]

I always thought that Andy had an great voice. I really enjoyed this video and I think you should do a reaction or breakdown on some of those bands you mentioned. I'm also into the Goth Metal genre so it was cool to hear someone else mention them. Ville Valo, or any from the Lacrimas Profundere vocalists would be cool for a reaction.

[@jacklynland3109]

To really like the music that you like! I love all those bands that you mentioned! I guess we have similar taste in music! I also felt a little bit of Kamelot!

[@dunep1240]

Comment for the algorithm, you deserve a lot more attention 🤘

[@lukemadden4434]

I think it would be cool if you did a breakdown of Gojira and Joe Duplantier's vocal style

[@phlegmfatale-]

Love your videos Mary! You should consider reacting to the Singer from Brutus, Stefanie Mannaerts. Her vocals are incredible.. also I know you’ve reacted to Courtney Laplante before but her vocals have been on fire recently !

[@DrakenH0rse]

LOVE your videos so much, so much good insight on how it's done. I would LOVE it if you could do a reaction to Dear Mother - 12 years in exile. Their vocalist (David) is a beast and the song really slaps. They are an independent band and recently came out with their first single. The band consist of Merel (ex-Delain, MaYaN, Purest of Pain and Gentle Storm), Joey (Drums for Delain) and David on vocals. I've been following Merel ever since her departure from Delain and I'm so happy to see her in Dear Mother putting out new music. It's fairly unknown yet, but I'd love to hear your take on David's vocals and the band!

[@nenemehkimorris4192]

I'm not only one who compared his voice to all my all time fave vocalist ville Valo 🖤🖤

[@n.a31214]

Can you do a video reacting to Rainer Landfermann of Bethlehem? He has such a unique voice! Would to see someone break his voice down

[@maxmattt]

You should check out the video Adrienne Cowan uploaded a few days ago it's awesome, her growls are brutal. Silent Night (Minor Key Metal Version)

[@CAPTAIN_CLOCK]

Hey, can you do a video on removing voice from false cord scream? Thanks!

[@R3D2301]

This generation of black veil brides its become Pop Metal and it's a different route then from where he started been a fan since knives and pens

[@killolafan52]

Just wanted to thank you for turning me on to PoisonBlack. They are a fantastic band, in one of my favorite genres. Have you ever heard of the band Beseech from Sweeden?

[@voicehacks]

Oh yes! I used to like them back in the day too!

[@scorpzgca]

8:02 What song is playing in the background and yeah I agree

[@kevinmyers6964]

💙

[@Oneformula_9]

Ive been a fan for a few years, and I really love them alot, even if they look like emos and black everywhere, teased hair, a lot of screaming and stuff, now they look like this, they look better now they don't look too I guess messy, but they weren't really messy, idk, I just love this band so much

[@RuzzyID]

She still really needs to react to the original Knives & Pens and then the redone version

[@deeanicafowler3498]

It's harder for Andy's voice to resonate because his vocal cords are on top each other instead of how they are supposed to be

[@voicehacks]

Yes! I just recently learned this fact! And he’s done a great job in spite of that!

[@susht1789]

More bvb pls! :)

[@WitheredWings]

You should check out their song Crimson skies, it’s also on the same album as Scarlet Cross and was also released as a single like Scarlet Cross was. The difference? Crimson skies has screaming 🥵🥵

[@tinawwj]

You should react to Black Veil Brides - Faithless (Alive and Burning)!

[@rHamUK]

He's always had a deep voice, it's just raspier now

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Great vocals. Please react to Jinjer's new video for "Home Back".

[@alaskabornheathen8902]

I can’t say I’ve heard this band before. The lyrical content and meaning intrigues me. Most of my beliefs are not structured in the “Christian” world. This song is clearly for the left hand side of the “Christian” world if you will, but I still dig it. “The world will stain us with the Scarlet Cross”. I can relate to that line because in an animistic view the cross is the sword that pierces the Earth. Certainly people of this belief system have attacked and tried to eradicate others for the last couple thousand years. So yea the lyrics are relatable for me. Sorry if this was an inappropriate comment, I just find this song intriguing. Speaking of artists and bands from Finland have you heard of Finntroll? Trollhammaren is by far my favorite. I’ve always wanted to re enact that song in a church with some like foam hammers 🤣

[@Zoologic21]

Will you Mary me

[@densereaper]

His voice sounds like Chad Kroeger in a slightly lower register.

[@voicehacks]

I feel like it’s a lot less “yarly” though haha

[@densereaper]

@@voicehacks True lol

[@HowtoFeelReal]

Hahah I said the same thing during the live chat.

[@tapanim6576]

First time on this channel. Nice reaction to a great song. Please check out Smackbound "Wall of Silence", the female singer Netta has a great voice and she use it in a interesting way. They have other videos from their debut album as well and all has a little bit of different style and vibe to them. Be free to check them out. And they are from Finland. :) Thumbs up!

[@amyjones2119]

I know harsh vocals is your main area but I was wondering about how people do the vocals in mongolian long song known as urtin duu? It has a very distinct sound and you clearly have to be very skilled to do it. "Mongolian Folk Song" uploaded by MrAngeleyes22 on KZbin is a good example of what I mean.

[@amyjones2119]

"Shire Lakee" uploaded by OTMT is another good example

[@metal13panda76]

Please react to After Hour Animals - High Strung its a great song and it came out about 3 weeks ago

[@azza0909ify]

Hi, I would like too see your opinion on a swedish artist called jimmie strimmel (former dead by april) could send you some links if you are intrested to see some where his vocals are very clear. I would recomend his acoustic live version of mystery with dead by april. There is also a live version from a song competition(melodi festivalen) both are very clear.

[@leothespian5753]

Tbh I remember when I used to be a big fan of BVB, I noticed most of their songs have nearly the same construct in music sequence. I love their songs for nostalgia reasons but as a musician, I've seen them play nearly the same notes with different tunings or cut and paste into different parts so It may sound differently or when they do vocals they do the same thing :( I known its their signature sound and love their discography but it gets kind of repetitive from all the songs I've heard from them :(

[@Notsurewhattouse]

I love BVB to death, and I totally agree. Their song structure is almost always: Intro, verse, bridge, chorus, verse, bridge, double chorus, bridge, solo, double or triple chorus, or something similar to that. I hope they do something fresh with the new album to keep us on our toes

[@leothespian5753]

@@Notsurewhattouse i really hope they do, I know they got an audience that they're catering to; but imagine if they got more technical and new ways to vocalize everything! :) it would be amazing!! Tbh I didnt notice that structure till an old friend pointed it out and I was like.................youre right🙃🙃🙃

[@TentiousTheCrow]

I see what you mean. The structures are kind of the same, but to be fair, they are a very accessable and contemporary band. They aren't playing prog, so I don't expect unique song structures.

[@EdibleViolas0]

I'm surprised you haven't reacted to Powerwolf yet.

[@liesdamnlies3372]

When I don't watch the video (which is obviously someone doing a "show the chest, girls will love it" and I find distracting...both in the homoerotic way and the eye-rolling way at the same time so now I'm confused)...I kinda like it. I've always had them hanging-around in my music library but never listened to them all _that_ much. This was pretty cool. I'll give them some more listening time I think with this and their latest album. See what happens. Doubt I'll ever reach the absurdity that is my listening time with Jinjer or Kamelot though... ... don't ask ... :|

[@_whatsername1911]

Andy's voice has always been deep, down and dirty. This isn't new.

[@nenemehkimorris4192]

You should do a reaction to a him song

[@jayyismee8106]

Can you react to miley cyrus heart of glass cover!! Love your reactions btw!!

[@user-rt1ft1xk1c]

Like 👍💯🤟

[@deniselamm2178]

I've always really tried to get into BVB and I really do like Andy, from what I've seen he seems like a super nice down to earth guy but.... idk.. every time I listen to their music I get almost like a nasally sound with Andy's voice?? Idk if thats the right word for it. Don't get me wrong, hes very talented. But like it just sounds nasally to me

[@paladinminipedro707]

now they have 2 songs i like. never heard this song and it is a good one. In The End is their best and good work...other than that. its uugh. but with that being said, this band is loaded with talent...just not my thing after listening to 14 different songs.

[@andynatics2986]

I think andy idolize band like "HIM"

[@davidsias5351]

What the f*** is goth-rock they're just making too many categories nowadays