SION "The Blade" REACTION & ANALYSIS by Metal Vocalist / Vocal Coach

[@KardavoxAcademy]

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[@BudzyFoxMX5]

Another nice video. Would love you to do a Cradle of Filth song 😉

[@crabby112]

Brand of sacrifice - animal , sooooo gooood.

[@thisaddict9725]

I'd love for you to do an analysis of EX DEO - BOUDICCA (Queen of the Iceni) Ft Brittney Slayes. Besides, I really like your in-depth explanations, Mark. Your content rules \m/

[@Zulej112]

New aviana - rage

[@JaredDines_]

yo I love Kardashev! thanks for listening to the track man!

[@TylerHodelin]

Jared

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks for the kind words my dude! And of course, y'all wrote a beast of a tune!

[@Sethillo]

🤟😁🤟

[@PadawanPreacher]

I wanna point out that Howard Jones is 50 and still freaking killing it. Total beast mode.

[@austinhirom3658]

I had never thought about his age before and had to go check it for myself. Ol boi is legit 51 years old now, holy shit

[@rhod3house]

I saw him on stage with Light the Torch back in 2019, and you'd have thought he was in his 20s.

[@aWildNelby]

No way?! He looks like he’s in his 30s still. I feel old since I’ve been listening to him since I was in high school 😅

[@Unknownusername1004]

@@austinhirom3658 and nearly had his diabetes kill him (the reason he left KsE)

[@Zulej112]

50 isn't that old tho

[@quantumfluxuation]

I'm sure his opera background is a major part of his tone and abilities

[@DylanOvertimeWinner]

I’m starting a upvote on this comment. Let’s go!

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

Can't find any info on that. Source?

[@sadge5097]

Howard Jones is the absolute man. Dude has such a powerful voice.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Definitely!

[@xJaesa]

u have to say howard jones' full name because he's such a legend he deserves the acknowledgement

[@justinnschultz]

Dude with all love, you gotta stop apologizing for pausing - your breakdown and analysis is why we’re here! It’s your channel, do what you wanna do. If that means pausing 80 times to talk about something, by all means, do it. Great video man!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I appreciate that, dude, thanks!

[@jesseroberts5728]

As Daylight Dies. That album will tell you everything.

[@thelazywanderer_jt]

Let the bridges burn, dude, that one always hits

[@andrewfoss7493]

Crash landed with all the feels dude uhhh!

[@Darkstalker212]

This Fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@RCmetal11]

I saw Howard live with Light the Torch a couple years back, and its funny, cause he flexes his screams so much more live. Dude was throwing every technique in the book out there during songs that dont even have screams on their album versions lol.

[@djaric]

I saw them when they opened for GWAR a few years ago. His mic kept cutting out esp when he did the screams. So that part sucked. :(

[@sophv]

This is what I love about them live; so many more wild screams that I honestly think are some of the best part of his range. Hearing some of his live sets got me hooked and seeing them live was unreal, his vocals are unbeatable.

[@rhod3house]

If you're diving into Killswitch, then you should check out The Signal Fire. Now that Jessie Leech is back as frontman and brings out Howard on it, it's a pretty interesting song to hear comparisons of their vocal and scream ability!

[@firemetalhead5863]

Could t agree more

[@Unknownusername1004]

I prefer Howard’s vocals especially mixed with Adam D guitar playing but Jesse is a beast too I loved times of grace

[@rhod3house]

@@Unknownusername1004 I agree. I've always liked Howard's ability. Although Jessie has definitely put in the work and gotten alot better from back in the day.

[@vegas272007]

And remember that Jessie sounds different post surgery, not in a bad way though, I think his cleans have improved since

[@DarkTrailsExplorer]

I would LOVE to watch the dissection of Jesse’s vocals over the last two albums!

[@Abell05]

This song is an every mood song. It never misses.

[@patfix]

I’ll be honest, I watched this mainly because the reaction to the first chorus. It’s just such an awesome moment and Howard’s voice is so powerful. Love it!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

It's a great chorus, no doubt!

[@justdave9610]

Mark talking about Mr Magoo when he was growing up like he's 60-70 years old or something was kinda funny tbh. It's cool Mark, I saw reruns of it when I was a kid too though.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Haha I loved it man! And yeah it was definitely all reruns

[@flatliner556]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd read somewhere that Howard had some operatic training/background. One of my top 5 vocalists ever.

[@acemusic8060]

Nope! Choir. No opera

[@oscaralthausen5750]

Man, I love so much your reactions, both for your enthusiasm and for your breakdowns and analysis of vocal technics I myself am a self tought singer, and your videos have helped me a lot on developing my growls and screams, and even in my clean singing Hope that soon enough I will have to money to have some lessons with you ❤️

[@KardavoxAcademy]

That's awesome Oscar, I'm glad I've been able to help. I would love to have you in my classroom soon!

[@jtwasson08]

Mark this was AMAZING!!! i have a friend that sings like this and cant wait for him to get all these tips.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad you dug it, John! If you want more, feel free to check us out on Patreon!

[@heathstory9655]

Dude! A co reaction with Howard would be so fucking epic! Howard is one of my favorite vocalists ever! He's ridiculously powerful with his cleans. So good!

[@SynDreasIV]

9:13 His reaction when Howard transitions from screaming to singing🤣 🙌🏽. Yup. That's pretty much how how everyone reacts to this legendary vocalist when they first hear him. There will never be anyone who will ever have a blessed voice like Howard Jones in metal music 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Godbless Him in Jesus name 🙏🏽

[@ericarodriguez662]

Howard is a vocal god! That's all there is to it.

[@HarleyDalle]

Can I just say that I checked out a few Kardashev songs and Beyond Sun and Moon is absolutely perfect! I listen to it daily, such a fantastic song!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Aww, thanks so much, I'm glad you love it!

[@rocioiribe5841]

I LOVE THAT SONG SO MUCH.

[@Gremlack13]

Howard’s clean singing voice is always amazing. My favorite era of him and his music is killswitch, end of heartache. Such an impactful and influential album on my musical taste shifts.

[@The_philosophical_musician72]

Damn Howard has so much power in his voice.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

He's a freight train of voice

[@The_philosophical_musician72]

@@KardavoxAcademy I wish I could afford singing lessons. My mom could sing better than Janis better than gave slick but never had the courage to do it.

[@TKRepository]

Been a big fan of Howard since his Killswitch days. Hopefully I can shake his hand someday.

[@Northernaquariums]

His new album with light the torch is Fucken great! Do give it a listen

[@SablexFlag]

Your enthusiasm for this music is so infectious and I love it!

[@williamsantiago9480]

Mark whitechapel dropped a new song, its called lost boy

[@mikelandau5486]

Yes!!! I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@ryanenglish3744]

If you want to go down the Killswitch rabbit hole, you might want to check out "The Signal Fire". It has both KSE vocalists, Jesse and Howard.

[@lukemadden4434]

You should try to get Austin Dickey on for a For the likes of you Co-reaction!

[@tevildo9383]

Yes, yes, and yes again! The real challenge is what song to do? “Forlorn” or perhaps something from Keillen Allith. Or, time permitting, something from one of Austin’s upcoming projects.

[@lukemadden4434]

@@tevildo9383 either Rot With Me or Forlorn would be my personal picks

[@Nick.McIntyre]

Forlorn for sure. That song slaps so hard

[@Alex-hr1ml]

This is absolution is one of my favourite songs ever. In love with him since that moment. What a voice.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll have to check it out!

[@Maltechr]

I'd love to see your reaction to Killswitch Engages Signal Fire.. Its the return of Howard, and he sings along side Jesse.. Would be really cool to hear you take on both artists and the big differences.. Keep up the great work!

[@ItsTimeForSports]

Screams or cleans, Howard Jones' voice is glorious

[@thelazywanderer_jt]

First of all, your clean voice is so, so incredible, you say its out of your wheelhouse but still Secondly, thank you for helping me finally understand how to sing this song better through this analysis

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks so much for the kind words, I'm glad I was able to help!

[@_Marshall_7677]

I was waiting for you to get to the end when he added the emphasis, your reaction didn't disappoint

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Glad I didn't disappoint! :)

[@mrcreeper6177]

I will keep asking for Make Them Suffer until they win

[@Nick.McIntyre]

I think contraband definitely needs to happen. I wouldn't be mad about hollowed heart either

[@jasonluke6364]

If I'm correct, I believe Howard is classically trained

[@Kratos_Theos]

If Howard is some day done with music (I hope he never will be), then he could be a big wrestling star. Goddammit, he has such a great shape for a fifty year old man.

[@TGoKovenant]

Howard's voice gives me goosebumps! so incredible

[@69ftwwtf96]

Hi Mark, me again! I've always loved kse, whether with Jesse or Howard, but Howard has always been one of my favorite vocalists and is one of the ones that got me into learning how to do metal vocals in the first place, just so I xould sing/sxream/growl along with all the kse songs lol he's an amazing vocalist, especially at his age, though his age doesn't show when he's on the mix

[@chesterogilvie1393]

What a masterful track. This track feels legendary in every aspect Also Mark, enjoyed your analysis and insight on how Howard does what he de does.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks dude, it's a great tune!

[@UnXplainable1]

Jeez, man, you’re really good at coaxing noises out of people. I involuntarily squealed when the notification for this video popped up.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Hell yeah!

[@EvilSewnit]

Excited for this! Hey mark, do you think you can do a video on an old school slipknot song? Say, back from self titled or Iowa?

[@tylerkemper5146]

Ooooo purity or eyeless please

[@alexfoster6794]

Gotta be eyeless. Just for that scream before the breakdown at the end

[@acemusic8060]

IOWA

[@aaronchisholm4]

My girl says I sing with a lot of ‘chin,’ and that is definitely how Howard is doing it too. It’s all power, and Howard adds a bit of warmth to his voice to give that voice even more power. He is literally next level.

[@NomadGragg]

Instant chills the moment Howard started singing..so good..

[@MrRaven420]

Ooo I'm sooooo ready

[@takoshihitsamaru4675]

I find with Howard, that his screams/growls always have this sort of wind-up to them, like he's not just dropping into it, more like he's unleashing it so-to-speak. The first syllables are typically stretched. It's the perfect compliment to the way he belts out his choruses. It never sounds like he's not giving his all, and that's why he's so revered, I reckon.

[@bobsmith93]

Good observations

[@Delta3354]

If you finally sit down for some Killswitch, I recommend the "As Daylight Dies" album. I believe it's one of Howards best albums.

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

It's definitely my favorite KSE album. It's a masterpiece 💜

[@toxictator4561]

Howard makes you wanna sing his songs .

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Hell yeah!

[@aWildNelby]

Appreciate you overheating for us! ❤️ Also patrons wtf u doin? How have we not had a Makhlvk reaction yet? 😅

[@KardavoxAcademy]

You'll have to join and teach them a lesson! ;)

[@aWildNelby]

@@KardavoxAcademy haha you’re a great salesman too! I dont think my one small voice will make a difference in that ever-growing list at the end of your videos 😝 Love to see the outros and that list getting longer over time! Your success is inspiring ❤️

[@foreverawake7]

If you've ever seen or read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything lol

[@metalflower9543]

Whitechapel - Lost Boy

[@glockmaestro]

Howard brings it to the next level. Freaking punch to the gut vocals on this track. This is Howard at his best.

[@vuurklae6605]

Can we talk about how he pauses at 42 seconds and then when he finally progresses again it is another 42 seconds in? Like DUDE Come on. Its so perfect! O.o

[@CaliDBan]

I really hope they do more....more SION please, bc they are so good together (love your vocal breakdowns)

[@dbell582]

Supposed to have 9 more songs by year end but haven’t heard anymore since The Blade was released.

[@SKULL0fD3ATH.]

full album is planned, dont think release as been announced though

[@LucasVe208]

I was actually born with an extended epiglottis. makes for a really interesting sound.

[@darrengee936]

42 is the answer to the life, the universe and everything. . .

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Exactly!

[@KratosMaori]

Yo your Jack Black Hands kill me during this hahahahaha

[@thefridge4697]

I would love for a voice teacher to break down “Suicidol” by Madman’s Esprit. That devil scream in the beginning is unlike anything I’ve ever heard

[@MarksmanFromHell]

I'm not a teacher but it sounds to me like they were either using a whistle fry scream or perhaps pitch screaming in whistle register, assuming that's possible. I only checked that scream out so I don't know for sure, but it might be possible that they're upper soprano range or even mezzo-soprano, and utilizing their upper range in conjunction with pitched screaming. I lean more towards the pitched screaming in whistle theory, but who knows?

[@thefridge4697]

@@MarksmanFromHell it’s possible, that dude has some of the most violent screams I’ve ever heard, almost banshee like. Never heard anyone else like that before.

[@SorryNoob69]

Not that I'm saying that he's a church singer, he's got a very church vocalist clean singing. His voice projects HEAVILY and cleanly in his cleans

[@KardavoxAcademy]

10000% agreed

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

As a huge fan of KSE, I've always attributed Howard's screams as more singing with a scream on top, where as Jessie just lets it rip. Jessie's singing voice is great too btw

[@mikebridge1753]

every. fuckin. thing. he. sings. is. beast.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Howard is a legend, no doubt!

[@martinrogers8465]

Howard is superb. Angelic even. He is a trained singer as well. S++++ tier vocalist

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Yeah, he's amazing. I need to check out more of his vocals!

[@Johnny-wz5bh]

09:13 priceless ! 🤘🔥🤘

[@SparkimusPrime]

Absolutely love this project ❤️‍🔥 Jared is a new find for me, but Howard is a vocal legend 🖤 (Also just realized that Jared looks like MrBallen in this video 😂🖤)

[@chriskeiser5809]

Howard sounds absolutely feral in the verses on this song.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Yeah, he sounds awesome!

[@angryktulhu]

He’s probably doing yell screams. Like periphery and architects. Notice his very thin almost white noise like distortion. With no low arytenoid rumbling

[@killerbean5343]

Mark:this isn't gonna be anyone's starting point *yea no shit😅

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Haha you would be amazed how many new students I get who run face first into the most complicated singing / screaming and then get surprised when it doesn't work. It doesn't surprise me anymore, but it used to

[@thisisbigbear]

Any thoughts about doing vocal covers from time to time?

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Between students, filming and editing these videos, and writing / recording for Kardashev, I legitimately have almost no free time. What free time I do have I usually reserve for vocal rest and mental health. Covers would be awesome, but not on the table at the moment

[@thisisbigbear]

@@KardavoxAcademy totally understandable. Making sure you have time to take care of yourself is most important!

[@7281546309]

Hard to believe Dines has the time to do anything except apologize to artists to avoid getting canceled and delete comments from his social media. All sizzle, no steak.

[@t0aster_b4th]

Everything about this song is disgusting in the best possible way.. I love it so much.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

It's awesome!

[@kengrubiak1691]

Someone tie mark down and play everything KSE made with Howard...

[@lucax2300]

Howard Jones and his singing thing he does by squeezing his voice is kinda what I'd do whenever I would try doing an impression of a macho super hero, and idk ig I kinda got impressed that he uses it to sing with.

[@perforatededge1053]

Howard’s cleans make me feel like the little spoon. 🙂

[@jasonscreationsunlimited4161]

Howard is one of the best vocalists..PERIOD!

[@jmyers112]

don't apologize for the lack of AC and fans, i've hardly been comfortable since may so i appreciate that lmao

[@claytonburge8831]

Let's fucking goooooo I've been waiting for this for awhile! ❤

[@thomasmarchese2808]

Duuuuude. A contraction with Howard would be dooooope

[@willreed2149]

I gotta give credit to Jared's vocal ability too, even though he doesn't sing in this song. You should definitely check out some of his stuff from The Light EP or The Dark EP.

[@briandaniels8945]

I love this track but I saw contraband by make them suffer on the list you gotta see it

[@LunaBianca1805]

I always loved Howard in KSE - as I have been late to them (always late to things just like you ;D) and have only started listening to them when they were already pretty popular here in Germany - just as much as I do love Jesse being back with them. Never understood why people think they need to pit both against each other- they're both unique and awesome singers! That said, I always felt it rewarding to keep up with all the other stuff both do outside of KSE, like with Howard in Light the Torch and Devil you know and Jesse in Times of Grace, the side project he's in with Adam D. I'm almost sure you'd enjoy some of that stuff as well :)

[@JaMeS14404]

You’ve got to go run through As Daylight Dies. One of my all time favorite albums, classic Howard and where this sound really came developed to all us KSE fans. Would love to hear your thoughts on that album! 😭🤘

[@mojitojones2592]

If you want to see an interesting vibrato technique, check out Nothing More's performance of "Jenny", specifically the PreSonus live video

[@RedDawnGamin]

holy shit i missed the scream in the mix at the end! how did i not notice it when i first heard it.....

[@DrDipsh1t]

I wanna see what you think of Howard on The Dagger from Roadrunner United. Robb Flynn does a great performance on the song too.

[@KardavoxAcademy]

I'll check it out!

[@DrDipsh1t]

@@KardavoxAcademy if you haven't listened to the album yet, I highly recommend it as it's a wonderful collaboration album of many Roadrunner artists. I feel many people missed out on that diamond.

[@sergiolajara779]

Awesome!!! From Perú 🇵🇪🍺

[@KardavoxAcademy]

Thanks! 😃

[@dieseltech7_358]

Dude you have to check out HOJO’s cover of simple man. It’s not the full song but holy shit it’s amazing

[@bobsmith93]

"if you lose all the awaaaah"

[@icecream9009]

Why does no one ever mention one of Howard's first bands, Blood Has Been Shed Their last release was in 2003, entitled "Spirals". That whole album is fucking fire from start to finish. WITH the drummer of Killswitch. Justin F.

[@Nick.McIntyre]

That's a great album. I prefer Howard with them vs light the torch.

[@chrismendez7163]

Loved it. Check out Killswitch "Signal Fire" to see the vocal gymnastics of both Howard and Jesse. Would love to see that analysis!

[@itsonlyhugs9486]

Still want to see you react to HOLLOW PROPHET / SCUMFUCK - SCUMPROPHET. Would hate to see you never hear this amazing side project. Been Duerr and Duck is Allen? Come onnnnnnnnn. There newest song Disembodied Phenomena is insane as well, I'd love either one, OR BOTH.

[@C0ffeeKing]

The new whitechapel song it pretty sick I highly recommend checking it out

[@TheGregh1977]

check out their latest two vids just released

[@l8rn3rds]

13:10 dude you would fucking LOVE the new VOLA album. guitar tone is fairly similar.

[@MistressMandi]

Have you heard of Synsnake? I just found out about them, and they’re pretty good.

[@JosephRivera588]

Hell yeah excited to learn some cleans!

[@BirdOfHermes83]

That's a sweaty goober!

[@KardavoxAcademy]

At your service! :P

[@aWildNelby]

You should definitely go back and check out the old Killswitch Engage discography (mainly because me, random internet man, said u should). They were one of the bands that got me into metal.

[@schuylerhansard1486]

Hey Mark do you think you could check out Upon A Burning Body-extermination or chains of agony?

[@alexst3232]

That would be awesome

[@isabellarocks1000]

Please react to the second place song as well it is also amazing.

[@lorenstickler4482]

AZ af lol P.s. you heard that In Gloom song called God The Animal?

[@danielsuarez7855]

Should do Howard jones simple man it’s 2min but it’s powerful and amazing