MUSIC IN THE BLOOD

Metallica's upcoming ninth studio album will possibly be released in mid 2008 through Warner Bros. Records, the band's first record release by that label (but still remaining with Warner Music Group, which owned their previous label, Elektra Records). This will be Metallica's first studio album in 5 years, since St. Anger in 2003. It is currently unknown if a title has even been decided upon by the band. The record will be the band's first studio album to feature current bassist Robert Trujillo as well as the group's first to be produced by Rick Rubin.It has been described as more progressive and, at times, melodic, featuring a number of guitar solos, and has been called the "missing link" between 1988's ...And Justice for All and 1991's Metallica. The band has been reported to have returned to performing in E tuning, as they did on their first five studio albums, to complement James Hetfield's vocals. The band had previously played in E flat s

Start with something not that intense, like Black Sabbath, faster and more aggressive singing styles like of Slayer or Kataklysm. Proper technique is established by using the diaphragm to push air out of your lungs. Try going sssssss quietly and then increase in volume. The feeling in your stomach is your diaphragm. Fill up your lungs with air, then push out some of the air, tightening your throat and moving your tonsils as you do this. Do this all in one motion, but don't push too hard. The resulting sound should hopefully be the type of low grunt that you want to achieve, so work on that. Try to pick songs from bands like Slayer, Metallica or other bands who do not use the death grunts as it will be easier to rehearse your grunts. Try singing it normally, then slowly add more "fire" to it, until you can feel your diaphragm really pushing and you're getting that deep sound you're looking for. Breathing like a dog, as stupid as it sounds, can also help you open yo

System of a Down (sometimes referred to as S.O.A.D.) is a Alternative metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band consists of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards), John Dolmayan (drums), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals) and Shavo Odadjian (bass), who are known more for the outspoken social and political views found in their songs than for their distinctive dress styles and goatees. All four members are of Armenian ancestry.System of a Down uses a wide range of instruments, including baritone electric guitars, electric mandolins, sitars, 12-string classical guitars and many other East Asian instruments. Their main influences are most noticeably from earlier alternative rock bands, but they also draw influence from the heavy metal, punk rock, jazz, fusion, Armenian folk music, classic rock, blues, and industrial genres. The band enjoyed moderate success with their first singles, "Sugar", ranked number 9 on the top 50 Songs that changed the world by Kerrang magazine, "Suit

Early Days: Arch Enemy was formed in 1995 by guitarist Michael Amott, formerly of Carcass, Candlemass and Carnage. Other band members included his brother Christopher, bassist/vocalist Johan Liiva and drummer Daniel Erlandsson. Their debut album Black Earth was released in 1996. A New Vocalist: After several lineup changes, Arch Enemy found a new vocalist for their fourth album, 2001's Wages Of Sin. Angela Gossow breathed new life into the band and drew a lot of attention being a female death metal vocalist. Success: With 2003's Anthems Of Rebellion and 2005's Doomsday Machine, Arch Enemy secured their place as one of the most popular and successful death metal bands in the world. In 2005 yet another lineup change occurred. Original member Christopher Amott left the band and was replaced by Fredrik Åkesson. Current Band Members: Angela Gossow - Vocals (Asmodina, Mistress) Michael Amott - Guitar (Candlemass, Carcass, Carnage, Spiritual Beggars) Fredrik "Kulle" Åkes