EXTREME VOCAL INSTITUTE NEWS

Volumes is gearing up to drop their highly anticipated record Mirror Touch this Friday December 12, 2025 via Fearless Records. David caught up with one of Volumes' vocalists, Michael Barr, to chat about the process of creating Mirror Touch , the band's evolution and experimental style of progressive metalcore, what it means to navigate an ever-changing music industry and more. The conversation dives into writing and performing with two vocalists, balancing aggression and me

You’ve probably heard strong opinions on both sides. Some people say fry is safer. Others say false cord is more “natural.” Beginners are left confused, sore, and second-guessing every noise they make. There is no clear-cut right answer and at the end of the day, it comes down to your preferences and your voice.

The good news: most screaming-related headaches aren’t caused by the screaming itself. They’re caused by air management — specifically, pushing too much air, too fast, with too much tension behind it or not using enough air and trying to squeeze the sounds out.