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EXTREME VOCAL INSTITUTE BLOG


David's band Renesans is back with a vengeance. "Labor of Hate" is the heaviest track that the band has put out. Written and produced in partnership with Chris Wiseman (Currents, Shadow of Intent) and Justin "JD" deBlieck (formerly Ice Nine Kills) this track is designed to make you move both physically and emotionally.

Be sure to follow Renesans on Spotify and save "Labor of Hate".


David shared his thoughts about the track in an Instagram live stream saying, "This track has the heaviest and most versatile set of vocals I've ever performed in one song."


The video was directed, produced, and edited by Dave Dunsire, also the guitarist of Renesans with a camera assist from Extreme Vocal Institute's quieter owner Rilee Dubilo. This video features bassist Ron Bernhaut and drummer Luke Green.


The guitar and bass featured in the video are beautiful pieces of art from the master craftsman Dave Cohen at Equilibrium Guitars.


You can all check out the brand new Renesans website. Subscribe to the email list to be the first to know about new music, exclusive merch information and more! Renesans is also now on TikTok.


Renesans is ending 2021 with a "Silver" lining - a new track and music video is streaming worldwide now.


"Silver" is an emotional track that features the most fry screaming David Benites has ever performed within a single song. Here's what he had to say about his choice to use this technique over his typical false cord scream on this song:


This might surprise you, but I used to hate doing fry screams. I’ve always leaned more towards false cord, at least until I started Renesans. Especially with Silver, there was something about the energy and vibe of the music that I felt called for a scream that was more emotional in a different way. Fry scream is incredibly reflective of how we feel since it’s purely our voice in there, and when I went for it in this song everything just clicked. I couldn’t be happier with it!

"Silver", like the previous Renesans tracks was co-written by Benites and producer Taylor Larson at MixWave Studios. Larson also mixed and mastered the track. Check out the official music video here:

The video was shot and edited by Anthony Lusk-Simone (Zenbeast Media) and color graded by Marylou Larson. The footage was taken at MixWave Studios. Single artwork by Anthony Lusk-Simone.


If you enjoy the track be sure to follow Renesans: Spotify | Instagram | Facebook

Check out the latest episode of Matt McGachy's podcast Vox & Hops presented by HEAVY MONTRÉAL. Episode 302 is "Extreme Vocals with David Benites of Extreme Vocal Institute & Renesans". You can check out the episode below and streaming on all podcast platforms:


David is one of the best extreme vocalists in the world but more than that he is also someone to knows exactly how to clearly teach extreme vocals to others.
Check out our conversation about how he got through 2020, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, becoming a vocal coach, the modern extreme vocal coaching scene, Renesans, an Extreme Vocal Institute Brew & his hangover cure.
Throughout this conversation, David was drinking Peabody Heights Brewery, LLC ‘s "Unforgivable Curses" the 9% Triple while I enjoyed Microbrasserie Jackalhop. ‘s "Session NEIPA". This 3.7% Session NEIPA was hopped with Cryo Ekuanot, Hull Mellon & Cashmere Hops. It poured out with a glorious hazy veil, slapped juicy pineapples on the nose & ripped an enjoyably green light citrus finish.
Massive cheers to Kevin from La Canetti Villeray for joining David & I for a mini extreme vocal lesson. You rule!

- Matt McGachy


Here's what David had to say about the conversation:

I had such a great time doing this with my new friend Matt McGachy Cryptopsy, one of the best hosts and conversationalists with extreme vocals to match! Thanks for having me!


Be sure to give Vox & Hops a follow across all the socials and check out the other great episodes featuring your favorite vocalists!

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