The vast majority of music is vocal based, meaning the
melody and primary focus of a song can be found in the vocal track. This is not necessarily true in heavy metal,
where often the main feature is the guitar riff and the vocals are just another
instrument, rather than the focal point of a tune. This is especially the case in death metal
where growled vocals are usually indecipherable, rarely contain melody and are
utilized to create atmosphere and emphasis. Neurogenic’s album Ouroboric Stagnation is notable for the lack of attention placed on the vocals. Vocalist Matteo Bazzanella’s tracks are so low in the mix, they seamlessly blend with the instrumental tracks. Perhaps they are even a bit too low, but I understand the reason. These tunes are entirely guitar driven, and the guitar tone is masterful.
