i think today he has a really unique voice! i prefer it than the old days, is more hardcore and full of anger!! a lot better than a classic guttural growl in my opinion. when he open the mouth is like hear the suffering of a fucking grizzly
Barney in 1990 was a monster. Nearly 30 yrs later and no one could keep that up. An expected change/progression for a band that’s been on the road for so long. Are people actually faulting him?
Actually, it sounds more like he changed the technique in 00s. Went from classic death metal growl to hardcore-ish shouting, and the latter arguably puts a bigger strain on cords. His clean voice is bright and smooth and not hissy or raspy. Permanent vocal damage doesn't sound like this (and I have it).
Firstly, I think the band have evolved and developed in amazing ways - much more so than any peer I can think of - I can hear echoes of killing joke and Swans in their new material. On this basis, I doubt that the change in vocal stylings is to do with ageing, and likely with finding a different type of voicing for where they are at now as a band. My take is that the Cookie Monster vocal was mind-bending in 1989, but the newer no-wave/hardcore stylings sound much fresher and less cartoonish in 2020, which is important for the weight of the material.
I agree I don't know what all the other commenters are talking about. Just that "like the old stuff because" mentality. The new, modern Napalm Death IMO, is a much more defining figure. And to me, definitely deserved the title of Grindcore more than the old voice. In addition, this was all live stuff. Do an evolution of the vocals on studio recorded albums. I love new Napalm WAY more. Basically ever since Enemy of the Music Business it has gotten better and better for me.
I prefer his old voice, but it’d be cool to see a balance between the old and new approach. They still slay live, just saw them., I’d love to see a second guitarist too. Barney seems like he’s deaged and lost weight too. It’s weird
Good video but weird how it just skips right over the 92-94 period & then just dips in & out at random thru the following years... Those listening closely will notice he went for a notably different approach from his Kam Lee style on "Harmony" to his vocals on "Utopia". What it does show clearly tho is how in the last 2 years or so, he seems to have blown out his live voice. I must say I kinda saw it coming, the way he's just kept pushing it the last decade... If he doesn't tone it down or go for another approach again, he'll have no voice left!
One curious fact: Barney's first band was not in fact Napalm Death, it was Benediction, the iconic british death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in the start of 1989.
i don't understand the people saying he sounded more hardcore or whatever back in the day. Did y'all hear utilitarian? listen at 3:20. This era, he sounded like a fucking feral animal.
I liked his vocals on Harmony Corruption and Utopia Banished, in fact they were the albums which got me interested in Napalm Death. Fear, Emptiness, Despair I don't remember liking that much and my interest died.
His voice was still great & deep on F,E,D. It's after that when it definitely declined, along with the music. But he got more aggressive (again, along with the music) in the 2000s
The Secret is in his long hair
Yeah, as soon as he cut his hair his vocals went from generic to original sounding.
Nah, it's the dancing!
i think today he has a really unique voice! i prefer it than the old days, is more hardcore and full of anger!! a lot better than a classic guttural growl in my opinion. when he open the mouth is like hear the suffering of a fucking grizzly
Barney in 1990 was a monster. Nearly 30 yrs later and no one could keep that up. An expected change/progression for a band that’s been on the road for so long. Are people actually faulting him?
Actually, it sounds more like he changed the technique in 00s. Went from classic death metal growl to hardcore-ish shouting, and the latter arguably puts a bigger strain on cords. His clean voice is bright and smooth and not hissy or raspy. Permanent vocal damage doesn't sound like this (and I have it).
Idk why cause he sounds better than ever
90 was very similar to Masse from Hypocrisy. Barney had and has moments.
1:13 goddamn!!!! The Energy
That cocaine brrrroo
Listen of The Complete Radio Session (Peel Session) : the song the kill : I never listen faster
Human fucking tornado
Is it only me who see that Barney never gets old at all...
u right
He looks younger now cause he lost weight.
Just like Bill Steer
2007 has to be my favorite, absolutely rabid
Dude just sounds angrier as he got older
He screamed like the Hulk
One of the few who’s voice actually got better and heavier
Firstly, I think the band have evolved and developed in amazing ways - much more so than any peer I can think of - I can hear echoes of killing joke and Swans in their new material. On this basis, I doubt that the change in vocal stylings is to do with ageing, and likely with finding a different type of voicing for where they are at now as a band.
My take is that the Cookie Monster vocal was mind-bending in 1989, but the newer no-wave/hardcore stylings sound much fresher and less cartoonish in 2020, which is important for the weight of the material.
Preach!
What kind of idiot assumes people don't change over 30 years?
1:05 drummer beats drums like a demon. In good sense.
Old voice is the best. A monster.
His old voice is generic. The new one is way better.
A Cookie monster!
I like me some cookies.
Old sounds like Masse at Impotent God, later barney is just cute shouting.
More agression, looks more younger. he is no.1 extreme vocalist
Much better now. Distinctive
I agree I don't know what all the other commenters are talking about. Just that "like the old stuff because" mentality. The new, modern Napalm Death IMO, is a much more defining figure. And to me, definitely deserved the title of Grindcore more than the old voice. In addition, this was all live stuff.
Do an evolution of the vocals on studio recorded albums. I love new Napalm WAY more. Basically ever since Enemy of the Music Business it has gotten better and better for me.
@@obscurousx1275 You are correct, sir.
I’m mixed since they still slay live, but think he could do a combo of approaches and that’s be cool
What I noticed the most is the involucion in the crowd... Seems that festivals have hit low in crowds' savagery... A pity
Yeah the 2013 crowd is insane, then 2017 Its like "wut"
90s crowds were of legend
I prefer his old voice, but it’d be cool to see a balance between the old and new approach. They still slay live, just saw them., I’d love to see a second guitarist too. Barney seems like he’s deaged and lost weight too. It’s weird
His old voice was super generic. He definitely improved through out time.
Good video but weird how it just skips right over the 92-94 period & then just dips in & out at random thru the following years... Those listening closely will notice he went for a notably different approach from his Kam Lee style on "Harmony" to his vocals on "Utopia".
What it does show clearly tho is how in the last 2 years or so, he seems to have blown out his live voice. I must say I kinda saw it coming, the way he's just kept pushing it the last decade... If he doesn't tone it down or go for another approach again, he'll have no voice left!
Nah, it's more like he changed the way he sings. From gutturals so semi-clean shouts/screams.
@@Admiral_Bongo Man, he blew his voice. It's so obvious.
@@bolid991 I know what blown voice sounds like. Chris Barnes is a shining example. Have seen ND live several times and Barney still got it.
One curious fact: Barney's first band was not in fact Napalm Death, it was Benediction, the iconic british death metal band formed in Birmingham, England in the start of 1989.
Gorever young barney
he looks the the death metal joe elliot brother
What about the Benediction days?
What happens when you get older
Seems to just aggressively shout more than "growl" now
"just"
It’s held up fairly well for 20 years of severe abuse. Better than Anselmo.
i don't understand the people saying he sounded more hardcore or whatever back in the day. Did y'all hear utilitarian? listen at 3:20. This era, he sounded like a fucking feral animal.
NP ❤❤❤
1990 was the best
The best vocals were on Mass Appeal Madness and Utopia Bunished albums. Most unusual and agressive.
I liked his vocals on Harmony Corruption and Utopia Banished, in fact they were the albums which got me interested in Napalm Death. Fear, Emptiness, Despair I don't remember liking that much and my interest died.
His voice was still great & deep on F,E,D. It's after that when it definitely declined, along with the music. But he got more aggressive (again, along with the music) in the 2000s
@Vojin Sarcevic 90s Barney < 00s Barney
I dig fear and it was the last one I bought.. but I saw them live Thursday night and they were incredible. I think two guitars would be better though
90-92 лучший период Барни, imho)
Opa!
2017 crowd was lame
Автор Барни это голос группы а барабанщик Мик Харис и это Napalm Death
Thought it was just me about the vocal change. for me harmony corruption all day not the shouty vocals
He was very good in 1989-1990, he went extremely worse in 1997 but then got better and better, but still not as good as in his first years in ND
Well he's 40 something now so he can't really scream like he used to when he was younger
That's becusse the first years were a different singer
Jackson Wilburn - LOL! Bar said 1989-1990, that was when Barney joined...
@@Sean-fv4wi yeetus deletus. You really zonked me there scoob
@@Sean-fv4wi oops
Evolution? Rather regression. 1989 voice was MUCH better than today's.
Nope
@@MorgueOfficialMusic yepe
Change ?
his voice changed! since 2000 he don´t sing the same style as 90´s decade, looks like another singer
What title song in 1999?
the kill
Iove the energy he keeps but he zhouldn't be screeming like that he is gonna destroy his vocal chords, should go back to the deep controled vocals
Barney
Actually..voice without testosterone power now... :-(
His voice used to be super generic. His vocal style nowadays is way more original.