A quick look at the techniques behind metal growls & screams
I'm no expert nor do I rarely try to perform metal screams/growls. Truth is there is technique to it. Otherwise, you'll injure yourself. Imagine the moments you've had where you screamed (most likely in rage), how long do you think you could consistently scream for? 10s, 30s, 5 minutes per song with barely a rest? Think again and support the metal growlers and screamers!
So far through my research I'll explain that the single most important thing to remember is to growl through your throat. What this means is not using the diaphragm only - like a falsetto/held back growl/scream; unless, of course you're amplifying a quiet and long endurance run. Imagine a nice deep low burp and belch it out!
Next, maintain drinking warm fluids to loosen your vocal chords. I've heard cold water constricts (middle school) and will have issues. Probably room temperature water is best. I would figure out what you're best comfortable with, vocally: deep growl, mid scream or raging high pitched scream.
There's so many "styles" of metal growls and screams. I will name a few popular:
2) Grindcore - Also know as the pig-squeal
3) Black Metal - Typically screeching high
A growl and a scream are exactly what they are. I won't go into all the specific different styles of each with descriptions. For more check out this short playlist of different metal growls/screams, including funny pointers on how to perform them.
A good tid-bit to point out: not all metal growlers and screamers are evil devil worshipers
"It's not brutal if it's comprehensible"
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