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This is the first instructional singing book to address exclusively rock sining in the singer's own words. Learn what it takes to sing like a professional, maximize your vocal range, increase power, and avoid burnout. Learn what to do on the road before and after a show to maintain your rocking voice. All that and more as international stars such as Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate, and Joe Lynn Turner among others share their insider knowledge in "Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing".

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Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Music Sales America (January 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1860744370
ISBN-13: 978-1860744372
Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.5 x 0.3 inches
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Warner Brothers by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, great insights from the Stars, January 12, 2003

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* First off, this is a very good book that I ejoyed quite a bit, and will go back to re-read several times, I'm sure. I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. I say this because most of my comments below will sound a bit critical, but I don't mean to convey a negative impression, necessarily, I just state where this book might have been even better. Bill Martin did a fine job overall, IMO.

This book was supposed to be entitled "Metal Pipes" from what I'd heard about beforehand, and only recently learned that it had been released under the eventual title. It's a very good read, mostly because of the interviews with star rock/metal singers. A couple of comments...

1. The first section of chapters, which is actually quite short and repeats phrases/views from the subsequent interviews with the singers, is actually sort of okay, but not that good. If you've never learned anything about singing at all (e.g., the importance of hyrdation, warmup, and sleep/rest), it will be of help, but it is of limited value and really is a rather half-hearted attempt at delivering the basics of vocal production/technique and maintenance/care. It probably would have been better to integrate more on these topics with some of the sources cited on vocal technique/production and the interview comments/opinions in a summary section at the end of the book. The section on producing 'rasp' was quite unique, however, and one I've not seen before, even in Mark Baxter's "Rock and Roll Singer's Survival Manual".

2. Most of the interviews are quite good, but they are of varying quality, not because of the questions asked, but rather because some of the singers didn't really say that much in their responses (e.g., Rik Emmett, surprisingly). My favorite interview was with Tim "Ripper" Owens, who was very forthcoming in his responses (and he's a really good guy, I e-mailed with him a few times on vocal technique). I'd heard that Michael Matijevic, of Steelheart and "Rock Star" fame, was going to participate, but apparently this didn't ultimately happen.

3. Finally, a word of caution - although most of these singers have had some lessons at some time in their careers, none of them are experts in vocal production, so I'd say to take their advice if it seems logical or workable, apply it, and if it doesn't seem to be working out for you, drop it. Just because they sing well does not mean that their advice will necessarily work for you - every voice is different.

* Bottom line: Very good overall, could have been a bit better. Maybe I'll write a follow-up that addresses some of the shortcomings I saw in this book and interview some of the missing greats (e.g., Halford, Dio, Kiske).

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4.0 out of 5 stars True Metal vocal techniques to the max!, February 18, 2003

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This book is overall a great read. I am not a lead vocalist, I am a guitarist, but I know a lot about singing and other instruments. A few things I suggest you skip over are anything said by Chuck Billy(although I'm a huge fan of Testament, his vocal techniques are very harsh and damaging on your vocal chords)and the guy from Disturbed(he apparently damaged his voice so bad that he needed surgery). Other than that, this is a great book. Winger-haters, don't skip over the Kip Winger interview...Although Winger had horribly cheesy music, Kip is a very knowledgable musician and gives great advice. Bruce gives awesome but common warm-up tips, and James Labree obviously knows what he is talking aboot, eh? Geoff Tate's advice did not impress me. I expected more out of such a vocal god. I do recomend this book for any lead or backup vocalist. It gives great insight to whatever style you are playing, especially Metal. Well, I hope this review helped you. My Metal Hails hgo out to all of you!

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2.0 out of 5 stars unfair!!, May 26, 2005

By	gregg (florida) - See all my reviews

The title is unfair, because it leads you to think that you will actually have a solid vocal lessons book on heavy metal,
It ain't true. the book should have been titled "Interviews with heavy rock singers". Now "Bill Martin" who ever you are, your book !!sucks!!. If the title would have been another, then it probably wouldn't suck. I wish somebody would write a real book on heavy rock singing. There are a lot of kids outhere that would love to learn this technique, and it is not fair that jerks that aren't even singers, take advantage of this by putting misleading titles to there books just to sell them.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Be advised on what you buy
I agree with Gregg in previous review. The book (or should we call it a magazine?) consists mainly of interviews with rock stars on techniques they're using. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Andriy Dyatel

5.0 out of 5 stars Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing really helps
I gave this book to friend that has been singing for a long time. He indicated that he learned so much from the book in such a short time. Read more

Published on January 9, 2007 by Joni Frederick

5.0 out of 5 stars "Jaime Vendera, Author of Raise Your Voice"
This is the first vocal instruction book for rock singers, which addresses the voice from the professional singer's point of view. Read more

Published on December 18, 2005 by Jaime Vendera

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, Useful and Insightful
As a long time fan of heavy rock, I found this book to be original, providing very useful tips from the legends themselves. I've not found anything else like it. Read more

Published on January 30, 2003 by AEW

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing will top this!! Unless Bill writes another...
Just flipping through the first few pages it reads like just another vocal coaching book. But wait - get your form and posture correct because what you are about to read will... Read more

Published on January 22, 2003 by Dan T.

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