Behind The Screams

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Behind The Screams is your all-access pass to the untold stories of metal and rock vocalists. Hosted by vocal coach David Benites of Extreme Vocal Institute, each episode dives into the challenges and behind-the-scenes realities of life as a touring artist. From vocal health to tour hacks and studio secrets, Behind The Screams pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a vocalist.

Episodes

  1. JAN 22

    Alissa White-Gluz

    Extreme Vocal Institute welcomes Alissa White-Gluz onto the Behind The Screams Podcast. David and Alissa talk her new single "The Room Where She Died", the power of collaboration and impact of working with as many talented musicians as possible, the future of music and integration of AI, how using extreme vocals can strengthen singing, viral warm up songs, and more. Interview conducted on December 9, 2025. Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    1h 16m

  2. 12/10/2025

    Michael Barr of Volumes

    Volumes is poised for a massive return with their upcoming record "Mirror Touch" out Friday December 12, 2025 on Fearless Records. David caught up with Michael Barr on this episode of Behind The Screams to dig into the band's evolution, discuss the process of writing "Mirror Touch" with producer and former member Dan Braunstein, lessons learned over the year's from being in the metal scene and more. Interview conducted on November 24, 2025. Cover image photo: @ohsnaplivephotographs https://instagram.com/ohsnaplivephotographs Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    51 min

  3. 12/04/2025

    Beau Bokan & Jared Warth of Blessthefall

    Blessthefall's vocalists Beau Bokan and Jared Warth join David on the Behind The Screams Podcast to discuss their new record "Gallows" out now via Rise Records, talk about their headlining tour, what it means to be a band for as long as they have and their perspectives on how the landscape of releasing music has changed over the course of their tenure as a band. Lots of laughs were had and stay tuned to the end for David's vocal lesson! Interview conducted on October 6, 2025. Cover image photos by: Beau: @earthtomadison https://www.instagram.com/earthtomadison/ Jared: @captainninj https://www.instagram.com/captainninj/ Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    45 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Aaron Bruno of Barbarians of California

    Welcome Aaron Bruno of The Barbarians of California / AWOLNATION to the Behind The Screams Podcast. David and Aaron talk about the diversity between Aaron's two projects, diving back into the hardcore scene, the importance of not taking yourself and your music too seriously, and more. Interview conducted on October 8, 2025. Cover image photo credit ⁠Matt: http://instagram.com/ironyuppie Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    47 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    Harrison Seanor of Downswing

    David spoke with Downswing's Harrison Seanor about their new record "And Everything Was Dark" out now via MNRK Heavy on this episode of Behind The Screams. Hear about the recording process, how Harrison approached the vocals and how Downswing has risen through the Albany scene to get to where they are now. Interview conducted on October 6, 2025. Cover image photo credit @cvmeron_perry Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    38 min

  6. 10/16/2025

    Ryan Storey of Gates To Hell

    David caught up with Ryan Storey from Gates To Hell at Milwaukee Metal Fest to chat about their latest record “Death Comes To All” out via Nuclear Blast Record and the massive growth the band has seen.  Interview conducted on May 18, 2025.  Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠.  Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    26 min

  7. 10/10/2025

    Chad Green of Frozen Soul

    David sat down with Chad Green of Frozen Soul at Milwaukee Metal Fest for this episode of Behind The Screams. Knowing his passion for Magic: The Gathering ahead of time, David brought his deck to have Chad rate it and suggest some improvements. They also get into some heavy topics and the connection between mental health, heavy music and the importance of having healthy outlets for when life gets challenging.  We want to take a moment to acknowledge that October is National Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States and World Mental Health day is October 10. Having conversations like this one with Chad is so important to foster a stronger social approach to mental health and accepting those struggling with it. Thank you to Chad for being willing to open up with me and with everyone watching this episode of Behind The Screams.  Check out Chad (Frozen Soul) and Tuck (Fit For A King) on Play To Win:  https://youtu.be/G_i7dPMqOmI?si=RqapDTKN9vS2lLgI 🎧 LISTEN to Frozen Soul: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hwwmQI1vhQamuIksyDKG6?si=UDV7_FH5TWK173fQ6ecg9w Interview conducted on May 18, 2025.  Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠.  Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo.

    35 min

  8. 09/19/2025

    Matt McGachy of Cryptopsy

    Matt McGachy may be on hiatus with Vox & Hops but Cryptopsy is going strong with their new record "An Insatiable Violence". Matt and David discuss the writing process, dumb ideas turned money makers, the lyrical content of "An Insatiable Violence" and the real-life experience that inspired it, what it means to honor the past while looking to the future and much more. Listen to "An Insatiable Violence" out now via Season of Mist Vinyl ➟ https://shopusa.season-of-mist.com/cryptopsy-an-insatiable-violence-lp-gatefold-digital Interview conducted on July 17, 2025.  Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠⁠.  Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo. Cover image by Grzegorz Karpiński @karpiu.concert.photography

    59 min

  9. 06/05/2025

    Griffin Taylor (Vended)

    Griffin Taylor (Vended) and David laugh their way through a conversation about the band, Griffin's passions outside of Vended both musically and otherwise, talk a little bit of vocals and make lots of pop culture references. _____________ Interview conducted on April 6, 2025. Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo. Want to learn extreme vocals? Visit us at ⁠⁠https://extremevocalinstitute.com⁠

    39 min

  10. 05/29/2025

    Haley Roughton (Gore.)

    David talks with Gore. vocalist Haley Roughton about balancing life with a band that's rapidly growing, finding herself as a vocalist through the process of the creation of Gore., upcoming shows, festivals, and what to expect from new music. _____________ Interview conducted on March 29, 2025. Cover image credit @justtheletterk_img Behind The Screams is a production of ⁠Extreme Vocal Institute⁠. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo. Want to learn extreme vocals? Visit us at ⁠https://extremevocalinstitute.com⁠

    54 min

  11. 05/22/2025

    Emma Boster (Dying Wish)

    David talks with Emma Boster of Dying Wish about their fast-track into being a professional touring band, overcoming vocal challenges, honing their sound in new music and more. _____________ Interview conducted on April 19, 2025. Behind The Screams is a production of Extreme Vocal Institute. Produced and hosted by vocal coach David Benites. Produced by Rilee Dubilo. Want to learn extreme vocals? Visit us at https://extremevocalinstitute.com

    35 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

Behind The Screams is your all-access pass to the untold stories of metal and rock vocalists. Hosted by vocal coach David Benites of Extreme Vocal Institute, each episode dives into the challenges and behind-the-scenes realities of life as a touring artist. From vocal health to tour hacks and studio secrets, Behind The Screams pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a vocalist.

Information

  • Creator
    Extreme Vocal Institute
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Extreme Vocal Institute
  • Show Website
    Behind The Screams