What’s really happening when a metal vocalist growls, screams, or distorts their sound—and how does the larynx handle that intensity? In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Stark PhD, CCC-SLP, who studies heavy metal singing under videostroboscopy, giving us a rare, real-time look at the biomechanics behind extreme vocals. On today's episode, we explore how researchers are beginning to capture and understand the vocal strategies behind metal techniques, what early visual data can (and can’t) tell us, and why this work is reshaping assumptions about vocal health. From the challenges of studying extreme sound production to the potential implications for singers and clinicians, this conversation highlights the cutting-edge of voice science.