Beth chats to Rasmus Bom Andersen. Rasmus is a vocal coach, producer and lead singer of the legendary band - Diamond Head. They talk about his journey, honouring the Diamond Head legacy and pick apart some of the technique he uses for metal singing.

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Highlights

01.01 - What was Rasmus’ worst job ever?

01.29 - What was it like for Rasmus Bom Andersen moving from Denmark to London and why did he come here?

01.55 - How did Rasmus get into music? What were his musical inspirations?

02.42 - Was Rasmus a natural singer?

04.43 - Rasmus tells Beth the variety of genres he performs in aside from metal

05.20 - What was it like for Rasmus Andersen joining the established and iconic power metal band ‘Diamond Head’

07.05 - Did Rasmus Andersen feel pressure to do justice to the Diamond Head brand and songs? What impact has that had on him vocally?

09.23- Taking opportunities

09.37 - How Rasmus unexpectedly came to do a gig for White Wizard and how long did he have to prepare?

11.43- How does Rasmus switch between different vocal styles?

13.30 -The importance of having energy behind a note and finding ways to stand out in amongst powerful live instruments 

14.01 - Rasmus delves into the technical side of singing high notes with demonstrations

16.10 - Approaching Distortions and CVT

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Resources Mentioned

• Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter  Facebook Patreon 
• Rasmus: Instagram  Twitter  Website
• Diamond Head: YouTube  Instagram  Twitter Website
• White Wizzard 
• Freddie Mercury 
• Suzi Dian with Saving Grace
• Dave Mustaine and Megadeth
• The Coffin Train

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