Behind The Screams: AWOLNATION's Aaron Bruno talks his new hardcore project: The Barbarians of California
- Extreme Vocal Institute
- Nov 13
- 1 min read
Everyone under the sun knows the song "Sail" by AWOLNATION (approaching 1 billion streams on Spotify) but did you know that Aaron Bruno, the vocalist and mastermind behind AWOLNATION also has a hardcore band? Enter The Barbarians of California.
David sat down and chatted with Aaron on Behind The Screams about his return to the hardcore scene after taking some time away and what it means to him to dive back into extreme vocals, the balancing act between AWOLNATION and The Barbarians of California, working with the same producer for both projects and much more.
The Barbarians of California put out their debut record And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth in 2024. If you're a fan of bands like Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan and modern acts like DRAIN, this will fit in nicely to your playlists.
David's recommendation: "No Sir I Won't Wear Your Jacket" from And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth
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.
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