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Behind The Screams Kicks Off 2026 with Alissa White-Gluz

We've kicked off 2026 with a very influential guest on the Behind The Screams Podcast, Alissa White-Gluz. Alissa and host/Extreme Vocal Institute vocal coach David Benites touch on a multitude of deep and honest topics, conversing about the state of the music industry today, the voices that have shaped Alissa's preferences and her own personal styling and more.




In this episode, David sits down with Alissa to talk about her latest single, “The Room Where She Died”, out now via Napalm Records, and digs into the path that led her to becoming one of the most recognizable vocalists in modern metal. Alissa opens up about the vocalists who inspire her, why emotional impact will always matter more to her than pure technical flexing, and how she feels about the growing influence of AI and the ongoing “TikTokification” of music. She also shares some unexpected insight into her personal warm-up routine—including using the viral K-Pop Demon Hunters track “Golden” to get her voice ready.


As always, Behind The Screams doesn’t stop at conversation. Stay to the end for a vocal lesson where David breaks down key vocal concepts that came up during his chat with Alissa; turning real-world artist insight into practical lessons you can apply to your own voice.


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Volumes' vocalist Michael Barr holds mic on stage. Two inset images show people talking. Text: "Behind the Screams VOLUMES MICHAEL BARR."
Beau Boken & Jared Warth of BlessTheFall performing, with close-ups of them smiling in caps. Background text: "Behind the Screams, Blessthefall," on a stage.

Aaron Bruno of The Barbarians of California/Awolnation singing into a microphone. Two people are shown in video call screens; one smiles, the other gestures. Text: "Behind The Screams: Aaron Bruno." Background features yellow and purple hues.

Harrison Seanor of Downswing with mic on red/black background; two inset images of smiling men. Text: “Behind the Screams, Downswing, Harrison Seanor.”

Two men, David Benites (left) and Ryan Storey of Gates to Hell (right) converse indoors, one in a black outfit, the other in a green shirt and beanie. Text: "Behind the Screams" and "RYAN STOREY."

Two men, David Benites (left) and Chad Green of Frozen Soul (right) animatedly discussing inside a room. One wears a hat and glasses; the other has long hair. "Behind the Screams" text above.

Two men David Benites and Matt McGachy of Cryptopsy on video call; one pointing, the other gesturing with hands. "BEHIND THE SCREAMS," "CRYPTOPSY," and "MATT MCGACHY" text overlaid.

Two people, David Benites (left) and Griffin Taylor of Vended (right) smiling and shouting in front of "Behind the Streams" text. Vibrant colors, with plaid shirt and cowboy hat adding character.

Vocalist Haley Roughton of Gore. performing passionately with mic; two people smiling in video call inset. "Behind the Screams," "Gore," "Haley Roughton" text.

Two people, David Benites (left) and Emma Boster of Dying Wish (right), converse in a room with text "Behind the Screams" and "Dying Wish Emma Boster" overlaid. Both display expressive gestures.

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