Yeah man, I hear what your saying about Lord Worm. That's why I'm kind of excited about the new vocalist. He can sing. And sing he will, with clean vocals (as well as death growls).
The only reason I've loved cryptopsy is their ability to actually play. I mean common, Flo Mournier? Fucking unreal. The jazz influence with the guitars. Brilliant. I have alot of respect for guitarist's with multiple influences who are able to channel those influences together to create their own sound.
Hearing Lord Worm in the beginng? I detested it. But its the music that had me. And I think that in death metal, it's the music that is the main focal point. If the music's not good, you might as well throw out everything your band has, cause as far as I'm concerned, it's nothing at that point.
Don't get me wrong though, if you can do a death growl well like Mike A, then your fucking golden, and I have alot of respect for vo(kill)ists that can do that. But if it's anything that I've learned about writing music, it's this: the music has to be good, or you have nothing. Vocals come last. I dont care if you think you're a good singer or if you think your poetry or lyrics are good. They dont mean anything.
What makes a band is the music, and thats why i've always been a fan of the players in Cryptopsy.
To me, good vocalists are people who can listen to music, understand what it's trying to convey, and are able to depict that emotion in a way everyone can understand.
I am now stepping down from my soapbox.
Currently listening to: Marty Friedman "Saturation Point", Gorguts "Obscura" and Sepultura "Inner Self"