Hey, outsider here coming in because i saw this thread. In my most humble (and unsolicited opinion), the OP of this thread is way out of line. Not everyone will love the same music as you, so just deal with it. Can you please try to be a bit more pretentious and snobby next time? That'd be awesome.
On subject though, i used to be a big fan of Mr. V's voice. As i started to listen to more and more metal, i have to say that i began to fall out of love with his voice. I think that he is still a very good vocalist and cannot say enough for the years of joy his music brought, but overall i think there are better folks out there, both growlers, singers, and folks who do both. However, comparing someone like, say, Mikko from Swallow the Sun (who's my favorite singer/growler) is retarded because Mikko does better blending in with his specific genre.
Anyway, still think V is a good vocalist, and the new disc is way better than focusing blur. The end.