The Art of the HOO
Party like a HOO from HOOville |
| 11 |  | Highly Suspect
Mister Asylum
Bath Salts (0:07) (1:54) (2:07) (3:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Nqi_grCkA
HONORABLE MENTION: While many of these are not 'proper' HOOs, the sheer diversity of OOHs AHs and HAs in this song is definitely a treat for the cultured listener. |
| 10 |  | Misfits
Earth A.D./Wolf's Blood
Devilock (0:23) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T2Pac5HOEA
3/5 Danzig |
| 9 |  | Celestial Bloodshed
Cursed, Scarred and Forever Possessed
All Praise to Thee (0:25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8ZWiJQkmI
3.5/5 The force of this HOO is somewhat overshadowed by the mediocre production but the follow up of a soul-shattering YAH really makes this one a treat. |
| 8 |  | High on Fire
Death Is This Communion
Rumors of War (0:14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89h-X-tZa_w
3.5/5 Perhaps not the greatest of the HOOs, this one earns a spot in the top ten for Matt Pike's teeth alone. |
| 7 |  | Nasum
Grind Finale
Falska Tankar (0:54) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO7ZMteSYgY
4/5 The jury is out on whether or not this can truly be considered a HOO since it more closely resembles an OH (the two are closely related but not the same). Despite the controversy, if this HOO(?) doesn't make you want to throw down then you don't have a pulse. |
| 6 |  | Ethereal Beauty/Shyy/Heretoir/Soliness
The World Comes To An End In The End Of A Journey
The White Sheet Faces the Dark Light (0:08) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNWHhtmcdEo
4/5 No better way to set the mood than with a spooky ghost HOO. One of my all time favorite HOOs |
| 5 |  | Rotting Christ
Aealo
Eon Aenaos (2:01) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKI49Il1VwY
4.5/5 What better way to accompany a bone-crushing breakdown than with a deep and throaty HOO |
| 4 |  | Kvelertak
Kvelertak
Ulvetid (2:50) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3B47Fn7l9k
4.5/5 The vocalist of Kvelertak is another HOO warrior with a deft mastery of his craft. Unfortunately, the true power of his HOOs can only be experienced live as they are accompanied by a jet of water or beer sprayed upwards and into the crowd. |
| 3 |  | Svarttjern
Misanthropic Path of Madness
Stillborn Acolyte (0:04) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaxuZaWjt1s
5/5 An absolutely tremendous opening HOO that makes a clear statement of intent: Get ready to thrash like a fucking HOO from HOOville. The vocalist follows up his killer delivery with a YAH and REH, eloquently demonstrating his vocal diversity. Keep listening to hear his spectacular and orginal OO-OO-OAH. |
| 2 |  | Shining (SWE)
VI - Klagopsalmer
Vilseledda Barnasjälars Hemvist (2:33) (5:24) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfBFZaxtmBY
5/5 Niklas Kvarforth is probably the most innovative HOOer of his generation. His HOOs are always delivered perfectly on time with a throatful of phlegm and bile. Truly a master of his craft. |
| 1 |  | Lifelover
Dekadens
Luguber Framtid (0:13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJmSqtKxIak
5/5 Probably the most throat-ripping HOO in the recorded history of man. Encapsulates everything that a perfect HOO should be. |
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