The main vocals consist of loud, deep guttural growls or "howls". Abstract, siren-like ululations, chants, vocalized animal calls, and guttural growls are common. They vocalise with clicks, grunts, hisses, alarm chatters, guttural coughs, and screeching. The shrike's notes include squeaky whistles, shrill trills, and guttural warbles. Vocals often adopt the guttural sound of death metal. His guttural and oftentimes unintelligible delivery became a hallmark of Skinny Puppy's music. When he did speak it, it was so guttural that it was usually unintelligible. He was loud, zany with a goofy, guttural laugh. These topic are conveyed through Ogre's guttural and cryptic vocals. Long vowels are usually the result of the elision of guttural consonants. The lyrics and music combine futuristic electronic elements and dark, guttural basslines. He is characterized by his frequent impatience, guttural accent and unusual phrasing. They speak in low, guttural voices though they have no apparent mouths. Overlapping with the set of emphatics are the "guttural" consonants. There are some written descriptions of a burly and robust appearance, with a guttural voice.