"The Great Southern Trendkill", recognized as PANTERA's most intense album, is characterized by its prominent use of screaming, particularly evident in tracks like "Suicide Note Pt. II" and the title track. This album showcases some of the fastest tempos and the most heavily down-tuned guitars in the band's discography. Additionally, it exhibits a more experimental approach, incorporating acoustic guitars and ballads. In contrast to PANTERA's initial three major label releases, the vocals on this album are frequently double-tracked and layered, resulting in a distinctly "demonic" sound.