I think his type of voice fits in well with their music. He's got a little dirt in his growl that no one else can do as well. If you listen to Kill 'Em All or Ride The Lightning, though, it's pretty high pitched. There was a big change with ...And Justice For All.
"When you're a young, long-haired guitarist, no one takes you seriously." - John Petrucci
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