Rockstar Mayhem Festival

If the singer is playing a guitar obviously you wont get to move around as much, as he has to sing into the mic, and also the singer might be able to focus more on singing, does it matter to you? and do you think it effects the energy/all over vibe of the bands performance?

It doesnt matter as long as the music is great. Just look at Slayer. They all play instruments and they fucking rule.

Those who have a vocalist that both plays and sings get a hell of a lot of respect from me, for example John Gallager of Dying Fetus, the dude is ridiculous. Not to mention they are a 3 piece band that plays some heavy ass death metal.

Pantera, Rammstein, Ozzy/Sabbath, Maiden, Priest, Death Angel, God Forbid

I go to concerts based on the music of the band performing. So no, it doesn't really matter if they are "full of energy" or whatever... Its an added bonus if they are, but it doesn't really dictate whether or not I enjoy a band live.

also I am a frontman who plays guitar and sings at the same time... just for the record hah

who cares? look at someone like serj tankian. he pretty much plays nothing but vocals on stage,but look at all the instruments he plays regardless. tho on aerials he plays guitar

Depends on the band. Some groups really put together something great with a frontman whose only duty is to sing and occasionally play an instrument, others don't. I don't think it is worth comparing.