Best vocalists in metal

[senataur]

The master!

Mark Hammil?

 

[Gildan Bladeborn]

I completely forgot about Everblack. I will have to pick that up next with my next paycheck. I may end up picking up their debut album anyhow just for the same of being complete (minus EPs, of course).

As death metal albums go it's not bad - not really my taste but I can at least listen to it and find something to enjoy, probably because there's an undercurrent of thrash so it's not just "unrelenting br00tality raargh!". Kind of like the early Therion albums I suppose, before they transitioned to just straight up bombastic opera metal (which I fully support because it's freaking awesome).

 

[tsb247]

I completely forgot about Everblack. I will have to pick that up next with my next paycheck. I may end up picking up their debut album anyhow just for the same of being complete (minus EPs, of course).

As death metal albums go it's not bad - not really my taste but I can at least listen to it and find something to enjoy, probably because there's an undercurrent of thrash so it's not just "unrelenting br00tality raargh!". Kind of like the early Therion albums I suppose, before they transitioned to just straight up bombastic opera metal (which I fully support because it's freaking awesome).

I enjoy death metal, but I too tend to prefer melodic and, "Bombastic opera metal," as you so perefctly phrased it. The thing about Mercenary that I find particularly nice is that a great many of their songs have almost a symphonic quality to them while still remaining true to metal as well.

I almost forgot another singer I would add to my list of awesome metal vocalists. I noticed the album cover in my CD rack this morning!

Jonny Santos of Silent Civilian (Also singer for Spine shank). I have a friend who has spent quite a bit of time with Jonny and the band's guitarist, Fido.

 

[rex922]

King diamond and dio
both have such awesome vocals

 

[MiracleOfSound]

The master!

Mark Hammil?

It was Bruce Dickinson... hang on I'll get another one....

 

[zerohour1974]

1. Jon Olivia - Ex Savatage man - Just so powerful
2. Ron Taylor - Ex Lillian Axe Just so melodic
3. David Coverdale - Whitesnake's power house
4. James LaBrie - Dream Theatre - just awesome
5. David Draiman - Disturbed his ability is brilliant
6. Burton C Bell - Fear Factory has some power
7. Dave Mustaine - Megadeth legend
8. Brian Johnson - ACDC mega legend needs no explanation
9. Jeff Keith - Tesla front man very melodic
10. Ted Poley - Danger Danger's original frontman

Sure some of these are rock not metal but they have talent

 

[GeraltofSmeg]

Kelly Shaefer, energetic
David Vincent, at least in Altars era, evil, without sounding forcedly evil

 

[AmayaOnnaOtaku]

David Draiman
Dez Fafara-Ex Coal Chamber and now lead of Devildriver
Phil Ansemo-Ex Pantera now with Down
Maynard James Keenan
Serj
Corey Taylor

 

[AmayaOnnaOtaku]

Also I found According to Hit Parader the top 100. some of the people on it made me go WTF

01. Robert Plant
02. Rob Halford
03. Steven Tyler
04. Chris Cornell
05. Bon Scott
06. Freddie Mercury
07. Bruce Dickinson
08. Ozzy Osbourne
09. Paul Rodgers
10. Ronnie James Dio
11. Axl Rose
12. Sammy Hagar
13. Geddy Lee
14. Geoff Tate
15. Mick Jagger
16. Jonathan Davis
17. Roger Daltrey
18. Paul Stanley
19. David Lee Roth
20. Kurt Cobain
21. Maynard James Keenan
22. Klaus Meine
23. Eddie Vedder
24. James Hetfield
25. Trent Reznor
26. Serj Tankian
27. Layne Staley
28. Steve Perry
29. Gene Simmons
30. Joe Elliott
31. Jon Bon Jovi
32. Alice Cooper
33. Vince Neil
34. Steve Marriott
35. Lajon Witherspoon
36. Sebastian Bach
37. Philip Anselmo
38. Zack De La Rocha
39. Brian Johnson
40. Bret Michaels
41. Udo Dirkschneider
42. David Draiman
43. Ian Gillian
44. Marilyn Manson
45. Jeff Keith
46. Chester Bennington
47. Sully Erna
48. Lemmy Kilmister
49. Aaron Lewis
50. Brett Scallions
51. Chino Moreno
52. Rob Zombie
53. Anthony Kiedis
54. David Coverdale
55. Gary Cherone
56. Andrew Wood
57. Scott Weiland
58. Tom Araya
59. Phil Lynnot
60. Rod Stewart
61. Scooter Ward
62. Ray Davies
63. Sonny Sandoval
64. David Bowie
65. Joan Jett
66. Josey Scott
67. Perry Farrell
68. Scott Stapp
69. Amy Lee
70. Don Dokken
71. Fred Durst
72. Mike Shinoda
73. Pepper Keenan
74. Dez Fafara
75. Gavin Rossdale
76. Blackie Lawless
77. Dave Wyndorf
78. Ann Wilson
79. Jimi Hendrix
80. Ville Valo
81. Peter Steele
82. Dave Williams
83. Dee Snider
84. Joe Lynn Turner
85. King Diamond
86. Corey Taylor
87. Jamey Jasta
88. Justin Hawkins
89. Dave Mustaine
90. Ian Astbury
91. Stephen Pearcy
92. Phil Mogg
93. Biff Byford
94. Cristina Scabbia
95. Dani Filth
96. Wes Scantlin
97. Tim ?Ripper? Owens
98. Joshua Todd
99. Kevin Dubrow
100. Ray Gillen

 

[Trifixion]

My "top 10" changes a lot, save for the top three...currently:

1.) Rob Halford: The Metal God.

2.) Dio: FI-YAH! LOOK OUT! No further explanation needed.

3.) Bruce Dickinson: Because he's awesome, and if I didn't put him on this list, he'd challenge me to a fencing duel and kick my ass.

4.) Russell Allen: Symphony X is one amazingly talented band musically, but it's Allen's vocal capabilities that really put them over the top in my book.

5.) Matt Barlow: I was pretty damn upset when he left Iced Earth. And did I ever rejoice when he came back.

6.) Ralf Scheepers: Awesome in Gamma Ray, and even more amazing in Judas Pr-...er...Primal Fear.

7.) Robert Lowe: No, not the actor, the singer from Solitude Aeturnus and Candlemass. May not have the best range in the world, but puts so much into his delivery you'd swear the man could read the phone book and make it sound like every word was critically important.

8.) Floor Jansen: I like many female metal vocalists, but Floor is the only woman on my top 10 list. Operatic capability? Check. Classic metal style? Check. Throaty blues? Check. Emotive and energetic? Check. Four-octave range? Check. Phenomenal stage presence? Check. Amazingly cool person in real life? Damn right.

9.) Geoff Tate: Yeah, okay, so Queensryche hasn't been "metal" for a while, but their early albums were incredible, and Tate's powerful vocals were a big part of that.

10.) Warrel Dane: Tortured emotive operatics? Currently on this list because I have been on a major Nevermore kick as of late and am very much looking forward to the release of The Obsidian Conspiracy.

Four Honorable Mentions: Jorn Lande, Jon Oliva, Eric Adams, King Diamond.

 

[Mandalore_15]

Clearly, Phillip Anselmo is one of the tops. As well as Rob Halford, James Hetfield, and we can't forget Randy Blythe from Lamb of God. Oh, and Howard Jones from KSE. Seriously, listen to Holy Diver cover. His range is sick and, being that Ive seen them live 3 times, he's great live too.

I'm sure if the thread was entitled "Most clichéd vocalists in metal" then those guys would be up there...


One of THE best metal vocalists, hands down, is Peter Tägtgren. If anyone doesn't know who he is, educate yourself!

 

[DEEK13]

What the hell is metal? It's changed so much that now bands that only have screamers as "singers" are considered metal because they're heavy. Now, I love screaming, but metal is heavy AND extremely technical, so just playing two chords over and over again in drop tuning does not make you metal. Personally, I think metal is now called "Post-hardcore" because if involves both the intricate guitar work of metal plus the heavy vocals/screaming of hardcore. The best modern band that does it is Bullet for my Valentine.

 

[Manhattan2112]

When Serj Tankian isn't screaming into the mic like a psycho, his voice is heavenly.

 

[silver wolf009]

Dave all the way. I just like the way his voice can change over albums. Nothing from united abominations sounds like killing is my business.

 

[Dadutchman]

Josh Scogin from The Chariot.
A little bit harder than classic metal, but more power and conviction in his voice than anyone I can think of.

EDIT: I was right there with you DEEK13 until the Bullet for my Valentine remark.

 

[pumuckl]

1. phil anselmano from pantera...it's just fucking pantera and ashlee simpson would be my favorite if she sang infront of dimebag riffs

2. todd smith from dog fashion disco... basicley mr. bungle if they cared about sounding decent.. man has outstanding range

3. tim ripper owens from judas priest and iced earth... the man knows how to tell a story

4. Ivan moody from ffdp and motograter... the mans voice is so tough guy but his clean singing is fantastic

 

[pumuckl]

David Draiman
Dez Fafara-Ex Coal Chamber and now lead of Devildriver
Phil Ansemo-Ex Pantera now with Down
Maynard James Keenan
Serje
Corey Taylor

MAYYNARD!!! the man may not be metal in anyway shape or form but favorite vocalist ever... him and adam jones is like robert plant jimmy page to me

 

[Dadutchman]

Maynard would get the nod from me if this was simply best vocalist ever.

 

[ItsAChiaotzu]

This guy:

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You do, that guy is the best burper I've ever hear- Wait a second, that's not what this thread is about!


Tommy whatsisname from BTBAM, he is awesome, Dave Mustaine, and Rody Walker, they're amazing.