Favourite Metal Vocalists
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Topic: Favourite Metal Vocalists
Posted By: adg211288
Subject: Favourite Metal Vocalists
Date Posted: 08 May 2015 at 4:38pm
...Or vocalists from any bands in the MMA MR sub-genres.  Post your favourite vocalists here, with samples please. No limit on how many you want to post. My list in no order, but ladies first: Female vocalists: Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation) Simone Simons (Epica) Floor Jansen (ReVamp, Nightwish, After Forever) Her performance on the latest Nightwish isn't her best IMO though. Jill Janus (Huntress) Nehl Aëlin (Akphaezya) Kobra Paige (Kobra and the Lotus) Nina Osegueda (A Sound of Thunder) Ann Marie Nacchio (MorningStarlett) Jennie-Ann Smith (Avatarium) Male vocalists: Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards) Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Michael Seifert (Rebellion, Wolfchant) Nils Patrik Johansson (Wuthering Heights) Can sound very like the late great Ronnie James Dio at times, but at others nothing like him. Andi Deris (Helloween) I know people tend to prefer Kiske, who is great too, but Deris seems to suit my tastes better. Jo Amore (Nightmare) Patrick Loisel (Augury) I don't usually include death metal vocalists in lists like this but I like his clean singing style and his growl is pretty powerful too, so I made an exception. Franck Garcia (Spheric Universe Experience, Operadyse) Evan Berry (Wilderun) I think that's enough for now, though I expect I've forgotten some.
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Posted By: bartosso
Date Posted: 08 May 2015 at 5:02pm
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Hmmm... Toby Driver of Kayo Dot is an amazing vocalist in addition to being an amazing musician in general. Also, Mikael Akerfeldt (duh!). Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation is one of my favourite death metal vocalists, absolutely amazing. Also, I loved Lord Worm vocals in Cryptopsy, especially in Once was Not (terribly unappreciated album imo). Primordial's vocalist rocks too. Mister Curse of A Forest of Stars is also a unique vocalist and one of my favs. And Scott Kelly/Steve von Till of Neurosis, obviously! Jens Kidman? yeah, why not. ------------- http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 08 May 2015 at 5:26pm
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Buddy Lackey/Devon Graves (Psychotic Waltz, Deadsoul Tribe):
Warrel Dane (Nevermore, Sanctuary):
Peter Steele (Type O Negative, Carnivore):
I might add more tomorrow. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 08 May 2015 at 7:32pm
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There are so many vocalists that I love but here are a few of my favorites: Torben Askholm (Prophets of Doom, Anubis Gate) Joey Belladonna (Anthrax) Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) James Rivera (Helstar) I'll probably add more later. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: DippoMagoo
Date Posted: 08 May 2015 at 7:40pm
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First off, I agree with many of Adam's. Because I have so many favorites, I decided to split mine into two posts. I started with a few male vocalists before I realized it was taking forever, so here's a bunch of my favorite male vocalists for now, and then later on I'll post some female vocalists, which should be at least an equally big post, if not bigger. And obviously, both lists will just be scratching the surface, because I have way more favorites than I could ever possibly list in a reasonable amount of time or space. Russell Allen (Symphony X) Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory) (Mostly because they were my favorite band when I was younger and he was the first vocalist to get me into the whole idea of mixing clean vocals and growls together. I do still occasionally listen to their music, but not as often as I used to.) Mathias Blad (Falconer) Christopher Bowes (Alestorm) (I know some would say that's an odd choice because he technically isn't a very good singer at all, but the thing is when I listen to other pirate themed bands, including even the best works of Running Wild, I can't quite feel it just because the vocals sound like typical metal vocals, where Christopher is the only guy I've heard who can do a pirate impersonation while singing metal without it sounding irritating, so for that alone he stands out in my mind as one of my all time favorites.) Joakim Bróden (Sabaton) Attila Dorn (Powerwolf) Tom S. Englund (Evergrey) Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica) Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder, Kamelot) (I like him with Kamelot as well, but he definitely sounds more distinct with Seventh Wonder.) Roy Khan (Kamelot) (Not his best work, but I prefer to only use official videos.) Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius, Cain's Offering) Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia) Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear, ex-Gamma Ray) Niilo Sevänen (Insomnium) (Probably my favorite death metal vocalist right now.) Michael Kiske (ex-Helloween, Unisonic) (Had to break my own protocol here, just because his work with Helloween will never be matched, even though he still sounds great today.) Mikael Holst (Timeless Miracle) (Another exception, because they don't have official videos, and this is one of my all time favorite power metal songs, from my all time favorite power metal album.) |
Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 2:07am
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Already seen a few mentioned that I didn't list (to stop it from being too long in most cases): Mathias Blad (some of the most pure sounding male vocals in metal) Tommy Karevik Roy Khan Mikael Åkerfeldt Michael Kiske Russell Allen
I was also tempted to include him as at least an honorary mention for the same reasons. Here's one I didn't list but should have done: Matt Barlow (ex-Iced Earth, ex-Pyramaze, Ashes of Ares) ------------- Earn Money Online (NOT a scam): https://premium.gg2u.org?referrer=adg211288" rel="nofollow - GG2U https://adamsfilmcorner.quora.com/" rel="nofollow - Adam's Film Corner on Quora |
DippoMagoo wrote:Posted By: Valdis
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 3:24am
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Michael Kiske is one of my favourites http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9URP2H_Yr4" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9URP2H_Yr4 ------------- Rely on nothing under heaven. |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 7:21am
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Russell Allen - Symphony X |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 8:38am
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King Diamond (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate):
Steve Reynolds (Demolition Hammer):
(my favorite snarling type death/thrash vocalist)
Kyle Thomas (Exhorder):
1985-1989 James Hetfield (Metallica):
Tom Araya (Slayer):
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Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 9:03am
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Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 9:22am
^ Cheers  I tried embeding it which didn't seem to work.
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Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 9:36am
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Royal Thunder with the stunning voice of Mlny Parsonz. Vicious Rumors featuring sadly deceased Carl Albert. |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 10:08am
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Here's some more: Ronnie James Dio (Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio) Al Jourgensen (Ministry) Chuck Schuldiner (Death) Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy) Phil Anselmo (Pantera) Denis Belanger (Voivod) ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: UMUR
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 12:28pm
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^I second Phil and Denis too. Phil used to be a great singer, who could do both the melodic and the more gruff styles with conviction. Sadly he lost the clean/melodic voice years ago.
Snake isn´t as such a skilled vocalist, but somehow his punked delivery just Works perfect within the odd Voivod universe. ------------- http://www.lyngby-boldklub.dk/" rel="nofollow - Forever TRUE - Forever BLUE! https://rateyourmusic.com/~UMUR" rel="nofollow - UMUR on RYM |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 12:59pm
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^Yeah, Phil's vocals are really amazing, especially on the Cowboys From Hell album. Snake's vocals do fit perfectly with Voivod's punk-infused thrash style.
More favorites: Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) Kobra Paige (Kobra and the Lotus) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 2:53pm
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Masha "Scream" Arkhipova (Аркона): Kelly Sundown Carpenter (Darkology, ex-Beyond Twilight) And lets just add a couple of MR relevant singers: Neal Morse (ex-Spock's Beard, Transatlantic) Rosalie Cunningham (Purson) ------------- Earn Money Online (NOT a scam): https://premium.gg2u.org?referrer=adg211288" rel="nofollow - GG2U https://adamsfilmcorner.quora.com/" rel="nofollow - Adam's Film Corner on Quora |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 4:00pm
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I just have to complain about something, sorry, but why does every mention of a vocalist has a youtube video with it, the page won't even load right for me (selfish of me to complain, I know, but stlll). my list of vocalists coming soon. |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 4:35pm
^I have to agree with you there, it does take a while to load.  Now that I've posted some of my favorite metal vocalists, here are some of my favorite hard rock vocalists Frank Bornemann (Eloy) Bon Scott (AC/DC) Geddy Lee (Rush) Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: 10 May 2015 at 10:14am
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^ Plant is probably my joint favourite singer of all time and while were talking hard/heavy rock here's my other favourite.... Glenn Hughes with Black Country Communion. |
Posted By: bartosso
Date Posted: 10 May 2015 at 11:17am
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^ Damn, how could I forget about Robert Plant?! Maybe because it's not exactly metal. But yeah, I love him. ------------- http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow - http://shrineofllyria.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 10 May 2015 at 11:44am
^Yeah, I started out with the metal but the topic did say MR sub-genres so hard rock counts.  ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 11 May 2015 at 5:53pm
Peter Hammill is definitely on this list. Shit! 
------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 12 May 2015 at 3:13am
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Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus) Andrew McDermott Chuck Billy Warrel Dane Bruce Dickinson Michael Kiske Zach Stevens Urban Breed Ray Alder Dan Swano Daniel Gildenlow and many others, I'll get back to this  |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 12:13am
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Here's a few more favorites: Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies): His vocals rock on 'Lights...Camera...Revolution!' Morgan Lander (Kittie): Great combination of death vocals and clean vocals. Roy Khan (Kamelot): Can't believe I forgot Roy Khan previously. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 1:53am
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A recent discovery of mine, Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers). ------------- Earn Money Online (NOT a scam): https://premium.gg2u.org?referrer=adg211288" rel="nofollow - GG2U https://adamsfilmcorner.quora.com/" rel="nofollow - Adam's Film Corner on Quora |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2015 at 12:25am
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Forgot how much I love Bret Autrey's vocals (VOXiS, Blue Stahli): ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ManDog
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 7:53am
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Axl Rose - Listen to Rocket Queen (live) guy hits some crazy notes at the end Hedfield - Zach Jordan of Silent Drive - Check out Rooftops or Davey Crocket Bruce Dickinson |
Posted By: Psydye
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2015 at 1:39pm
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Matt Barlow (Iced earth, Pyramaze) Kobra Paige https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina_Osegueda" rel="nofollow - (Kobra and the Lotus) Nina Osegueda (A Sound of Thunder) Ronnie James Dio (Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio) Chuck Schuldiner (Death) Daniel Heiman (Lost Horizon, Crystal Eyes, Heed): ..Criminally underrated. I'm sure there are others, will list them as I remember. |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 1:43am
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Greg Lake, John Wetton are some of my favorite metal vocalists ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 1:45am
In what metal bands were they, because I dunno |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 2:09am
Well if you're counting proto-metal, Wetton would count. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 3:19am
Ever heard of sarcasm? ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 3:26am
what makes you think I took your post seriously? see that LOL emoticon? |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 4:17am
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^^ OK ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:09am
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Another favorite vocalist: Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage) ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: Psydye
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:33am
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I forgot to mention Jorn Lande: Amazing vocalist, one of the best! Of course, there's also Patrik Johansson(Astral Doors, Lion's Share): |
Posted By: LittleBig
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:34am
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I liked Jorn in Ark and Masterplan but other than that not so much. |
Posted By: aglasshouse
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 4:07pm
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Mustaine may not be the most quality vocalist or for that matter melodic, but damn his voice fits great with Megadeth. |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 4:29pm
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^That is certainly very true, I couldn't imagine anybody else singing for Megadeth. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: aglasshouse
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:27pm
I find he's the very best in the cover of Holy Diver. |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 9:04pm
Their cover of Holy Diver is definitely one of the best cover songs I've ever heard. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 11:15pm
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Dio is obviously on this list, lol ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 12:17am
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Can't believe I forgot: James Hetfield (Metallica) Tom Araya (Slayer) (Don't think I need to bother posting videos for those two, I think everyone knows them.) A couple more favorites that I left out: Rou Reynolds (Enter Shikari): Chuck Billy (Testament): Love his growls in this song. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: iron_union
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 11:53am
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I like vocalists with great voice and good performance on the stage. Midnight- Crimson Glory Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden Rob Halford - Judas Priest Eric Adam - Manowar Bobby Ellworth - Overkill Michael Kiske - Helloween Mikael Akerfeldt - Opeth They are all very famous..so I'm not going to attach samples. ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~lianglh1005" rel="nofollow - My RYM |
Posted By: iron_union
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2015 at 12:00pm
Forgot two Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath (Personally prefer Ozzy than Dio) ------------- https://rateyourmusic.com/~lianglh1005" rel="nofollow - My RYM |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 1:50pm
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Hard rock: Forgot Brandon Boyd (Incubus):------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 12:08am
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^^^ Really? ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 12:16am
Yes, is there something strange about that? ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: ProgMetaller2112
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 12:22am
No ------------- "Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!!" - Slayer "Today is born the seventh one, born of woman, the seventh son" - Steve Harris |
Posted By: Vim Fuego
Date Posted: 08 Jul 2015 at 2:08am
Try this one on for size. Devilskin is the hottest hard rock band in New Zealand at the moment. |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 8:59pm
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Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes) It's a shame they went commercial alternative rock/pop rock later. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: Unitron
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2015 at 11:18pm
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Seeing as I've been in the mood for Godsmack, I forgot how much I love Sully Erna: Now he is definitely in my top 5 vocalists. ------------- If I say fuck two more times that's forty-six fucks in this fucked up rhyme |
Posted By: adg211288
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 5:36am
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I used to listen to Godsmack quite a bit. I should really revisit the albums I have theirs in full sometime. Just stuck I Stand Alone on for old times sake and despite changing tastes over the years I still like this a lot. Sully is great. He always kinda reminded my Dad and I of James Hetfield. ------------- Earn Money Online (NOT a scam): https://premium.gg2u.org?referrer=adg211288" rel="nofollow - GG2U https://adamsfilmcorner.quora.com/" rel="nofollow - Adam's Film Corner on Quora |
Posted By: Time Signature
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2015 at 10:18am
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The three kids from Babymetal. ------------- 
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Posted By: Vic
Date Posted: 21 Aug 2015 at 8:29am
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Without bothering to check the previous answers, my favorites as they come to mind while I await for a phone call at work... Robert Lowe - Solitude Aeturnus, Candlemass etc. One of the best voices in the history of metal. Golden. Probably my #1 most of the times. The King. Up to 1994 but with emphasis in the 82-90 years. Unmatched. James Hetfield - that guy, yeah. Dave Mustaine - fuck the naysayers about his vocals. His performance and his style, his sarcasm and all are elements that make up one of the best metal performers ever. In the studio. Up to the System has Failed. But who cares? Tom Araya - first five Slayer. Mike Muir - Suicidal Tendencies. If you get Cyco Miko, you understand. Hansi Kursch - Blind Guardian (especially during the Somewhere Far Beyond to Nightfall In Middle - Earth era) kai Hansen (esp. on Walls of Jericho! Yeah, I know...) Jon Oliva - Savatage, see Hall of the Mountain King. Midnight - Crimson Glory, Lost Reflection and the whole of Transcedence. Russ Anderson - Forbidden - god. Charles Rytkonen - Morgana Lefay, one of a kind, huge fan of his vocals. Eric AK - Flotsam and Jetsam - god II Keith Deen - Holy Terror - god III Buddy Lackey (I don't know anyone called Devon Graves!!) - first two Psychotic Waltz albums are some of the sickest vocals ever. LITTLE PEOPLE! Warrel Dane. In his good years before he shot his voice. Michael Olivieri - Leatherwolf, such a voice. Tom Mallicoat - Lethal (Programmed era) John Stewart - Slauter Xstroyes. Another god. Harry the Tyrant Conklin: Jag Panzer, Titan Force, Satan's Host. Probably the most gifted throat in metal. Sebastian Bach - Skid Row, esp. his performance on Slave to the Grind. LIVIN' ON A CHAINGANG intro, when Seb SCREAMS I am happy. Mario Prunster from Mayfair - esp. on the EP and debut. And demos. He and Mayfair are so obscure they gets a youtube reference. Buddy Lackey fans check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vIi11T5W-8 Devin Townsend - esp. on City. Holy shit. Of course no person in his right mind does not worship the vocals of Ronnie Dio and Rob Halford. I am a sane person as well. Extreme vocals: Mille of Kreator, epecially on Pleasure to Kill Chuck from Death, in all his versions except for his style on the sound of perseverance. Karl Willets of Bolt Thrower John "Death Breath" Tardy, esp. on the first two Obituary albums. Sargent Salsten of Deathhammer. Crazy motherfucker. Dave Vincent on the first four Morbid Angel albums. Jeff Walker - Carcass Pat Lind - Morbid Saint (SPECTRUM OF DEATH) David DiSanto - Vektor. Thank god for Vektor and thank god for DiSanto. Outside pure metal I'll say Freddie Mercury (the god of vocals) and Mike Patton ------------- 42 |