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who do you think? i spent 6 hours on the train today listening to a load of old metal stuff i haven't heard in ages... got me pondering this oh-so-important question...

for me, i'd go for perhaps strange choices: either Matt Barlow from Iced Earth or Robb Flynn from Machine Head. or, of course, Bruce Dickinson. then you have the operatic types from Nightwish or Sonata Arctica
or Dimmu Borgir or whatever... but then i don't really like them and i'm just going for general metal-goodness here... but its all down to preference anyway. might do a poll if i can be arsed ;)

Ronnie James Dio gets my vote, narrowly edging out Bruce Dickinson

Ronnie James Dio gets my vote, narrowly edging out Bruce Dickinson
mm good choice... certainly beats the hell out of ozzy ;) :p

The Tin Woodsman, obviously.

"If I only had a heart!"

There are good singers in metal? From what I've heard they just scream into the mic.



*Cringe* Please don't crucify me

There are good singers in metal? From what I've heard they just scream into the mic.



*Cringe* Please don't crucify me

More likely, I'd just recommend some metal with good vocals for you to listen to ;)

There are good singers in metal? From what I've heard they just scream into the mic.



*Cringe* Please don't crucify me
oh fine

*puts down hammer and nails*



*picks up rifle*;)

More likely, I'd just recommend some metal with good vocals for you to listen to ;)

Such as? Do share :)

oh fine

*puts down hammer and nails*



*picks up rifle*;)

Oh pfft - being shot's a doddle!

Aren't singer and metal mutually exclusive?

who do you think? i spent 6 hours on the train today listening to a load of old metal stuff i haven't heard in ages... got me pondering this oh-so-important question...

for me, i'd go for perhaps strange choices: either Matt Barlow from Iced Earth or Robb Flynn from Machine Head. or, of course, Bruce Dickinson. then you have the operatic types from Nightwish or Sonata Arctica
or Dimmu Borgir or whatever... but then i don't really like them and i'm just going for general metal-goodness here... but its all down to preference anyway. might do a poll if i can be arsed ;)
I'd agree and say Bruce Dickinson.
My reason was to throw something really WTF in there but you spoiled it.

Such as? Do share :)



Oh pfft - being shot's a doddle!
how about a cross bow? or just a regular hunting bow?

how about a cross bow? or just a regular hunting bow?

Longbow? That'd be cool - then at least I'd know I'd been killed with a little skill and style.

I like Michael Kiske's vocals. But Matt Barlow is really good. I don't know. A toss-up between the two. Marco Hietala from Nightwish is good too. He may not be the lead singer, but I like how he sounds.

Longbow? That'd be cool - then at least I'd know I'd been killed with a little skill and style.
deal.

Aren't singer and metal mutually exclusive?

:eek: No disclaimer!!! Crucify him! Crucify him at once!

*Does so*

Sorry, but you know, if you're not gonna put in the 'no crucifixions' disclaimer, then you leave us no choice :p

deal.

Marvellous. I'll get my target costume. Or maybe my moose outfit, make things a bit more sporting.

DLR was a good frontman though he did lack natural ability.

The lead singer from Blind Guardian whose name escapes me at the moment.

The lead singer from Blind Guardian whose name escapes me at the moment.

Do you mean Hansi Kürsch? I agree.

But my three are Dio, Dickinson and... PHILIP LYNOTT!!

I'm rather fond of Geoff Tate, Roy Khan, and especially Russell Allen.

Aren't singer and metal mutually exclusive?

Must... not... throttle...

Bruce Dickinson and hell yes to Lynott!

Greatest Ever - Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)

Also Like:
Peter Steele (Type O Negative)
Chuck Billy (Testament)
King Diamond (I'm sure I'm next to be executed for that comment!)
Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
Joey Belladonna (Earlier Years of Anthrax)

Greatest Ever - Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)

Chuck Billy (Testament)

Joey Belladonna (Earlier Years of Anthrax)
:fluffle:

I'm not sure that Sebastian Bach counts; he's verging into hair metal, which is just an apostacy.

As for me, I have to go with the original: Ozzy. The man speaks like a stroke victim gorging on peanut butter, but he sings really, really well.

Robb Flynn from Machine Head.

Seconded.

I'd also vote for pretty much any singer from any Dutch/Finnish/Norwegian metal bands. Why? Because their accents are hot:p

I'm not sure that Sebastian Bach counts; he's verging into hair metal, which is just an apostacy.

Hey, hair metal is still metal! Perhaps just a stain on the sleeve of thrash/speed metal but, it still counts! I always thought David Wayne of Metal Church had a killer vocal style!!!
Oh crap, totally forgot about Phil Anselmo of Pantera (who basically stole his style from Kyle Thomas of Exhorder but that's another story for another day!!!) & Dax Riggs of Acid Bath!!!

Hey, hair metal is still metal! Perhaps just a stain on the sleeve of thrash/speed metal but, it still counts! I always thought David Wayne of Metal Church had a killer vocal style!!!
Oh crap, totally forgot about Phil Anselmo of Pantera (who basically stole his style from Kyle Thomas of Exhorder but that's another story for another day!!!) & Dax Riggs of Acid Bath!!!
mm phil can sing surprisingly well. but he also gets my vote for being most "fucking metal", if you know what i mean :D

as for seb bach... while he can sing very well and powerfully (and is of course a great frontman), he doesn't quite have the metal power or aggression that others do. that's why my top choice is Barlow from Iced Earth - just the right mix of great voice, growl, aggression and emotiveness in his voice. i think chuck billy comes close to him actually, but i might be biased cos a) chuck fuckin' rules! and b) i love Testament :P


edit: listening to Descend The Shades Of Night... Flynn bloody rocks...

Geoff Tate : Queensryche
Rob Halford : Judas Priest
Andrew Eldritch: The Sisters of Mercy
Bruce Dickinson: Iron Maiden
Michael "Major" Knoblich: Scanner

Ozzy...hands down.

Chris Cornell...

I'm a big fan of Bruce Dickinson (Maiden and Solo).

The lead singer of DragonForce, ZP Theart is also pretty sweet.

No one has mentioned Gillan? or Coverdale? Both of them could sing!

Ummm...well, probably one of those symphonic types that i'm not too familiar with and dont particularly care for.

Aren't singer and metal mutually exclusive?

:rolleyes:

Robb Flynn from Machine Head.

Hmmmm. Interesting choice, yeah. He does have a pretty cool voice, even if he's not what you'd normally associate with "good" singing.

Layne Staley deserves a mention too, but I can already hear the "He's not metal!!!" chorus.

Glenn Danzig.
Ok he has lost somewhat of his voice, but he is still better than most but just listen to his singing from the late eighties and early ninthies.
It is divine

OK, best metal vocal, Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter)he can sing and scream, listen to him.

Bruce. Dickenson.

Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly)
Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes)
James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)...such a sexy voice :D

Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly)


Hahaha...Max rules.

Gotta be Bruce Dickinson. What a talented bugger; he's also a qualified commercial airline pilot. Wouldn't it be fun to be on a plane piloted by him? I wonder does he burst into song: "today we'll be flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet", etc?

Lemmy! Lemmy! Lemmy!
Oh and that Maynard boy from tool too...

Awaits crucifiction/bullets/bolts/arrows/misc. missiles...

Lemmy! Lemmy! Lemmy!
Oh and that Maynard boy from tool too...

Awaits crucifiction/bullets/bolts/arrows/misc. missiles...
Oh crap, how did I forget him! He is totally cool. I'll be seeing him at Download - can't wait. :D

Gotta be Bruce Dickinson. What a talented bugger; he's also a qualified commercial airline pilot. Wouldn't it be fun to be on a plane piloted by him? I wonder does he burst into song: "today we'll be flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet", etc?

I'd be rather worried if the chorus from "Aces High" came blasting out, were I on that flight. I'm not sure if Tool can be classified as "Metal" but that Maynard is rather good.

I hate these "whos best" polls.

Do you mean "most talented", or "best natural vocal ability".

If theres a difference, then the answer has two choices.

If "best" means "best natural vocal abililty", then its clearly Ronnie James Dio.

If its "most talented", that includes showmanship, and Frontman skills, and no one beats Ozzy for that.

Why no one has mention Rob Halford is blasphemy.

I'd be rather worried if the chorus from "Aces High" came blasting out, were I on that flight. I'm not sure if Tool can be classified as "Metal" but that Maynard is rather good.
Of course they can - it's prog metal.

Lemmy has frontman skills! And he's 60 and Motorhead's still good!

Hmmmm. Interesting choice, yeah. He does have a pretty cool voice, even if he's not what you'd normally associate with "good" singing.


Descend the Shades of Night...


I hate these "whos best" polls.

Do you mean "most talented", or "best natural vocal ability".

meh, i mind not *shrugs*

Rob Halford, Lemmy, or Bruce.

Gotta be Bruce Dickinson. What a talented bugger; he's also a qualified commercial airline pilot. Wouldn't it be fun to be on a plane piloted by him? I wonder does he burst into song: "today we'll be flying at an altitude of 35,000 feet", etc?

Not to mention he's supposed to be quite the fencer. Also fun was Bruce in a T-34 for the Discovery series "Greatest Ever".

Mike Patton is not only the best singer in metal- he's the best singer full stop. He's so good he even made an album entirely composed of his own voice.

Ice-T on that song he did was Slayer, but not Body Count.

Rob halford, Kai hansen and Hansi kursch are my picks, but matt barlow kicks ass, also eric adams from manowar.

Hansi Kürsch of Blind Guardian, Tobias Sammet of Edguy, Østen Bergøy of Tristania, Morten Veland of Sirenia, formerly with Tristania, Ville Laihiala of Poisonblack, formerly with Sentenced, Joacim Cans of Hammerfall, Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquility, and Tim Owens of Iced Earth.

tobias sammet is a nice pick, alongside practicly everyone who sings in avantasia

Tarja Turjen (sp?) from Nightwish. I don't particularly like most metal, but if I can actually UNDERSTAND people, like Nightwish, then I will listen to it. Tarja's voice is just like, whoa man.

tobias sammet is a nice pick, alongside practicly everyone who sings in avantasia

He's just so passionate and gives an unmistakable energy to whatever he's singing. Hansi Kürsch as well. They're the top two of my favorites list.

Everyone here is dead wrong. The best metal singer ever is...is...

OZZY OSBOURNE

Hahaha! But seriously, my vote would be with Bruce Dickinson from Maiden. His singing really gets inside your head. Rob Halford from Priest isn't too shabby either. And of course, there's the fantastic Michael Bolton...

Dave Wyndorf.

Mike Patton is not only the best singer in metal- he's the best singer full stop. He's so good he even made an album entirely composed of his own voice.

A very good choice, though I'm not sure it's possible to fit Faith No More comfortably into the 'metal' category. They had so many styles. Patton was a nutcase on stage at times, though I suppose you can argue that can be a good thing - better than watching somebody stand there and reel off the album.

Tarja Turjen (sp?) from Nightwish. I don't particularly like most metal, but if I can actually UNDERSTAND people, like Nightwish, then I will listen to it. Tarja's voice is just like, whoa man.

She has a fantastic voice. I don't normally like the 'operatic' style, but she does suit the music very well.

Descend the Shades of Night...

Yeah good point. I put on Through the Ashes of Empires today (listening to it now, actually) and had to appreciate how brilliant an album it is. :D


Dave Wyndorf.

Ahahaha - he's awesome! :D

Mikael Akerfelt of Opeth.

Mikael Akerfelt of Opeth.
hehe a bloke came up to me the other day at a gig and asked if i was purposefully trying to look like him :p
i can kinda see the similarity... http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/d/d8/180px-Akerfeldt.jpg


Yeah good point. I put on Through the Ashes of Empires today (listening to it now, actually) and had to appreciate how brilliant an album it is. :D

damn right it is! if i wasn't already listening to tripped-out 60s blues rock i'd be listening to that right now! :D

Matt Barlow - Iced Earth (best ever)
"Ripper" Owens - Priest/Iced Earth (close second)
Briuce Dickinson - Iron Maiden
"Speed" Strid - Soilwork

I'll stick with the Dickinson. Man I love that voice.

Matt Barlow - Iced Earth (best ever)
"Ripper" Owens - Priest/Iced Earth (close second)

woohoo! someone agrees with me! :D :fluffle:
though i totally disagree with Owens... i can't stand his voice :p i so wish Barlow hadn't left Iced Earth :(

Another great one: Hansi Kürsch of Blind Guardian

hehe a bloke came up to me the other day at a gig and asked if i was purposefully trying to look like him :p
i can kinda see the similarity... http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/d/d8/180px-Akerfeldt.jpg

What do you think of his vocals? He has one of the best growls IMO.

Definiately Simone Simons of Epica (http://www.epica.nl). Only 21 but already she blows all female vocalists out there out of the water.

Once again, I must come out in support of Tarja Tururen, formerly of Nightwish.