Best and worst vocalists.

[ittoa666]

everyone in this band (that includes JR from PxDx)

Especially Kat. I've said it before, but I'll say it again. She sounds like JR on helium. Plus she looks like she'd kill you.

 

[eaeolian]

Call me old, but there's only one guy that comes to mind when you say "sickest vocalist in metal" to me:



He doesn't shriek. He doesn't growl. He just kicks ass.

 

[Mindcrime1204]

^^^^^
Fuck yes!
Russell pwns your soul.

Infact, he was more spot on than Romeo when I saw em back in 06

 

[JohnIce]

I was under the impression that this topic was more about the "extreme" vocal styles, but since a lot more of the clean-singing dudes have been mentioned, I can start really contributing to this topic Disregarding the absolute legends, these spring to mind:

First and foremost, my fellow Swede Daniel Fucking Gildenlöw!!




Matt Barlow is also a favourite:



And, although not necessarily "metal" to all of you, my favourite singer of all time has to be the incomparable Paul Stanley of KISS!

 

[Prydogga]

Some people's vocals sound weak and crackly (In a negative sense.)

Not SikTh

 

[Jontain]

Always really loved SiKtH's vocals, the contrast between the two made for some epic results.

Also agree on sylosis, robert flynn from mh should get a mention too seen as their songs can range from really heavy to very soft in places.

Also for me there are voices that I wouldnt say are the 'sickest' or best but they definatly stick in my head, like mustaine or hetfield, by no means perfect singers but really works for the music.

I do like really heavy vocals too but as long as its not monotone growling, i find that gets really samey and then it begins to engage in the lyrics.

 

[Scarpie]

And now for my contribution, a vocalist whose fury was never matched cause he is actually venting feelings not screaming or grunting cause that is what is the genre calls for. A frontman with an indisputable authenticity. And from motherfuckin NY just like scarpie. bitches and gentlemen i give you Tim Williams.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_BxKBu7tqw&a=GxdCwVVULXdtfTG2HgfkuqS7j8DPY03D&playnext=1

 

[Mindcrime1204]

And now for my contribution, a vocalist whose fury was never matched cause he is actually venting feelings not screaming or grunting cause that is what is the genre calls for. A frontman with an indisputable authenticity. And from motherfuckin NY just like scarpie. bitches and gentlemen i give you Tim Williams.

No offense but I dunno if youre joking or not

 

[Scarpie]

No offense but I dunno if youre joking or not

Hahaha It's cool man. That album gets me more pumped than anything i listen to. But no i was not joking.

 

[vampiregenocide]

See I can't get on with Rob Flynn's vocals, as much as I've tried. I love Hetfield's vocals but I can't stand Mustaine. If he went mute and Megadeth became instrumental, they'd be better.

 

[heineken_fretwalker]

Im surprised no one mentioned Protest the Hero. I mean his vocals are an acquired taste for sure (I myself used to hate them)

Protest the Hero was mentioned on post 8.

 

[Evil7]

 

[Taylor2]

I'm dissapointed that it took until the second post for someone to mention SikTh.

 

[renzoip]

Call me old, but there's only one guy that comes to mind when you say "sickest vocalist in metal" to me:



He doesn't shriek. He doesn't growl. He just kicks ass.

This!

Russell Allen has to be my favorite metal singer along with Khan from Kamelot.

 

[Deathmetal94564]

Awesome vocals

 

[Deathstate]

Myself.

 

[Cynic]

Thanks and goodnight.

 

[Blackhearted]

Roy Khan of Kamelot. Absolute mindf*ck of a singer. Similar to Warrel Dane in that he's a trained opera singer.

 

[splinter8451]

Dozing Green is just ridiculous:

Saw them live last night and this song was perfect live

Kyo is a great vocalist.

 

[Evil7]