Top Ten Best Singers in Metal (My Opinion) | Thread profile

So, here is my opinion on the top ten heavy metal vocalists. Picks are based on versatility, influence, tone, and pitch (if a melodic singer). Of course, some of my favorite bands are reflected, as well. 1.) Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden, Samson) 2.) Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) 3.) Edgy 59 (Burning Witch) 4.) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) 5.) King Diamond (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) 6.)...

Dio Seems like an obvious one that I'm a little surprised isn't there and Sean Harris has a great voice as well although you seem to be a little bit more into extreme vocals than I am. Still a good list although when it comes to Maiden I think Di'anno is amazing as well.

On Mikael, while I agree that's he's one of the, if not the very, premiere vocalists in metal, isn't the only one to switch fluidly between death growls and clean singing. I guess it depends on how you define "his stature," but there are several others (such as Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis). Edgy 59 always struck me as somewhat similar to Ozzy. Also, the omission of Ozzy offends me greatly. :P

even though you stated that this is soley your opinion. This list sounds more like your personal favortie singers. Ozzy is the most reconizable voice in metal. To omit him makes this list void.

i can agree with a lot of tony's, but here's some others... jeff walker (carcass) sebastian bach (skid row) nocturno culto (darkthrone) ronnie james dio (fallout boy) creston spiers (harvey milk)

I thought Dio sang for Maroon5??

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Sebastian Bach. However, Dio is what made Fallout Boy. His exceptional vocal ability only added to the roaring guitar riffs of Joe Trohman, thundering bass lines of Pete Wentz, and the virtuoso abilities of Andy Hurley. His voice is what made their well written, unique, and emotional lyrics come to life.

Quote: Originally Posted by afterstasis i can agree with a lot of tony's, but here's some others... ronnie james dio (fallout boy) That is just mean

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