ASK THE ARTIST: Best Vocalist in Metal History? | Metal Injection

[@markflower8885]

The guy at the end got it right. Mike Patton is the greatest vocalist across all genres including metal.He's a vocal chameleon of the highest order.

[@bodymechanics4086]

Mark Flower .your a total idiot.

[@nick-ih3mp]

Body Mechanics ur deaf

[@JJ-hi5ln]

Amazing in studio. Terrible live.

[@callmewaves1160]

Julia Karlova disagree with you there.

[@thegreatcornholio80]

@@JJ-hi5ln I've seen him live many times and had a quick chat backstage too. He totally owns the stage, unbelievable voice, incredible frontman and super smart guy.

[@allenvrabac4827]

Mike Patton! Thank you very much.

[@orphanuprising]

Fuckin' A. Save the best for last.

[@xYohmx]

Of course...

[@impulsivedesigns]

Yep. Patton or Townsend.

[@0rcface]

I was sitting through the whole video waiting for someone to say Mike Patton!

[@OGM_OriginalGameMusic]

Literally one of the widest ranges in the game. Also he did the zombie voices In left 4 dead

[@Himihan]

I'm so glad Luc Lemay said Chuck Schuldiner. Not a melodic singer, but one amazing vocalist.

[@poltergeist3194]

+Josh Schulz Chuck had one thing that I think is missing from most metal bands today and that's soul. His vocals (and guitar solos) on Symbolic were coming from a place in him that no one could duplicate.

[@Himihan]

Polter Geist Wow, I totally agree. Soul is what a lot of death metal bands are missing.

[@Eidolon11]

+Josh Schulz I really feel the emotion in his vocals. i really enjoy when someone can push their emotions through the harsh vocals. the new fallujah "The void alone" regardless of your opinion of their music i really can feel his emotion in his vocals. especially in the end of it.

[@Ravnkel]

Just like when you listen to Angelcorpse. You just know his soul is gone and he is just pissed, lol

[@MrJoshItIs]

He was an amazing lyricist as well and I hardly ever actually pay attention to lyrics in metal.

[@tmage23]

Halford Dickinson Dio It's one of these three.

[@MrCapone1996]

tmage23 those are my three

[@muhammad608]

lol, all of these metal singers suck and can't sing, go listen to Dimash the Legend, he is better than any metal singer dead or alive, he is a better technical vocalist than rob halford, bruce dickenson, ronnie james dio combined.

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@tmage23]

@@muhammad608 You're an idiot. Go bother someone else.

[@muhammad608]

@@tmage23 What?!

[@TheJordanHageman]

Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, Phil Anselmo, Ronnie James Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, Mike Patton, King Diamond, Chuck Schuldiner, etc.

[@thegreatcornholio80]

also Geoff Tate.

[@giantsfan8872]

Dio..period

[@Heavywall70]

I even agree with your order

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Ozzy isnt even near the best talentwise.

[@lucifers474nus]

@Guilty Pleasure Nice to see someone talk about Kyo. He's hands down the best vocalist I've seen live. The list in the original comment is also awesome, but haven't seen any of them unfortunately

[@AyBi_Studio]

James Hetfiled was so aggressive at his prime. He ruled the stage, he owned every single second of the show and you cannot compare his talent to any other frontman. I believe he isn't get enough credit. He is the definition of metal. Also, worth mentioning Sebastian Bach, John Oliva, Chester Bennington.

[@maximumdingdongman]

CJ knows whats up, Mike Patton is a real virtuoso

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@Beefaroni_boner]

@@muhammad608 holy shit.

[@muhammad608]

@@Beefaroni_boner just stating facts. Dimash destroys Mike Patton vocally.

[@Norwag]

Devin Townsend for me. And then I'd probably say Joe Duplantier. I've seen Gojira live twice and yeah, twas amazing.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Fuck yea you got good taste

[@WeWantYouToStay]

Dev easily wins

[@Norwag]

Gonna see Devin live in February, and I'm already super excited :D

[@WeWantYouToStay]

+norwag90 have tickets sold out for UK? I want to go but I need to wait til results day (18th) to see where I'll be!!

[@Norwag]

According to Devin's page, UK is still going strong :D I'm lucky though since he's coming to where I live in Cracow :P

[@kevinblanco2451]

Going with Phil Anselmo remember it's just an opinion

[@birchy_9347]

i agree Phil Anselmo

[@fitnessandfightingisfun3565]

old phil.

[@jnightmare0]

Kevin Blanco Phil in my opinion also second I would probably say Maynard then Bruce Dickinson and probably dio

[@FecalMattur]

There's good reason behind this. Find Will To Survive.. It's an old Cowboys era recording of Phil. His voice has finally (amazing it took this long) fallen off.. but his progression and versatility is unbelievable especially counting in as I just said, how long it took for his voice to finally go out considering his range. He took that more death metal turn there for a while in the ending phases of Pantera. But holy shit he could wail back in the day. I'm throwing in Corey Taylor and Matt Barlow ( formerly of Iced Earth) as well

[@FecalMattur]

Hell, let's throw in Howard Jones too. His voice if powerful as fuck

[@Todesnuss]

Hansi Kürsch anyone? A guy that propably mostly german speakers will know would be Stumpen from Knorkator. I also agree that Devin Townsend, MJK and Mikael Akerfeldt deserve some love too. Another personal farvourite of mine would be Joakim Brodén.

[@peterk2735]

I was looking for someone to name drop Hansi! Amazing vocal range, great frontman. Fucking love Blind Guardian, probably one of my personal top 3 bands.

[@shreddykrueger7641]

Akerfeldt is hands down. The range he had on ghost reveries was insane.

[@T00THY_0RiFiCE]

Todesnuss Fuck yeah love BG!! Hey I noticed you mentioned some Swedish artists, which is great. Everybody knows the best metal comes from Sweden and Finland. Check out Pain of Salvation and their album Remedy Lane. Their singer is the best metal vocalist in my opinion

[@Mizziri]

Devin Townsend, Florian Magnus Maier, Travis Ryan. No one else comes close. EDIT: And Mike Patton.

[@DystopianJoe]

MIKE PATTON!!!

[@samirwknox]

No love for Geoff Tate?

[@cosplayboundlive]

It sucks I know..... I would have said Tate or Devin Townsend

[@ivanflores2683]

Even Dio and the metal god have sung (no pun) the praises of Geoff Tate.

[@jayhardin3259]

It’s for metal , Geoff is great , not metal My opinion

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Queensryche is obviously metal

[@milos.p887]

I really think Maynard James Keenen should be mentioned. But then again he isn't really a metal vocalist.

[@bongofett9932]

Progressive Metal

[@putridsunrise192]

Tool is a metal band....

[@zl1cruz]

Kei Kurono progressive metal

[@N30KID]

Fuck yes

[@gertjanfaes2090]

@@putridsunrise192 adam jones would resent that label...

[@iscleyva]

Good to see so much Devin Townsend support in comments.

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@azefanas]

Vocalist: Rob Halford Front man: James Hetfield

[@azefanas]

Reports Virtuoso bye

[@carolusrex2376]

My opinion: Vocalist: Dio Front man: Bruce Dickinson

[@JuanGonzalez-bv8gj]

Vocalist: Dio Front man: Chuck Schuldiner

[@sydney11ification]

Vocalist between dio and halford Front man def bruce no one owns the stage like him.

[@acdcking1234]

Michael kiske

[@Marielegoth]

Ronnie James Dio!!! 👿 \m/

[@jim2973]

+MarieleCastán No doubt about it!!! RIP Ronnie!!!

[@jol9178]

No doubt!

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@zane01235]

1 Mike Patton 2 Devon Townsend (1st live) 3 Chris Cornell

[@christianjackson9360]

Cornell's voice is like Michael Jackson. I DISPISE &/or HATE that shit!!!!

[@mercuryfaith]

MIKE "the MAD god" PATTON! The only one who can do anything (from growl to beatbox, from clean to rap, from scream to the zombies vocals, from english to Italian, from Italian to spanish, from spanish to morse code!)

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@STROONZONY]

best hardcore metal vocalist: P Anselmo best alround vocalist: M Patton

[@AngelofDeth110]

Sorry ladies and gents, Mikael Akerfeldt is the greatest. Voice of an angel and voice of the devil in what seems like a flick of the switch.

[@DefenestratedMessiah]

+Dominic Figueroa Jason Medonca from Akercocke also. He has genuinely some of the most sinister and actually sometimes disturbing vocals I've ever heard, but also some very gentle clean singing.

[@Orangeokie7]

I was thinking this exact same thing. I love his cleans but I wouldn't say they are the best I've ever heard. Nobody touches his death metal vocals though. It is impressive how he can change from one to the other on a dime.

[@fredrikfossan-waage3810]

He is without doubt the best death metal vocalist

[@ZaidPhyre]

Was gonna comment this

[@mariostomaras876]

Mike Patton for the win!!!

[@88omair]

Daniel Gildenlow of Pain of Salvation is insanely gifted

[@Sinister66617]

DEVIN TOWNSEND!!! COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cosplayboundlive]

Right? Sad that no one knows the genius of Devin.

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

OOOOOOOOH! I WOOONDER WHYYYYYYYYY!

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

@@taxidermy8800 I was referencing his song "Kingdom" lmao

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

@@taxidermy8800 Haha it's all square. Lol

[@lemniscatusofficial]

Why isnt anyone talking about Warrel Dane?

[@ManuSDP]

DUDE RIGHT

[@lemniscatusofficial]

5 years in opera training and amazing vocals...no limelight :/

[@Nahelon]

Warrel was even better as a lyricist in my opinion

[@slimymclord8165]

He's embarassing nowadays.

[@shagstars]

Because he injured himself in refugee denied album and his range gets shorter after only 5 years, while I can sing all the songs on that album without hurting mine. I keep practicing till I have rob halfords peak vocal range and that will take some time... that guy is a beast! And you also have devin townsend (he is mike patton on steroids when it comes to metal music).

[@chelseablue1996]

Maynard James Keenan

[@S-co6uo]

chelseablue1996 for me personally,it’s corey taylor,but manyard has an incredible voice

[@andrepereira744]

They both far from being the great ever

[@midnightgreen8319]

Hahahahahahaha

[@A..lie..sha3]

Devin and Maynard for sure.

[@lordturbomose4982]

King Diamond is one of the undefeated best at his craft, it is not only his very high pitched "falsett"-vocals, that make him stand out, but his whole role-playing while he embodies a whole cast of different characters, by his vocal-presentation!

[@xammaj4844]

Devin Townsend ffs

[@cosplayboundlive]

Guess no one has heard of Devin Townsend or Geoff Tate....

[@SleepingGiant45]

Devin Townsend smokes a lot of people when I comes to pure singing talent. I second him.

[@Mutterschwein]

Yeah, too bad Geoff's voice kinda burned out too quickly but man those live performances from early Queensryche was just insane.

[@4zafinc]

Finally a Tate mention in comments

[@radicalstanza3614]

Tate was crazy good in his prime but he started later and burned out quicker than Bruce and Dio. Hard to put him up there without the longevity, consistency and worthwhile material.

[@jhacobla1]

Mike patton.

[@2WK09]

Michael Kiske never gets any love...

[@HollowDesert]

Geezer Butler Sad, one of the best.

[@ΣωτήρηςΠαπαγεωργίου-ζ3λ]

Yeaaaaah. Kiske!!!! Finally someone in this comment section who says Kiske.

[@4zafinc]

Kiske, Tate both

[@joro6319]

Don't worry. The other guys compete for 2:nd place. Kiske is in a category of his own.

[@wladimiralfaro358]

Totally agree, he is the best

[@FrankMullenHandChop]

Patton. Hands down

[@muhammad608]

Dimash is the greatest legend of all time better than Freddie Mercury, Michael Jackson & Prince combined He is also the greatest metal singer, better than Dio, Bruce Dickenson & Rob Halford combined. He is also the greatest grunge singer, better than Layne Staley, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder combined. He is also the greatest hip hop rapper, better than 2pac, biggie, eminem, rakim, nas, jay z combined Also he is the greatest dancer of all time, better than BTS, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson combined also he is the greatest songwriter of all time better than Bob Dylan, Beatles, Stevie Wonder combined also he is the most versatile singer of all time, Better than Mike Patton also he can sing in 6000 different languages fluently and 1000 of music genres also he has the widest range of all time (10 octaves), Wider than Tim Storms, Adam Lopez & Georgia Brown combined Also he can sing the highest note (G11) than any male of female singer in history, higher than Georgia Brown (G10) Also he can sing better and higher than any Female singer, Better than Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin combined. Also he is the greatest classical and modern opera singer of all time, better than Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso & Luciano Pavarotti combined. Also he is the greatest music composer of all time, better than Mozart & Beethoven combined Also he is the greatest guitarist of all time, better than Jimi Hendrix & Eddie Van Halen combined I wish all musicians and singers should bow down to king of vocals DIMASH Dimash is immortal and invincible.

[@pho3nix-]

Layne Staley in every category

[@jotapedonoso4696]

For heavy metal:Bruce,Dio and Rob For Thrash: James and Phil in that same order

[@henriktheonly3874]

Jotape donoso YEAH-HEAH

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Jotape donoso thanks watchmojo

[@lloydchristmas5588]

What about Ozzy Osbourne

[@antoniochagas701]

Exetly

[@captainchaos6812]

James hetfield has one vocal style and it sucks

[@Ninjamanhammer]

So happy Mike Patton got mentioned on the last one.

[@thedolphin2445]

Mike Patton.

[@kylek7748]

mine is a two way tie between devin townsend and Mike Patton

[@The_Buff_Guy]

No one said Dave mustaine. Lol. Damn I was expecting at least 1. Dave's voice is so fucking incredible, he's completely original and unique. No one can mimic his vocals to a T the way people can mimic hetfield or halford or Dickinson. The only vocalist I'd say that rivals Dave in that sense is Dio.

[@PNWBodybuilding]

I REALLY hope you're kidding.... right?

[@edgeheadxCOD]

AGREED!!! Metal voices aren't supposed to be smooth and clean, they're supposed to be gritty and dark. Mustaine and Lemmy are the perfect examples of that.

[@guitarbattleslive1274]

fuck yeah

[@williams.5952]

The reason know one can mimic him is because nobody else sucks that much ass

[@Maidensfan1]

1- Rob Halford 2- Dio 3- Bruce Dickinson, enough said...

[@zane01235]

Those high pitched wails are terrible. I hate that style, glad it's gone.

[@adamhendrickson512]

1. Dickinson 2. Halford 3. Dio imo

[@lukebraun2499]

Adam Covers switch dio and halford and you’ve got me convinced man.

[@zsjb_]

@@zane01235 dude maiden still going strong and those screams are what it's all about

[@bobbyberetta4206]

As far as metal goes it's either Bruce or Halford.

[@lloydchristmas5588]

Bo88y Beretta & Ozzy Osbourne of course

[@adamhendrickson512]

Bruce for me...

[@OldNick00]

I'll go with Halford & King

[@radicalstanza3614]

Makes no sense to mention them while leaving out Dio. Dickinson is my personal favorite but Dio is the progenitor and as good as there's ever been.

[@paingasm248]

Was not surprised to hear Patton, was extremely surprised to not hear "Fuck it, Freddie Mercury. It's sort of Metal."

[@djk6516]

Mike patton, and phil anselmo are both amazing with the crowd and amazing singers!

[@losbloontas]

Honorable mention for me is Christian Alvestram. One of my favorites. Dont think hes the best or greatest but just feel he desveres love. His range is crazy

[@angeladavis4019]

Peter Steele. Type O Negative.💚🖤💚 Rip Green Man 😔

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Devin Townsend deserves the title.... NOBODY can touch his vocals!!

[@alexandradm6744]

King Diamond, Dio, Bruce Dickinson. In that order.

[@shagstars]

Rob Halford, Dio, King Diamond, Bruce Dickingson for me in that order.

[@MrCapone1996]

Alexandra Díaz King diamonds voice is not the best

[@alexandradm6744]

For you mate, no my business.

[@clanMh3latinos]

best answer in the chat :) they are the best

[@iAmMighty-Frieza]

Good bands.. King Diamond is badass

[@captweirdbeard]

Devin Townsend ticks all the boxes. Versatility. Range. Power. Being a front man. Performing and delivering live. On top of that, his voice only gets better with the years.

[@shagstars]

Mike patton and devin also have the same range... crazy guys!

[@ryukan250]

Don't forget his prolific output and insanely diverse catalogue. From SYL to DTP to Casualties of Cool to guest vocals on numerous metal albums. Mike Patton and possibly Garm from Ulver are the only other metal vocalists to come close to Devy for versatility.

[@substratic11213]

If we're talking death growls then Mikael Akerfeldt hands down. If not then probably Dio or Dickinson

[@itsalwayssomething7490]

Have you hear Mike Patton growl? Ever see the movie I am Legend?

[@radicalstanza3614]

@@itsalwayssomething7490 Patton doesn't really do death metal growls. Certainly not at the level of someone like Åkerfeldt. Of the vocalists mentioned in the video he's definitely got the widest range of techniques, but he's never really dealt in any sort of extended use of traditional death or black metal type vocals.

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

Nick Holmes

[@radicalstanza3614]

@@Hellenicheavymetal Nick Holmes is a legend, but he's obviously nowhere near as good as either of his Bloodbath predecessors at growling.

[@kjvail]

I don’t know about hands down, there’s always Tatiana 😍

[@kevinw8688]

My top 5 in no particular order: Michael Kiske of Helloween, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, Rob Halford of Priest, Geoff Tate of Queensryche, Ronnie James Dio.

[@Ghost_in_the_Rain]

Bruce Dickinson, of course. He has one of the greatest ranges and some of the best screams I've ever heard. No one comes close to him.

[@hewhocannotbenamed842]

Klaus Meine, Rob Halford, Michael Kiske, Danzig, Schmier, Chuck Schulinder, ....

[@linkiny]

Anyone who attended a Dark Tranquility concert will agree that Mikael Stanne is unmatched as for live performance, and both his growls AND his cleans are considered by a LOT as one of the best ever.

[@TimmyGMusic]

Bruce Dickinson and Mike Patton for me. Runner up is Mikael Akerfeldt. There are so many greats to choose from!

[@anirudhviswanathan3986]

No mention of Geoff Tate or James LaBrie at their peak?

[@RedScatta]

Johan Hegg. For sure. This deep sound is awsome af

[@joshdavis2927]

Phil Anselmo, Layne Staley, Rob Halford, Devin Townsend, Dio.

[@husker6395]

Chris Cornell or Devin Townsend 🤘🏻

[@Wovn]

A battle between Bruce Dickenson, Dev Townsend or King Diamond.

[@downshifter2730]

Rob Halford, Corey Taylor, Ronnie James Dio, Ozzy Osborne, Phil Anselmo, James Hetfield and King Diamond of course. In no particular order.

[@businesscatlimbo]

I have to say, for me on a personal level, Layne Staley. That guy had such a unique sound in his vocals. Him and Peter Steele. Another very unique vocalist.

[@RockAndPopVinyls]

Totally Mike Patton!

[@vitormorais9533]

I was worried there for a minute! Thought no one was gonna mention Mike P.!! The Absolute greatest!!!

[@yaboiwarp]

Peter Steele and Layne Staley.

[@SoUnDMaN831]

Yes!!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@Stoned.fishdude]

Fucking right !

[@layneinchains3373]

Layne Staley!!

[@kriptodjali9235]

Peter Steele had the voice of a god

[@fredrikfossan-waage3810]

Layne Staley is amazing

[@kevinphares5261]

what about metal church frontman or bobby from overkill

[@shchorss]

Devin Townsend, Mike Patton or Myles Kennedy

[@Rafula]

No mention of Geoff Tate? Are you kidding me?

[@27retrodaze]

Mike Patton and Phil Anselmo... Hands down in my book.

[@Slayer_X]

1.- Michael Kiske 2.- Ronnie James Dio 3.- Geoff Tate 4.- Rob Halford 5.- Mark Boals 6.- Chuck Schuldiner 7.- Bruce Dickinson 8.- Andre Matos 9.- King Diamond 10.- Joe Lynn Turner Just my 2 cents

[@_SliK_]

PHIL ANSELMO

[@oyhe94]

Sheepdog McClaren from Razor. The screams on Violent Restitution (especially the one at the start of The Marshall Arts, an instrumental song!) are harshest, loudest mist metal screams you'll ever hear from an 80's thrash band. And he was able to pull them of live too.

[@m.awilliams5640]

As much as I love all those vocalist, Devin Townsend to me is definitely the best

[@trumpjr5179]

Michael Kiske- Helloween

[@duncanwilson2392]

i would go with Dickinson but my favorite voice in metal is Lemmy.

[@hmarhnes]

I don’t really listen to Guns N’ Roses but I’m surprised Axl Rose wasn’t mentioned. Dude has some vocal range.

[@retrojohn8083]

I would say Patton as well, but I'm a bit of a fanboy, when it goes to him. But it's closely follow by Mikael Åkerfeldt - he can do those crazy vocal changes.

[@makiravila7751]

I really like all this vocalists, but i have to mention Jonathan Davis, so unique man.

[@renaldodelgado1842]

Geoff Tate, Rob halford, and Bruce Dickerson

[@terriblecrayon]

Ending with a bang. Mike Patton is my favorite too. From Fantomas to Mondo Cane. Tough to beat.

[@sortnop8426]

Who was that doing the scream at the outro, that was crazy lol I liked it

[@SplinteredX]

tfw the guy with kamelot shirt didnt say roy khan

[@ryukan250]

Devin Townsend Chris Cornell Garm (Ulver) Daniel Gildenlow Geoff Tate Anneke Van Giersbergen As far as pure vocal ability goes Devin Townsend and Chris Cornell are in the top 5 best ever vocalists, not only in metal but in every genre of music.

[@WTFuneral]

no corey taylor? really glad cj said patton, because that would be my next pick

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

My favorites; Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Sabbath, Black Country Communion) Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Klaus Meine (Scorpions) Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle)

[@brianferris8668]

Thin Lizzy weren't Heavy Metal.

[@woodrovski1499]

Finally someone got it right, right at the end. MIKE PATTON!!!

[@willemdejong9018]

really? no lemmy?

[@pavelm.gonzalez8608]

Ahh yeah how could they forgot one most important rock n roll icons in history!!! 😠

[@JoseGarcia-ho7co]

Motorhead is rock n' roll.....lemmy always started his shows off with, "we are Motorhead and we play rock n' roll!" Ironically i did see them at a metal festival....but damn hearing that live gave me the chills

[@kevinw8688]

Don't get me wrong, like any self respecting metalhead I love Lemmy, but he's really not that great of a vocalist. To say "he's my favorite" is one thing, but for raw vocal talent Lemmy doesn't rise above Halford, Dio and Dickinson on that level. That said if I was gonna start an all star band that ole' boy would be on the list. RIP Maestro.

[@willemdejong9018]

@@kevinw8688 yeah i get where you are coming from but you have to think about the influence he had. His more 'extreme' vocals influenced almost every other band that came after him. Without lemmy there wouldnt be a metallica, megadeth, slayer or thrash metal in general. Thats why i was suprised that nobody mentioned him because he is kind of the 'godfather' of extreme metal

[@kevinw8688]

@@willemdejong9018 I hear you. Most influential I think Lemmy and Motorhead are way up that list for sure. I was just on vocal depth and range. Yes, Lemmy certainly influenced people, but I think it was his music , delivery and attitude and not just raw vocal chops.

[@Denmarkelijah]

Patton and anselmo

[@timmystoner7219]

Yeah I always forget about Patton I'm big faith no more fan but Phil in his prime man wow so strong

[@llongone2]

When this question comes up, I always think of Dio, Halford and Diamond first. And many of these interviewees seem to agree. I am also a big fan of Mike Patton and agree that his range is incredible; I`m glad to see that it was acknowledged here.

[@user-zo2xr9lu9k]

MIKE PATTON RULES

[@collectivevolution]

Godamn right Thy Art is Murder guy... I don't listen to your band but tip of the hat for the Patton shout out. Dude is like the Mark Zuckerberg of metal... He's the richest in vocal range, and goes on stage in a white T-shirt and sweatpants and steals the show. But then again, this question is like asking what your favorite band or movie is... there's no way it shouldn't be framed as a "top 5" question.. It's just unfair: 1. Mike Patton 2. Bruce 3. Halford 4. King Diamond/Devin Townsend tie 5. Hetfield

[@FreddyYUL]

My top 5 : 1- Bruce Dickinson _( Iron Maiden )_ 2- Suzuka Nakamoto _( BabyMetal )_ 3- Rob Halford _( Judas Priest )_ 4- James Hetfield _( Metallica )_ 5- Corey Taylor _( Slipknot )_

[@giacomosimonin212]

Respect for all the other vocalist, which i like most of them a lot, but really props to the last guy naming Patton. IMHO Patton is THE vocalist.

[@KilianxFire27]

Mid/End 80's James Hetfield is the best

[@kevah94]

Not even a contest! I'm one of those who still like Metallica, but you can't match them with any band at that time! Dio, Halford and Mustai...oh wait, Ozzy, were all great but James was like a TNT exploading in your face from start to finnish at the time. I can't imagine how awesome it must've been to see them live in the late 80's...

[@erikwallman6023]

Kevin McDonald Have to agree, Seattle 89 may be greatest show i´ve ever seen and i wasn't even there haha

[@vicmarner1652]

Jup

[@theramchepser7644]

Oh hello there

[@zane01235]

Hetfields vocals in MOP are sublime.

[@BoogeymanRadioShow]

I'm going to have to say David Draiman from Disturbed, Devin Townsend, and Sebastian Bach.... So many to choose from.

[@BEANSON98]

The loud and mighty, Max Cavalera.

[@theblockbros1]

Chuck yes, Devin, Mikael Akerfeldt and probably Buzz Osborne

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Jari Maenpaa

[@iAmMighty-Frieza]

Phil Anselmo, Bruce Dickinson, Dio, Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, King Diamond, 80's James Hetfield, Tim the Ripper Owens, and David Wayne. Not in order just some of my favorites.

[@sprayberry22]

I love that someone said Patton!!!! I know he isn't really "Metal" necessarily, but damn is he amazing

[@kevinphares5261]

did anyone say bobby from overkill or tom from slayer

[@machello9]

1.Dio 2.Dickinson 3.Halford 4.Hetfield 5.Anselmo 6.Corey Taylor 7.Ozzy 8.Mustaine 9.Patton 10.Lemmy

[@lieslwindjulie3230]

Bruce Dickinson, Michael Kiske and Klaus Meine 🖤