My 10 Favorite Black Metal Vocalists

[@wyattxhim]

Bonus points to who knows what the shirt design is from

[@GrTchPat]

Very weird t-shirt

[@Bladeswitch1]

Blasto from Mass effect ❤

[@yepwhatever1142]

Powerpuff girls?

[@lutymcshooty2556]

The first hanar spectre

[@iluciferi5320]

Shirt WAY too small

[@spritefroggy]

Varg for me. Nothing will ever capture the sorrow and painful melancholy in his voice, tinged with this strange feeling of emptiness and aggression. Simply incredible.

[@velipyr]

He admits he had no idea what he was doing

[@spritefroggy]

@@velipyr On the first record. His vocal performance peaked on Det Som Engang Var and Hvis Lyset Tar Oss. And why would he even need to know what he was doing for it to be good and effective?

[@BehappyBhairava]

​@@velipyrtoo many vocalists know far too well what they're doing now though... And they sound like copy paste generic forgettable shit So we all still listen to the greats who had nothing really to imitate and no overly refined style.

[@eduardoribeiroucv9630]

Hell nah for me, the vocals in War makes me cringe, too bad cause I love the instrumental

[@spritefroggy]

@@eduardoribeiroucv9630 Listen to the vocals on Snu Mikrokosmos Tegn and Det Som Engang Var (the song). That's what I'm talking about, not War.

[@panosk7090]

I have to mention Mikko Aspa from Deathspell Omega his vocals are a very haunting addition to the instrumentals.Also i have to say Alexander von Meilenwald from The Ruins Of Beverast,i know its blackened doom but nevertheless very atmospheric and dark especially in exuvia

[@xx-zo9ew]

the vocals on deathspell make it sound way more evil

[@wowzers7844]

My favourite is Jon from Dissection. It might not be the most black metal but it fits the music really well.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

RIP jon.... I listen to dissection almost weekly. A all time favorite of mine

[@heinzketchup4558]

Extremely powerful voice indeed

[@FatherOfPearl20]

I really love Stawrogin (Odraza, Gruzja, Totenmesse), he’s definitely my favorite. He has such a unique tone that perfectly fits the slightly unorthodox bluntness and themes of urban decay, alcoholism, and degeneracy often featured in his bands. You already went over Onielar, another one of my favorites, so in her place I’ll mention Fluss from Aara. She’s climbed my list really quickly because of how active that band has been in the last couple of years. Aspa is also pretty high; his gravelly bellows are borderline iconic at this point. Last one that comes to mind is Ole Pedersen Luk from Afsky for how well he portrays utter despair and agony.

[@Forlornnn]

I'll never forget seeing Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult live, Onielars vocals were so shrill and surreal it felt like they literally pierced my soul and brought me to tears. Truly some of the best black metal vocals of all time IMO.

[@znalniaskas]

Besides many of those you have already mentioned Famine, Mikko Aspa and early Helheim stand out to me. Also, Roman Saeko everytime he brings out his growl (Hate Forest, Blood of Kingu). Also, Meynach's vocals on Mütiilation's Remains of a Ruined, Dead, Cursed Soul are in the same league as Landfermann, manic as hell. Imagine under a funeral moon style black metal with those kind of vocals and some manic, really triumphant sounding moments.

[@banananaz674]

Lol before I even saw this comment I thought of all the exact same vocalists (besides Helheim), good taste my friend

[@znalniaskas]

@@banananaz674 Thanks, regarding Helheim I'm just a sucker for those manic howl on their first album. Most underrated ones are probably Snorre on the Trøndertun demo by Thorns. Death Metal influenced, but they sound really evil and are great.

[@yungsouichi2317]

Hat from Gorgoroth, Malefic from Xasthur (particularly how he mixed his vocals in his music) & Big Boss from Root probably my top 3

[@bboydobriy]

My picks gotta be Tom Warrior, Nocturno Culto and Nameless Void (Negative Plane). Their vocal performances to me just feel very real, authentic and raw. And also UGH!

[@mellow-dream]

Love Macabre Omen, such a sick band. By far my favorite black metal vocalist is Drakh from Katharsis, his vocals on VVorldVVithoutEnd are absolutely legendary. Such range and charisma as he directs and leads the songs like a conductor of satans army

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Katharsis is solid.... havent listened to them in like 8yrs. Need to spin it again

[@LabourOfTheNegative]

VVorldVVithoutEnd fuck yeah

[@LestraSound]

Saw Onielar last weekend, still as powerful as ever, easily one of the best vocalists of all time, she's unrivalled in her unique sound!

[@bluewinter6660]

There are many great vocalists, my favorite is probably Silenius from Abigor and Summoning, also Ville from Moonsorrow is underrated in my opinion.

[@imperium7846]

Cazz Grant, Silenius, and Roman are some of my favorites. I was also expecting you to mention Famine

[@BerBorKer]

So glad you mentioned Reverorum ib Malacht! Leading black metal to its true conceptual and musical apotheosis!

[@Stealthmachin3]

A lil surprised by the lack of mention of Kvarforth or Mikko Aspa, but there's plenty of great vocalists mentioned here.

[@NerevarineKing]

I love Atilla's vocals, he sounds truly evil

[@carpenoctemradio]

Mine are Silenius, Neige and Varg on old Burzum records.

[@urbandespair6667]

First of all, I'm happy that Aaskereia is mentioned here. Second of all, Mortuus (Funeral Mist, Marduk) is my all time favorite vocalist.

[@dustinsmith8658]

I absolutely love the vocal performance by the band Swallowed. Their album Lunarterial is incredible start to finish. Also the vocalist of Emptiness is a very intriguing one as well

[@frankmathiesen1779]

What comes to my mind So many to choose Varg Vikernes (Burzum 92-93) Nocturno Culto (Darkthrone) Corvus (Horna era) Hoath Torog (Behexen,Sargeist) Hat (Gorgoroth) Pest (Gorgoroth,Obtained...) Nox (Craft) Graav (Armagedda) Dolk (Kampfar) Mikko Aspa (Clandestine Blaze)

[@henrike5402]

Drastus - La croix de sang, Mizmor - Yodh are the goats in my book when it comes to vocal performances

[@wheelsofmercury]

My favourite black metal vocalist is probably Abbath or Nocturno Culto. They're the first two that come to mind for me when I think "black metal".

[@tiborszakal5799]

I listen to black metal mostly for the instruments. Usually the the vocalist are the least of my concern, but the few that stood out to me are: Mikolaj Zentara from Mgla, Sakis Tolis from Rotting Christ, Paolo Bruno from Thy Light and John Haughm from Agalloch.

[@josq81]

Tobias Möckl/Wintherr and Malefic are my two fav vocalists.

[@richardwarner8648]

Rhys of Advent Sorrow. Powerfully conveys emotional damage and sorrow. Unlike anyone I have heard before.

[@Agalloch1234]

The Cuckoo from Terra Tenebrosa always delivers the goods! I also love Mirai Kawashima's screams in Sigh, they just sound perfect and don't go over the edge like a lot of bands tend to do.

[@dekoener485]

Thomas Torkelsen from Forgotten Woods. Just listen to The Curse Of Mankind. Masterpiece of an album and a nearly not enough mentioned BM band.

[@Rafael-kr6zv]

Love Onielar

[@solafide9082]

No Nattramn (Silencer - Death Pierce Me), no party. Best vocalist in terms of delivering the message 💪

[@eduardoribeiroucv9630]

Too bad he doesnt takes too serioulsy, lyrics speaking

[@jardindefloress]

Once you hear that guy vocals you will never forget them

[@spacegoat555]

Solid picks. Landfermann might be my top voice in the whole genre. My additions to the list would be Lord Sabathan from Enthroned and Nag from Tsjuder, two very memorable and unique snarling voices and O.T. of Akitsa. Additional obvious pick, but gotta give some love to the iconic voice of Abbath.

[@BehappyBhairava]

Whoever the guy behind qulielfi is, love his throar singing-esque bug like croaky vocals.. weird mix of sin-nanna and early varg. Early varg, real early nearly choking varg Yes! The dude from make a change kill yourself Absolutely adore his vocals. Scott connor, ofcourse 😅 Love nattefrosts vocals on slower tracks (and hes shit live these days eh). Agalloch oddly, the track black lake nidstang.. the section after the spoken piece "and this sorrow" Just beautiful, gives me goosebumps without fail. Elimi! The vocal performance during the bass section of det meningslosa The absolute best filthy fucked up laughs in the genre. What a brilliant genre 😀 Fuck ye 🤘 Theyre all gnarly I used to hate sin-nannas vocals, love them so much these days.. and morw and more as time goes on, i really like the throat singing style when it pops up.

[@jmirsp4z]

mine is Corvus

[@Tampon.Boy.666]

10,000% Corvus

[@volin_d]

Probably my favorite one is Mark of the Devil from Cultes des Ghoules. He has very recognizable voice and I love how he is able to change his styles of singing. Once he sings like a priest chanting in a church, once growls like he was possessed. The albums he had best performances on are Henbane and Coven. For those who haven't heard this band I recommend starting with Henbane, although their entire discography is amazing.

[@Hrvo182]

Great vocalist! The song Passion of the Sorceress is a standout vocal performance on that album.

[@dustinsmith8658]

My personal favorite of album of theirs is indeed Henbane. But my favorite vocal performance of his belongs in Haxan. Particularly the song The Impure Wedding

[@АнтонАнтошин-г1й]

He is my favourite vocalist of all time and CDG is one of my favourite bands, along with Emperor. I know that he knows about this band, but I also see, that this band is avoidable. And that is good, because I do not want them to be spoilt by common men.

[@bluewinter6660]

Great picks, also Mika from Impaled Nazarene is in my top 3.

[@3SCAPER00M13]

Is that shirt of one of those hanar aliens from Mass Effect? I love Mass Effect!

[@lopolik]

I just listened to that Bethlehem album, you're right Rainer has really crazy screams.. not sure if some of those high pitched ones are inhale screams or just regular yelling.

[@BrotherhoodofSteel-zh7ty]

My Favorites in no particular order: Nuclear Holocausto Vengeance, Impurath, Magus Wampyr Daoloth, Black Winds, Lord Angelslayer, James Reid, Franta Storm, Big Boss, Vorph, Varg Vikernes, and Hat.

[@hypnovertigo7200]

Best black metal vocals I've heard are from DISMAL and ENDLESS DISMAL MOAN personally

[@finestjellybeansrawlol9486]

I'm partial to Pest. His stuff with both Obtained Enslavement and Gorgoroth was fantastic.

[@jdjdbsjyyyy]

Shit. I was away from this channel too long. So glad youre still pumping out videos. Gott catch up now.

[@billygoodmeme7635]

Nordhauk from Kaevum has the best angry guttural shriek for me. In a genre with such a common form of vocals he's one of the few I think that genuinely sounds angry and hateful, not just edge for the sake of edge. Also nice Mass Effect shirt

[@Tampon.Boy.666]

Good call 🎉🎉🎉

[@BA-qw2dj]

Aaskereia dude Corvus Famine Old school varg The guy from Katharsis Roman saenko Hat+gaahl are both amazing Meynach from mutiilation Blackgoat Cazz grant Also nazgul from verletzen has some amazing screams, kinda similar to old school ihsahn and hat with the high pitched screams he can do. Absolutely ear piercing and it fits the music perfectly. Really underrated modern Welsh black metal

[@backwatersandbackroads]

The dude from Naglifar (When Autumn Storms Come) stands out

[@haminatmiyaxwen]

Mine has to be Garm from Ulver/Borknagar/Arcturus he has some of the best screams and could also sing beautifully.

[@xerodelacroix5552]

Atilla was opera trained, iirc. Neige has to have the most interesting black metal vocals for me, and one of the most interesting voices i've ever heard, not too many people can switch between just how depraved his screams can get, and then jump to operatic falsetto.

[@7XL9]

neige's dueil angoisseus screams has to be most iconic screams in the scene

[@808berg]

@@7XL9 Idk how he's even able to speak after those

[@mimic4844]

My favourite is Pest.(Gorgoroth and Obtained Enslavement)His screams are in my opinion the voice of black metal.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

He's one of my favs.... very simple but effective. His vocals just take u into a different place

[@mimic4844]

@@NAT-turners-Revenge yeah his vocals are one of the main reasons why Under The Sign of Hell is my favourite BM album of all time.Also His clean operatic singing on Profetens Apenbaring always give me goosebumps.

[@yungsouichi2317]

I like Pest but Hat >

[@cptjusticegmail]

I added my previous comment before watching the video. Onielar seems to have recovered. Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult has been scheduling shows in Europe for this year. She does seem to have lost all her hair which is a shame as it was such a signature part of her look, but it's her voice that we love. I have a deep love of DNS as hearing them for the first time is what changed my self description of having been a "death metal kid" (I saw Death for the first time in 1990) to a black metal convert. I had head Emperor and Mayem and had even played in a black metal band, but it was DNS's Necrovision that made it all click for the first time.

[@Davey_04]

My favorite is probably Rainer Landfermann, only did vocals on 2 albums and a feature but they’re all classics.

[@mattg4567]

Shamaatae, John Haughm, Wildness Perversion, Rainer from Bethlehem, Mikko DSO era, Lord Angelslayer, and Rudolph of Sovereign are my favs

[@Shintaylor450]

Love the channel man. Learning about a lot of cool bands that I’ve never heard of.

[@shrineofmadlaughter]

When it comes to black metal, mine has to be Plague (Senthil, Nivathe, Vpaahsalbrox, etc.). Regardless of what project it is, he makes sure that you hear the torture behind his vocals with how harsh and hard he goes where it matches the intensity of the black metal and noise that accompany it.

[@alugificator]

Rainer's vocals on that Bethlehem album sound like a guy that's been set on fire.

[@d-erekweth6903]

honestly surprised Pierre-Marc Tremblay AKA the Teashop Madman didnt make your list, he's probably my favorite with just the pure haunting and near trembling performances

[@MrDilkington15]

Not long started listening to Bethlehem....what a set of lungs that guy has man lmfao

[@cptjusticegmail]

I see Onielar in a thumbnail, therefore I upvote.

[@willplaister9743]

Unhold from Luror for mine. Check out 'Through an atmosphere of death pt. 2'. You're welcome :D

[@lexbeltran1354]

Mortuus, Attila Csihar, and Demonaz are my favorite vocalists

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

I think zingultus of endstille is often overlooked. He isnt reinventing the wheel but the passion/anger/desperation he evokes in transitions is solid.

[@ManuSDP]

I don’t listen to much black metal but my favorite has always been Pest, especially in Obtained Enslavement. Such a sick vocal tone

[@TheTrueJesusChrist]

Mine has to be Atilla. Dude has one of the most insane vocal ranges I’ve ever heard from the work on ALL of his music, is trained from opera singers, and is extremely dynamic and adds a lot of extra layers to the music with just his voice. There’s literally nothing he cannot do, and it’s always a pain in the ass to hear Mayhem fans complain about him when he’s literally one of the most talented vocalists ever. He’s actually fully conveyed the emotion and the horror that is black metal and can adjust his voice to do ANYTHING. From Tormentor to VoV to Mayhem he’s also a fucking machine. If you need any proof just see Mayhem live.

[@thecosmicpallbearer]

John Haughm, Dagon, and Ihsahn come to mind first for me. Maybe John isn't the best singer around, but the pitch of his voice and his general expressiveness really stands out to me across all five Agalloch albums, Pillorian's only album, and wherever else you'd find him (the single growl on his newest solo album and Sculptured's first album on backing vocals). On the flipside, Ihsahn sounded so wicked and evil, especially in early Emperor. The highs were very high and sounded like a wizard. For Dagon, yes, I like the frog vocals, and his vocal performance on Incense of Rest may be my favorite performance in the genre. Special shout out to Jon Nodtveidt, Abbath/Demonaz, and Andreas Classen. Abbath is classic, Demonaz sounds like an ice demon, Jon is self explanatory, and Andreas Classen had my favorite vocals in Bethlehem and Paragon Belial (maybe not necessarily in my top 20 but the guy deserves some attention).

[@Tornbeyondreason]

I agree so much with John, such a unique voice harsh as much as clean

[@Agalloch1234]

Yeah, John's decent...

[@rickardedman8836]

Graav from Armagedda, Skjeld from Nyktalgia, IX from Urfaust, some of the best vocalist IMO, haunting sometimes possessed.

[@rippedtorn2310]

Onielar

[@lesterama6110]

Another normie pick: Magus Caligula (ex dark funeral) to me he has one of the most savage vocals in extreme metal in general

[@taurus_x_cz]

Before watching I immediately thought that Hoathtorog would be in my top 10 and there he is lol. His vocals on the first Sargeist album are bone chilling.

[@dcblunt666]

So I am pretty sure that is not Angrrau on Lantlos’ debut. Those vocals are actually Alboin who does still involve himself in many other projects (Eïs being one of his main projects). Love that you gave some love to his performance in Lantlos though. He gets overshadowed by Neige’s later involvement in the band. His performance in “Kalte Tage” in particular is heart wrenching.

[@wyattxhim]

While Alboin does have a guest appearance on it . It still shows Angrrau was the only vocalist during the demo and carried over for the debut album .

[@dcblunt666]

@@wyattxhim Alboin is the vocalist throughout the debut. You can hear the quite different approach from the demo (which was Angrrau). Check “16[485] / Brücke aus Glas” from Agrypnie which Alboin guests on, or an Eïs album to verify that he is indeed the vocalist. Which I agree with you in all - he is an excellent vocalist.

[@dcblunt666]

@@wyattxhim I also have the first cd release of the album from 08 which does credit Alboin as the session vocalist. I can upload a pic to verify as well.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

I like mortuus, pest, Erik danielson, onilear, and hoath torog ..... many others but those come to mind off the top of my head

[@xanselmox]

Rainer Landfermann is my favorite BM vocalist.

[@natalie-kj4om]

Mines are definetly Rainer Landfermann (Bethlehem), Grim (Aaskereia), Ana Niemi (Anguished), Drakh (Katharsis, Humö (Havukruunu)

[@ivanooze8500]

Hell ye rainer landfermann

[@zacharyseibert4526]

My favorite is Jon Nodtveidt. He sounds genuinely evil to me.

[@nicolaiwanczek3221]

IC Rex - Valonkantajan Alkemia (Track that sticks out "Alisen Maailman Virroisa")

[@alteredstate4320]

Grim and Aaskereia mentionned.. hell yeah!

[@snoweh1]

Surprised and impressed Rainer Landfermann is on the list, and I agree. However, Neige doing vox on KPN's 'La Saine' is number 1, forever, and always. I always liked Gris' vocals, not necessarily because they're so great, but because the music just appeals to me. Most of the time tho, the vocaLs in BM are just another instrument and I don't really pay so much attention to them. Lots of good recommendations in this video tho, I'll give em a go. Likely I forgot some.

[@davidmisik1111]

For me it has to be Dim from the band Tymah or as some people write it: Tuman. Her voice is insane

[@gokyo12]

Mine would be Mortuus/Arioch of Marduk and Funeral Mist

[@XxLifeInFuneralXx]

Guy sort of looks like Spencer Hazard from Full of Hell.

[@zerox5552]

Agreed, Atilla is great in seventh day of doom actually, my favorite vocalist is Storm ⛈ from Strid! Even tho they just released 3 songs as Strid I can honestly say his vocals are some of the grimmest I’ve heard. Even tho he did vocals in Malfeitor, it just didn’t match up to the material Strid released!

[@kaitoanderson2845]

My favourite has got to be Roman Saenko. His growls are the best in extreme metal in my opinion, but his screams are also unbelievable.

[@BA-qw2dj]

I feel like his vocals are so unappreciated but his growls and screams are both top tier

[@MusicaObscuraX]

Either the dude from Sargeist or the dude from Gevurah for me

[@bmoremetal]

Legion is my favorite in Marduk

[@Grim_reviews]

I just put on my Sargeist shirt too...(from the metalhead box)

[@eduardoribeiroucv9630]

Ghaal, King Diamond, Sova and Voph for me

[@coldvoid]

Iwona (Onielar) hell yeah!

[@Shvmadogg]

Holy fuck you got buffed AF. Great work :)

[@reapergrimlok1256]

For sure the white recluse/the nameless/ creature of subhuman terror from Ärid or eerie silence is my favorite

[@gabi.m.hshshs8913]

Hahah, I thought it was only in my head that Attila's voice was similar to that of Skinny Puppy

[@ronaldoleoni7170]

Mikko Aspa Nocturno Culto Nergal Niklas Kvarforth Audrey Sylvain Neige There is no particular order

[@lethalButters]

I’m not a big fan of Atilla Actually. I do really like Maniac though and he’s pretty Unique. Rainer too. Despite the controversies I like Gaahl, he’s very loud but clear. Gonna get hate for this one but Dani Filth is my favorite. Humbaba from Al-Namrood is one I really like. The guy on Shinings first EP, he was only on 2 songs which is a crime for how much I like his performance. Varg, I love Burzum. The vocalist from Psychonaut 4 has a unique voice as well. And lastly Morres from Gnaw Their Tongues and his other projects, I love his screams.

[@IvalentineI]

Gezol from Sabbat and the vocalist behind DIsmal (HK) have to be up in my Top 5 favourite vocalists,

[@triumphant39]

I would have to include Sakis tolis, roman saenko, niege, nattramn, wolf, varg, wrest, blake judd, and many more. It'd be difficult to choose, really. Note: I'm not endorsing any of their political beliefs or personal actions (lol).

[@genie1413]

my person fav is kurt cobain from the beatles I hope you dont REST in peace

[@aaronmertz9824]

My favorites are Mortuus/Arioch, Nocturno Culto, Drakh, Alexander Von Meilenwald, Mikko Aspa, and Jander.

[@lewisb85]

Hat and Pest from gorgoroth (because of how boring gaahl was by comparison). Also Kvohst the many bands he's been in always a great performer.

[@yungsouichi2317]

Gaahl was better than people give him credit for, the music he sang on was just mediocre

[@brandonslone8937]

Azgorh of Drowing the light will always be the best bm vocalist for me.

[@michael-tx8rw]

I like Jake from UADA's howls and diversity in vocal approaches. Lazarus from Medico Peste has some good diversity too. I liked Onielar's vocals from Bethlehem too. Also, the alternating vocals the guys in panzerfaust use are always a gut punch.

[@itsashitshow7375]

Malefic from Xasthur is also great

[@mflambert]

is this lad getting swol?

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

At metal shows.... you dont get ready... you stay ready 😁💪

[@TheTrueJesusChrist]

He’s always been lowkey huge

[@1adoremusic]

Jordan Barlow (who is also the artist for many black metal albums including 1349 and a tattoo artist) of the bands Psychon Vex & Ritual Killer kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZbIn2argq9ll68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2S3knuDhM-CY9U Ben Falgoust of the band Goatwhore kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36leZV-fNZ4grM Chaney Crabb of the band Entheos kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3W9i6eMm9qIlZo Cernnunos of the band Hæresiarchs of Dis kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH25lHhrnZmAqrs Niklas Kvarforth of of the band Shining kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHPamHeVgZydb6c Karyn Crisis of Crisis, Gospel of the the Witches kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2OzmoCgqs5kn8k Demon Carcass of the band The Zenith Passage, The Faceless kzbin.info/www/bejne/naWapo2plL2Il7M Proscriptor of the bands Absu, Apsu kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoSqn5ijaK6CmMU Dax Riggs of the band Acid Bath kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6TIY5iKnMhnes0

[@sirdacier7159]

John Haughm, Grutle Kjellson and Thurios are top for me

[@munkey9064]

albert?