Your Favorite Vocalist

[Angry_squirrel]

Martin Craft.

Listen to the first 20 seconds of this song, I guarantee you'll be hooked

 

[Metal Brother]

and this is the result of the awesomeness.

My work here is done.

 

[Nouw]

Roger Waters for his unique voice on 'The Wall.' Seriously, his dicator voice is freaking kickass.
Bridget Fogle for her work with Luca Turilli. Goddamn does she have a beautiful voice and it really excels in metal.
Olaf Hayer for his work with Luca Turilli. He can sing with emotion and intensity, on all ranges.
Fabio Lione for being the lead singer of Rhapsody of Fire. Same reasons for Olaf.
Damon Albarn for his ability to sing in a range of styles.
Dave Mustain for his gravelly, quote 'Viking' voice on Megadeth.

 

[Nickolai77]

Bruce Dickinson, by miles. He's just a fantastic singer.

 

[Murais]

Howard Jones (formerly) of Killswitch Engage.

The man has a voice like lasagna. Meaty and rich.

 

[Andy Shandy]

Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) I remember hearing that when he was auditioning for Linkin Park, others at the audition just left when they heard him as they didn't think they had a chance. I understand why.

Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)
Lemmy (Motorhead)
Chris Cornell (Soundgarden/Audioslave)
Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)
Hayley Williams (Paramore)
Rivers Cuomo (Weezer)
Brent Smith (Shinedown)

 

[BreakfastMan]

Obviously, my vote goes out to the holy trinity of 80's metal vocalists: Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Geoff Tate. Not even Dio himself could beat them when it comes to sheer vocal range.
Dickinson:
Halford:
Tate:

 

[Dango]

Come on, it's David Bowie, you all know that.

This. Thread's over.

I mean just look and listen to this sexy man:

 

[CardinalPiggles]

Depends what mood I'm in.

Country - Elvis Presely
Modern Metal - Howard Jones
Old Metal - Bruce Dickinson
Glam Rock - Freddie Mercury
Rock - Dave Grohl/Anthony Kiedis
RnB - Stevie Wonder

In their respected styles of music, they are all absolutely brilliant to me.

 

[Jimbo Slice]

Maynard James Keenan - (Tool, APC, Puscifer)

Also:
Zack de la Rocha - (Rage Against the Machine)
Brendon Small - (Dethklok)
Elizabeth Fraser - (Cocteau Twins, Massive Attack, Mortal Coil)
Jimi Hendrix
Nate Dogg - (213)
Jack White - (White Stripes, Racontuers, Dead Weather)

 

[Reginald]

Spoiler: Peter Hammill of Van Der Graaf Generator

Hammill has an amazing range, and makes spectacular use of dynamics. He sings more often than not in his native accent, which makes his singing all the more unique. A true original, his skills as an instrumentalist and composer are also top notch. No, I will not be quiet about Van Der Graaf Generator.

Spoiler: Roky Erickson of 13th Floor Elevators/Roky Erikson & the Aliens

Erickson sings with balls. Big, crazy ones. They got gruff and hairy later on.

Spoiler: Lemmy of Motorhead/Hawkwind/The Head Cat/Sam Gopal/The Rockin' Vicers/Blah/Blah/Blah

THE ACE OF SPADES!
THE ACE OF SPADES!

Spoiler: Dan Swano, of almost every band ever.

Deep and gruff, every nice. His growls are very pleasing, too.

I'll second Geddy Lee, Halford, Mike Scalzi, Devin Townsend, Freddie, Mike Patton, Peter Gabriel, Runhild Gammelsæter, and Lord Worm. They've all been mentioned, right?

 

[Clever_Username]

Favorite has to be Nero Bellum of Psyclon Nine
Jeffry Nothing of Mushroomhead being a close second
And I really love Jimmy Urine of Mindless Self Indulgence

 

[Rooster893]

1) Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam.

Whenever I picture a vocalist singing his heart out, I instantly think of Eddie Vedder, because that's what he does.

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2) Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The same description I gave for Eddie Vedder goes for Anthony Kiedis as well.

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3) Thom Yorke of Radiohead.

Just... listen.

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4) Michael Stipe of R.E.M.

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[217not237]

Definitely Rob Halford. The greatest voice in metal.

 

[Meatspinner]

For shame at the lack of mention for Chris Cornell, Eddie Veder and Steven Tyler... Some of the greatest American Rock vocalists of all time.

I'd mention Robert Plant in the same sentence to but he's English obviously.

Took the words right out of my keyboard

 

[headbanger97]

My list in no particular order:
Dio (duh)
Rob Halford
Alice Cooper
James Taylor
Freddie Mercury
... List could go on for a while.

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

Ooooh, not something I've gave serious thought, but here it goes!

Jonathan Davis (Korn)
Freddy Mercury
Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)- God I miss that man.
Rob Halford

 

[throwmeawaykid]

Hey guys all great choices so far you have really made this hard for me but I found one.
His name is Kyo and he is the lead singer of a Japanese Metal band called Dir En Grey (one of my favorite bands) I would strongly suggest giving them a go, even if you don't like scream-o metal, look up "dir en grey lotus" on youtube WARNING: They like to use some disturbing imagery and lyrics (in japanese) so i would'nt suggest looking them up at school or work!
Have Fun!

 

[BlumiereBleck]

Come on, it's David Bowie, you all know that.

He's definitely up there!






Alex Maas has a beautiful voice.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

and this is the result of the awesomeness.

My work here is done.

I will have my henchmen send you a complementary basket of beverages.