Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices

Montano · 01-08-2010, 07:24 AM

I was flipping through the channels last night and stumbled upon Iron Maiden in concert. Not only did it bring back many many memories of my youth, but it reminded me of what an amazing voice Bruce has. So I got to thinking about frontmen who could bring it. I couldn't think of too many, but I would certainly include Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio.

There are tons of singers who are average. Ozzy was my man when I was growing up, but he was an entertainer, not much of a singer. Who are some others who could really bring the vocals ?

Don Fernando · 01-08-2010, 07:27 AM

Corey Glover from Living Colour (check out their new album, the chair in the doorway).

Blueface · 01-08-2010, 07:27 AM

First that comes to mind is Roger Daltrey (The Who).
Just watch the opening of any CSI episode. Teenage Wasteland in particular.

14holestogie · 01-08-2010, 07:27 AM

Ian Gilliam (Deep Purple). The original.

Kreth · 01-08-2010, 07:28 AM

One of the best concerts I ever saw was Maiden's Brave New World tour. Queensryche opened, then Halford, then the Irons. Three of the best voices in metal right there.
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Starscream · 01-08-2010, 07:28 AM

Freddy Mercury

Don Fernando · 01-08-2010, 07:29 AM

Chris Cornell - Soundgarden (they are back!!), Temple of the Dog, Audioslave

Blueface · 01-08-2010, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Freddy Mercury

That was going to be my second one without a doubt.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Amazing voice.

kelmac07 · 01-08-2010, 07:33 AM

Mike Tramp from Steelheart
Sebastian Bach from Skid Row
Rod Jackson (early) Slash's Snakepit

Kreth · 01-08-2010, 07:40 AM

Some others:
James LaBrie - Dream Theater
Karen Crisis - Crisis
David Wayne - Metal Church
Maynard James Keenan - Tool
Lajon Witherspoon - Sevendust
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tenbaseg · 01-08-2010, 07:55 AM

Funny this was the first thread I clicked on after hitting shuffle on the iPod. Iron Maiden came on and Bruce D was the first name that came to mind.

mosesbotbol · 01-08-2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montano

I couldn't think of too many, but I would certainly include Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio.

Those would be my first two picks. I would also include:

Ian Astbury - The Cult
Axel Rose - GnR
David Lee Roth - Van Halen

Giant & 49er Fan · 01-08-2010, 10:00 AM

Howard Jones - Killswitch Engage (for the new school)

Kreth · 01-08-2010, 10:05 AM

Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell.
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Parshooter · 01-08-2010, 11:05 AM

Brian Johnson, AC/DC

kelmac07 · 01-08-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell.
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Forgot about Layne!! "tu

Doctorossi · 01-08-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

Maynard James Keenan - Tool

All you need.

bobarian · 01-08-2010, 11:13 AM

Jim Morrison-The Doors
Bon Scott-AC/DC
Robert Plant-Led Zepplin
Iggy Pop-The Stooges

krevo · 01-08-2010, 11:15 AM

No mention of Phil Anselmo. One of the gnarliest vocalists of all time. Super heavy grinding vocals with the ability to go high.

NCRadioMan · 01-08-2010, 11:41 AM

Glenn Danzig - Mistifts/Samhain/Danzig
Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society
William DuVall - AIC
Thom Yorke - Radiohead
David Coverdale - Deep Purple/Whitesnake
Paul Stanley - Kiss
Sebastian Bach - Skid Row
Geoff Tate - Queensryche
Doug Pinnick - King's X
Robin Zander - Cheap Trick
Klaus Meine - Scorpions
Don Dokken - Dokken
Scott Weiland - STP/Velvet Revolver
Pepper Keenan - COC
Jimi Hendrix

And yes, Anselmo is very underrated because people only think of the throaty, grinding style but he can really sing in the "traditional" sense as well.

Here are a few similar threads:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17853
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25449

01-08-2010, 07:24 AM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices I was flipping through the channels last night and stumbled upon Iron Maiden in concert. Not only did it bring back many many memories of my youth, but it reminded me of what an amazing voice Bruce has. So I got to thinking about frontmen who could bring it. I couldn't think of too many, but I would certainly include Rob Halford and Ronnie James Dio. There are tons of singers who are average. Ozzy was my man when I was growing up, but he was an entertainer, not much of a singer. Who are some others who could really bring the vocals ? __________________

01-08-2010, 07:27 AM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Corey Glover from Living Colour (check out their new album, the chair in the doorway). __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices First that comes to mind is Roger Daltrey (The Who). Just watch the opening of any CSI episode. Teenage Wasteland in particular. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Ian Gilliam (Deep Purple). The original. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

01-08-2010, 07:28 AM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices One of the best concerts I ever saw was Maiden's Brave New World tour. Queensryche opened, then Halford, then the Irons. Three of the best voices in metal right there. Posted via Mobile Device

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Freddy Mercury __________________ Insert quote here.

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Chris Cornell - Soundgarden (they are back!!), Temple of the Dog, Audioslave __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Mike Tramp from Steelheart Sebastian Bach from Skid Row Rod Jackson (early) Slash's Snakepit __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-08-2010, 07:40 AM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Some others: James LaBrie - Dream Theater Karen Crisis - Crisis David Wayne - Metal Church Maynard James Keenan - Tool Lajon Witherspoon - Sevendust Posted via Mobile Device

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tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Funny this was the first thread I clicked on after hitting shuffle on the iPod. Iron Maiden came on and Bruce D was the first name that came to mind.

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Layne Staley from AiC. Very distinctive voice, and excellent harmonies with Jerry Cantrell. Posted via Mobile Device

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Jim Morrison-The Doors Bon Scott-AC/DC Robert Plant-Led Zepplin Iggy Pop-The Stooges

01-08-2010, 11:15 AM	#19
krevo Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Austin, TX Posts: 456 Trading: (3)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices No mention of Phil Anselmo. One of the gnarliest vocalists of all time. Super heavy grinding vocals with the ability to go high. __________________ http://www.be-logic.org/uploaded/107_1252518306.jpg

01-08-2010, 11:41 AM	#20
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Rock/Metal Singers With Great Voices Glenn Danzig - Mistifts/Samhain/Danzig Zakk Wylde - Black Label Society William DuVall - AIC Thom Yorke - Radiohead David Coverdale - Deep Purple/Whitesnake Paul Stanley - Kiss Sebastian Bach - Skid Row Geoff Tate - Queensryche Doug Pinnick - King's X Robin Zander - Cheap Trick Klaus Meine - Scorpions Don Dokken - Dokken Scott Weiland - STP/Velvet Revolver Pepper Keenan - COC Jimi Hendrix And yes, Anselmo is very underrated because people only think of the throaty, grinding style but he can really sing in the "traditional" sense as well. Here are a few similar threads: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17853 http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25449 __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

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