Metal singers need exceptional vocal power, a wide range and great stamina to rise above screaming amplifiers. Who has the most powerful voice in the metal world? Cast your vote!
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Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
Nicknamed 'The Air Raid Siren' for his operatic range and athletic stage presence in sold-out stadiums.
Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Dio)
His powerful, crystal-clear voice and medieval themes made him one of the most beloved figures in rock and metal.
Completely carried by their image and marketing rather than actual songwriting.
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Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
The 'Metal God' is known for his effortless leaps between roaring low registers and sky-high falsetto screams.
True pioneers.
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Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
The 'Prince of Darkness' shaped the very first heavy metal songs with his ghostly and unique voice.
Had posters of Ozzy Osbourne taped to my bedroom wall all through high school.
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James Hetfield (Metallica)
Famous for his thundering baritone, characteristic growls and rhythmic precision during grueling live shows.
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Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)
Can switch seamlessly from melodic acoustic ballads to brutal, terrifying death metal growls.
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Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche)
In his heyday he had a phenomenal four-octave operatic range, showcased on the concept metal album Operation: Mindcrime.
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Phil Anselmo (Pantera)
His aggressive, raw throat and unprecedented intensity defined the sound of 1990s groove metal.
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Serj Tankian (System of a Down)
A completely unique voice that combines lightning-fast Dadaist delivery with operatic singing and Armenian melodies.
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Maynard James Keenan (Tool)
Known for his mysterious stage presence, hypnotic melodic lines and breathtakingly long sustained notes.
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Nicknamed 'The Air Raid Siren' for his operatic range and athletic stage presence in sold-out stadiums Set the gold standard for the whole genre.