Favorite Vocalists

...how did I forget Hansi Kursch?

Smindas wrote:

...how did I forget Hansi Kursch?

You're right! I also forgot about Hansi, one of the most unique voices in power metal history.

Another great one I forgot is Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius). He's got a powerful voice!

Some of my faves:

Rob Halford
RJ Dio
Bruce Dickinson
Andi Deris
Tim "Ripper" Owens
Matthew Barlow
Geoff Tate (pre-1990)
Don Dokken (laugh if you will but I always loved that guy's voice)
Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth
John Bush (in Armored Saint, NOT Anthrax!)
Mike Lee

Matt Barlow
Alexi Laiho
Ronnie James Dio
Ian Gillian
Warrell Dane
Alice Cooper
King Diamond
Paul Stanley
Rob Halford
James Hetfield
Blackie Lawless

Since the forum has grown quite a bit, I'd figure I'd bring this post back up before someone makes another one.

In no particular order.....

Tobias Sammet(Avantasia, Edguy)
Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian, Demons and Wizards)
Karl Willet (Bolt Thrower)
Jimmy P. Brown (Deliverance)
Roger Martinez (Vengeance Rising)
Dale Thompson (Bride)
Steve Perry (Journey)
Steve Johnson (Lightforce)
Andre Matos (Angra)
Bruce Fitzhugh (Living Sacrifice)
Darren Johnson (Living Sacrifice)
Christian Rivel ( Narnia, Divinefire, Audio vision, Wisdomcall, etc)
Charles Shuldiner (Death)
Jon Oliva (Savatage)
Russel Allen (Symphony X)

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Christian Rivel ( Narnia, Divinefire, Audio vision, Wisdomcall, etc)

He's such a Chameleon. He's a big reason I can't seem to get into Narnia and he's a major reason why I love Divinefire. In fact, to me Divinefire is for the most part what I wish Narnia would be. Not so much "nancing" around and more aggresive vocals.

John Bush
Bruce Dickinson
Steve Tyler
Joe Leste - Bang Tango, Beautiful Creatures
Jimmy P Brown
Steve Wilson - Porcupine tree
Ronnie Munroe - Metal Church
Nils Freakdahl - Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
Guy Ritter & Gary Lenaire ( only when they worked together on the first three albums, what a match up.)
Ronnie Jame Dio
Al Jourgensen - Ministry (I know it has heavy effects but I love his style.)
Mike Patton
Kristoffer Garm Rygg - Ulver, Head Control System
Maynard - Tool - even though I hate him as he represents himself, he can use his pipes.

In no particular order:
Dio, Dickinson, Halford, Jeff Scott Soto, Don Dokken, Joe Lynn Turner, Ray Gillen, John Artch, Joacim Cans, David Coverdale

RAY ALDER
GEOFF TATE (Before the smoking got to him)
~Those two are my ABSOLUTE favorites. Now for the others...

-Joey Belladonna (Mostly for his performance on the Armed and Dangerous EP and Spreading the Disease.... I wish he kept that style. He would've made an awesome power metal singer.)
-David White (heathen)
-John Bush
-Bruce Dickinson
-Rob Halford
-Dio
-Charles Sabin (Toxik. He was soooo good. I wish he did more after his short time in Toxik.)
-Midnight (Crimson Glory)
-Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian)
-Messiah Marcolin (candlemass)

Christian Rivel (DivineFire & Narnia [Haven't heard any of his other stuff])
Kevin James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
Luke Easter (Tourniquet)

Michael Jackson! SHAMONE~

Paul Di'Anno.
Dio.
Lita Ford.
Doro Pesch.

no particuler order

robert plant (led zepplin)
russel allen (symphony x)
bruce dickinson (iron maiden)
james lebria (dream theater)
Dave mustian (megadeth)
udo (u.d.o.)
blitz (overkill)
warrel dane (nevermore)
brian johnson (ac/dc)
ian gillian (deep purple)

Glenn Danzig
Kind Diamond
Dio
Tim ''Ripper'' Owens
Micheal Graves
Phil Anslemo
Joey Ramone
Blaze Bayley
Kevin DuBrow
Bon Scott
John Tardy(Obituary)

Not in any order

Wow, only one person mentioned Robert Plant.