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Post by Carole on Aug 1, 2002 2:48:35 GMT -5
Who is your favorite metal singer and why?
I may surprise you by not voting for Ron Royce -- although I think he has the perfect voice for Coroner's music.
No, if I had to pick a favorite overall metal singer, I would choose Phil Anselmo. I think he has an incredibly beautiful mid-range voice -- very powerful and raw. I love the warm tone of his voice, the commitment with which he sings, and the underlying energy felt even in the calmer and more melodic parts.
Coroner still wins as far as vocal arrangements go though. I've always loved the unexpected way words were placed on top of Coroner's music.
What do you think?
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Post by RiffGod on Aug 14, 2002 2:21:10 GMT -5
It's really hard to name just one...
If we're talking thrash metal, I would say Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT). His voice is amazing, and has a really wide range.
Gus Chambers (GRIP INC.) has a cool voice as well.
I also really like the way Mille Petrozza (KREATOR) sings on their album Endorama.
If I had to pick one overall in metal/hard rock, that has to be Ricky Warwick (THE ALMIGHTY). He's got a really great voice.
/Kalle
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Post by ironfelix on Sept 10, 2002 8:31:09 GMT -5
seems like we are the only ones to talk here on this BB  anyways I have couple of singer choises: Dave Mustaine, Ron Royce, Chuck Schuldiner (P.I.P.) and some more.... let the metal flow... |
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Post by Son of Lilith on Jan 17, 2003 1:54:15 GMT -5
John Tardy from Obituary. Check out the 'Cause of Death' CD if you haven't heard it....
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Post by ironfelix on Jan 17, 2003 2:11:48 GMT -5
I remember John once said that a fan came over to him after a show and said: "damn man, you sing like death" John answered: "Wait a sec, am i singing?"  well yeah - John has his own style that's why i do like him too... |
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Post by Thrash Lord on Apr 7, 2003 0:10:22 GMT -5
my personal favourite vocalist is Rok from early 90s death-thrash war machine Sadistik Exekution... he has the most raspy, evil sounding vocal style, and can pump words out faster than I can read them...
My favourite band members, and (why) I like em:
Vocalist - Rok (Sadistik Exekution & ROK)
Guitarist 1 - Tommy Vetterli (Coroner)
Guitarist 2 - Magnus Sahlgren (Dismember)
Bassist - Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)
Drummer - between Pete Sandoval (Morbid Angel) and Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
Imagine a band formed from those members...
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Post by Carole on Apr 11, 2003 3:07:26 GMT -5
I don't know some of the bands you mentionned, Trash Lord, but I have to agree with some of your choices! Hey, it's a funny game to try and put our favorite musicians into a single band!  My ideal band would include the following: Guitar: Tommy Vetterli Bass: Steve Harris Drums: Dave Lombardo Vocals: Phil Anselmo And I wouldn't mind if Soilwork was writing the music! Now that would be something! ;D |
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Post by Witchfynde on Aug 13, 2004 22:03:39 GMT -5
I remember John once said that a fan came over to him after a show and said: "damn man, you sing like death" John answered: "Wait a sec, am i singing?" Yeah, there's a difference between being a singer and being a VOCALIST in metal! Which is why I'm splitting my favorites into groups: Favorite metal vocalist: Ron (Coroner) Scott (Brutality--great power death vocalist!) Karl (when he was in Bolt Thrower) Favorite metal singer: Messiah (Memento Mori and Candlemass, which, with that last one, imagine a more up-to-date doomy Black Sabbath, but with an opera singer!) |
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Post by HybridStigmata on Dec 31, 2004 19:29:49 GMT -5
I agree, the vocalist for Grip, Inc is really good, I also really like Tom Araya's voice (Slayer). Alexi from Children of Bodom really intrigues me as well, not really his voice persay...but how he sings and plays fairly complicated riffs at the same time. That to me is pure skill. I'm also quite partial to Shagrath from Dimmu Borgir...if you listen to him in Dimmu, then listen to him in The Kovenant, he changes his vocal styles from one to band to another, and he's pretty good at both.
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Post by HybridStigmata on Jan 1, 2005 7:41:31 GMT -5
scratch that...i was informed that Shagrath doesnt do vocals for The Kovenant...my mistake  |
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Post by Thomas on Jan 24, 2005 14:19:53 GMT -5
Favourite Metal vocalist....??
I'm hesitating,but yep,I think it would be Ron Royce or Blackie Lawless(W.A.S.P.)!!Followed closely by Mille Petrozza(Kreator) and Stephane Buriez(Loudblast).
My ideal band....Dunno but would certainly include Tommy Vetterli and Dave Mustaine/Marty Friedman.
Bass....Ron Royce or Lemmy(I love his style).
Drums....Marquis Marky or Mickey Dee(Motorhead),I also love Nick Menza's style,as well as Igor Cavalera's(Sepultura).Or Stet Howland!!
Vocals....Ron or Blackie....
It would be soooooo difficult if we had to choose!!!!
But back to the main topic,I love Blackie's voice(even if it's helped with a bit of chorus),and Ron's voice on "Internal conflicts" or "serpent moves"....terrific!!
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Post by RiffGod on Jan 28, 2005 3:31:50 GMT -5
My vote is sort of not valid anymore..  ;D Since I discovered SOILWORK..oops, I believe that was Carole  ..I must say that Speed is my favorite singer of them all. He wipes the floor with everyone. His voice is incredible, as he sings everything from nice melodic harmonies, to raw/brutal growl..and he does it GOOD (if not best)!  by RiffGod |
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Post by Carole on Jan 28, 2005 11:42:22 GMT -5
He wipes the floor with everyone. His voice is incredible, as he sings everything from nice melodic harmonies, to raw/brutal growl..and he does it GOOD (if not best)! I concur!! He has an amazing voice and talent!! And he excels even on stage! Definitely one of my very favorites! |
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Post by Witchfynde on Jan 28, 2005 13:34:04 GMT -5
I think the most amazing singers ever were Messiah from early Candlemass (opera singer) to the guy who was on the last Sabbat cd (think his name was Desmond something), who could do the brutal growls, then sing about as high as King Diamond! |
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Post by davidpotesta on Jan 28, 2005 22:00:30 GMT -5
My vote for the best metal singer would have to be King Diamond or (going waaaaaay back, and some will fight as to whether he's even metal or not) Ronnie James Dio.
Maiden is my favorite band, but I'd have to say, as far as chops go, Ron Royce SMOKES Steve Harris.
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