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Soundgarden’s “Beyond the Wheel” is described by fans as having “mind blowing” vocals where he’s “screaming the whole time pretty much but its so clean”.
6. His solo career continued this influence with hits like “Crazy Train,” celebrated for its “trademark Ozzy vocal melody” , and “Mr.
He has also presented and produced the Metal Hammer Podcast, presented the Metal Hammer Radio Show and is probably responsible for 90% of all nu metal-related content making it onto the site. Fans widely acknowledge his vocal evolution, with some noting the change on Symbolic made him sound almost like a different vocalist.
Most Influential Work: Schuldiner’s evolving and influential vocal style pioneered death metal.
Even when the lyrics felt psychedelic, the vocal presence felt physical, earthy, urgent, and unmistakably loud in spirit.
Most Influential Work: “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” folds a snarling, talk-box-free growl into a wah-drenched storm; “Machine Gun” is an apocalyptic lament where every syllable hangs like shrapnel; “Manic Depression” and “Fire” show his clipped, rhythmic attack; “Purple Haze” captures that sly, gritty sneer that made heavy feel inevitable.
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Her blend of brutal growls and clean vocals solidify her place among metal’s elite.
14. Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
Lzzy Hale’s powerhouse vocals and commanding presence have made her a standout in modern metal. “Bleak” from Blackwater Park is often cited, with Metal Injection describing his voice on that album as feeling like it “emanated from another realm”.
One fan described his voice as “powerful as a viking jackhammer, smooth as aged bourbon,” with a signature “rasp, this death rattle which gave it this edge”.
Most Influential Work: Cornell’s nearly four-octave range and powerful belting technique are showcased on Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” a track that exemplifies his vocal range and use of distortion.
The iconic “Painkiller” is frequently cited for its intense, almost glass-shattering screams and the sheer compression and power Halford delivers. John Tardy of Obituary cited Scream Bloody Gore as a classic where Chuck “set a standard early on”. One Reddit user, after a recent show, exclaimed, “Geoff killed it!
King Diamond (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond)
A truly unique and undeniably theatrical figure, King Diamond is renowned for his astonishing vocal range, signature falsetto, and horror-themed concept albums that have captivated and sometimes polarized listeners. If it's about being unique and a little leftfield, maybe Serj Tankian is your go-to.
Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil emanates raw power with each vocal performance, solidifying her status as a cornerstone in the metal community.
Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)
Corey Taylor’s range isn’t just about notes, it’s about identities. Whether delivering brutal screams with SLIPKNOT on tracks like “Duality” or melodic ballads with STONE SOUR like “Through Glass,”Taylor is a force to be reckoned with.