Top 20 METAL SINGERS OF ALL TIME
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Top 20 METAL SINGERS OF ALL TIME
Next up in my Best Vocalists of All Time series, we have the Top 20 Metal, Male Vocalists of All Time.
This one was a little challenging to compile as I had to try and make the call of who belongs in which camp.
I tried to focus on including those that would still fall under the 80s and 90s metal category but there was still some crossover with those that were included on the Top 20 Rock Vocalists.
Again I compiled this list based on the polling we did with all of you, combined with my own input.
We'll be looking at clips of the artists performing and there will be honorable mentions included at the end.
I'd love for you all to continue to chime in and let me know if you thought I missed anyone!
Also here's the versions I and my students have done of songs from the artists mentioned in the video:
Ray Gillen: • Vocal Lessons / How To...
Bon Jovi:
• Livin' On A Prayer - B...
• Bon Jovi - It's My Lif...
• Bon Jovi - You Give Lo...
• Blaze Of Glory - Bon J...
• Bon Jovi - Bad Medicin...
• BON JOVI - KEEP THE FA...
• Bon Jovi - Raise Your ...
• Singing Lessons / How ...
Joe Elliot-Def Leppard
• Def Leppard - Photogra...
Miljenko Matijevic-Steelheart:
• She’s gone - Steelhear...
• Steelheart - I'll Neve...
Ozzy Osbourne:
• Ozzy Osbourne Crazy Tr...
Rob Halford-Judas Priest:
• Judas Priest | You've ...
Axl Rose:
• How To Sing - November...
• How To Sing Like Axl R...
• Gabriela Gunčíková - H...
David Coverdale-Whitesnake:
• How To Sing David Cove...
• Is This Love - Whitesn...
I've also included here some interesting facts about some of the artists from the top 20:
Geoff Tate
A wine enthusiast, he started making wine at age 14, explaining: "I was a boy scout and you could get a merit badge if you created a beverage or a food product and I made dandelion wine, which wasn't very good but definitely sparked my interest and got me started on that passion."The passion for wine further developed when Tate was in Queensrÿche: "I have been collecting wine seriously since the band first got signed back in 1983 and we were touring the world. I'd make special arrangements to leave at certain points of the tour and take off and head into the wine regions. I started to become even more interested in how it was made and how grapes were grown and which grapes grew best where and that type of thing." Tate has given several interviews to the magazine Wine Spectator. In 2010, Geoff and Susan Tate launched their own brand of wine, "Insania".
Jon Bon Jovi
When he was seventeen, Bon Jovi was sweeping floors at his cousin Tony Bongiovi's recording studio, Power Station. In 1980, when Meco was there recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album, Tony Bongiovi recommended John for the song "R2-D2We Wish You A Merry Christmas", which became his first professional recording (credited as John Bon Jovi).
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Phil Anselm can do things with his voice that I've never heard anyone else do.
❤👍👍👍
I love Pantera too, but he wasn’t that great live. Listen to their live performances after about 3-4 years after getting famous. He deteriorated quickly, and currently he’s pretty average as well. He does completely different music though and I’m not a fan so that doesn’t help
Come on Ken! Geoff Tate 19? Seriously?😄 it’s not fair. Singing wise,I think he beats almost all those others easily. His live performances are just as amazing as his studio ones. He is such a technical vocalist and doesn’t have to make a lot of effort to make those high notes. It’s totally in his comfort zone. Anyway, thanks a lot for your wonderful channel. I love it. You’re really cool.
Thanks for weighing in, Dada!
Tate 1
Bruce Dickinson 2
and nobody else
@@rockchalk9078 Nope, Dio was best metal vocalist of all time.
@@rockchalk9078I absolutely love Geoff Tate. That being said, no way is he above Bruce Dickinson.
Understatement of the year. He’s #1 for me not just for his range- there’s lots of guys that can hit high notes but Geoff’s emotion and tone give me goosebumps. It’s a vote though and most likely less people have heard of Queensryche than some of the others.
Ken can I just say how great it is for someone with as many subscribers as you to still be so interactive and inclusive with your followers? I’m sure I speak for all of us when I say It’s really nice and shows how down to earth you are!! Thanks Ken :D
So nice of you! I appreciate that. 😀
It is nice that Ken Tamplin , interacts with the You tubers. Tables could have easily been reversed, Ken could be the lead singer for Iron Maiden, and Bruce could be a singing coach... alternate universe.
Thats true! Most youtubers would go as far as one like and one pin.. Ken makes an effort to reply and everything.
Definitely a nice thing to see 😁
this is true i only just discovered his channel but I agree with your comment and hes kind of sexy as well and great personality
Dio
Geoff Tate
Bruce Dickenson
Rob Halford
Midnight (Crimson Glory)
Miljenko Matijevic (Steelheart)
Roy Khan (Kamelot, Conception)
Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
Tom Englund (Evergrey, Redemption)
Russell Allen (Symphony X)
Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain Of Salvation)
Jorn Lande
King Diamond
Warrel Dane (Nevermore, Sanctuary)
Michael Sweet (Stryper)
Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder, Kamelot)
Ray Alder (Fates Warning, Redemption)
Zack Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle)
Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie, Talisman, Journey, Sons Of Apollo)
Harry Conklin (Jag Panzer)
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Thank you.
Fabio Lione rhapsody
Totally agree. This is HIS favourite metal singers.
Since you're a singing teacher you should make your own top 20 of actual metal singers that can sing instead of a popularity contest. Geoff Tate, Kiske, Steelheart singer, Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio should be the top 5.
Thanks for weighing in , Kei!
Im glad Dio number 1 in my opinion
Agreed, but I think Klaus should be in there instead of Halford---Halford maybe #6 IMO, and Bruce Dickenson #7. Also, @Ken Tamplin, I think you could have included some better song examples---for instance, for Geoff Tate, I think "Take Hold Of The Flame" would highlight his singing ability much better, and "Still Loving You" would have done it for Klaus. Miljenko Matijevic should definitely be in the top 5 though, but he may be more "glam" rock.
Nobody did it like Dio. He is his own category lol. Bible Black is a great song to show his incredible range and power.
@@NimusYe Viking from Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force's second album
Had to be Ronnie at the top! A real man's voice - big, full, great range, pitch and tone. Most consistent live singer I've heard.
Ronnie Nose 👍
@@kentamplin Rob Rock?
I’m not sure that my top 20 list is identical to yours but you’re certainly giving me a run for my money😉. Another great vid ken. I’ve got an online living room concert coming up in a few weeks which I’ll be playing some songs on guitar and singing of course. I just wanna thank you for giving me the confidence in my voice to be able to perform and the technique to back that confidence up. Can’t wait for the next vid. Stay safe and thanks again🙏🏻.
Thanks, CaptK!
Omg! I don’t know how I came across this channel, but now I can’t stop watching. Sublime.
Glad you enjoy it!
Tom Keifer from Cinderella is so good, of course no one will agree 100% with the list because its a top 20 and everyone has diferent opinions and tastes, i liked the vídeo, keep going Ken!
Totally agree!
Roy Khan has an amazing and beautiful voice.
Russel Allen, Hansi Kürsch, Eric Adams, Michelle Luppi Oliver Hartmann, Ronnie Atkins are very impressive.
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Yes russel alen.
Russel Allen is my #1.
Love Roy Khan too.
Ronnie James DIO then whoever you want
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His voice was a force to be reckoned with!
In anyone's right mind, it's of course Ronnie James Dio the greatest metal vocalist of all time.
@kentamplin Thanks for including Ray Gillen. His vocals with Jon Oliva on Savatage "Strange wings" is absolutely amazing. The outro of that song gives me chills. RIP Ray Gillen and Criss Oliva.
1- Ronnie James Dio
2- Bruce Dickinson
3-Geoff Tate
4- Rob Harlford
5- Jon Oliva
6- Midnight
7- Blackie Lawless
8- Eric Adams
9- Maynard James Keenan
10- King Diamond
Geoff Tate is a fantastic singer, shows passion in his voice, passion in his face, and body emotions. And YES David Lee Roth!!
Agreed!
Warrel Dane of Sanctuary and Nevermore was also a phenomenal Vocalist I consider him to be the most underrated Heavy Metal singer of all time. He had a vocal range of 5 to 6 octaves. Check out songs soldier's of steel from Inception album by Sanctuary. Dreaming neon black title song from Nevermore. Also Lance King Vocalist is very underated for a Metal singer his cover of Queensryches eye's of a stranger is awesome video is on UA-cam.
Blackie Lawless of WASP. His Ballads are well sung with his signature voice.
Jon Clarkson 👍
WOOOAAAAA! I'm a Rebel!!!!!!
Great call Jon
Blackie is certainly up there
with the best of them!
Cheers
@@stanhowe6410 And the deep six, is my fix, it's my best friend.
Blackie and Don Dokken. Don Dokken, no matter what an asshole he is, has one of the best bluesy metal voices this side of Glenn Hughes.
I love WASP and forgot all about Blackie for this list. There are just too many good ones to condense into 20. Heck even a list of 100 would have omissions.
cheers Ken, thanks for the reply,great list, loving the shirt.
Thanks, Andy!
Tate & Kiske needs to be in top 3 of this list. Some other greats are Ray Alder from Fate's Warning & Rey Parra from Sacred Warrior. Todd LaTorre deserves to be here as well as does the G.O.A.T. Midnight from Crimson Glory. Dude was unmatched vocally & did the operatic style with a unique originality & wasn't just a clone type singer.
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In all seriousness..in his prime Geoff Tate was a freak of nature. His talent was mind blowing.
Awesome!
Another great list! Thanks, Ken! 🤘🏻💯
I'm going to wait for future lists to hopefully see some of my faves, lol... saw a couple in the Rock list. 😊 Just wanted to say I'm so glad you put Jeff Keith in the Top 20, as well as Tom Keifer! I've loved Tesla since the 80s & while Cinderella isn't a favourite band, Tom is an exceptional singer/songwriter/instrumentalist!
Also happy to see Joe Elliot! Def Leppard is another favourite.
Seeing Def Leppard live was so bittersweet for me... On one hand, one of my fave bands, the other, I didn't get to see Steve, my guy. That broke my heart.
Thank you. Rock on!
have a look on UA-cam at GORE METAL VS PINK FLOYD
I love you Ken Tamplin!! Thank you for another great video 😀😀😀
You rock!
Nice list! Mine would have looked a bit different, but it's cool to see some other singers than I'm used to. And awesome to see Mark Boals mentioned. I remember trying to sing along with Yngwie's "Wield my sword" and almost passing out at the song's final chorus. Good times, great vocals.
Rock on! 👍
I’ve been waiting for this! Personally I’d rate Geoff Tate. He is absolutely underrated. Same with Sebastian Bach! But the list was great
Thanks, Josh!
Man, I can't believe how much I still love Cinderalla's music. Haven't listened to them for a long time.
So do I, Jon!
I gotta tell you Ken, I really love these top 20’s that you do and the analysis that you bring with it, For me the countdown is like unwrapping Christmas presents, Also I would love to watch you do a top 20 countdown of the greatest singer songwriters of all time, Like always Ken another great job and keep up the good work and have a wonderful day my friend 👍☮️☮️☮️
Awesome! Rock on!
I’m so glad you had Kip Winger in there bc he is definitely an underrated singer/musician. There’s live footage of him performing last year, still able to hit his high notes. My favorite is the opening run of “Madeleine”. Hits it 😘👌🏼
Thank you!
Great list once again. I would like to add these metal singers I feel are totally awesome. Jorn Lande, D.C. Cooper, Guy Speranza(RIP), Alice Cooper, Biff Byford, Doug Pinnick, Andi Deris, and finally for pure grit, power, and amazement how his voice is still intact and going strong when he sounds like he gargles razors every morning, Udo Dirkschneider. ROCK ON!
Rock on!
acdc09 Love me some Andi Deris!!
Nice list Ken.
Here is a list of singers who were not mentioned in the video and also deserve a mention IMHO. In no particular order:
- King Diamond
- Devin Townsend
- Mike Patton
- Kyo (Dir En Grey)
- Chris Cornell
- Michael Sweet
- Mark Slaughter
- Jim Gillette (Nitro)
- Eric Adams (Manowar)
- Jon Oliva
- Jorn Lande
- Ralf Scheepers (Primal Fear)
- Warrel Dane
(Sanctuary, Nevermore)
- Midnight (Crimson Glory)
- Jason Mcmaster (Watchtower, Dangerous Toys)
- Sean Peck
(Death Dealer)
- David Defeis (Virgin Steele)
- Sammy Hagar
- Steve Perry
- Glenn Hughes
- Alice Cooper
- Glenn Danzig
Rock on! 👍
Isn’t Sammy his cousin?
Maynard James Keenan as well
Nice list, I would say Sean Harris, Tim Owens and King Diamond should be there also. And how could we forget Danzig? Although Misfits is more punk than metal, his voice on that first Danzig album is incredible - definitely more of a studio performer though.
Please do also a video on metal music your knowledge is gold!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the video. It took me down memory lane! I went to a lot of concerts on this list. The first being Gracie Slick. My mother took me when I was around 7-8. I took my son and his friend (they were 12 and 80s metal made a brief come back especially for young teens) to see Bon Jovi at the houston rodeo back in 03.
They became quite popular again. Jon had the same hair, the same shirt and looked nearly the same age he did when I saw them in concert in the 80s. My best friend worked for ATT&T and was so in love with him she looked up his private phone number and called. She was fired of course but she would do it all over again!
First of all Ken I enjoy your videos a LOT! It's crystal clear that singing is a big part of your life, cheers for that. Back on topic I'm 90% a thrash metal fan, but I do enjoy every other form of music it can be considered " metal"... So I would just add ONE guy to your list because his vocal melodies are very haunting to me...it's John Arch from Fates Warning, sure you know him. Greetings from Argentina
Great suggestion!
Ronnie "The Inmortal" Dio The Best Singer of All Time in Metal History Ever!!!
Great choices Ken 👍. I definitely agree with your top 20. Glad you included Geoff Tate , Tom Kiefer , Joe Elliot .
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love these best of the best lists Ken I just listened to your travelin band cover I loved it I love singers that you can understand every word they sing instead of having to look up lyrics lol but I love ac/dc but always have to look up lyrics lol
Thanks!
I know this is definitely a more modern band, but Roy Khan from Kamelot and Conception has one of the best baritone voices I've ever heard. So much emotion in everything he does. He may not be worthy of making a list like this, but I believe he is one of the best out there.
Thank you.
Def lappard was hard rock, but I love this UA-cam channel omg, you help a lot man
Rock on!
Great and exciting ranking as usual! I would mention Andre Matos from Angra. Thank you once again!
Thanks, Marco!
Great work and list thanks Ken
Glad you enjoyed it!
I agree that Dio is the best! He has long been my favorite. I was glad to see JLT and Jeff Scott Soto make your honorable mentions, sad to see Graham Bonnet left off though. One bit of correction though, but the Scorpion's singer's name is Klause Meine and the 'e' at the end is not silent, it's pronounced as a short 'a' as is ah. I have heard you do this multiple times and whoever did your titles in the vid spelled it 'Mein', sorry, don't mean to be a nit picker, but the least we can do is get a person's name correct. I love your vids brother, keep up the good work and God bless.
Thank you.
Also Matijevic should pronounce like [M a t i e v i ch ] he is from Yugislavia.
Blackie Lawless is the most underrated metal singer. He is my No.1. Nobody can sing like him. W.A.S.P. are always forgotten about.
Thanks, Kathy.
Hey Ken, i must confess two things. First, love your channel and the good content of you, keep up on that! Second, i am your biggest "thief" in what regards to melody and interpretations. I've been really upset because of the many songs that i didnt feel confortable to sing, but after watching some of your vids and figuring out that i have a really close voice register to yours, many of them felt way more easier when following your versions as reference. Thanks for pushing us to find out the right notes and a better way to sing them in a way our voices feel confortable.
Thanks from myself and from my band!
Wonderful! Rock on!
Hey Ken, thank you for the video sir, and all the work that went into it.
Out of curiosity, may I ask why you chose to leave Vince Neil of Motley Crue off the list?
I thought he would at least make the honorable mentions, and was surprised he didn't.
Thank you for your time.
Because I think there are other singers more worthy.
@@kentamplin Understood. Thank you for your reply.
Ken sir not a terrible list but how are you gonna put Klauss twice, when even James Hetfield would tell you King Diamond deserves to be on this list and past Hetflied too. The most ghostly/horror voice + range of all time. I almost wonder if you don't know who King Diamond is when you're double dipping for these lists.When you wanna talk about impact and legacy this guy had a big hand in the development of extreme metal genres and is widely revered for it. I just feel like he deserved an honorable mention at minimum. You should check out recent live performances if you don't know him.
Yes! SO glad to see Tom Keifer in this list. Cinderella is my favourite hair metal band for sure. Nice to see Winger getting some love, too.
Cool!
totally agree with your ranking
very good choice
greetings from Chile!
This list is amazing. I think there was only 1 I didn't know of.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Cyndia70!
I love Stephen Pearcy's( from Ratt) raspy voice. One of my favorites. Plus Don Dokken fluidity in his vocals. Beast from the East live album one of the best!
😊 Thanks for listening!
Anyone that can sing metal and opera should be on this list. Paul Stanley.
Rock on!
Howard Jones easily.
I wonder is there any mention of Paul Stanley anyway?
Ken! Very nice to watch all your videos! You definitely have a great taste for music! Thanks for Axl Rose! He is great musician!💜
Thanks for watching, Natalia!
A lot bands are a matter of my heart and soul. Great list!
Rock on!
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Axl rose💛
Good for you. My sister went to heaven in 82. I don't understand sibling rivalry. I love her. Stand with him
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Great list. I would maybe argue for the order (Dickenson is way more metal than Tyler), but that's so subjective. There are some you did not mention that I might have included: Michael Sweet, Jamie Rowe, Dale Thompson, Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, Roy Khan, Ken Tamplin, Mark Slaughter, Michael Eriksen, Dave Draiman, to name a few.
Thank you.
Hey Brad, how's it going my friend? Definitely Michael Sweet, Dale Thompson & Jamie Rowe. Next to Dio, Dale's vocals from 1988-1994 are my favorite of all time. imo, no one in metal could touch Dale during that time period. It still blows me away to this day.
Good Lord do I love metal. I grew up in the mid 80's and man was it such an epic time for rock. Metal, stadium rock, hair bands and later grunge. So many great singers and groups. Sebastian Bach is hands down my favorite metal vocalist of all time but honestly you can't go wrong with any of the guys mentioned. Great list Ken!
The 80s had such great music!
@K G Baz is my favorite also, and I believe he should've been higher on the list (at least above JBJ).
Came across this video searching for Dio type singers! Loved your picks and your song covers! Video gave me artists to investigate...music is a hobby since retirement. Got a lot of catching up!! Zelda Faz
Glad you're here, zelda!
One guy who regularly is forgotten about because he's in a pretty goofy band but certainly at least deserves a honorable mention: Eric Adams. Not a huge Manowar fan myself but nobody can deny that he's a phenomenal vocalist who (IMHO) would have deserved a top 10 position
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Eric Adams can wipe half of those mentioned....
Eric is a true beast
It would be more fair if the title was"Best metal vocalists of the 80's". I mean all these guys are huge but maybe there are other great metal vocalists that started in the late 90's or after 2000 and are officially excluded as they cannot compete in terms of active years
Thanks for weighing in, Insight9999!
Great! Quite a few I'm not familiar with... I wonder do U do playlist suggestions KT?
Tomorer 👍
Glad to see honourable mentions of Jeff Scott Soto, Mark Boals and Tony Harnell but I'm curious about what you think of Johnny Gioeli and Midnight (Crimson Glory)
These are some of my favorites! Daniel Heiman (Harmony), Jorn Lande, Michael Kiske (greatest vibrato ever!), RAY GILLEN!!!, DEVIN TOWNSEND, Miljenko Matijevic is a beast, Ron Taylor (Lillian Axe), Steve Grimmett (Especially with Lionsheart), Michael Sweet, D.C.Cooper, Damian Wilson, Russell Allen, Tony Harnell, Michael Eriksen, Mikael Akerfeldt, DIO, Graham Bonnet, Goran Edman, Oliver Hartmann, Jeff Scott Soto, Tommy Giles Rogers, Edu Falaschi, Harry "The Tyrant" Conklin and just about everyone who has been on a Ayreon album.
Thanks for sharing, WEIRD_CDS!
I've been told that Michael Sweet of Stryper is one of the still living metal vocalists that still has the majority of his talent perhaps because of a dedication to clean living or something like that... what are your thoughts on him?
And in general the vocalists on this list as they have aged compared to their Prime?
Love the appreciation for Jeff Keith and Joe Elliot, but I watched this video just because I watched your other top singers videos and I had to make sure you mentioned Sebastian Bach. That man is number one on my list of greatest male singers. Untouchable range and control with the true life experience of actually living what he's singing. Not to mention, one of the greatest people to walk this earth.
Thanks for watching, Aaron!
I'm glad you mentioned Soto and Dokken! Tony Martin and Ralf Scheppers are also amazing.
It surprises me that you never quote John Schlitt from the band Petra. Exceptional singer!
Or Michael Kiske from the Helloween Band. He Search Halford's notes with Bruce's technique.
Listen to March of time and give us fans a chance.
And Schlitt's predecessor, Greg X. Volz. I always thought he had phenomenal range. Sadly, I think the years took its toll on Mr. Volz...
Thank you.
John SChlitt is great! So is Greg. Actually Greg still sounds as good as he did back in the day
Pete Steel from Type O Negative could have been a pick. A true bass, though often inaccurately labeled a baritone. We need your reviews/reactions of the lower ranges too!
Great suggestion!
Yeah, that's a big miss. Also Eric Adams
You're awesome man!
You too!
It's virtually impossible to make a list like that and make everyone happy. A very interesting take nonetheless, Ken! I'm not a singer nor a teacher so by no means do I have the expertise, but I'd like to throw some names into the mix as well: Jeff Scott Soto (probably the best singer that Yngwie has ever had both live and in studio), Mickey Thomas (maybe not a true metal vocalist, but what a voice), Devin Townsend (it just wouldn't be fair to leave him out), Chris Cornell (early Soundgarden was definitely more alt-metal than rock), Mike Patton (I mean, the dude can do EVERYTHING with his voice), Alan Averill and a great duo from Switzerland - Marc Storace and Steve Lee (maybe more hard rock than metal singers but they qualify in my ears).
I liked the list! One of my favorites in this list is Judas Priest! I wish you added Disturbed (David Draiman) for metal vocalist. But, I'm not sure how well he would fit your criteria in this particular video. I hope to see him on a list! He's super talented and I love his music! So many great songs to choose from. I believe he's worthy of a spot somewhere! :D
Noted!
David Draiman has an AMAZING voice!!!
I am so happy you included Axl Rose even if he is probably in rock category. My top Rob Halford, Klaus Meine, lemmy and of course RJD
I happy too because i learn artist that i didn't know. My life is rock music, i know a few things about metal and this is a chance to learn
Update:And of course David Coverdale. I really love him
Have you seen this one, vasilis23? ua-cam.com/video/dPOZSPRRyaQ/v-deo.html
@@kentamplin yes i did and i enjoyed it. I have seen and your covers. Is there anything you can't sing? Amazing job
I am a young person so I am not into Rock N' Roll, but I do respect what bands did to popularize the rock genre back when pop and jazz were so dominant. They opened the door to let younger musicians into the spotlight.
Hi Ken!!
Great video!! Dig it!!
Just one thing: the guy singing with Malmsteen in the honorable mention, isn’t it Joe Lynn Turner? If I’m not wrong!!
Cheers!!
Thanks, Stephan!
Happy that DIO is #1!!!!! What a powerful and clear voice!
I'm happy to hear 2 famous metal singer from germany. I like the tone of Michael Kiske and Klaus Meine, but i like the tone of Hansi Kurch from Blind Guardian a bit more. Tobias Sammet from Avantasia is a great german metal vocalist too. I wonder why Tommy Karevik from Kamelot hasn't been on the honorable mentions. Overall there are a lot of great metal vocalists and could maybe be a top 50.
Rock on!
Amazing list, almost all of my favourite bands right there. Not necessarily the order I would put them in, but beauty of music being subjective to what each individual likes. Now, where is that link to Ken singing Photograph....
ua-cam.com/video/CEPlA0zkYes/v-deo.html
Great list!!🤟👏👏Dio number one! Mine number two is: Sebastian..3. Coverdale
Thanks MR Tamplin😁
You got it right. RJD, the best to ever to it.
Dio is the right decision, a very good list Ken
I agree.
@@bobbythecajun7869 after Dickinson
I think the only one who topped him is Dickinson.
My favorite Metal vocalist are
Ronnie James Dio, Phil Anselmo, Corey Taylor, Will Ramos, Johnathan Davis, and Bruce Dickinson
Love this kind of videos!
I'm happy to hear that, Gimena!
This is a great list, but Lane Staley from Alice in Chains should be on here.
I am really happy to see you include, in the honorable mentions, Tom Araya. Their style of music gets overlooked too often and it's a shame.
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Hey Ken nice list. I personally really like Joacim Cans from Hammerfall. Such a smooth and melodic voice, they have some really nice ballads, my fav is Glory To The Brave. I can only suggest listening to them.
Thanks for weighing in, Krisztián!
I'm looking forward to see your list of 2010 + Best metal Singers. That would be really interesting to watch 😉
Thanks for the suggestion, Maciej!
I really do believe Phil Anselmo is a top 5 singer ever. With all the stuff he can do he's just been so influential to me
Thanks for weighing in, Nathaniel!
Good to see Philip is getting a lot of love in the comments 🤘
@@kentamplin where r Michael Sweet and Blackie Lawless? Also u putted a lot of rock singers to this list even though It's named "Top 20 Male Metal Singers." Which is in my opinion a weird thing🤔
He's in my top 15 but their so much talent in rock in metal that still makes one hell of a talent.
100%. Most people have no clue how good he was before he ruined his voice. He was in a Judas Priest cover bad in the 80’s and if you listen to Power Metal (Pantera’s best album in my opinion) he kills it.
Ken, i dont know if melodic metal is included in this category, but we need to remember André Matos from Angra, Zak Stevens from Savatage, Tobias Sammet from Edguy
Thank you.
Great list. Happy to see Kip on here. Very underrated. Some other greats are Michael Sweet, Ray Alder, Russell Allen, and James Labrie.
I'm glad you liked it, Jason!
Would love to have seen all of these guys.... Of this list, I've only seen Ozzy, Bruce, Sebastian Bach, Joe Elliott, Rob, David Lee Roth, David Coverdale, and Axl live.... Having sung for an AC/DC cover band, I so regret having never seen AC/DC live -- had to work through two concerts for which I had tickets.... Good stuff.
Great list Ken! I'm the only metalhead in the world who doesn't like Slayer, lol. Strictly due to the vocals, no bueno. I'd swap Araya with Dokken in a heartbeat! I think you missed a noteworthy honorable mention though, Steve Grimmet of Grim Reaper. What a set of pipes! Stay safe brother.
Fair enough!
Kip winger is one of the best singers ever, I keep coming back to the 80s stuff all the Time. Its so classy .
I just love you mentioned Kip Winger! My favorite band as well. And Geoff Tate, amazing!
Rock on!
Great video Ken, thanks. I would like to know your opinion of Jørn Lande. I think he's an awesome metal singer. Greetings
Noted!
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy excellent
I’m glad you had some of Yngwie’s singers in the honorable mentions. He’s had some great singers in his band.
He did! Thanks!
honorable mention: Ian Gillan - Deep Purple
Ian is on the Top 20 Male Singers of All Time video.
So ... this is a great list and it made me think that you will probably continue top 20 lists in other genres and for some reason it got me thinking country. I know, it must be the social distancing getting to me. Well, if you are thinking of doing such a list, I would like to offer some suggestions to throw into the hat: Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Shania Twain, Linda Ronstadt, Raul Malo, John Denver.
Thank you.
So good that you had Jon Bon Jovi, James Hetfield and from my favorite all time band Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot!
All 3 are incredible singers.
I agree on your 1st choice! Ronnie James Dio, by far one of the most talented singer in my opinion of any genre.
I was also pleased to see Dickinson, Michael Kiske and Seb Bach in there, they truly had amazing voices.
Rock on!
Bruce Dickinson is second only to Dio in metal. His range and tone are phenomenal
Rock on!
I say even better than Dio.
Bruce is better
I put Bruce ahead of dio
Bruce better
I love all you choose. This is good.
Lisa Lindsey 👍
Nice list, Ken! Although, I kept waiting for Michael Sweet, Doug Pinnick, and Ken Tamplin. Hey, have you ever thought of doing any Kings X covers on your channel? ✌️🤘
Doug Pinnick is on my Bassists Who Sing video.
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy cool! I’ll check that one out!
I've always been fond of Jeff Scott Soto's voice, and I have literally everything he ever did, so I'm glad he made at least the honorable mentions.
This said, I expected from the top vocal coach on the web a list of vocalists based just on their singing skills, while clearly here there are many other aspects taken into consideration, as you clearly state.
People like Kelly Hansen, Russell Allen, André Matos, Devin Townsend, Jorn Lande, and the king of metal himself, Eric Adams, deserved the list much more than many included, and again, I mean just from the singing skills point of view.
Thanks anyway, it's always pleasant to watch your videos :-)
Thanks for weighing in, Rebar!
You mentioned many of great singers forgotten in the video.
Andre matos and Soto are amazing.
I agree!
Yay for Ray Gillen ‼️🤘🏻
PS - My voice is finally starting to come back after all that illness damage! Thanks so much for helping me through it 🙏🏻
That's great to hear, Phil! Rock on!
Great list man! When anyone says top Singers in "Metal or Rock N roll" alot of people have to remember its more of a Frontman list compared to A Technical singers list.. it comes down to how Good the band was and how well that particular Frontman worked with that band ! Great list !
Dear Ken , I would really love to learn your thoughts about Joe Lynn Turner 🙏 love your videos, what makes this man a great singer series are amazing ! ❤️
He's great!