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BRUCE DICKINSON And RONNIE JAMES DIO Are Heavy Metal's Top Singers - June 1, 2009

Headbang, a Turkish rock and metal magazine which is sold as a Blue Jean magazine supplement, has published its list of top 30 heavy metal and hard rock vocalists of all time (as compiled by the magazine's writers). It is as follows:

01. Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN, BRUCE DICKINSON)
02. Ronnie James Dio (ex-ELF, ex-RAINBOW, ex-BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL)
03. Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST, FIGTH, 2WO, HALFORD)
04. Ozzy Osbourne (ex-BLACK SABBATH, OZZY OSBOURNE)
05. James Hetfield (METALLICA)
06. Mike Patton (FAITH NO MORE, MR. BUNGLE, FANTOMAS, TOMAHAWK, PEEPING TOM...)
07. Sebastian Bach (ex-SKID ROW, DAMNOCRACY, SEBASTIAN BACH)
08. Klaus Meine (SCORPIONS)
09. Bon Scott (AC/DC)
10. Blackie Lawless (W.A.S.P.)
11. King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE)
12. Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SERJ TANKIAN)
13. Ian Gillan (ex-EPISODE SIX, ex-BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, GILLAN)
14. Alice Cooper (ALICE COOPER)
15. Axl Rose (GUNS N' ROSES)
16. Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE)
17. Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR)
18. Eric Adams (MANOWAR)
19. Michael Kiske (ex-HELLOWEEN, SUPARED, AVANTASIA, PLACE VENDOME)
20. Lemmy Kilmister (ex-HAWKWIND, MOTÖRHEAD, THE HEAD CAT)
21. Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, JON OLIVA'S PAIN)
22. Max Cavalera (ex-SEPULTURA, SOULFLY, NAILBOMB, THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY)
23. Jonathan Davis (KORN, JONATHAN DAVIS)
24. Philip Anselmo (ex-PANTERA, DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ARSON ANTHEM)
25. Udo Dirkschneider (ex-ACCEPT, U.D.O)
26. Mike Muir (SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, INFECTIOUS GROOVES, CYCO MIKO, NO MERCY)
27. Brian Johnson (AC/DC)
28. David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, EX-DEEP PURPLE)
29. Paul Di'Anno (ex-IRON MAIDEN)
30. Jorn Lande (VAGABOND, MASTERPLAN, ARK, MILLENNIUM, BEYOND TWILIGHT, AYREON, AVANTASIA)

Launched in 1987, Blue Jean is Turkey's oldest youth and music magazine with a monthly circulation of 20-25,000.

Headbang, which was first published in March 2007, is the most popular rock and metal magazine in Turkey. It is also said to be the country's only monthly music magazine with rock and metal content.

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COMMENT | FUCK YEAH!
posted by : Ragehead91
6/1/2009 9:22:32 PM
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JORN MADE IT ON THAT LIST! I DIDN'T EXPECT THAt!

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posted by : tokyoblade
6/1/2009 9:25:55 PM
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I agree with the top 3.

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posted by : tstep182
6/1/2009 9:28:00 PM
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Pretty good list, with two exceptions:

1. Mike Patton in the all-time Top 10? He's good, but not that good!
2. Serj Tankian -- I wouldn't put him in the Top 500, and he is supposedly better than Axl and Lemmy??? HA!!!

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COMMENT | That one guy
posted by : evilstonefish
6/1/2009 9:28:54 PM
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Where the hell is that one guy from that band that never really made it

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posted by : Fichte08
6/1/2009 9:30:17 PM
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I disagree with the top three.

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posted by : Juzman78
6/1/2009 9:31:35 PM
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Surely Halford would have to be number 1? I mean he has more power and more range than both Dickinson and Dio?

And where is Ripper and Devin?

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COMMENT | List INVALID if Halford "The Metal God" isn't #1!!!!
posted by : InThroughTheOutDoor
6/1/2009 9:31:37 PM
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MAIDEN is top Metal band ever, though not sure Bruce is a top 3 singer. Dio in 2nd is just about the only thing fine, but no Michael Olivieri (Leatherwolf) in top 5 or the list: List INVALID!

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posted by : tstep182
6/1/2009 9:31:40 PM
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Oh wait, I read the story again closer and now I see why Serj Tankian is in the list--it was compiled by a bunch of Arabs. OK, makes sense now...

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COMMENT | trash time
posted by : FenderFM212
6/1/2009 9:31:50 PM
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WTF is Hetfield doing on there? Dave Mustaine is a much better vocalist and he's not even on there! Serj Tankian sucks, Cory Taylor blows...what makes him better than any other hardcore metal vocalist?

Anyway, top 3 are right on.

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posted by : Fukkinmetalhead
6/1/2009 9:35:26 PM
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This is a joke.......right?

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posted by : DragonMaster
6/1/2009 9:37:26 PM
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DIO RULES

http://www.diomessageboard.com

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COMMENT | FenderFM212
posted by : Fichte08
6/1/2009 9:38:25 PM
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Interesting that you prefer Mustaine's vocals. I've never cared for his vocals. Actually, that's the main reason I cannot listen to Megadeth. It's odd that you'd ask why Hetfield is on the list. He's gonna make every list simply because of Metallica's overwhelming historical relevance.

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posted by : Juzman78
6/1/2009 9:42:39 PM
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Hetfield had an amazing voice pre blow-out on the Black Tour...

Sadly he'll never get that voice back...

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COMMENT | axl? metal?
posted by : simmons & stanley
6/1/2009 9:52:02 PM
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and in front of geoff tate,sheesh what ever.btw i also agree rob halford should be #1.

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posted by : boognishforever
6/1/2009 9:54:56 PM
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Nice to see Patton get recognition from someone (who isn't a fan). Do the bands the singers come from influence this list? Is it popularity being evaluated here or talent?

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posted by : Juzman78
6/1/2009 9:55:37 PM
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another omission...

Daniel Heiman from Lost Horizon, absolutely killer range!

If you've never heard their stuff... do so (perhaps the best power metal band of all time)

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COMMENT | These Lists Are Always Shit
posted by : donk rider supreme
6/1/2009 9:57:26 PM
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1. There is no way for there to be any list that will even come close to pleasing everyone, except for the person compiling said list.
2. Not having Russell Allen in the top 30 is crazy, but I didn't make the list.
3. I realize commenting on a post like this is stupid.
4. Yes, tell me to go fuck myself then.

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COMMENT | As always...
posted by : Juzman78
6/1/2009 9:57:57 PM
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yeah its like they only picked out of the "well known" bands...

so as with most of these lists, its heavily skewed towards popularity rather than talent.

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COMMENT | Fichte08
posted by : FenderFM212
6/1/2009 9:58:54 PM
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Historical relevance aside, I just don't think he's that good of a singer. I actually think he sounded better in the 90's, you heard a totally different side of his voice that you never heard before. I just love Mustaine because nobody else sounds like him, plus he's playing all those crazy guitar riffs and singing at the same time.

When I think of great thrash metal vocalists - Mustaine, Chuck Billy, and Joey Belladonna are guys that I would put over Hetfield. Even Tom Araya, have you heard that scream at the beginning of Angel of Death, MAN!

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posted by : HQNC
6/1/2009 9:59:34 PM
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Hetfield had THE VOICE back in the late 80's and early 90's... too bad it's destroyed by now. Nevertheless, he deserves to be on that list, which I find good, not 100% accurate but good.

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COMMENT | oh oh...
posted by : Juzman78
6/1/2009 10:00:56 PM
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TARJA???

Where art thou?

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COMMENT | Mustaine a better vocalist
posted by : purplegirl
6/1/2009 10:01:02 PM
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than Hetfield!!!! You must be tone deaf! Mustaine's vocals have always been the weakest link for Megadeth. His voice sucks!

Even now, though not anywhere near his best, Hetfield's voice is much, much better than Mustaine's.

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COMMENT | Right on with Chuck Billy
posted by : donk rider supreme
6/1/2009 10:05:03 PM
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David Wayne, Ray Alder, Warrel Dane, Russ Anderson, Jens Kidman, and Roy Kahn are some more of my favorites.

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posted by : HarryBulsacSuxMaidenRules
6/1/2009 10:20:02 PM
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Shit.... Bruce's work on Piece of Mind alone warrants top ranking...

I have to give credit to Martin Birch too... he was pulling unreal vocal performances out of Bruce, like a great producer should!!!

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posted by : LuizFelipeMetal
6/1/2009 10:33:02 PM
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I agree with the top 2, I'd put David Byron (Uriah Heep) on 3rd, David Coverdale on 4th, Ian Gillan on 5th, Rob Halford on 6th, Michael Kiske on 7th, etc

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posted by : Killdozer666
6/1/2009 10:37:41 PM
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*looks at headline*

well yeah, I coulda told you that

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COMMENT | THIS IS CORRECT. YOU ARE NOT
posted by : toadload
6/1/2009 10:44:35 PM
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TOP 3:

1) ROB HALFORD - NO DISPUTING THIS. THE MOST SENSATIONAL AND UNTOUCHABLE VOCALIST IN METAL EVER. LISTEN TO THE SENTINEL OR FREEWHEEL BURNING OR SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE.

2) DIO

3) DICKENSON

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COMMENT | My two bobs worth
posted by : stg
6/1/2009 10:49:02 PM
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Devin Townsend and Warrel Dane should have been somewhere on this list...and Nathan Explosion.

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COMMENT | Missing.........
posted by : Jagdgeschwader26
6/1/2009 10:50:05 PM
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Where's Hansi Kursch at?

I also have a large issue with Lemmy and Brian Johnson being near the bottom of the top 30. Granted they may not have the prettiest voice, but you know them when you hear them.

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COMMENT | brucey brucey!
posted by : Contract_Shredder
6/1/2009 10:58:00 PM
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Yes bruce is on top! love it! Dio & Halford are over rated, can't really say i think those guys deserve to be in the top 10. & were is Ripper? he is awsome, but even better still is Jeff Scott Soto! I am a Viking!

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posted by : ThayerIsGod
6/1/2009 11:11:56 PM
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WTF?? No Paul Stanley. By the way that list shapes up, he shoudl be #4. When did the Turks become experts of metal singers anyway? LOL

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COMMENT | Good
posted by : Nergal4Prez
6/1/2009 11:22:05 PM
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Dickinson still sounds amazing, Dio does too, Halford although still good has been showing his age. Dickinson is easily the great front man in metal history, fronting the greatest metal band of all time.

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COMMENT | These lists are always beyond retarded...
posted by : Zac
6/1/2009 11:34:45 PM
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...Putting Jorn Lande at the BOTTOM of the list instantly makes the entire thing completely fucking invalid.

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posted by : Neo139
6/1/2009 11:39:09 PM
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Lemmy?? Ozzy??? WTF
Hetfield? come on
Seems like some ppl can't separate composition from vocals.
Maiden is great, but dickison is not even a great singer.

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COMMENT | FenderFM212
posted by : Fichte08
6/1/2009 11:40:09 PM
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Yea, I hear you. The guys you mention are, without a doubt, great thrash vocalists, regardless of my personal tastes. Hetfield 80s versus 90s are two very different styles. I liked him in the 90s too. He had such force and power, or maybe passion powering his vocals. I can't believe Tom Araya didn't make the list. That's insane. His Angel of Death scream alone puts him on the list in my book.

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COMMENT | Of course.....
posted by : iron_maiden_fan
6/1/2009 11:42:34 PM
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The VERY BEST is number 1!!!!!

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posted by : thejoeinme
6/1/2009 11:48:36 PM
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Dickinson belongs on top because he's the better singer of the top three. He's taken care of his voice and it sounds just as good as it ever did.

Otherwise my only real changes would have been to knock Ozzy out of the top five, and add Gillan and Tate to the top ten. And get that Paul Di'Anno out of there. Guy can't even sing anymore.

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COMMENT | without reading any other commentors...
posted by : crowan
6/2/2009 12:02:29 AM
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i have had numerous, heated and drunken debates about who is better bruce or ron... ive always gone with bruce just for how much bigger maiden is and how much more i like them over anything else dio has done. both are amazing vocalist but bruce has more rnage and power, dare i say a more traditionaly metal voice where as ronnie has always sounded to me like a classic or standard singer with a metal band backing him and lyrics about fucking hairy trolls and 3 titted demons from the 2nd circle.

but when it comes right down to it, no pun intended, i think anselmo is hands down the best metal vocalist, of all time. if for other reason that just being astounded by his range... to know that one preson sung the vocals on.. Pantera's hollow, planet caravan and sandlasted skin, then add to that any of downs ballads, like "where im going" or "jail" or any of their catalogue really.. then to follow that up with superjoint and songs like everyone hates everyone and haunted hated... thats shit just blows the mind how one set of pipes can do all that...

aight, im done being a fanboy for now...

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COMMENT | ARE...WAS...WERE....
posted by : TexasDog
6/2/2009 12:04:01 AM
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BRUCE DICKINSON And RONNIE JAMES DIO Are Heavy Metal's Top Singers

WERE.....were the best signers in the 1980s.

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posted by : TexasDog
6/2/2009 12:10:23 AM
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signers? I mean singers, dammit.

And Dianno...KILLERS was a great album. a long time ago.

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COMMENT | pretty good list...it's soo subjective though
posted by : maidenhouston
6/2/2009 12:20:48 AM
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The System of a down singer doesn't belong on this list AT ALL. The dude from Hammerfall is pretty good as is the guy from Nocturnal Rites. Bon Scott would have been higher on my list. Bruce Dickenson is the man though and numbers 2 and three are okay by me.

Opps almost forgot about Biff Buford of Saxon!!! That guy is the shit. Superb singer!

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COMMENT | pretty good list BRUCE deserves #1
posted by : 666MF
6/2/2009 12:36:07 AM
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Glad 2 c Blackie & Mike Muir on there -Should also include Tom G Warrior - Tom Araya - John Bush - Kurt Cobain

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COMMENT | It's a pretty decent list...
posted by : JP
6/2/2009 12:44:06 AM
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...but it is very 'old school'.

There are many, many young talented performers voices in metal who perhaps deserve to be mentioned, but because they haven't proven themselves in a huge band or had the longevity, they didn't make the cut.

Glad to see Jorn on the list.
Glad to see Blackie on the list (even though #10 seems high)

Some good honourable mentions in the comments...Allen, Khan, Owens, Dane, Heiman,

a few more young gods perhaps....

Patrik J. (Wuthering Heights, Space Odyessy)

Jens C (Persuader)

Torben A. (ex-Anubis Gate)

Andy F. (Brainstorm)

a few more veterans (for what it's worth)

Marc Storace (can sing when he has too!)
Lizzy Borden
Ron Keel
Mike Howe

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COMMENT | THAT LIST IS SO OFF, IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY
posted by : Brother Maynard
6/2/2009 12:46:19 AM
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Halford
Dio
Dickinson

for starters.

No, Joey Belladonna?

Chalk this one up to a joke.

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COMMENT | RJD will always be #1 to me!
posted by : Poops McGee
6/2/2009 12:49:27 AM
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Good top 3, but I don't know about the rest of the list. I'm a huge Metallica fan, but James at #5?! Naaah...

Ripper deserves to be on it, too. And Mikael Åkerfeldt...

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posted by : Sweet City Jesus
6/2/2009 1:07:14 AM
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James Hetfield's voice has ALWAYS been garbage, get the fuck out Metallica fanfags.

I really think Devin Townsend should be in at leas the top 20, probably the top 10.

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posted by : Sweet City Jesus
6/2/2009 1:09:16 AM
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Also I second Hansi Kursch

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posted by : 666 is in my username
6/2/2009 1:22:07 AM
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Mostly agree. Might change the order a bit, but basiclly a good list

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COMMENT | these list are never up to date
posted by : rattleheadvseddie
6/2/2009 2:00:44 AM
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mustaine should def be in the top 10 somewhere .and why the fuck isnt maynard in that list and tom araya people like that should not be forgotten but system of a down doesnt deserve to be on this list ! and ofcourse number 1 is well deserved KEEP UP THE IRONS

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COMMENT | needs women
posted by : thornburgh
6/2/2009 2:04:26 AM
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Good list. I mostly agree with it, though I'd put Halford first. I'd also add Ripper Owens and Matt Barlow. But mostly I'd add some of the awesome female singers of recent metal bands, notably Sharon den Adel and Tarja Turunen.

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posted by : The Return of the of the Revenge of the Son of Zodiac D
6/2/2009 3:36:14 AM
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A better (not perfect, but better) list, that I just made up:

30. Stu Block (Into Eternity)
29. Paul Baloff (Exodus)
28. David Wayne (ex Metal Church)
27. Dave Mustaine (Megadeth)
26. Steve "Zetro" Souza (Exodus)
25. King Diamond (Mercyful Fate)
24. Paul Di'Anno (ex Iron Maiden)
23. Alice Cooper
22. Tim "Ripper" Owens (Yngwie, ex Judas Priest, Iced Earth)
21. Sebastian Bach (ex Skid Row)
20. Tom Araya (Slayer)
19. Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth)
18. Glenn Danzig (Danzig, ex The Misfits, Samhain)
17. Lemmy (Motorhead)
16. Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantomas, Peeping Tom)
15. Chuck Schuldiner (Death)
14, Chuck Billy (Testament)
13. Michael Kiske (ex Helloween)
12. Layne Staley (ex Alice in Chains)
11. Russell Allen (Symphony X)
10. Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian, Demons and Wizards)
9. Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
8, Phil Anselmo (Down, ex Pantera)
7. Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
6. James Hetfield (Metallica)
5. Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
4. Ian Gillan (Deep Purple, ex Black Sabbath)
3. Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Dio, ex Rainbow)
2. Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
1. Rob Halford (Judas Priest)

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COMMENT | ...
posted by : Woke Up Dead
6/2/2009 4:24:39 AM
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I think Rob Halford is technically a good singer but I hate most of what he chooses to do with his gift.

I more or less agree with the top 2. I liked that Mike Patton was appropriately high.

I think that Chuck Billy is more capable than anyone from 21-30. He should have been on there.

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COMMENT | ,,,
posted by : Woke Up Dead
6/2/2009 4:26:03 AM
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oh yeah, Hevy Devy, Devin Townsend definitely should have been top 10 in my book. Amazing singer in whatever style he chooses.

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COMMENT | Dickinson is way too high
posted by : Wezz the Warlock
6/2/2009 4:53:23 AM
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But I'm really glad to see Oliva there.

Not that lists like these mean anything.

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COMMENT | Ozzy
posted by : Totentanz
6/2/2009 4:57:44 AM
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Ozzy at 4?! Ok, he's on some of the best albums of all time (with Sabbath), but he can't sing for shite and his voice has been fucked for 30 years, if not more.

I'd put Tony Iommi higher than Ozzy. As a singer.

Missing:
Chuck Billy
Messiah Marcolin
JB (Grand Magus)
Phil Mogg
John Bush
Daniel Heiman

Missing female: Johanna De Pierre (ex-Amaran)

RJD & Rob H should top this list. Althouh I understand why Bruce is there too.

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COMMENT | Jorn Lande at the bottom?
posted by : icedearth
6/2/2009 5:38:39 AM
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These guys know nothing. Where's Tobias Sammet?

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COMMENT | NO HANSI?!?!
posted by : axeman9555
6/2/2009 5:52:15 AM
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Where the frig is Hansi Kursch man?? I agree with the list.. except Hansi is number 1

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posted by : Neckwrecker
6/2/2009 6:08:20 AM
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JP, Patrik Johansson has a AMAZING voice, glad to see someone else mention him

www.myspace.com/nilspatrikjohansson

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COMMENT | I like this list, but...
posted by : j_landen
6/2/2009 7:02:28 AM
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I would have to add Maynard,Chuck Billy, Layne Staley and probably John Bush also.

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COMMENT | yeah
posted by : FenderFM212
6/2/2009 7:27:55 AM
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This list is really more about popularity than actual ability. Which explains why Ozzy is #4 and Hetfield is #5, and I would put Geoff Tate and Paul Dianno over both of them.

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COMMENT | lol
posted by : Pavell
6/2/2009 7:52:13 AM
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Everyone knows that Rob Halford is number one but this list isint good at all..

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COMMENT | ..
posted by : Pod
6/2/2009 7:55:52 AM
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Halford HAD a very good higher register, but he's since lost it and sounds like utter shit. Bruce still sounds good using his mid register despite not being able to go quite as high as he used to.

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COMMENT | What?
posted by : fnslyer
6/2/2009 8:28:14 AM
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Wheres TOM ARAYA or CHUCK BILLY

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COMMENT | dio for presedent!
posted by : baphomet333
6/2/2009 8:34:45 AM
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followed by halford!!!

where the fuck is mathew barlow, maynard, mikael akerfeldt, dani filth (well if your gonna have max on there...), James LaBrie, layne stanley? even billy and kurt should be up there

james vs dave? i like em both, deal with it!

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COMMENT | Agree With The Top 3 But.....................
posted by : rac1965
6/2/2009 8:36:55 AM
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The order should be

1. Rob Halford
2. Bruce Dickinson
3. Ronnie James Dio

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COMMENT | DIO
posted by : Scream Bloody Gore
6/2/2009 8:41:01 AM
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No question about it Ronnie James Dio should be all alone at #1. Also Warrel Dane and Robert Lowe should be on the list.

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COMMENT | #
posted by : Jay in the hizzle
6/2/2009 8:42:27 AM
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Your all dicks

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COMMENT | my 2 cents
posted by : SCAMBOOGERY
6/2/2009 9:21:51 AM
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1.Russell allen
2.Daniel Gildenlow
3.Niles K. Rue
4.Ronnie James Dio
5.Warrel Dane
6.Geoff Tate
7.king Diamond
8.Rob Halford
9.Mikael Akerfeldt
10.Lajon Witherspoon

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posted by : Metal Fisted
6/2/2009 10:06:42 AM
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Fuck these lists!

You like who you like as a singer, in whatever band or genre it is you prefer, and their the best in your mind...

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posted by : hellrider666
6/2/2009 11:10:50 AM
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oderous has a better voice then most of those other guys

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COMMENT | Aguante Pauuul Di´annooooo!!!
posted by : Ironadri
6/2/2009 2:50:21 PM
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Vaaamos Paul en 29!!! Tendria q estar en el 5!!!!!

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COMMENT | Change
posted by : Ironadri
6/2/2009 2:53:22 PM
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James Hetfield (METALLICA) al 29 y Paul al 5!!YA!!!

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posted by : platinum maze
6/2/2009 3:00:42 PM
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THE biggest omission is Sir Russell Allen.

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COMMENT | Bruce , Dio , Halford
posted by : RiotAct666
6/2/2009 3:37:56 PM
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Agree with the top 3.

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posted by : wastingbeerz
6/2/2009 3:40:35 PM
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To all that say Hetfield is a better vocalist than Mustaine... I respectfully disagree... Hetfield tends to sound like too much of a douche in his vocal delivery for me to ever really fully enjoy it. Mustaine sounds a hell of a lot more honest with his delivery, and the general tone of his voice doesn't scratch away at my ears like nails on a chalkboard like Hetfield's tends to.

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posted by : ventor78
6/2/2009 7:50:26 PM
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How can you have a list like this and not mention James Rivera on it? He's one of the all time greats. Hail Helstar!!!!!!!!!!

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posted by : judas priest
6/2/2009 10:05:16 PM
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Halford (duh!) & Dio are the two best metal singers of all time. Halford being number 1 of course.

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posted by : juanneman
6/3/2009 7:55:16 AM
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Agree on the 3 first ones for sure. The favourite rest of the list? These ones: of course my subjective opinion.

4. Eric Adams.
5. Klaus Meine. His voice is still in top form.
6. Bon Scott. His charisma and evil smile will be unequalled.
7. Jeff Keith from Tesla. I am amazed he is not on the above list.
8. King Diamond. The atmospheres he creates are astounding.
9. Udo Dirkschneider. The voice of Accept.
10. Michael Kiske.
11. Hetfield. I won´t forgive the 90´s albums and the one of 2003.

Tha´t´s all folks.

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COMMENT | Why
posted by : ZajZaj
6/3/2009 11:55:17 AM
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Why make all these lists?

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posted by : Fred is Dead
6/4/2009 1:34:30 AM
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Pavarotti said Rob Halford was the most amazing singer he's EVER heard. No doubt he's not what he's used to be, but he's still excellent. It's amazing that the top three haven't turned their vocal chords into hamburger by now.

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COMMENT | I AGREE...WITH TOP THREE...
posted by : Deelightful
6/22/2009 11:03:31 PM
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Ireally do feel that Bruce's vocals are the BEST. He can scream and keep it so clean...no raspyness...just...BLISS...
BRUCE RULES!!!

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COMMENT | Shit...
posted by : priestfan88
5/28/2010 3:24:26 AM
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anyone who thinks Dickinson is a better singer than Halford clearly has never heard the Sad Wings of Destiny album.

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