Greatest Prog-Metal Vocalist.
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Topic: Greatest Prog-Metal Vocalist.
Posted By: darksideof
Subject: Greatest Prog-Metal Vocalist.
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:12
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I am a big Tool and Maynard has always been my fav vocalist from this kind of music, However I have been listening to Symphony discography ( avery underrated band here!!) lately and Russell Allen slowly, but shortly is becoming my favorite vocalist for the several reasons: He can sing:extremely hard and harsh like mikael from (Opeth) beautifully soft and calm as (Steve Wilson and Phil Collins) and extremely powerful as (Maynard and Peter Gabriel)
and he is never annoying even when he scream as we all know who that is!
He is awesome,!!!
and your? and Why?
Also all those vocalist on the list are extremly good so it was a hard choice to make.  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
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Posted By: Atomic_Rooster
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:15
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uhhhh... what about that dude from Queensrych or however the hell its spelled... he's pretty rippin' and that guy from Symphony X ------------- I am but a servant of the mighty Fripp, the sound of whose loins shall forever be upon the tongues of his followers. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:27
 Question: Russell Allen ( Symphony X)
My bad I made a big mistake I meant to add him on the list. not as the question. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:28
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Out of these, Russell Allen without a doubt in my mind. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: darkmatter
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:28
| Maynard! |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:32
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Hot and sexy God Gildenlow FTW!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:35
IAN ANDERSON!!!   didn't he win a metal award??
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:37
... you could go back and edit your first post, then replace one of the "0" vote dudes (e.g. Jim The Cheese  ) with Sir Russell, then we could vote for him.------------- What? |
darksideof wrote:Posted By: Rocket_Bob
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:44
I see what has happened go back do what darqdean suggested it would be nice to see Russell Allan in the poll 
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Posted By: lightbulb_son
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:56
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Easily Mikael Akerfeldt. ------------- When the world is sick Can't no one be well But I dreamt we were all beautiful and strong 
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:57
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Mikael Akerfeldt One Word........ Range
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 16:57
 who is Jim? ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Eerichtho
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:05
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A tough decision between Maynard, Daniel and Mikael. Still, it has to be Akerfeldt. Truly excellent, masterful vocal performances by him. He's got a beautiful clean voice and death-metal vocals superior to most. Actually, in my oppinion, his singing-voice is superior to all others (all that I have come to hear). |
Posted By: proglil49
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:06
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I might be the only one, but Labrie ------------- I want to be an astronaut |
Posted By: Eerichtho
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:13
Can't understand exactly who's Jim either... , but I recon it's just a name for an odd man out.I would remove from these choices Alex Katsiyannis's name and replace it with Russell's. |
Posted By: Lofcaudio
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:22
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:34
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OK I deleted Jens Kidman( Meshuggah). In my opinion he isn't that great. and This band is more thrash Metal than Prog!!  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:36
The kid is really good not him!!
he sounds a lot like Daniel Gildenlöw and Mikael I think. ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:38
Oh
 Maynard James Keenan ?
He must be kidding!!!!!!
After Russell he is the best.  ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:42
Jim, or Jimi, or Jimmy, is a shortened version of the name James - for example, someone born with the name James Patrick Page would be known to his friends and family as Jimmy. ------------- What? |
Posted By: Mandrakeroot
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:46
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RUSSELL ALLEN!!!
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Posted By: Zitro
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:47
| Mikael, but Maynard and Daniel come really really close. |
Posted By: Turion
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 17:52
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Good choices, it's a tie between Riverside and Opeth for me! Both have such great voices; Riverside is really emotional while Opeth has the duality of softness / crushing power of growls! ------------- ?: ( |
Posted By: Endless Wire
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 18:43
No, you're not the only one... ------------- . |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 18:57
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James LaBrie. ------------- 
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Posted By: Ty1020
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 19:33
Jim is short for James... Brie is a type of cheese... and "La" is French for "The"... But I like LaBrie, so I'm not going to draw any conclusions! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Ty1020/"> 
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Posted By: asimplemistake
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:09
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I went with Daniel Gildenlow, even though there were many great choices (Akerfeldt, Allen, and Duda). Daniel has an extremely powerful voice, but he can also be amazing soft. His dynamic range and his pitch range are both amazing, and make the music very emotional and interesting. Plus the lyrics he writes are perfect, and even better, he sings with the same emotion as the lyrics convey, making the delicate parts even more delicate and the heavy parts full of anger and emotion. Akerfelt I love too for the dynamics, and because his voice is quite purdy (pretty). Russel Allen also has a powerful voice but can also do the whole choir thing which is amazing. Lastly, Duda has great tone and is just a great singer. |
Posted By: heavyhery
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:18
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the guy fom dream theather ------------- heavyhery |
Posted By: KoS
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:22
| Maynard James Keenan |
Posted By: Novalis
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:27
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Akerfeldt has the range, but Maynard has well, something about him... |
Posted By: markosherrera
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:34
| russell allen(symphony x),hansi kursh(blind guardian), fabio leone (vision divine) |
Posted By: debrewguy
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 21:55
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COOKIE MONSTER !!!!!! the one & only original ....
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:01
Is there really any mystery as to whom am I going to vote for?  ------------- 
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Posted By: Walker
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:22
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I voted for Mikael as many of you did, but I must give a nod to two who weren't on the poll: DC Cooper (formerly with Royal Hunt, now with Silent Force) and John West (currently singing for both Royal Hunt and Artension).
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Posted By: moreitsythanyou
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:24
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I'm one of the few who really like LaBrie's voice and find it to be one of the best parts of Dream Theater's music. -------------  <font color=white>butts, lol[/COLOR] |
Posted By: enteredwinter
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:28
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Maynard, for no other reason than I simply like listening to him more so than the others. There's something about his voice that's so unique, unlike for example LaBrie and the legions of prog-metal vocalists who are nearly indistinguishable from him. Mikael Akerfeldt is a strong #2 for me. ------------- 
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Posted By: stonebeard
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 22:28
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Not on the new album. It's getting girlier, which contrasts oddly with his newly-acquired facial hair.
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Posted By: Matt Dickens
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 23:24
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Mikael Akerfeldt is nice. I'll vote for him because i think he sounds pretty. ------------- If it ain't broke don't break it. |
Posted By: terrylity
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 23:25
The name of that dude is Geoff Tate. If this vote was to be cast back in the 90's, he would have won my vote. At this century, I'd have to go for Neal Morse and Gildenlow. I liked Labrie a lot from Images and Words and Awake, but IMHO his more recent works have been less passionate. Also loved Jon Oliva (Savatage / TSO). Amazing power. ------------- The Unbearable Weight of A Being ... |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 23:27
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Its kind of a tie between mynerd and mickael, but I will go with Maynard because he's losing ------------- 
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 05 2007 at 23:31
I love all the album on you signature great choice of albums!!! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: proodos
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 01:28
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I'd vote for Geoff Tate (Queensryche) but you don't have it in the poll !!!
So...James Maynard Keenan |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 08:52
| Daniel Gildenlöw, easily. |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 09:11
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I really can't understand how anyone could NOT pick Russell Allen. This guy covers all bases of Progmetal vocals, both the softer, well controlled side, as well as the raspy, guttural screams. When he sings, I mean really sings, the smoothness of his voice can bring chills. He handles his vibrato very well. Some of the other guys just can't compete. When he sang with Jorn Lande, Allen's voice just was the obvious better one, and Lorde has a great voice too.
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 09:19
You said it, not me. -------------
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Posted By: kazansky
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 09:28
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out of this but where's Roy Kahn ?   ------------- The devil we blame our atrocities on is really just each one of us. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:19
That's is exactly what I was trying to say.------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:24
Thanks hombre! I dig the pic of Mr. Gabriel on your sig too  -------------
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Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:27
Cool.
And one song I think defines his abilities, because I always get chills...Candlelight Fantasia. Those high notes at the end of the song spank LaCheese's anyday.
I'd like to hear Maynard sing like that...wait....no I wouldn't. It would be scary. (Don't get your panties in a wad Tool fans, I like Maynard quite a bit but his style is, well, not a great singers style.)
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Posted By: Ransom
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:29
I voted Åkerfeldt, since Allen kinda suck on the new album!  and Where i s Khan? |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:54
Russell Allen.
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Posted By: Eerichtho
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 10:55
Of course!  stupid me...I would agree on Cheesy Jim myself, but it seems he has quite many admirers here who voted for him... But respecting the views of those who voted for James, deleting him from the contest would of been unfair. ( though wouldn't of cared myself and what's fair anyways...)Though I must admit Jim did quite a good job on Images and Words, Awake, ACOS and Scenes...But the stuff he has lately done (Score as an exception though), has been awful...aah, if I think this over, really, he's quite ok... And it was a good decision taking away Jens Kidman from the choices, Darksideof. Didn't quite see him there at first... |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:09
As a former DT fan turned into a DT basher, I must admit that Labrie's performance on Systematic Chaos is quite good. He stopped sighing and using his vibrato too much, he sounds more natural when singing angrily, he stopped going in the high registry when it's uncalled for... For the first time in a long while he doesn't sound like he's trying too hard, he's just more natural and it shows.
In fact, this album is turning me back into a DT fan !  ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:12
Say it's not so! There must be subliminal messages in the new music. Better stop listening to it and listen to ToT to get you back on track.
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Posted By: Birdman
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:12
You should have included "OTHER" in the choices... My vote goes for Tate as well, nobody is even close to him. But, sadly, I have to go with Labrie on this poll  ------------- Et je ferme les yeux Puis je croise les doigts Pour empêcher Les souvenirs de fuir. (KERMESS - Atome d'existence) |
Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:22
Seriously, have you heard it ?
Not only is Labrie better, but there is less musical w**kery on SC, and when there is some, it's well integrated into the song structures, they didn't build patterns for the sole purpose of w**king around...
Also, I find that the poppier songs (Forsaken and Prophets of War, the latter being an homage to Muse) are the best they've done so far.
My girlfriend, who always disliked DT very much, said "Well, in my face... This may be the first DT album I'll pick from the shelf and play by myself, and undoubtlessly my favorite."
They hit the spot this time, what can I say ? It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it is my favorite ever since Rudess joined the band. ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:30
I have stayed away from it after watching one of the clips on YouTube. Portnoy trying to sing really bugs me anymore.
Not that I ever really had a big problem with LaBrie, the other guys covering their solos with solos with a sprinkling of solos has been the biggest annoyance. And it seems Portnoy wants to sing more, which is just sad.
But based on what you say, perhaps I will look find a copy to sample before purchasing. I won't spend money on it if I think its more musician spooge.
Your opinion does help sell it though.
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Posted By: Melomaniac
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:37
Just a hint : the first song features a bit of high speed noodling in the beginning, but it is short, so don't be annoyed too much by it. I also have to say that Petrucci's solos are better constructed this time around, starting slowly (hey he can actually stretch notes and play with feel, I forgot he could do it) and building up until he explodes. Myung's bass sounds really good, Rudess' playing is more integrated with the band, and Portnoy's voice doesn't annoy me at all.
Gotta love Repentance, very moody song, touching without being cheesy...
I NEVER thought I would actually enjoy another DT album, believe me... Give it a few spins ! ------------- "One likes to believe in the freedom of Music" - Neil Peart, The Spirit of Radio |
Posted By: toolis
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 11:59
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from that list, Keenan.. other, Alder or Tate.. ------------- -music is like pornography... sometimes amateurs turn us on, even more... -sometimes you are the pigeon and sometimes you are the statue... |
Posted By: magnus
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 12:38
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Where's Khan? And more importanly, WHERE IS JØRN LANDE!? But yeah, Russel Allen is an incredible vocalist. Pure brilliance. ------------- The scattered jigsaw of my redemption laid out before my eyes Each piece as amorphous as the other - Each piece in its lack of shape a lie 
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Posted By: DavetheSlave
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 14:15
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I don't understand all the hype about Tool. Their vocalist just does not impress me in the least. Listen to La Brie's range. Fish's efforts in old Marillion. Queensryche's vocalist (name escapes me now), the same with Pain of Salvation. Tool's vocalist is eclipsed by most of the Grunge rock singers, how could he begin to compete with the likes of those mentioned above who's voices are instruments in there own right. ------------- I'm a normal psychopath |
Posted By: oracus
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 14:35
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I really don't like Tool but the guy has a great voice. Anyway i would say Mariusz Duda from Riverside, beautifull voice! ------------- 
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Posted By: Asphalt
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 14:46
| Gildenlow. For the sheer complexity, depth, range and emotion he puts into music. I'm not rating LaBrie's voice as high as I used to in the past, and Arkefeldt is good, but on a different level than Daniel. I care little for the rest, though I'm familiar with all of them. |
Posted By: avatar
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 15:09
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I love nearly all the rest, but Duda is the best (IMHO) if you thinf only in vocals. I´m waiting anxiously the third part of the Reality Dream Trilogy by Riverside (Rapid Eye Movement), this year 2007.
P.S. If the topic had been music skill in general, I would have said Akerfeldt.
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Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 16:32
Listento: The grudge, vicarious, 10,000 days, the pot, and of course Ticks and leeches! Maynard is amazing! -------------
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Posted By: Ryth
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 16:35
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Mikael. ------------- http://rateyourmusic.com/~Ryth"> 
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Posted By: darkmatter
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 16:36
Go listen to him with A Perfect Circle if you want to here more of him. I think he's better with APC. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 06 2007 at 23:02
well buddy sad to say but that is simply you lame personal opinion. There are thousands of people that think other wise. I am one those I love the guy lyrics and voice. 1. Rusell 2. Maynard ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Birdman
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 01:45
How can someone's opinion be lame ??? IT'S AN OPINION ! ------------- Et je ferme les yeux Puis je croise les doigts Pour empêcher Les souvenirs de fuir. (KERMESS - Atome d'existence) |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 01:47
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Ozzy Osbourne
*trips over self running away* but seriously, 'Diary of a Madman'... c'mon, flippin great stuff, prog as hell. |
Posted By: Birdman
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 01:58
Man !!! I used to play air guitar on that one  ------------- Et je ferme les yeux Puis je croise les doigts Pour empêcher Les souvenirs de fuir. (KERMESS - Atome d'existence) |
Posted By: barbs
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 03:31
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Ray Alder, ex Fates Warning current Redemption singer is very good IMO. Not on this list though. For this one Acker gets it for soul and range. Love Russels' voice though and James La brie has definitely improved in recent years. ------------- Eternity |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 10:48
because it is ineffectual, crippled.
Mayhard sings like Angel !! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 14:00
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Allen. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Ransom
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 15:31
How can I ever forgive myself for forgetting to mention him?!!!  |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: June 07 2007 at 15:55
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Not the greatest, but worthy of a mention: Damian Wilson (Threshold/Star One/Ayreon) Glynn Morgan (Threshold) and of course, Andrew (Mac) McDermott (Threshold) ------------- What? |
Posted By: Mlaen
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 04:59
| Keith Sudano of course. |
Posted By: EliasMisael
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 13:26
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Mikael Akerfeldt: Beauty/Beast. Russell Allen: Powerful and beautiful. Daniel Gildenlöw: Versatile and emotional. Maynard James Keenan: FreakMike Baker: Dramatic
James LaBrie: Sometimes emotional
I'm a Opeth fanboy so my vote goes to Mikael Akerfeldt
Praise Mikael!!!
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 18:39
Agree 100% with Wilson (he's a master for me), McDermott (he's good, very very good, perfect for The Hold), but not with Glynn Morgan (man, his performance in Psychodelicatessen is atrocious...Maybe the songs aren't helping any, but it quite....sucks ).-------------
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Posted By: The T
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 18:51
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Keenan: Good angst singer, good for Tool's music, I don't know outside Toll how good his voice could be, I don't see him singing other styles.
Kuntz: A decent voice for metal but at times too... hairy? The voice is great, but there's a tone to it that reminds me of Motley Crue, and that sends shivers down my spine...
Duda: good voice, actually very good, but not incredibly original.
GILDENLOW: A fantastic singer, for me one of the best in the list, capable of emotion, anger, love, falsetto, screaming, yelling, nu, great.
Allen: great, powerful, lacking in the melody department, though he can do it. Just the band, it appears, has forgotten that part of music as of lately.
Baker: This is a master of the vocals but his voice also reminds me of the hair era, at times. He's great, though.
Akerfeldt: His "clean" voice isn't technically perfect or anything but it's effective, mostly when combined (and in contrast with) his excellent growling, one of the best.
LABRIE: THE VOICE OF PROG METAL.
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Posted By: Komodo dragon
Date Posted: June 09 2007 at 20:26
Roy Khan or DAN SWANÖ |
Posted By: Draconean
Date Posted: June 10 2007 at 05:49
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From the list: LaBrie
But overall: Jorn Lande, because of his sheer power, vocal range and lots and lots of contributions to a wide range of prog metal albums. ------------- I'm running still, I shall until, one day I hope that I'll arrive |
Posted By: StyLaZyn
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 09:08
That, my friend, is wishful thinking. I think you would need someone who can do it all. LaBrie can not growl. -------------
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Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 12:06
I think you mean
Labrie, the voice of wanna-be hair metal! -------------
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Posted By: Ransom
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 13:24
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The best prog-metal singers are all from nordic countries: Lande, Khan and Åkerfeldt! Did I mention I have both norwegian and swedish blood in me? |
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Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 13:29
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Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 15:44
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Tough poll...for me it was a toss up between Mariusz Duda and Keenan. Duda's voice has really been growing on me as of late though, and his vocal style is a lot lighter (although it can get angry) than Keenan's...to be perfectly honest, I can only listen to Tool/Perfect Circle in limited doses, Keenan tends to get me severly depressed
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Posted By: THE_POLE
Date Posted: June 11 2007 at 19:18
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Maynard - Tied for my avourite with Mikael Akerfeldt Andy Kuntz - Haven't heard him but he has a funny last name Mariusz Duda - One of my favourites, plus he's Polish and so am I. Daniel Gildenlow - Again one of my favourites, i love his energy. Russel Allen - Meh. Nothing Special Mike Baker - Again, not that great James LaBrie - Good sometimes, but often makes me want to strangle him. Alex Katsiyannis - Haven't heard him Mikael Akerfeldt - Tied with Maynard. Also posesses the best Death Metal vocals(although Mariusz Duda would beat him if he did them more i think) ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/the_pole/"> 
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Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: June 12 2007 at 12:39
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Posted By: weaverinhisweb
Date Posted: June 12 2007 at 12:56
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although I'm not a fan of growling, I have to admit that Mickael Akerfeldt has an amazing vocal talent. He has a great voice and deffinately has quite a grunt/growl/scream. I'm not a fan of his but I stil admit he's good. Russell Allen is good, but I've heard better. James LaBrie - no comment. Andy Kuntz is ok but nothing special. Maynard isn't all that great in my opinion. He gets really old really quick. Daniel Gildenlow is really good and I would say the best on this list of options. He has such a great voice. Just listen to the song "Chainsling" off the album Remedy Lane. From high to low, heavy screams to soft and elegant, this guy does it all. Mariusz Duda is pretty good and on this list I would list him as #2. He has a great range and alot of talent. However my favorite prog metal singer is Roy Khan of Kamelot. His vocals are the best I have ever heard in my life. I don't listen to the band anymore because of their religious views because I just recently became a Christian and I try to stay away from anything satanic in nature. But I still consider them to be the best Melodic Prog Metal band ever.
My second favorite singer is Eric Clayton from the band Saviour Machine. They aren't very popular or well known, but the band is awesome. He has a deep almost operetic voice with alot of feeling. He also played the voice of Reason on the album "Human Equation" by Ayreon.
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Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: June 12 2007 at 15:39
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However my favorite prog metal singer is Roy Khan of Kamelot. His vocals are the best I have ever heard in my life. I don't listen to the band anymore because of their religious views because I just recently became a Christian and I try to stay away from anything satanic in nature. But I still consider them to be the best Melodic Prog Metal band ever.
I like Opeth but that's the problems that I have with mikeal lyrics. their are too satanics I believe.!!!
so crappy and stupid!!! ------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: tardis
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 17:29
I love Eric Clayton! I find his vocals very emotionally charged, almost too much sometimes. I can only listen to Saviour Machine in limited doses as their music is very heavy. I thought that sounded like Clayton on Human Equation, but I kept telling myself "no way!" Love Khan's vocals, but you're right, the lyrics are very dark. |
Posted By: progadicto
Date Posted: June 17 2007 at 18:41
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MJK ------------- ... E N E L B U N K E R... |
Posted By: Cold Deep
Date Posted: June 18 2007 at 07:44
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Daniel Gildenlöw have a fantastic voice for every style they used
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