Progressive Metal Singer
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Topic: Progressive Metal Singer
Posted By: Calvo
Subject: Progressive Metal Singer
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 04:23
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My vote goes to James LaBrie. I also like Midnight and Geoff Tate. |
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Posted By: nacho
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 04:29
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That's a difficult one: I want to spare my vote between Daniel Gildenlöw and Russel Allen, but because that's not allowed, I vote for the former (sorry, Russell). And my vote would be the same if you eliminate the word "metal" from the question... I only have one thing for sure: LaBrie would be very, very, but VERY close to the bottom of the list for me... |
Posted By: I.C.T
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 04:52
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David Byron???????????? ------------- it ain't no fun being an illegal alien ------------------------------ long live rock and roll |
Posted By: Bartsboys
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 07:29
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In His day, Geoff Tate, no question! ------------- This World is Totally ...... |
Posted By: Metropolis
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 07:34
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Daniel Gildenlow, one of the most diverse, emotional and powerful vocalists ever. Mike Akerfeldt is a close second. ------------- We Lost the Skyline............ 
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Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 07:35
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I'm not a big fan of prog-metal but Mikael Åkerfeldt has a wonderful
voice and it fits Opeth's music perfectly. So I voted for him.
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Posted By: starofsirius
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 09:49
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Mikael Akerfeldt ------------- "I'm in a freefall like a snowflake falling down down down down down." |
Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:16
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just horrible!!! all these guys sing too badly! I just wonder why Devin TOWNSEND has be added to the archives (this is metal core indus music)!!! why don't you add bands like ministry, laibach and others? ------------- 
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James la Brie from Dream theater sings wrongPosted By: Miaugion
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:21
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Unbelievable. Fates Warning get always ignored in these polls. 1) John Arch (by a country mile) 2) Geoff Tate 3) Ray Alder 4) Charlie Dominici and probably Snake. He can't sing but I like him nonetheless.
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Posted By: Metropolis
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:23
Charles Dominici , thats a good one, ahahahahahahaWhat were DT thinking with Charles Dominici, thank god they got rid of him. ------------- We Lost the Skyline............
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Posted By: Miaugion
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:28
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Before they found Mickey Mouse La Brie Mr Dominici had to leave because he was much older than the rest, and their personalities didn't fit together. At least, that's what everyone said.
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Metropolis wrote:Posted By: Metropolis
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:31
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Really? I had heard that they fired him 'cos he was mince live, meh, I guess we'll never be sure.
------------- We Lost the Skyline............
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Posted By: Miaugion
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:39
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No, no, I've read about that "age problem" many times. I think he was almost 40 when they were in their 20s (though I'm not sure). And I don't know how he sounded live. Maybe his voice was a bit thin on stage - maybe. But I really like his cold, often emotionless, approach on When Dream and Day Unite. His mechanical singing in Light Fuse and Getaway is really spinetingling and original in a way.
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Posted By: Metropolis
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:50
Whatever floats your boat
------------- We Lost the Skyline............
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Posted By: Miaugion
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 10:59
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By the way, I think both reasons why they sacked him are right. Official DT FAQ: http://www.dtfaq.com/category/?categoryid=7#43 - http://www.dtfaq.com/category/?categoryid=7#43
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Posted By: Marcelo Xanadu
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 11:26
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James LaBrie ------------- http://www.lastfm.pt/user/Marcelo_Xanadu/?chartstyle=basic10" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Jim Prog Wizard
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 11:31
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Daniel Gildenlow is not only the best prog-metal singer, but one of the best singers in the world. Michael Akerfeldt comes in at a spectacularly close second, his diversity is staggering. Anyone who compares Devin Townsend (who would come third in my book) to Ministry has clearly never heard his music. The man is a prog genuis. If you don't believe me, listen to "Terria". It's an absolute soddin' masterpiece. ------------- "Progressive Rock is the ultimate form of music" (Mikael Akerfeldt, 2003) |
Posted By: Jethro Fish
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 11:32
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DANIEL GILDENLÖW One of the most gifted singers in the world IMHO. His range and emotional delivery is un-matched. Russel Allen comes second on my list. A tremendously talented singer with loads of power. One of the few vocalists that give old Ronnie James Dio a run for his money.
------------- All the best, Per www.salvaband.com New cd: Salva "Left to burn", out now Available through: www.caerllysimusic.co.uk www.progressrec.com www.justforkicks.de www.salvaband.com |
Posted By: billyshears'67
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 12:17
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Daniel Gildenlow (excuse the absence of those dots above the "o")! Pain of Salvation is the best band out there right now and he's fronting it with a potent mind & voice! Geoff Tate is also a worthy runner-up. P.S. If you'd like to know more about Mr. Gildenlow, you can view my interview with him in the Interviews section of the forum. The interview was conducted at the end of October 2004. Peace & take care 
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Posted By: maani
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 12:24
| Jon Lande of Ark. Without question my favorite prog-metal vocalist... |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 12:29
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He is indeed an incredible vocalist, strongly reminding me of David Coverdale. ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: billyshears'67
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 12:55
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sh*te! I almost forgot about Jorne Lande. Yes, he's also definately up there in the top 3. Peace & take care of yourself people |
Posted By: Velvetclown
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 13:00
LaBrie 
------------- Billy Connolly Dream Theater Terry Gilliam Hagen Quartet Jethro Tull Mike Keneally |
Posted By: Swinton MCR
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 13:14
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LaBrie for Me..... ------------- Play me my song, here it comes again |
Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 13:22
David Coverdale is an excellent and a very emotional singer despite of he sings the 3/4 of his time in bad songs -------------
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Posted By: Jim Prog Wizard
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 13:44
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Devon Graves/Buddy Lackey (Dead Soul Tribe/Psychotic Waltz/Ayreon) should also be up there. He has an amazing voice. ------------- "Progressive Rock is the ultimate form of music" (Mikael Akerfeldt, 2003) |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 14:18
I'm with Philippe on this 100% Great Prog-metal Vocals = Oxymoron! Dreadful!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 15:45
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I like the voice in Angra (first couple of albums) André Matos It has a feminin quality to it, He convinced on the Kate Bush cover Wuthering Heights The current singer (Edu Falaschi) is quite good also, sounds a bit like Bruce dickinson of iron Maiden, apparently he aplied for the singing job in iron Maiden when Bruce went off to pursue a solo carreer, he didn't made the cut, but he's a decent singer.
I voted for Geoff Tate from Queensryche BTW ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: March 22 2005 at 18:41
He is even better than Labrie, in term of emotion and range. If you want to hear him sing in his maternal language, check out Sagrado's last album 'A leste do sol, oeste da lua', he guests indeed on one song : "Bem aventurados", his performance on this song made me want to dig Angra's early discography. ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: FloydWright
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 00:04
| This is impossible! I can't choose between Russell Allen (one of the most talented vocalists anywhere), and Mikael Akerfeldt. I like them both so much... |
Posted By: Bryan
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 00:23
| I gave Devin Townsend a pity vote. |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 00:47
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David Byron Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 03:29
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James LaBrie. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 07:53
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James Labrie - hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of Dream Theater, but Labrie's vocals live are an embarrassment; yes, I have the live albums, and yes, I've seen them a few times, too - the man couldn't carry a tune in a bucket! ------------- 
Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
Posted By: Aaron
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 12:20
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this thread is more about "who's your favorite prog metal band" than "prog metal vocalist" judging by the poll results I voted Russel Allen, really great work with Sym X, Ayreon, and Star One Aaron |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 12:22
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Can I be the first to state how cheesey la Brie sounds?
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Posted By: Jim Prog Wizard
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 13:42
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People may or may not like LaBrie's voice, but I too have seen DT live, and the man is an extremely talented singer. ------------- "Progressive Rock is the ultimate form of music" (Mikael Akerfeldt, 2003) |
Posted By: Bryan
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 14:49
That applies more to his band Strapping Young Lad than to Devin himself. His only solo album I've really given a good listen to is Ocean Machine, but it had a really spacey Hawkwind kind of vibe to it, and I don't see how it wouldn't be considered prog. |
Posted By: illustrated
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 15:24
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Maynard, all the way. I hate Dream Theatre vocals. So cheezy. |
Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 15:28
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C'mon you guys,there's crap jokes going on here! La Brie, Cheesey! Oh forget it! -------------
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Posted By: arkitek
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 15:52
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i voted James Labrie but Andrew 'Mac' McDermott (Threshold) comes very close but both BRIILLIANT
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Posted By: FloydWright
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 15:52
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From www.wordreference.com:
http://fr.wordreference.com/fr/en/translation.asp?fren=brie& v=b#brie98 Some would interpret that as "cheesy". Others seem to interpret it as "the big cheese".
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Posted By: Reed Lover
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 16:03
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Big cheese be damned!
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Posted By: topographic2112
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 16:08
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In my opinion, without question, the best prog-metal singer is James LaBrie by a longshot. Great range and also great emotion and expressive vocals. ------------- "Rock is the medium of our generation." - Yes - "Release, Release" |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 17:12
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I voted other: Where is Bob Catley and Bruce Dickinson? My choice would have to be Uriah Heep's David Byron. Such incredible power! ------------- 
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: jassol
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 17:35
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Hi all, i´m new here, i have to say that my vote is for: JAMES LABRIE Absolutly, but i accept that Daniel Gildenlöw is an amazing and versatile singer.
___Jassol___ |
Posted By: Cesar Inca
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 17:42
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I love LaBrie, Tate and Gildenlow, but I voted for Allen, of SYMPHONY X. But just because Mike Baker (SHADOW GALLERY) wasn't listed in this poll - why wasn't he? |
Posted By: FloydWright
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 23:07
LOL, funny forwards/backwards trick.
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Posted By: tuxon
Date Posted: March 23 2005 at 23:11
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Edammer cheese from Nederland, cheesy ------------- I'm always almost unlucky _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Id5ZcnjXSZaSMFMC Id5LM2q2jfqz3YxT |
Posted By: goose
Date Posted: March 24 2005 at 15:59
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For some reason I love Tecchio's vocals. I can't think of a single good thing about them, but his chaotic, wild screeching (he is the one on Control and Resistance, yes?) really appeals to me. I don't think it would if he were in a different band and singing in a similar style though. That said, if it's him that sings for Hades I like that too... However my vote goes to Mr. Gildenlöw. Utterly fantastic. |
Posted By: Calvo
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 09:23
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I forgot to put John Arch in this poll.....
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 09:36
| Meh... James LaBrie rules. |
Posted By: 46and2
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 10:04
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I said
MJK from tool because they are my #1 favorite band but Mikael from
opeth in a close second. he is so versatile with melodic singing
and death metal growls.
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Posted By: John Gargo
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 10:25
| Daniel Gildenlöw... I love his theatric vocal style. A joy to listen to. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 10:41
| What about the great Ronnie James Dio? I think Rainbow is progressive metal. |
Posted By: illustrated
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 19:07
Woah, I just got that. God I'm slow. |
Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: April 12 2005 at 20:46
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I think Russel Allen is the best of the singers listed. He has great range and many different styles- he's pretty unique. But Crimson Prince had it right:
If RJD was on there, I would have picked him. RJD is #1!! |
Posted By: Cygnus
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 05:50
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WHAT LA BRIE OVER TATE??????? AND WHERE´S ALDER???????? ONE OF THE BEST METAL VOICES EVER. WAKE UP GUYS. JUST BECOUSE DT ARE TOP THAT DOESN´T MAKE LA BRIE THE BEST METAL SINGER. |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 08:15
...and to add to the argument/discussion I could have sworn I was listening to the voice of Matthew Bellamy from Muse when listening to DT's latest "Octavarian" - any one care to comment on how close James la Brie's voice is sounding like the great vibrato Matthew Bellamy??? -------------
"Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 08:56
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MJK. by far. the least annoying prog-metal vocals of all. a smooth and pleasant voice plus amazing artistic composition, lyrics and technical ability. beats the pants off laBrie any day. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: FloydWright
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 10:49
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I dunno. Sometimes MJK's voice sounds really cool, like in the soft, Arabesque parts of Lateralus, but I'm not always a fan of his when he starts screaming like in "Ticks and Leeches". For whatever reason, I honestly prefer LaBrie.
Though as I've probably stated already, Russell Allen is probably the "best of genre", with Mikael Akerfeldt close on his heels. |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 10:51
Did I vote in this poll yet? I vote for GIldenlow, of course 
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Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 14:55
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Devin Townsend- all the way- so surprised he does not have more votes- listen to "Terria" Daniel Gildenlöw- no way- a bit overated- sounds too much like the dude from Faith no More- i mean- he's good- but not THAT good |
Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 14:55
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where is ray alder and where is buddy lackey??? Crimson Glory
were not prog metal but us power, opeth have nothing to do with prog
metal and tool have nothing to do with metal. anyway i believe that
tate was/is/will be the best singer in prog metal....nobody can reach
him.
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Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 15:01
I voted 'Other': Mike Baker, Shadow Gallery...I'm amazed he's not in the list. ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: bityear
Date Posted: July 18 2005 at 19:27
I agree with all the LaBrie bashing. He really DOES suck. Sounds awfully strained at the high notes, has that awful breathy stuff going on in the ballads, haven't got the power for the metal tunes, and sounds generally emotionless when he sings. AND he's almost always about a quarter note too low when they play live. However, on Octavarium I must applause him a bit, too. He doesn't try to get as high as before, which gives a better overall impression, and he suddenly has got FEELING, which makes even the ballads a worthwile listening! He's still way behind Gildenlöw, though. That guy is for metal singing what Virgil Donati is for metal drumming. ------------- www.geocities.com/joelbitars |
Posted By: Progzilla
Date Posted: July 19 2005 at 16:09
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James Labrie live.. well I agree, it's strained at times and a lot of
breathing going on there. It's a real pleasure to watch singers
who never miss a note live, a that's why I voted for Geoff Tate!
------------- Currently listening to: - Andromeda - Pagan's Mind - Kamelot |
Posted By: Humanizzimo
Date Posted: July 19 2005 at 17:49
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Hard to decide between Labrie & Daniel Gildenlöw...but i will stay with Daniel Gildenlöw
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Posted By: Cygnus
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 06:30
MAN HE IS MY BEST EVER!!!! INCREDIBLE RANGE. TATE FROM THE LIST OFCOURSE |
Posted By: Syndromet
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 09:55
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I'd say Jorn Lande for his work with ARK. He pretty much covers everything ther, from Coverdale to Bjork.... -------------  It is said to be the first Test-pressing of the corean release??
http://www.freewebs.com/ligyrophobia/ |
Posted By: MusicForSpeedin
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 18:36
| Geoff without a doubt....not many singers can get to to read the lyircs while listening to the CD. |
Posted By: fungusucantkill
Date Posted: July 26 2005 at 18:54
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you knows i'm gonna have to go with this guy here extreme talent is shown on Queensryche long live the prog -------------  
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Posted By: St Hubbins
Date Posted: July 27 2005 at 10:17
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Geoff Tate, the man can deliver live when it counts ------------- Here lies David St Hubbins and why not.... |
Posted By: Drew
Date Posted: July 27 2005 at 22:58
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DEVIN!!! Labrie close 2nd- just saw him live- he was awesome- always is
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Posted By: extol
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 05:16
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okay people this was kinda hard to choose but NO f**kING WAY that i can find anyone anyone in this whole world that is a better singer then mikeal Ákerfield he has been my personal favorite for over 6six years now and a VERY close second maynard james so i'm off to opeth  damn im i gonna have fun today------------- -=u.sleep.in.the.light.... ....yet.the.night and the silent water still so..DARK |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 05:43
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Maynard James Keenan But from the list Gildenlow by far Then Akerfeldt and Russell Allen John Arch should be here -------------  |
Posted By: Wolf Spider
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 10:10
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Woted for Mikel Akerfeld, but Allen, Gildenlow and LaBrie were very close. Where is Jorn Lande and Tom Edglund?
------------- http://www.lastfm.pl/user/tomash33 - Last.fm |
Posted By: Ed_The_Dead
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 10:17
WE WANT MIKE BAKER!!!!!!!!!! ANO NO DEVON GRAVES!!!!!???? NO TOM ENGLUND!!!!!!!????? I'm out of here!!!! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ed_the_dead/?chartstyle=asimpleblue5"> 
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Posted By: Mnemosyne
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 12:29
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I voted for mr. Allen from Symphony X, very expressive, very powerful, lovely... But who i really consider the best voice in Prog Metal is Mike Patton (Fantomas), but he's not on the list... ------------- I'm a Man-Owl-Fish. Creator-Observer-Muse. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 13:05
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I like some Fantomas and Mr. Bungle but I saw Tomahawk when they opened for Tool on the Lateralus tour and he was terrible.Practically got booed off the stage. ------------- |
Posted By: Jared
Date Posted: September 14 2005 at 14:49
I went for 'Other'...on the basis that Mike Baker wasn't included... ------------- Music has always been a matter of energy to me. On some nights I believe that a car with the needle on empty can run 50 more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. Hunter S Thompson |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: September 15 2005 at 00:58
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Labrie, of course ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |
Posted By: Pablo_P
Date Posted: September 15 2005 at 04:15
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Christopher Rygg aka Garm (ex-vocalist of ARCTURUS)
------------- Pablo P. |
Posted By: GFoyle
Date Posted: September 15 2005 at 07:28
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1. Maynard James Keenan - unbelievable distinct and varied voice, which he
seems to evolve or change from album to album I like and appreciate most of those on the list and a lot which are missing (Shadow Gallery and Vanden Plas vocalist's, Buddy Lackey, both vocalist's from Fates Warning etc.). |
Posted By: SomethingGood
Date Posted: September 15 2005 at 13:07
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Daniel Gildenlow is just lightyears ahead of the other singers in the
poll, he has a truly amazing voice. Mikeal Akerfeldt is my second
choice.
------------- http://www.last.fm/user/somethinggood/"> 
Click the image. CLICK IT!!! |
Posted By: Mlaen
Date Posted: September 17 2005 at 06:06
| Geoff Tate and Mikael Akerfeldt. |
Posted By: Prodigal
Date Posted: September 18 2005 at 16:49
| Mikael Åkerfeldt, with Maynard a close second. |