Midnight Metal: Larger-Than-Life Metal Vocalists

Author Anne Erickson

May 18th, 2023 2:07 PM

The metal genre demands that its bands have incredible vocalists. I mean, you totally have to have pipes to make it in the metal world. Singers such as Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford were born with God-given voices that perfectly fit the metal genre.

On an upcoming episode of Midnight Metal, I’ll talk about some of my favorite larger-than-life metal vocalists. I only considered people who are still alive, so obviously greats such as Ronnie James Dio are not on this list.

My favorite larger-than-life metal vocalists is Rob Halford. I really think you can’t beat his combination of great pipes, onstage charisma and a fascinating life story. I also feel that Maynard James Keenan, Bruce Dickinson, Alice Cooper and many more deserve the honors. Find Anne’s full list of the best larger-than-life metal vocalists here. Who is your favorite? Let us know on our social media!

8 ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own

• Metallica – ‘Master Of Puppets’

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  More like 'Masterpiece of Puppets.'  Everyone should obey this album.

• Dio – ’Holy Diver’

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  The late Ronnie James Dio was 5’4”, but his voice could move mountains, and it’s on full display on this iconic metal album.

• Motorhead – ‘Ace Of Spades’

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  We’re certainly born to lose, but we live for this Motorhead album.
• Iron Maiden – ‘The Number Of The Beast’

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  It was difficult to pick just one album from Maiden to include on this list, but we picked The Number Of The Beast for its historical significance of it being the first Maiden album to feature Bruce Dickinson. (FYI:  Runner-up was 'Powerslave.')

• Megadeth – ‘Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?’

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  Speaking of “buying,” BUY THIS ALBUM RIGHT NOW IF YOU SOMEHOW DON'T HAVE IT!

• Slayer – ‘Reign In Blood’

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  If someone creates a “best metal albums” list and a Slayer album isn’t on it, does it actually exist?  No…it doesn’t, and if your metal collection doesn’t include this iconic album, it’s just sorely lacking.
• Judas Priest – ‘British Steel’

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  Like actual steel, this Priest classic is f*cking solid.

• Motley Crue – ‘Shout At The Devil’

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  Badass and glam-influenced and proud of it! Also, that title track, though…

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Author Anne Erickson

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• Midnight Metal