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Mention power metal and the first thing that comes to mind are high pitched vocals. Largely vocals in the power metal genre are high register. The operatic feel and tonal quality of power metal singers soothes the soul. This post offers an in depth perspective on the best power metal vocalists.
A subgenre of heavy metal, power metal came into the spotlight in the late 80s. Borrowing from traditional metal and speed metal this subgenre of heavy metal has become exceedingly popular with rock music enthusiasts because of the ethereal sound and anthem-like choruses. Furthermore, it’s the lyrical themes in songs about hope, fantasy, mythology, camaraderie, death, and war that keep listeners engrossed. Many vocalists that sing for power metal bands come from a classically trained background which is why their vocal dynamics are at another level as compared with other genres or subgenres. Soaring high notes are trademark of many vocalists in power metal bands.
Well, if you are a fan of vocal range you definitely won’t be disappointed listening to Power metal. The vocal prowess of vocalists in power metal has been praised often by music critics.
If you listen to power metal singers you will realize why music critics hold vocalists in this genre in high esteem. The diction, timbre, vocal transition, and vocal tessitura of power metal vocalists are astoundingly at a high level. Being able to display nuances of your vocal range is an art, and one would have to agree power metal singers have raised the bar with their vocal delivery in different forms of singing.
A number of vocalists in power metal showcase the tenor range incredibly well. While power metal singers may not have achieved mainstream success in the realms of rock, that day when the world takes notice is not far away. Below is a list of some of the best Power Metal vocalists. Also mentioned in the list are progressive power metal and symphonic power vocalists.
Feel free to mention power metal vocalists you feel deserve to be on the list.
Mentioned in brackets is the band with which the vocalist gained prominence
Greatest Power Metal Vocalists
- Michael Kiske (Helloween)
- Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian)
- Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius)
- Russel Allen (Symphony X)
- Roy Khan (Kamelot)
- Jorn Lande (Masterplan)
- Eric Adams (Manowar)
- Andre Matos (Viper, Angra, Shaaman)
- Matt Barlow (Paramaze, Iced Earth)
- Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray)
- Tobias Sammet (Edguy)
- Ralph Scheepers (Primal Fear)
- Peter “Peavy” Wagner (Rage)
- Jari Maenpaa (Wintersun)
- Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Ayreon)
- Rolf Kasparek (Running Wild)
- Tony Moore (Riot)
- Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin (Jag Panzer)
- Jon Oliva (Savatage)
- Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica)
- ZP Theart (DragonForce)
- Daniel Heimen (Lost Horizon)
- Jens Carlsson (Persuader, Savage Circus)
- Joakim Borden (Sabaton)
- Philippe Giordana (Fairyland)
- Andy Deris (Helloween)
- Christian Liljegren (Divinefire, Narnia)
- Martin Steene (Iron Fire)
- Alfred Romero (Dark Moor)
- Chris Bay (Freedom Call)
- Iuri Sanson (Hibria)
- Jonas Heidgert (Dragonland)
- Christopher Bowes (Alestorm)
- Yama B (Galneryus)
- Nils Patrik Johansson (Wuthering Heights, Lion’s Share)
- Michele Lupi (Vision Divine)
- Jioti Parcharidis (Human Fortress)
- Attila Dorn (Powerwolf)
- Mathias Bald (Falconer)
- Eduardo Falaschi (Angra)
- Jan Theore Grefstad (Highland Glory)
- Benjamin Soto (Heavenly)
- Adam Kurland (Armory)
- Niklas Isfeldt (Dream Evil)
- Fedricia De Boni (White Skull)
- Olaf Hayer (Luca Turilli, Dionysus)
- Rob Tyrant (Labyrinth)
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