Bands you'd probably like if it wasn't for the vocalist

[GagHalfrunt]

I already like Rush, but I'd like them a lot more if they had a better vocalist.

 

[Ns1]

Porcupine tree

 

[gorcorps]

Not many people have that kind of range, can stay pretty much in tune and be that loud.

He can sound like garbage live though.

What range? He stays high all the time.

Also I think Rage Against the Machine is also pretty high on my list thinking more on it.

 

[Leros]

The new Nightwish

 

[irishScott]

The Killers

 

[irishScott]

Halestorm

Seriously? She's one of the few metal leads I've heard who actually has some idea how to sing. Not that that makes other metal bands bad, but it's certainly a plus.

 

[DrPizza]

When I saw the title of the thread, GnR immediately came to my mind. Sure, he can sing, but I can't stand his voice.

 

[Arcadio]

Iron Maiden and AC/DC for sure. I can't believe nobody mentioned those yet.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

Iron Maiden and AC/DC for sure. I can't believe nobody mentioned those yet.

Good ones, I 'aven't though of them. Dio and Alice in Chains, too.

 

[Pheran]

Dropkick Murphys
Underoath

News flash: Screaming is not singing.

 

[Kadarin]

Evanescence. I fucking can't stand her voice.

 

[Chaotic42]

Supertramp
The Beaver Brown Band (With John Cafferty gone, the name changes)
Possibly The Dave Matthew's Band
System of a Down (that guy has no business being behind a microphone)

 

[Gothgar]

The Killers

not a bad one there actually

 

[Loop2kil]

Anthrax - Good musicians but can't stand Scott's voice

 

[gorcorps]

Seriously? She's one of the few metal leads I've heard who actually has some idea how to sing. Not that that makes other metal bands bad, but it's certainly a plus.

You consider Halestorm metal? D:

 

[Eli]

If the music is good enough, I can ignore bad vocals for the most part. Unless they're really bad. Screaming/growling doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's good.

GnR doesn't bother me at all. Nor does AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Dio, Rush, Dream Theater, or most of the other bands listed in this thread. Even Smashing Pumpkins, tho I don't really care for the music, so thats what ruins it for me.

What do you all think of this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEoGmnoGGtA

Believe it or not, that's a female vocalist.. lol. And yes, I would call that good growling. At least you can understand what she's saying for the most part.

/moshes around the room

 

[pontifex]

Pretty much every screaming metal band ever. I love metal instrumentals but absolutely cannot STAND screaming/growling. Between the Buried and Me and Protest the Hero are some really good examples.

same here. so many cool songs ruined by growling or screaming.

 

[mjrpes3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vodb-dJOqoU

SAAAAAAADIEEEEE

(those of you who can't stand her voice will be happy to know she lowered her vocal chords last year)

 

[kage69]

Rush. Def one of the most annoying sounding voices out there, but I do respect the band for their music abilities.

Creed as well. Stapp is such a self-righteous, sanctimonious ass. Hearing him try to sound all badass makes me want to beat him with a bible.

 

[nick1985]

Evanescence. I fucking can't stand her voice.

wtf

 

[nick1985]

Pearl Jam

 

[GeekDrew]

Pretty much every screaming metal band ever. I love metal instrumentals but absolutely cannot STAND screaming/growling.

This

 

[Arcadio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vodb-dJOqoU

SAAAAAAADIEEEEE

(those of you who can't stand her voice will be happy to know she lowered her vocal chords last year)

Your avatar illustrates my facial expression when I clicked on that link.

 

[foghorn67]

Halestorm

Not agreeing.
I was listening to one of their songs today, she actually has a great voice.

 

[gorcorps]

Supertramp
The Beaver Brown Band (With John Cafferty gone, the name changes)
Possibly The Dave Matthew's Band
System of a Down (that guy has no business being behind a microphone)

Which SoaD guy? The guitarrist has done quite a bit of vocals too and that's who most people can't stand.