Bands that would be better with a different vocalist?

[Pitiless Wanderer]

I just got into Symphony X recently, and while I enjoy the guitar parts and arrangements, the vocals leave something to be desired. It isn't a bad vocal, but it isn't anything really distinctive either. Does anyone else feel the same way?

Bands that play in an overly crowded genre need to make their impact with something peculiar to their sound. A good example of this would be early Nightrage, who play swedish melodic death metal. They were fortunate to get Tompa who has a very distinguishable vocal delivery and that's why their first two albums are among the genre's best in my opinion. Nevermore is perhaps an even better example, as Warrel Dane, love him or hate him, only sounds like Warrel Dane.

What bands would you say need a different vocalist to realize their full potential?

 

[TheInsane]

This isnt metal but I tend to quite like sme of the stuff Red hot chili peppers do but I cant stand the vocalist at all. He makes me cringe when I hear him most of the time.

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

I fucking hate that guy

 

[Dak]

Slayer
Sabbath
Judas Priest
Dream Theater

 

[Chimaera]

Limp Bizkit

 

[Badbird]

Limp Bizkit

They would be horrible anyway.

 

[DarkBliss]

Yea, Slayer and Cryptopsy.And a gazillion of other bands that use over-the-top vocals.

 

[Lateralus14]

The problem with this thread is that people will get attached to a vocalist's distinct contribution to a band regardless of his or her performance; thus people "can't imagine it any other way." So Sabbath, Slayer, Bathory, etc. all could have potentially sounded "better" with someone else, but almost no one would recognize it if they've already heard the album made classic with another vocalist.

 

[The Butt]

Slayer
Sabbath

>implying Sabbath or Slayer would be better with a different vocalist

 

[Caecius]

Megadeth

 

[Mort Divine]

Russel Allen is the only good thing about Symphony X.

 

[CF87]

Megadeth

Agreed. Can't stand the vocals.

 

[Vitor]

Russel Allen is the only good thing about Symphony X.

russel allen is an amazing singer, but i like the guitar work too.

my turn: iced earth

 

[Hail The Wizard!]

Camel. No offense.

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

new pyramaze.
fuck barlow
Kamelot. cant stand that guy

 

[Pitiless Wanderer]

Megadeth is a great example. Especially the new album. Some of the songs are amazing musically but the fucking vocals are utter shit.

 

[Krigloch the Furious]

I like Mustaines vocals

 

[Badbird]

my turn: iced earth

Agree.

 

[Krow]

Fuck you both. Iced Earth's vocalists have all been good you faggots.

 

[Dak]

How could I forget Megadeth. Fucking DOT.