10 Greatest Metal Singers Of All Time
4. Corey Taylor
Aside from the metal of old, it's not like metal singers of the present are of any lesser quality. In terms of modern metal, Corey Taylor is probably one of the best vocalists to come out of the scene.
From the hard rock of Stone Sour to Slipknot's abrasive assault, Taylor has always remained an absolute powerhouse of a vocalist. When many first heard Taylor on Slipknot's first record, the intensity of his screaming was absolutely ear-shredding. However, these intense songs would give way to melodic choruses where Corey would flex his trademark pipes. It is no easy feat to go from screaming vocals to melodic singing, but Taylor's handle on his vocal cords is a work of musical brilliance.
Across his career, Taylor has showcased himself as a vocalist who can fit into many different styles from "Left Behind" to "Duality" to "Through Glass." Even in his solo acoustic shows, Taylor always brings 110% to every vocal performance while still holding the crowd with the same goofy charisma that has made him beloved for years. With Slipknot's latest slamming record, it appears that Taylor's vocal track record has still been unmatched by any other modern vocalist.