Top 10 Nu-Metal Singers

The Top Ten
Chester Bennington Chester Charles Bennington (March 20th, 1976 - July 20th, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor, best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. Before he was known for Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of post-grunge act Grey Daze who was heavily inspired by Stone... read more

Chester definitely deserves the number 1 spot without a doubt. The rest of the top 5 (in no order) should easily be Corey Taylor, M. Shadows, Matthew Tuck, and perhaps either Amy Lee (who is an amazing singer by the way, even though I don't listen to Evanescence all that often), Serj Tankian, or Benjamin Burnley, who I think is extremely underrated.

Anyone who is unwilling to accept or notice these people's talents, as well as my great respect for the others who are very close behind the top 5 and who are some of my top 5-10 favorite bands, clearly doesn't understand diversity and the meaning of Nu-Metal.

Corey Taylor Corey Todd Taylor was born in December 8, 1973. He is an American musician, author, and actor best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the Nu-metal band Slipknot and hard rock/alternative metal band Stone Sour.

What is M. Shadows doing up there? He is a Heavy Metal singer, not a Nu Metal singer. Corey Taylor is way better than all the Nu Metal singers. He should be number 1 on the list due to his extremely aggressive and strong vocals.

Slipknot has some Nu Metal songs, but I'd rather call them a proper metal band instead of Nu Metal. Their riff style differs from general metal riffs, but their songs are arguably some of the heaviest modern metal songs.

Come on, man, this guy totally rocks. Nu Metal songs like Duality, Wait and Bleed, Psychosocial, and Before I Forget prove that he is the best. He should be number 1 or 2. Chester Bennington is also cool. Amy Lee and M. Shadows suck. They don't deserve this place.

Jonathan Davis Jonathan Howsmon Davis (born January 18, 1971), also known as JD and JDevil, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the nu metal band Korn, which is considered a pioneering act of the nu metal genre... read more

Jon's voice is amazing. He can sing metal and has an awesome deep growl, but if he wants, he can sing emotionally. Not to mention, the lyrics come from the heart and have a deep meaning to all the songs he writes.

His scat is unbelievable and the best I have ever heard. In addition to his amazing ability to play instruments of all types, like guitar, bass, drums, bagpipes, violin, harp, and piano, Jonathan Houseman Davis is the greatest Metal/Rock singer of all time.

Jonathan 'HIV' Davis was ranked #16 in the top 100 metal vocalists of all time. He's the best vocalist of the Nu Metal genre. No one here was ranked higher than him. I love Chester Bennington of Linkin Park and Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour, but I feel they are not as good as Jonathan Davis.

Amy Lee Amy Lynn Hartzler, known professionally as Amy Lee, is an American singer-songwriter, classically trained pianist and composer. She is also the lead singer to the Arkansas band Evanescence.

She is great. Compared to other Nu Metal singers, her place is separate and unique. Whoever hears her voice falls in love because she is a miraculous angel! Her lyrics and voice are so beautiful, dark, haunting, and charming.

Chester Bennington's amazing singing-screaming, Corey Taylor's heavenly rap-scream singing, and Amy Lee... She is the best singer. She is the best Nu Metal singer, there is no doubt about it!

Amy Lee is #1? How is Chester Bennington number 1? Amy is the best. Chester is great, but Amy is awesome.

I love you, Amy, you are #1. Amy and Evanescence forever!

Serj Tankian Serj Tankian (Armenian: Սերժ Թանգյան. Born August 21, 1967) is a Lebanese-born Armenian-American singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and political activist. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Armenian-American rock band System of a Down... read more

His voice is so unique. He does great in both his solo career and System of a Down. I don't know anyone else who can make those growling noises on just a microphone. He did it amazingly at Rock in Rio about two years ago. Serj Tankian is amazing, and System of a Down is amazing.

Oh, dear... His ability to vary his voice! It's so different, neither clear nor particularly clean. Growling, screaming, singing, or humming.

And what's the singer from Linkin Park doing up there!?

Have you ever even heard this guy sing? He is a way more talented singer than Chester Bennington or Corey Taylor. He's even great solo. What more can you ask for?

David Draiman David Michael Draiman is an American songwriter and the vocalist for the band Disturbed as well as for the band Device.

I have been listening to Nu Metal, Metal-core, and Heavy Metal since I was about 7 years old. Out of all the bands and vocalists I listened to, I liked David Draiman from Disturbed and Device the best. I don't fully understand why Amy Lee and Linkin Park are here because, while they did some Nu Metal songs, they can't be classified as Nu Metal singers or bands when most of their songs are classified under Hard Rock and Alternative Rock. If we were talking about Heavy Metal vocalists and bands, I would choose Austin Carlile from Of Mice and Men 100%. I believe that Austin Carlile is possibly the best Heavy Metal vocalist of the 21st century.

Chino Moreno Camillo "Chino" Wong Moreno (born June 20, 1973) is an American musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, primary lyricist, and contributing guitarist of the metal band Deftones. He is also a member of the side-project groups Team Sleep, Crosses, and Palms.

Chino Moreno has a great voice that can fit into all kinds of songs that they have composed. Throughout their long-standing career, he has proven that he can scream, rap, sing melodically, sing softly for more mellow or acoustic songs, and has even contributed to a large number of other songs in collaboration with other artists of varying genres.

Besides, he is one of the few vocalists who are still in the same band that is considered relevant in the industry and to the younger generation today.

Aaron Lewis  Aaron Lewis is an American musician, who is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the rock group Staind, with whom he has released seven studio albums.

Wage my war internal. Save my soul, eternal.

Fred Durst  William Frederick "Fred" Durst, born as Frederick Allen Mayne III, was born on August 20, 1970. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and film director... read more

He annoyingly beautifully sings, raps, and screams. Wow, man, this guy is awesome. Fred Durst is the best Nu Metal singer. He should be number 1. Matt Shadows and Matt Tuck are not Nu Metal. Amy Lee is a great singer, but her band is emo.

Fred Durst kicks ass. His raps are amazing. In my opinion, Fred is an awesome and underrated vocalist.

Fred Durst kicks ass. He is the best Nu Metal singer and rapper. He should be #1. Come on, everyone, vote more for Fred. I do not understand why everyone hates Fred. He is amazing.

Chad Gray

He has a very distinct voice, and every sound that comes out of his mouth is perfect. I am a big fan of several of the singers on this list, but Amy Lee doesn't deserve to be on any list of professional merit. She may be super talented, but she is definitely super childish. I haven't listened to her since the release of Sober.

Read Mudvayne lyrics, and you will see Chad Gray is the most talented and consistent artist this century. Alongside David Draiman, that is.

Chad Gray is the best Nu Metal singer and seriously one of the best metal vocalists! It's really ridiculous that A7X, Evanescence, and Bullet For My Valentine are standing before Mudvayne.

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Mike Shinoda  Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born 11 February 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead vocalist... read more

Mike Shinoda is 37? Come on, he should be number 1 with Chester! Vote, people, please! Mike is the best rapper!

He is the best nu-metal singer and rapper with Chester Bennington. Linkin Park rocks!

Mike is the best. Why is Chester number 1 without Mike?

Adam Gontier   Adam Wade Gontier is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for both Saint Asonia and Three Days Grace. Gontier initially left Three Days Grace in December 2012 but rejoined the band in October 2024.

Adam is a boss, hands down. He is amazing. He and Ben Burnley should be number 1 and number 2, with Ben in front and him in a close second.

Wayne Static Wayne Richard Wells, known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, keyboardist and music sequencer for metal band Static-X.
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Matthew Tuck Matthew "Matt" Tuck is a Welsh musician. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in the Welsh emo/metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine.

The one reason why Bullet For My Valentine is so popular. The coolest singer ever. It's one of the many reasons that Bullet For My Valentine is at the top of the metalcore bands.

Jacoby Shaddix  Jacoby Dakota Shaddix (born July 28, 1976) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, rapper, occasional actor, and television presenter. He is best known as a founding member and the continuous lead singer of the California-based rock band Papa Roach since the band's formation in 1993.
Benjamin Burnley  Benjamin Jackson Burnley IV is an American musician, composer, and producer, best known as the founder and frontman of the American rock band Breaking Benjamin.

A fierce death growl from Ben should scare the crap out of Chester Bennington, who really sounds like a chicken scream. Ben Burnley's voice could melt your heart until your knees weaken, or his death growl could chill your spine and break the irony. He is the best singer, and no one can beat his growl.

Oh, come on, he is a 1.93m tall guy with a perfect voice. He deserves to be on top. Ben Burnley is the best Nu Metal singer, dude, so in my opinion, he is the best.

Brilliant singer! Love his voice. It's really unforgettable!

Sonny Sandoval Paul Joshua "Sonny" Sandoval is an American musician, rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the nu metal band P.O.D..
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Daron Malakian Daron Vartan Malakian is an Armenian–American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He's best known as the main songwriter, guitarist, and co-vocalist for Armenian/American rock band System of a Down. After System of a Down's hiatus in 2006 he began to release music through... read more
Zack de la Rocha Zacharias Manuel "Zack" de la Rocha (born January 12, 1970) is an American musician, poet, rapper, and activist best known as the vocalist and lyricist of rap metal band Rage Against the Machine from 1991–2000, and after the band's reunion in 2007 until their last show in 2011. He left Rage Against... read more
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