Top 10 Best Post-grunge Singers

Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace)

Adam Wade Gontier is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He is the lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for Saint Asonia, and a co-lead vocalist for Three Days Grace. Gontier initially left Three Days Grace in January 2013 but rejoined the band in October 2024 to share vocal duties with... read more

He can belt high tenor notes to a point that makes me jealous. He can sing metal or ballads if he needs to, and I just have to say well done and good luck, Adam, wherever you go.

Here's another singer with a really awesome, unique voice! They are a really good band, and if you don't know them, check out songs like Wake Up, Never Too Late, Just Like You, and Eddie.

This guy can do it all! From raspy to soft, he is what made Three Days Grace the band it is today! He might be in Saint Asonia now, but I'll never forget him as the lead singer of my favorite band of all time.

Chad Kroeger (Nickelback)

Chad Robert Kroeger is a Canadian musician and producer best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Nickelback.

He was married to Avril Lavigne from 2013 until their separation in 2015, and their divorce was finalized in 2016.... read more

You can like them or hate them, but put the hate away for a minute and look at it from a different perspective. Chad Kroeger has an impressive vocal range, and he can make his voice sound clean or gritty depending on the song. Nickelback is the most successful post-grunge band for a reason - they are so diverse in rock genres, ranging from hard rock/metal songs to ballads and post-grunge/grunge songs (especially on the first three albums).

Jerry Cantrell, Dimebag, Vinnie Paul, Billy Gibbons, and Dave Mustaine have supported Nickelback through the years. Such big names in rock and metal history see something that many people are too ignorant to recognize... and that's that Nickelback simply rocks and is an awesomely talented band!

Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin)

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. He formed the band in 1999 and serves as its primary songwriter and vocalist. The band has released multiple platinum and gold-certified albums... read more

Oh god, what is Nickelback doing up there? They can't even be compared to the awesomeness of Breaking Benjamin! There isn't a single song of theirs that I don't like. Ben's voice is heavenly, beautifully melodic, and his death growls are unmatched - just perfect! It's easy to say that BB should be on top! #1

I've just started listening to this band, and they rock! Good vocals, lyrics, and riffs.

Pure awesomeness! He ROCKS! He could be world-famous if Ben didn't have that flying phobia, but still, HE ROCKS!

Aaron Lewis (Staind)

Aaron Lewis is an American musician who is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the rock group Staind. With the band, he has released seven studio albums, and he has also pursued a solo country music career, releasing albums such as Town Line and Sinner.... read more

Aaron's live performances are the best in the industry, in my opinion. He has a phenomenal range, from lows to high pitches, almost never resorting to falsetto. His screams are amazing and natural. From his cover of "What Hurts the Most" to "What's Up" to "Spleen Live in Houston" to "Raw," he is one of the few artists who sounds WAY better live than in the studio. He's almost always right in tune, and he's my favorite singer.
I've seen many bands live, including Three Days Grace (with Adam), Breaking Benjamin, Foo Fighters, Slipknot, Bush, Nickelback, Godsmack, and many others in the post-grunge genre. I'd say Aaron sounds the best live, with Ben Burnley a close second. Most of these guys are worth seeing live if you get the chance, but Aaron takes the cake for me.

Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge)

Myles Richard Kennedy is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge. He is also the lead vocalist in Slash's current band, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. Kennedy has received critical acclaim for... read more

Out of all the singers on this list, Myles Kennedy should be number 1. He has the most vocal talent out of all of them (besides Corey Taylor, although he isn't exactly post-grunge). He has a 4+ octave range, which, keep in mind, is higher than some other famous singers who get more attention than this guy.

Sully Erna (Godsmack)

Salvatore Paul "Sully" Erna Jr. is the American vocalist and guitarist for the heavy metal band Godsmack. He is also a harmonica player, percussionist, and pianist, performing these instruments on albums and during live shows. In addition to his work with Godsmack, Erna has released solo albums, including... read more

Gavin Rossdale (Bush)

Gavin McGregor Rossdale is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush, which gained fame in the 1990s. Rossdale has also pursued solo projects and appeared in various film and television roles.

Here's a singer with a voice made for grunge. Songs like Little Things, Headful of Ghosts, and Comedown will make you believe that!

Scott Stapp (Creed)

Scott Stapp is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of hard rock bands Creed and Art of Anarchy. He also has two solo albums: The Great Divide (2005) and Proof of Life (2013). Stapp is recognized for his distinctive baritone voice and anthemic songwriting... read more

Dude was pure magic. Weathered was their best album.

Brett Scallions (Fuel)

Completely underrated. Very melodic, yet raspy, and capable of ruthless screams back in the Sunburn days. He sounded fantastic live as well. Not many of the other lead vocalists of this era could have pulled off the acoustic version of Elton John's "Daniel" the way he did. Best singer of the late '90s to early 2000s, hands down.

Brett has got nasty, reckless distortion to his voice and can also sing with passion. There's no whine or nasal sound in his voice at all. His range isn't huge, but his ability should have put him in the top 10 on this list.

Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters)

David Eric "Dave" Grohl is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer, and film director. He was the drummer for the influential 1990s grunge band Nirvana and is the founding vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Foo Fighters. He has also performed as... read more

Dave Grohl takes this by a mile! It's insulting to have him behind the frontman of Nickelback. The Foo Fighters are phenomenal.

So, we have Chad Kroeger at #2, and our hero Dave at #4? That's crap! Dave is amazing!

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Daniel Johns (Silverchair)

Daniel Paul Johns (born 22 April 1979) is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter of the Australian rock band Silverchair, which gained prominence in the 1990s... read more

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Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes)

Her voice fits the band perfectly.

Rob Thomas (Matchbox Twenty)

Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the primary songwriter and lead singer of the rock band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas has also had a successful solo career and co-wrote and performed on the Santana hit "Smooth."

They were a grunge band in the '90s, but they've become more pop rock. I still like them. I just like their oldest two albums better. Listen to Push, Kody, Bent, and Long Day.

Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down)

Bradley Kirk Arnold was an American musician and the lead vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down. He is also one of the founding members of the band, which was formed in Escatawpa, Mississippi. Arnold originally served as the band's drummer before becoming the lead singer.

Brent Smith (Shinedown)

Brent Stephen Smith is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Shinedown. He founded the band in 2001 and has been the frontman for all of its studio albums. Shinedown is known for hits like Second Chance and Sound of Madness.

I saw Shinedown open for KISS. They stole the show. My mother was a music teacher and a vocal coach. I grew up listening to her sing and play on her K. Kawai grand piano. With informed objectivity, I can say that Brent Smith should share the #1 title with Adam Gontier.
I also grew up in Southern Ontario, Canada, and have seen Three Days Grace several times. It's a tie for #1!

Raw. Powerful. Brent has amazing vocal tone and control.

Very strong voice, and it's a good band.

Shaun Morgan (Seether)

Shaun Morgan Welgemoed, known publicly as Shaun Morgan, is a South African musician and the lead singer and guitarist for the post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether. He co-founded the band, originally named Saron Gas, in 1999 before relocating to the United States. Seether gained popularity with... read more

Totally underrated band. Shaun Morgan has an amazingly talented voice. He moves from melodic and soft tones to harsh screams with ease. He's my definite pick and my absolute favorite singer. All my votes go to him. Don't believe me? Check them out for yourself - you won't regret it.

He and Brent Smith are the best by far. The other bands on here are just more famous and a lot more commercial.

Scooter Ward (Cold)

Wes Scantlin (Puddle of Mudd)

Wesley Reid Scantlin is an American musician, songwriter, and singer who serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. He is the only remaining founding member of the band, which formed in 1991 and is best known for hit singles such as "Blurry" and "She Hates Me."... read more

Wes Scantlin deserves to be higher on the list. There is no way that Tyler Connolly can be better than him. He deserves to be in the top ten.

Art Alexakis (Everclear)

Corey Taylor (Stone Sour)

Corey Todd Taylor was born on 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 the hard rock/alternative metal band Stone Sour. Taylor has also published books and appeared in films and on television.... read more

Definitely one of the best vocal ranges out there. Corey is so diverse that he puts pretty much all pop singers and rap artists to shame. His voice is derived from raw emotion. He puts everything into his music, and ignorant people still put him down.

Again, watch his acoustic sets and all his Stone Sour videos. You will vote him in the top 5.

Tyler Connolly (Theory of a Deadman)

Tyler Connolly, born August 26, 1975, is a Canadian singer and guitarist for the alternative rock band Theory of a Deadman. The band has released eight studio albums, including hits like Bad Girlfriend, Santa Monica, Hurricane, By the Way, Not Meant to Be, Drown, Savages, Nothing Could Come Between Us... read more

I prefer his voice on the first album. It had more rasp and depth to it, but it's still awesome now, and their live performances have improved.

Ed Kowalczyk (Live)

Chris Taylor Brown (Trapt)

Chester Bennington (Grey Daze, Dead by Sunrise, Linkin Park)

Chester Charles Bennington (March 20, 1976 to July 20, 2017) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of Linkin Park.

Before he became known for his work with Linkin Park, Bennington was the lead singer of the post-grunge band Grey Daze, which was... read more

Chester has an incredible voice! Why is he this low?! His singing ability is really just beautiful.

Austin Winkler (Hinder)

Very good, raspy voice, but I miss their grungier songs like they did in the past. Now they just switch from hard rock songs to ballads (similar to Nickelback).

Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace)

Ed Sloan (Crossfade)

This guy is around 45 or so and looks and sounds like he's 25. A Southern rocker that not many people pay attention to, Ed Sloan can shred on the guitar and pull off some amazing vocal skills. It's crazy how most artists sound better on CD than they do live, but with him, it's the exact opposite. He's a very talented musician, and in my opinion, he deserves to be above Chad Kroeger on this list.

Ed Sloan is an unbelievable musician, songwriter, and vocalist. His biggest problem is that he is ahead of his time. The world just wasn't ready for his genius. I was rocking some Crossfade earlier today, thinking, "Damn, these guys wrote some pretty intricate songs."