Top 10 Male Singers with the Best Vocal Range
When it comes to male singers with incredible vocal ranges, the talent on display is nothing short of awe-inspiring. These artists have the ability to hit notes that seem almost superhuman, moving seamlessly between deep, rich lows and soaring, stratospheric highs. Some are known for their genre-defying versatility, while others stand out because their voice is uniquely recognizable across multiple octaves.
Dinmukhamed Kanatuly Kudaibergenov, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen (born May 24th, 1994) is a Kazakh singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Dimash is best known as a contestant of Chinese talent show "Singer 2017" where he was declared a runner-up. He is also known for possessing a wide... read more The best vocal range for sure! His range is six octaves. It's crazy!
This talented young singer is able to access, with ease, all of his 6-octave range. His transitions are seamless, and all areas of his vocal range are strong, controlled, and full of emotion. Yes, he has a huge range, but more than that, he knows how to use it to create a beautiful experience for his audience.
Dimash's range has increased to over six octaves. What fabulous voices! He is quite popular, except in the US, but Americans are discovering his incredible talent through diligent music reactors of all genres. Their time and energy expended for Dimash is sincerely appreciated.
Folks who put Dimash down have not taken the time to listen. They are simply trolls. Dimash is also a humble, grateful, and incredible man who loves his country (Kazakhstan), his family and friends, and his Dears (fans).
Michael Allan "Mike" Patton is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer, and actor, best known as the lead singer of the alternative metal band Faith No More. I just checked out the boy at number 1 with the ridiculous K-pop teen pic. Was about to bash him, but he's legit. He has 6 and a half octaves of singable range and is surprisingly not K-pop at all.
But not Mike. I choose the millions of bands and projects' heavy music version. The original "6 octave man."
Actually, there is no best vocal range because it's subjective. But this list looks more accurate than most other vocal range-related lists. Glad to see Mike Patton is on top.
Patton has the highest range in music, with six octaves. This guy is a perfect example of hard work paying off.
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. Known for having the second-highest range in music, with a whopping five and a half octaves, Corey also has a lot of control over his vocals. He can go from screaming to singing and back again in the snap of a finger.
William Bruce Rose Jr., better known as 'Axl Rose', is an American singer born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana. He Is the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock. Even if you hate him, you can't deny his powerful vocals. Five octaves is a rarity, and even if it's not exactly clean, Rose pulls this off as if it were effortless.
Simply the best by his versatile intonation and manner vocals.
David Lee Roth is an American rock vocalist, songwriter, actor, author, and former radio personality. From talking in a low baritone to double-octave screams, nobody had the nuances and range like early David Lee Roth. Listen to Somebody Get Me a Doctor or Unchained. Best frontman ever.
David Norris Phelps is an American Christian music vocalist, songwriter and vocal arranger, who is best known for singing tenor in the Gaither Vocal Band. David Phelps is the greatest male singer I have ever heard in my life. I have seen him perform live four times, and every time he opens his mouth it is completely flawless and effortless. He may not have as wide of a range as someone like Dimash Kudaibergen, but unlike Dimash, David excels in every aspect and part of his voice, and he is incredibly consistent.
He is absolutely incredible, and unlike most all of this list, he is a Christian and he has used his talent the correct way, and not wasted it on a harsh and dangerous lifestyle. I have a lot of respect for him.
Brian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for being the multi-tasking leader and co-founder of the Beach Boys.
Kyo is a Japanese musician, singer, lyricist and poet. He is best known as the vocalist of the metal band Dir en grey. He has been with the band since its inception in 1997 and was formerly in La:Sadie's. He can also make the most horrifying screams, too.
He is inhuman. He is the Japanese Mike Patton.
From high-pitched screams to gut-wrenching growls, Kyo can do it all. Not to mention, he has a beautiful and unique singing voice and can switch between these different vocal styles with ease.
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016) was an American musician, widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential artists of the 1980s. He was known for his eclectic musical style, flamboyant stage presence, and mastery of multiple instruments. Some of his most iconic songs include... read more
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 One of the greatest voices I have ever heard. We miss you so much.
Come on, he should be number one! His range is insane!
He is my favorite vocalist ever. His band, in general, is my favorite. Rest in peace. I miss you, dude.
The Newcomers
Valid indeed. Jeff Stinco, with his brooding gaze, dramatic bald head, massive physique, absolutely sepulchral vocal range, and soft, squishy heart, is truly one of a kind.
Beautiful angel, king of pop-punk music - Jeff Stinco.
Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin.
Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop and rock... read more
Ville Hermanni Valo is a Finnish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the lead vocalist and main songwriter of the Finnish gothic rock band HIM.
Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer and songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest and famed for his powerful wide ranging operatic voice. He's definitely one of the best metal vocalists around. The way he pulls off his high notes and screams is legendary. He's called the Metal God for a reason.
Paul Bruce Dickinson, known professionally as Bruce Dickinson, (born 7 August 1958) is an English musician, airline pilot, and broadcaster. He is most well known for being the lead singer in heavy metal band Iron Maiden and his solo career.Outside his career in music, Dickinson has pursued a number... read more Definitely one of the best vocalists around.
Devin Garret Townsend is a Canadian musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the founder, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist in extreme metal band Strapping Young Lad from 1994 to 2007 and has an extensive career as a solo artist. I mean, in a "range" contest, there are few that beat Devin. Apparently, his range is A1 to E7, which is only slightly below Patton's. His cleans and screams are second to none, and he is one of the few who can manipulate his voice mid-scream or clean into a scream or clean vocal (most people have to reset). Also, he has 25 albums. Look him up.
No one runs up into the screams like Devin. He is also very musically creative. Rob Halford is top-notch, but Devin can sing lower. They are close, in my opinion.
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara, 5th September 1946 - 24th November 1991) was a Zanzibari-born British singer of Indian descent, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the British rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave... read more He had to be here somewhere. He's legendary for his operatic voice and some of the most kick-ass songs of all time. His range is four octaves, and he has masterful control over all of them.
How is Freddie Mercury not in the top 10? Number 12? Really? Don't you have ears? Are you deaf?
How is he not number one? All the members of Queen are great singers.
George Roger Waters is an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He is mostly known for being the secondary lead vocalist and bassist of Pink Floyd. After some research, I was actually surprised that he has (or had) a range of four octaves.
Philip Hansen "Phil" Anselmo is an American musician who is best known as the former lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Pantera. He currently is the vocalist of heavy metal bands Down and Superjoint Ritual.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K-Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg... read more
Brendon Boyd Urie, more commonly known as Brendon Urie, was born April 12, 1987, in St. George, Utah. He is an American singer, songwriter, musician and multi-instrumentalist. He is best own as the lead singer of the American pop-rock band Panic! At The Disco. He is the only original remaining member... read more Brendon Urie is amazing! I love his voice. He can really hit the high notes without making them sound annoying (unlike some of the other artists on this list). His voice is really soothing and honestly perfect for any song he sings.
Brendon is AMAZING! Truly one of the greatest singers out there. He deserves so much more fame and is so underrated. Even at his live concerts, he nails the notes perfectly, proving that he doesn't even use autotune in his recorded songs.
Beebo (Brendon for all you non-sinners) has the absolute best vocal range practically anyone could have. He's the best! (Listen to his "Dream On" cover. You will see what I mean, or just practically any Panic! at the Disco song)
Kim Bendix Petersen, better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish heavy metal musician. He is known for his extensive vocal range, usually sung in falsetto. King Diamond was originally known as the vocalist for Mercyful Fate, but has become notorious for his horror themed Concept albums... read more Like Mercury, King Diamond uses falsetto, and like Mercury, uses it exceptionally well.
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 Though he is operatic at times, his vocal changes were crazy. It was like listening to an old-time circus.
Marvin Gaye (born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of hits, earning him the nicknames "Prince of Motown" and... read more
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 The way he screams and growls makes him one of the best, if not the best.