The list is based on talent showcased (Control, Power, Range, Versatility,) phrasing, uniqueness, and how much of the vocalists total ability was showcased.

https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_metal-vocal-perf.html
Updated:5/26/17

1. Stargazer - Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow)
2. Roads to Madness - Geoff Tate (Queensÿrche)
3. Keeper of the Seven Keys - Michael Kiske (Helloween)
4. Dreamer Deceiver - Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
5. Highlander - Daniel Heiman (Lost Horizon)
6. Where Eagles Dare - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
7. Slaves and Bulldozers - Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)
8. The Divine Wings of Tragedy - Russell Allen (Symphony X)
9. A Question of Heaven - Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
10. Victim of Changes - Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
11. Cemetery Gates - Phil Anselmo (Pantera)
12. Take Hold of the Flame - Geoff Tate (Queensÿrche)
13. Gates of Valhalla - Eric Adams (Manowar)
14. We Got the Right - Michael Kiske (Helloween)
15. Beyond the Pale - Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation)
16. Lunar Sanctum - Roy Khan (Kamelot)
17. The Tower - Tobias Sammet / Michael Kiske / Andre Matos (Avantasia)
18. Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
19. Nights of Arabia - Roy Khan (Kamelot)
20. Jesus Christ Pose - Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)
21. Blood Red Skies - Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
22. Silent Crying - Roy Khan (Conception)
23. Reconciliation- Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation)
24. And Then There Was Silence - Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian)
25. Passion and the Opera - Tarja Turunen (Nightwish)
26. Birth Ritual - Chris Cornell (Soundgarden)
27. The Mighty Masturbator - Devin Townsend
28. Take the Time - James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
29. Queen of the Reich - Geoff Tate (Queensÿrche)
30. Painkiller - Chuck Schuldiner (Death)
31. Love, Hate, Love - Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)
32. Dracula - Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
33. Pain - Ronnie James Dio (Dio)
34. Disturbing the Priest - Ian Gillan (Black Sabbath)
35. Fairytales Won't Die - Mark Boals (Maestro Alex Gregory)
36. Suite Sister Mary - Geoff Tate / Pamela Moore (Queensÿrche)
37. As Long as It's Not About Love - Ronnie James Dio (Dio)
38. Through the Looking Glass - Russell Allen (Symphony X)
39. Crying - Jørn Lande (Beyond Twilight)
40. Age of False Innocence - Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian)
41. Painkiller - Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
42. No Quarter - Maynard James Keenan (Tool)
43. Secret of Steel - Eric Adams (Manowar)
44. Golden Dawn - Tobias Sammet (Edguy)
45. I Can't Have You Blues - Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)
46. Stand, Sentinel - John West
47. Bloodmeat - Rody Walker (Protest the Hero)
48. Cathedral Spires - Tim Owens (Judas Priest)
49. Cry of a Restless Soul - Daniel Heiman (Lost Horizon)
50. Aces High - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
51. Saints in Hell- Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
52. Come What May - Matt Barlow (Iced Earth)
53. Iter Impius - Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation)
54. Farewell - Tobias Sammet / Sharon den Adel / Michael Kiske (Avantasia)
55. The Accolade - Russell Allen (Symphony X)
56. Lamento Eroico - Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire)
57. Stand Away - Andre Matos (Angra)
58. Stargazers - Tarja Turunen (Nightwish)
59. Scarred - James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
60. Cross-Eyed Mary - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
61. Quicksand Jesus - Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)
62. March of Time - Michael Kiske (Helloween)
63. Red Sharks - Midnight (Crimson Glory)
64. Mountains - Eric Adams (Manowar)
65. At the Graves - King Diamond
66. Freewheel Burning - Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
67. On Most Surfaces - Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering)
68. Eyes of a Stranger - Geoff Tate (Queensÿrche)
69. Missing You - Jørn Lande (Ark)
70. Demise of Faust - Ski (Deady Blessing)
71. Death from Above - Neil Turbin (Anthrax)
72. The Will to Survive - Phil Anselmo (Pantera)
73. The Pot - Maynard James Keenan (Tool)
74. Gates of Babylon - Ronnie James Dio (Rainbow)
75. Visions - Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius)
76. Time to Say Goodbye - Lana Lane / Mark Boals
77. Carry On - Andre Matos (Angra)
78. Children of the Damned - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
79. Drumhead Trial - Rody Walker (Protest the Hero)
80. Elements - Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius)
81. Megalomania - Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)
82. The Oath - King Diamond (Mercyful Fate)
83. Fiddler on the Green - Hansi Kürsch (Demons & Wizards)
84. Wasted Time - Sebastian Bach (Skid Row)
85. Day Twenty: Confrontation - Various (Ayreon)
86. Heart of Steel - Eric Adams (Manowar)
87. The Big Machine - Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain of Salvation)
88. Veil of Disguise - Warrel Dane (Sanctuary)
89. Soldiers Under Command - Michael Sweet (Stryper)
90. City of the Dead - Carlos Zema (Outworld)
91. Still Loving You - Klaus Meine (The Scorpions)
92. Declaration Day - Tim Owens (Iced Earth)
93. Leonardo - Mark Boals (Yngwie Malmsteen)
94. Widower - Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan)
95. Candlelight Fantasia - Russell Allen (Symphony X)
96. Mirror Mirror - Messiah Marcolin (Candlemass)
97. Hallowed Be Thy Name - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
98. Once and Future King - Todd Hall (Burning Starr)
99. Stand in Line - Graham Bonnet (Impellitteri)
100. Death Whispered a Lullaby - Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth)

Whoa, what happened to Painkiller?

Oh wow, that's a very good question.

get rid of Run of The Mill?

Sounds good.

I'm sure we don't want the list filled with over the top power metal vocals, but I think a track off Outworld's album is worthy.
Perhaps City of the Dead or Outworld.
That 17 second note towards the end of the former is pretty incredible too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yycs91vYZ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkarvT_aat0

WHY?

Again, why?
RotM is an epic vocal.

Apparently not epic enough for Sherick to consider taking it off a bad idea.

Also, Sherick, Michael Kiske sings "A Tale That Wasn't Right."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSLnRULKWZ4[/youtube]

Meh, I still say that Michael Kiske version is better.


You know what should be here? Dissident Aggressor.

Oh hell yes.

No?

until I give ooouuuuuut...my last breeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaatthhhhhh!

Plus the face-melting opening scream....yes that song should be here.

There are better tunes from Halford, and better by others.