Screaming in rock music is a great way for the singer to convey certain emotions or ideas. They can be gritty, primal screams, or long soulful screams; either way they are attention grabbers. Screams in songs can certainly make them memorable. In this list we show you some of our favorite songs in rock history.
15: Rollins Band - Turned Out
Henry Rollins ends his song with several punk rock screams. Just when you thought the song is over, he lets out one more gritty yell. Scream at 5:47.
Henry Rollins ends his song with several punk rock screams. Just when you thought the song is over, he lets out one more gritty yell. Scream at 5:47.
14: Queensryche - Queen Of The Reich
Starting the song off with a long sustaining scream is certainly an attention grabber. Geoff Tate shows his vocal range throughout his song, Queen of the Reich. 0:23
Starting the song off with a long sustaining scream is certainly an attention grabber. Geoff Tate shows his vocal range throughout his song, Queen of the Reich. 0:23
13: Pantera - Cowboys from Hell
Phil Anselmo brings us back into the song by a primal scream after the guitar solo. This one should be put in the history books. 3:21
Phil Anselmo brings us back into the song by a primal scream after the guitar solo. This one should be put in the history books. 3:21
12: Metal church - Gods of Wrath
David Wayne makes this a rocking ballad. There are several screams throughout the song but the one at 2:07 is by far the best. He lets out a triple scream that shows his vocal range. 2:07
David Wayne makes this a rocking ballad. There are several screams throughout the song but the one at 2:07 is by far the best. He lets out a triple scream that shows his vocal range. 2:07
11: Tool - The Grudge
Since we will all be on our deathbed before Tool’s next album, let's take some time to look at their older songs. Maynard James Keenan rocks us all with a scream that is over 20 seconds long. Now that’s a scream. 7:24
Since we will all be on our deathbed before Tool’s next album, let's take some time to look at their older songs. Maynard James Keenan rocks us all with a scream that is over 20 seconds long. Now that’s a scream. 7:24
10: Flyleaf - I’m so Sick
Lacey’s voice surprises us in her song, I’m So Sick. It starts out with high vocals and soon changes when she lets out a rocking scream. 0:19.
Lacey’s voice surprises us in her song, I’m So Sick. It starts out with high vocals and soon changes when she lets out a rocking scream. 0:19.
9: Linkin Park - Given Up
Chester Bennington almost tops the scream in Tool’s song, The Grudge, with a long scream. 2:26.
Chester Bennington almost tops the scream in Tool’s song, The Grudge, with a long scream. 2:26.
8: Guns & Roses - Welcome to the Jungle
What a way to open up an album. In the first song of Appetite For Destruction, Axl Rose lets out an inhuman scream that certainly sets the mood for the rest of the album. 0:15.
What a way to open up an album. In the first song of Appetite For Destruction, Axl Rose lets out an inhuman scream that certainly sets the mood for the rest of the album. 0:15.
7: Dir en Grey - Dozing Green
Kyo’s screams throughout this song sets the mood. In the end there are a series of screams that will send shivers down your spine, especially if you know the meaning behind the song. 3:24.
Kyo’s screams throughout this song sets the mood. In the end there are a series of screams that will send shivers down your spine, especially if you know the meaning behind the song. 3:24.
6: Aerosmith - Dream On
When listening to Dream on, all I can think about is how amazing the range that Steven Tyler has. His ability to scream and then continue singing flawlessly amazes me. 3:32.
When listening to Dream on, all I can think about is how amazing the range that Steven Tyler has. His ability to scream and then continue singing flawlessly amazes me. 3:32.
5: Judas Priest - Painkiller
Do you really need a reason? It's Rob Halford! 1:20.
Do you really need a reason? It's Rob Halford! 1:20.
4: Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
Just like Halford, Bruce Dickinson needs no reason. Bruce is just one of those people who has so much energy. He leads us into a new section of the song with a truly powerful scream. 1:17.
Just like Halford, Bruce Dickinson needs no reason. Bruce is just one of those people who has so much energy. He leads us into a new section of the song with a truly powerful scream. 1:17.
3: Skid Row - Monkey Business
Sebastian Bach opens the song with a primal and full yell. 0:31
Sebastian Bach opens the song with a primal and full yell. 0:31
2: Pink Floyd- Great Gig in the Sky
Clare Torry amazes us all with her long soulful vocals. With such a flawless performance, it would be unthinkable to not put her on the list. The power in this performance is jaw-dropping. 1:08.
Clare Torry amazes us all with her long soulful vocals. With such a flawless performance, it would be unthinkable to not put her on the list. The power in this performance is jaw-dropping. 1:08.
1: The Who - Won’t Get Fooled Again
Last but certainly not least, no top scream list would be complete without mentioning Roger Daltrey’s legendary scream in Won’t Get Fooled Again. This scream will be remembered for decades. 7:44.
Last but certainly not least, no top scream list would be complete without mentioning Roger Daltrey’s legendary scream in Won’t Get Fooled Again. This scream will be remembered for decades. 7:44.