Metal music rightfully claims the distinction of showcasing some of the world's greatest voices. Regardless of metal's evolution or trends, the high shriek, scream or clean note has always been welcomed by fans in most every metal subgenre.

In celebrating the most powerful high notes struck by metal singers, we've combed through heavy metal, thrash, prog, death metal, experimental metal and more to find singular moments that leave the jaw dropped and the spine tingling. From Judas Priest's Rob Halford and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to Tool's Maynard James Keenan and Dream Theater's James LaBrie, these are our picks for 10 Mesmerizing High Notes by Metal Vocalists: