Mike Patton could have been a rap-metal pinup with Faith No More; instead he has become one of art-rock's most prolific and unpredictable hydra-headed forces. From covering horror-movie themes and Italian pop standards, to spazzing out with Dillinger Escape Plan and Dead Cross, to collaborating with the likes of John Zorn, Sepultura and Merzbow, the dude does it all and then some, with his reportedly six-octave vocal range and alternately maniacal and dapper stage presence. No single playlist could encompass his many voices and personas, but here is our best attempt.
Mike Patton: A Crash Course in Avant-Metal's Man of a Thousand Voices
Go beyond Faith No More and Mr. Bungle with our career-spanning playlist
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See Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell Duet on Temple of the Dog, Linkin Park Songs
Singers joined forces for "Hunger Strike," "Crawling" on 2008 Projekt Revolution tour
See Slayer Play "South of Heaven" and "Mandatory Suicide" Live in 1988
Celebrate 30th anniversary of 'South of Heaven' with these classic performances
Danzig Headlining Psycho Las Vegas 2018, With Sunn O))), Witchcraft, Godflesh, More
Singer will perform 'Danzig III: How the Gods Kill' album in full
Hear Judas Priest's Ferocious New Song "Lightning Strike"
Legends debut explosive video for single off upcoming 'Firepower' LP