Shaun Morgan and Corey Taylor both carry their respective bands. No one is a stand out as far as musicianship in any of the bands they are a part of.
As is pop music, its about the lead.
Like the style though. I'd come at you with some stuff that's a little more indie and still accessible...
More "emo," but some good guitarists and a sick drummer.
My personal taste:
And finally, pure beauty that ANYONE should appreciate. This is absolutely bone-chilling.
If ya don't know Sia, grab Zero 7's early albums and all of hers. She is a goddess in music.