It’s not always easy to replace a vocalist. Most bands who aren’t, say, Gojira could get away with switching a drummer, but the vocals are a key and instantly recognisable part of any act's musical DNA. Sometimes though, changing a vocalist works out for the best. Sometimes it’s forced on a band – by tragedy or personality clashes – and sometimes it’s simply a case of trying something different and finding that it works.
Here are 20 bands who went on to enjoy success after replacing their original vocalist…