Nick Cave.
All time favorite, his voice is deep and dark, and the lyrics are exceptional.Favorite album: the boatman's call. Favorite song: People ain't no good. The song that lighted up and darkened my college years...The 'murder ballads' also have some good singles, and more creepy and theatrical. My favorite one is 'Henry Lee' and 'Where the wild roses grow', really creepy, and deadly beautiful.
Nirvana
Alanis Morissette
Cranberry
Gun and Roses