Brux suggested these guys Protest The Hero (2008/01/28). Proggy metal, I am intrigued!

In the http://www.heavymetalradio.com forums, it was suggested that if you like good melodic death metal, you should give these bands a try:

• Amon Amarth
• Amorphis
• As I lay dying
• Asphix
• Dethklok (from metalocalypse)
• Moonsorrow (which I actually heard this morning, a very long progressive sounding song (I though it was Opeth))
• Finntroll

New list from 2012/11/20:

• Arcane Rain Fell, Draconian
• Burning: A Wish, Lacrimas Profundere
• Daylight Dies
• Entwine
• Shamrain
• Swallow the Sun
• Symphony X
• Katatonia

added — David Lloyd Rabine 2013/10/17 10:24

I heard the band RA today on a shoutcast, with a song called Sky that was heavy with nice singing (what a change… has the tide of growling finally turned?). The guitar solo was nothing flashy but tasteful. Is there hope Obi Wan? They've been around a while, and have changed a bit… not sure if they are the truth out there, but I really enjoy good singing. I think I'm just a progressive metal guy at this point.

• I've had these guys in my cd player for the last few years: Opeth

Other stuff that I've discovered the last few years (or have re-discovered) that I listen to a lot (in alphabetical order):

• Buckethead: http://www.bucketheadland.com/
• Dream Theater: http://www.dreamtheater.net/
  • May 26th, 2008 DAR Constitution Hall, Washington D.C.
• Evergrey: http://www.evergrey.net/
• In Flames: http://www.inflames.com/
• Katatonia: http://www.katatonia.com/
• Kamelot: http://www.kamelot.com/
  • Oct 16, 2008 West Springfield, VA - USA Jaxx
• Opeth: http://www.opeth.com/ (oh they need to be included on any list)
• Porcupine Tree: http://www.porcupinetree.com/
• Sonata Arctica http://www.sonataarctica.info/
  • August 28th, 2008 West Springfield, VA - USA Jaxx
• Soilwork: http://www.soilwork.org/

Check out this page: http://www.gothicera.com/index.htm

I have really been enjoying At Sixes and Sevens by Sirenia

On amazon, someone mentioned “If you like that, try these”: and here is that list:

Evanescence, Tristania, Theatre of Tragedy, Sins of Thy Beloved, and even Nightwish or Within Temptation

10 Greatest Guitar SHREDDERS as voted by GuitarOne

1. MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO
2. CHRIS IMPELLITTERI
3. YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN
4. PAUL GILBERT
5. SHAWN LANE
6. JOE STUMP
7. RUSTY COOLEY
8. BUCKETHEAD
9. JOHN PETRUCCI
10. THE GREAT KAT

Girls That Shred

Carina Alfie