J.D.DIAMOND,
Here's some of bands I'm collecting currently: Annotations of an Autopsy, Arch Enemy, Cannibal Corpse, Cradle of Filth, Deicide, Dimmu Borgir, Hypocrisy, Lamb of God, Morbid Angel, Poison the Well.
Heavy enough for ya? These bands are suggested listening for a metal band my wife has recently joined.
As for myself, I'm getting into a little Dragonforce, Dream Theater, Symphony X. Do you consider this stuff to be metal?
Oh, I almost forgot, I've ordered some Yngwie Malmsteen and some classic Dio as well.
Edit: Forgot also, Shadows Fall (Jason Bittner on drums).
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My personal best metal story is hanging out with the guys from Pantera on a sort of regular basis.
R.I.P. Dimebag