5 finger death punch. Have seen them twice now, great show. I became fans of a couple bands that opened for them.
God Forbid and Shadows Fall.
I've always found it amusing how some people can bash one band because their music doesn't change/evolve, and in the same breath bash metallica for changing/evolving. For anyone who refuses to listen to Death Magnetic, do yourself a favor and at least listen to All Nightmare Long. Imo, its one of their top songs of all time.
5 finger death punch and Metallica are my untouchables. They are my favorite bands, everthing else can fluctuate. I've currently been listening to
Kamelot
Epica
Nightwish
Tristania
Within Temptation
In This Moment
I saw epica a few months back. A band called Scar Symmetry opened for them, I was impressed with them. Also Blackguard (which, surprislingly, my gf really liked) and The Agonist.
Some people, I've heard, refuse to listen to bands like Kamelot because its "power metal" or something...those people that refuse to listen to anything because of some classification miss out on some great music. (For example, at least check out Rule the World by Kamelot)