I like more melodic metal bands, but among my top 5 in no particular order (ok maybe KsE is my favorite, maybe...;-)) Killswitch Engage Avenged Sevenfold Atreyu (is this even metal) Slipknot (see above) Devil Wears Prada (pretty sure I've lost sight of what is metal) In this Moment (this is definitley metal and only one with female vocals I enjoy) Alter Bridge Ok, only more then 5 because I am not sure if they all classify LOL