Metal bands that don't suck.

[Lord Darian]

I have to agree that shadows fall is good but not one of the best. This list is just my opinion. I listen to mostly alternative stuff so my list may not be as good as someone who always listens to metal.

Iron Maiden
Blind Guardian
candlemass
motorhead
megadeth
In Flames
D.R.I
Black Sabbath
Dream Theater
Old Metallica
Anthrax
Poison
donna summers

thats all I can think of I'm sure theres more I just don't know of it.