In general they seem similar, although I know that the nature of the lyrics differs between them, but what exactly is the difference between Metal Core and Death Metal?
I second Mastodon and Opeth. I'd also say Eluveitie and High on Fire
Pelican Reverend Bizarre Isis In that order
For me Lamb of God and Chimaira have a close call.
I have found a TON of great Metal in the 90s, in all sorts of different Genres. EPICA -utterly owns the Symphonic Metal scene of this decade MASTADON - Great Prog Metal GOJIRA - Same as Mastadon EVILE -Return of the Thrasher IHSAHN -His progressive Black Metal post-Emperor is simply amazing. OGRE - Amazing Retro Stoner/Doom THE SWORD -Maybe a little too loved by some due to Guitar Hero, but I think they earn it on their music. ELUVEITIE - I would call them the Metallica of Folk Metal. Exceppt I think their acoustic and folk divergence actually strengthens their catalog, whereas Metallica's meanderings generally weakened it. ARKONA - Tied with Eluveitie for my favorite Folk Metal band. Misha Scream is stunning as a vocalist. LEAVES EYES - My kind of Gothic Metal OBSCURA - To mind the inheritors of Atheist's mantle as king of Prog Death. I could seriously go on and on. And that is without even touching the resurgence of many classic bands like Iron Maiden and Death Angel.
