Well, maybe you can help me with my dilemma. I am drawn to metal because I like classical music. I love the hard, hard stuff EXCEPT for the vocals. I have to have some sort of tunefulness in the vocals, not just monster screams. Pantera is as heavy in the vocals as I get.
I am looking for some hard music with softer vocals, or no vocals at all. Can you recommend anything for me?
The only band that comes to mind is Stratavarius (sp?) but I can't say that their music is maximum shreddage...