Metal thread of Metalness, or Hawk needs music

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Like the title says; I like metal, and could really do with some new stuff to listen to. My ipod currently has around 1200 songs on it, and after listening to most of them many times over, it's getting a little stale. So I turn to you, peoples of the NPF; help me find some new music!


I already have fairly large collections from bands such as Kamelot, Disturbed, SOAD, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Mudvayne, Pain, Pantera, Static X, Slipknot, Dragonforce, 36 Crazyfists and many others that I can't be bothered to list, so that should give an idea of my general interests.

So yeah, what bands do you guys reccomend I try out next? Note that particular emphasis on the symphonic/power/speed metal genres would be nice, as would any bands with decent, audible lyrics that you can actually understand, but isn't neccesary.