Kalmah

Basicly any band that consists of people who lack of musicianship and pashion for music and still manages to succeed because of their mainstream approach. This definition covers a way too much bands to list. :G

Amen :wink: I fail to see how Arch Enemy fits in any of genres mentioned on thread title. :| Melodic "death" is not Death metal, AE is certainly not thrash and lacks of originality. The bits I've heard from their debut are good, but I can't really recommend any other albums than Black Earth. To me they are just another one hit wonder.

Yes, im into dm too but unfortunately I dont play rs anymore. My last.fm profile gives the idea what kind of bands I prefer. Eh, I understand the vocals wont suit for everyone but lyrics ? A lot of metal lyrics consist of themes like politics, spirituality, society and philosophy. Maby your idea of actual lyrics is about how hard it is to get a woman and cry about it while playing 3 different chords. :| No offence, but I just hate to see people putting down something they dont have a clue about.

Possessed-Seven Churches Death-Scream Bloody Gore Cryptopsy-Blasphemy Made Flesh Obituary-Cause Of Death Nile-Black Seeds of Vengeance Sodom-Agent Orange Kreator-Pleasure to Kill Destruction - Infernal Overkill Get those albums and you'll get the idea what Death&Thrash metal is at its' best.