My fave band is probably Immortal
closely followed by Emperor, Einherjer and Behemoth.
I love Black Metal and Viking Metal
Children of Bodom is an awsome band, but I noticed since their album "Follow The Reaper" they have totally changed become more of an American NuMetal band like Disturbed, KoRn or whatever than a Melodic Death Metal/Black band that they used to be.