Quote Originally Posted by DeathKnight
Please DON'T take "classification of the bands" so seriously. I just really wanted to compare bands like MetallicA, Iron Maiden, MegadetH, Slayer, etc. (80s) with the newer bands like Opeth, In Flames, Slipknot, And SOAD.
I'll smurfing take it as seriously as I please to.

You mentioned two bands that are not even metal, Slipknot and SOAD, anyways.

There is some hearable power metal, but in general I just can't stand it. I particulary hate the vocals.
Oooh. Well you had better like Kamelot =P