Completely agree. It's a 'safe' and predictable sound. That's how every FM radio metal band sounds now. It's cool to write songs about being vindictive about your failed relationships, mope about getting hurt, and have the chip-on-the-shoulder image.

Where's the beef? Where's the legions of 1980s Metallica fans chanting "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS"?????? It's out there, just don't watch MTV or listen to 106.9.

Even what was an arena for somewhat lesser unknown bands to get out there is now totally commercialized. Try watching MTV2s headbangers ball or The Rock Countdown. Every 20 second commerical in between is other record companies pushing their new metal bands.

Some other completely awesome bands:

Faith No More http://www.fnm.com/
Filter http://www.officialfilter.com/
Ministry http://www.ministrymusic.org/