Alter Bridge

Rock band made up of some members from Creed that sounds heavier and more melodic than any Creed song I ever heard. They've got an old school Judas Priest metal streak in them here too Although it never goes as hard or fast, but there is definitely a fun, grunge, metal thing going on.

It's a no frills rock album that has chunky, operatic riffs, powerful vocals, and pretty killer drums. Its not my genre, but I'm really impressed with the muscianship here. If you like melodic hard rock then this one is right up your alley.