...have 3 in the top 50.  So looking at top 50, Genesis/Rush/VDGG/King Crimson/Pink Floyd/Yes  are in the same league as prog bands? I love all that old stuff but now I'm listening to Symphony X, Kamelot, Epica, Nightwish, Within Temptation. Most of the bands I listed are a fusion of Opera and Metal. I know Opera is a bit starange for a Sabbath or Dio fan...but its wonderful with a heavy guitar and double bass drum. Thants my idea of...

...Dimmu Borgir 66. Gamma Ray 67. Hammerfall 68. Tesla 69. Cacophony 70. Black Label Society 71. Edge of Sanity 72. Rob Zombie 73. Overkill 74. Annihilator 75. Kreator 76. Nevermore 77. Killswitch Engage 78. Arch Enemy 79. Kamelot 80. Shadows Fall 81. Lamb of God 82. Celtic Frost 83. Living Colour 84. Bruce Dickinson 85. Amon Amarth 86. Edguy 87. Morbid Angel 88. Krokus 89. Mr. Big 90. Halford 91. Adagio 92. Rhapsody 93. ...