Some (personal) thoughts on bands...
Every time it's the same with Megadeth. Every time. 'This new album is killer, lyrics are amazing'... and it goes nowhere.
I love Megadeth, been to see them more than once since "So Far, So Good..." and Mustaine's lyrics are always thought provoking and smart but they're nowhere near Metallica (who until Death Magnetic have themselves fallen off over the last few offerings). Metallica are where they are for a reason, it's no fluke selling out millions of records, sold out shows, being in the hall of fame, and doing it for this long.
Machine Head - A killer, killer band. Saw them back on their first tour, met the band and have signed albums, you couldn't meet nicer, down to earth guys. They've stuck in and stuck through the tough times and outlasted Pantera amongst others. Robb's lyrics have Always been wonderful, and songs like "Clenching The Fists of Dissent" are just amazing.
Trivium - I feel they go out of their way too much trying to sound like Metallica and it's hard to take him seriously when Matt screams in that voice.