Great list. We share lots of faves. But I'm REALLY surprised that 2 excellent albums (IMO) like the ones from LEVEL 10 and JOEL HOEKSTRA'S 13 are not mentioned at all?

That Level 10 - Chapter One album from Mr. Russell Allen and Mat Sinner still gets regular plays. Great melodic metal IMO.

And Dying To Live from Mr. Hoekstra ft. Jeff Scott Soto and also Allen on vox is also excellent for me.

G