probibly the most overused topic in music these days, but you msut actualy listen and read the lyrics. most people are facinated with how good they are on guitar. this is the most recent song im addicted to.

Dawn Over A New World
In the darkness of the night in the shadows of the dawn
It's turning black no looking back the sands of time are sown
When the day will slowly end and the sun has turned to grey
Will we feel the power of freedom with the dawn of a new day?

Over mountains paved with gold and through the valleys of the slain
Our quest will lead us onwards to the journey of the brave
When the time has come to stand for the power we believe
We will ring the sound of victory for one and all to see

Sometimes in your darkest dreams you will feel the haunting pain
Silent tears of your hidden fears come to haunt you once again
Fight on for the memories of the everlasting dream
Their in the silent lands on wings of glory free
We can go on forever with the darkness so far away
And the warriors who live forever fight on to the end

Across the highest mountains and through the endless seas
Our journey ever onwards fight until we all be free
Through the darkness shining the never ending light
On through the days of glory rise towards the fight

And one day we will find a way toward this distant golden age
The cries of war will sound the day
We stand before the dawn of a new world

On through the raging thunder across the seven seas
Cold winter skies are falling on the battles we have seen

We can go on forever with the darkness so far away
And the warriors who live forever fight on to the end

Across the highest mountains and through the endless seas...

Dude, I always listen to the words. I know they are good on guitar but that is the least of my concerns when it comes to awesome music. Just like 'Cradle of Filth' I love their lyrics, absolutely think they are gorgeous and poetic. They in there own right are Bards truly, but I can't stand the Death Metal style, it just isn't my thing. 'Through the Fire and the Flames' is still my favorite, lyrical wise, energy, and more. This song is what reminds me most of their sound being rather similar to 'Blind Guardian'. I wouldn't be surprised if one of their inspirations is 'Blind Guardian'.

thats definatly one of their high energy songs ^.^ i am particuarly fond of the slower ones for some reason. it what i see IN the songs that i love... almost as if viewing my lost life...

Ye-ah, I know that feeling, but that happens for me rather often in much of the music I listen.