In 80's there was Iron Maiden, in 90's and 2000's there was/is Blind Guardian! Started as an average speed metal band, Blind Guardian evolved in so many positive ways that they surely deserve to be the leader in today's metal scene. From meaningless yells to a vocal god, Hansi Kürsch's improvement on his voice is unbelievable. Composing skills shifted from pure speed metal to symphonic progressive power metal with lots of oldschool and opera influences and as a result, those skills presented us some of the best cds of all times. A Night at the Opera, Nightfall in Middle Earth, Imaginations from the Other Side are surely some of the best metal cds in 90's and y2k's. With so many successful albums, a brilliantly produced DVD, 2 live albums and 5 singles, Blind Guardian continues to strenghten their place in the metal scene. What Iron Maiden was in 80's, a deity, is what Blind Guardian's about today, another deity. You haven't listened to them yet? Go and buy Nightfall in Middle Earth, first hate it and after a few spins, become addicted to it. And your endless journey shall begin...