Shawn - Have you had the opportunity to check out Pagan's Mind, Anubis Gate, and Spheric Universe Experience.
They are amazing bands. Anubis Gate "Purification" and "A Perfect Forever" are their first two releases. They have a new release right now which I just purchased.
Pagan's Mind with Jorn on guitar, Nils on vox's, and Stian on the drum kit, is an amazing prog metal chemistry of metal.
Spheric Universe Experience is more in the Dream Theater style, but still with a unique style that is their own.
Keep it HEAVY, LOUD, & BRUTAL!!
Crimsonthorns