Destruction - D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
Tankard - Thirst
Kreator - Hordes of Chaos
Just stocking up on the latest stuff by my countrymen. I think at the moment I prefer Destruction the most. They're all good though.
My opinion on Blind Guardian wouldn't be worth stating. I grew up in the Neudorf Suburb of Duisburg - about 25 minutes away from BG's hometown of Krefeld. I basically grew up on their music, haha. And when "Somewhere Far Beyond" came out I knew I'd be hooked for life.