If you forget about Metalcore and Nu-metal, the american scene is good. Death, Atheist, Cynic, Agalloch, etc.
3 people know Kalmah in my high school. I'm the one who told them about Kalmah, I'm trying to spread the word, but the thing is most people don't like metal in general.
@TheMoi: Now you can cross out Fiction from your 2007 wishlist.
I pre-ordered it from their website. I've had my copy since Friday.In my country, I wont find it until may/june... =/
Speaking of good American bands, I'm really enjoying Machine Head's new album.
I have to say, it's quite good.
Not to stray off topic again but it must be said that Nevermore are by far the best American heavy metal band and deserve to be added to that weak list of "good American bands."