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I have heard like 3 or 4 devourment tracks, and they were just jaw- droppingly awful

I think I would rather listen to nickelback than listen to those 3 or 4 tracks again (no offense)
 
shadow gallery - the room V is fucking awesome

another great progressive metal album from a genre that never fails to amaze

Ah, most so-called progressive metal annoys the hell out of me. Too much wanking and lacking substance in general I'd say. However I haven't checked out Shadow Gallery so this might not be a fair representation of them.
 
Ah, most so-called progressive metal annoys the hell out of me. Too much wanking and lacking substance in general I'd say. However I haven't checked out Shadow Gallery so this might not be a fair representation of them.

check out the following for bands with great songwriting

devin townsend
pagan's mind
symphony x
shadow gallery

a couple of shadow gallery songs
http://www.zshare.net/audio/03-act-y²-the-andromeda-strain-mp3.html
http://www.zshare.net/audio/02-act-y²-comfort-me-mp3.html