I still have plenty of suggestions (and I am sure the others too), but since nobody can love everything I love, I started with classics and personal favorites. I will gladly give more suggestions or opinions if anyone send me more precise questions.
@ Kipi, I knew the band Tarot by name but had never listened to them before. Just got some samples on the Net and loved it. Thanks for the suggestion.
@ Fiberfar, I bought Virgin Steel's
House of Atreus Act 1 a couple years ago and was very disappointed. Sounded like a copy of Manowar, and I always prefer the original to the copy. Is this album representative of the band's career?