First
I love how you mentioned Epica twice one of my gal pals won't shut up about it (Sadly she is taken)
Second
there is so much stuff i'm anticipating
Pallbearer
Bloodmoon
FRIGGIN AT THE GATES
Slayer (Mostly out of curiosity)
Unscarred (Saw them play some new stuff life saturday, kicked ass)
Black Crown Initiate
Coffin Dust
(PA death metal for life!)
oh right, CYNIC
The death metal band i'm putting together should have a demo out in November/December, i just need to move to america :P