Yeah, its good to see more people getting into Death Metal. I've played in a bunch of Metal bands where I live, and I always turn back to Death Metal. I just think its so fun to play. What I noticed is there just normal people, I've jammed with Vin from Dying Fetus just for fun a couple of times. If you guys wanna check out a real cool band check out Skinless, if you don't know them already. Their intros get a bit annoying after a while, (They have samples play at the beginning of every song). Once the song's hit they rock.
There's a band out playing with Meshuggah (who kick ass if you haven't heard them) called Strapping Young Lad. They're a really good Black Metal band. I don't know how known they are, maybe they're really known, but if you don't know about them check them out. Killswitch and Lamb of God also kick lots of ass, which is amazing that there is even asses left to be kicked after Meshuggah got done with all of them.