Audiophile metal albums

@lowrider57, I know, also distortion is a desired element of the genre. But even given that, Opeth for instance sounds really, really good. Well recorded, and of course the music is excellent. It's just that I dislike the growling vocals. I'm a fan of Iron Maiden esque melodious stuff, wondering if there are current/modern bands that capture that feel but also with high fidelity.

Pantera albums were well recorded as well. But I know their music already.

Hmm, checking out Ghost on YouTube, they are pretty good!

Opeth for reference:

No growling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAuL3AszIiE&list=PL_9gWeiShHFGZPQvoPc0vo7CtiQZUdM0R&index=3

With growling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeTNkPXRrVY&list=PL_9gWeiShHFHzpU20PyVHiawAuPCJH9qH&index=4

The point isn’t about metal bands and good albums, there are hundreds. But rather what is very well recorded and produced as well. Every genre has that. Typically electronic music is considered non audiophile but certain artists care about the quality a lot and the albums sound absolutely mind blowing on a good system. I am looking for recommendations on similar stuff from metal bands. Aforementioned Ghost’s Prequelle is really good. I’ll call it pop metal, retro style, which is what I actually prefer. 80’s style melodic stuff. Hard rock is fine too. For instance, I am sure a lot of progressive metal albums were recorded well by Devin Townsend et al, as they are neurotic about things. But I don’t enjoy the genre that much, too complex.