As far as newer bands, Ghost, Gojira, American Satan soundtrack, new Behemoth (not new, but new material I suppose), and Infant Annihilator.
Ambient beauty. I would add anything by Enslaved and Emperor as well!
I used to host a metal video show in the early 00's and got to interview The Haunted. Peter Dolving was fucking HILARIOUS! I kept in contact with him for a while afterward.
As far as newer bands, Ghost, Gojira, American Satan soundtrack, new Behemoth (not new, but new material I suppose), and Infant Annihilator.