I have another band I'd like to put on par with Dredg.

Shun.

They're 7 song EP, "Michael in Reign," was highly acclaimed by a lot of reviewers back in 2001, and shortly after they broke up. The cd is almost impossible to obtain, and mp3's are just as difficult, but if you can get your hands a track such as "Michael in Reign," I guarantee your ears will be thanking you for years to come.

Fucking fantastic band.