My favorite band, currently and for the past seven or so years, is Dream Theater. One of the great things about the band is their musical fertility. Not only do they continue to release great CDs, the members of the band release solo projects, side projects, and participate as guests on the releases of others. There is enough music from these guys to keep a fan satisfied for a long time.
Lead singer James LaBrie released a solo CD a few years back, Elements of Persuasion, that was, for the most part, straight-ahead heavy metal. This song, "Slightly Out Of Reach", is a bit softer and accessible. Enjoy.