Perhaps the Mars Volta. They have both a classic-rock and a modern feel at the same time. They remind me at times of Yes and Led Zeppelin, but while never giving the impression that their music is borrowed.
I'd also suggest Radiohead (the album OK Computer is an absolute masterpiece) and Opeth (but only the album Damnation... the rest of their music is a bit too out-there (orchestral death metal) for some. Damnation, however, is melodic and mainly acoustic). Perhaps some of Porcupine Tree as well, though they tend to lean towards metal at times. It's all worth a shot.
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