I did the same thing when I had 7. xD I really liked the Transparent "window" themes, but I couldn't find a stable one that really worked without bugs or hitches.
The tools I use to mod my windows mean's I take over the C:\Windows folder and then use a couple other applications to edit files, Then I can install third party theme's from various sources.
Dragonforce.. there's a band I haven't heard in years.