ProgPower Scandinavia 2008

Claus / Intromental · February 1st, 2008, 05:45 AM

We're extremely happy to announce the first two bands for ProgPower Scandinavia 2008.

Anubis Gate from Denmark is a band that should appeal to both the power metal and the progressive metal audience with their mixture of old school heavy metal riffs, big melodies and sci-fi conceptual lyrics. ProgPower Scandinavia 2008 is the first confirmed show for this band in their current line-up, featuring new vocalist Jacob Hansen (ex-Invocator, Beyond Twilight), also known as one of the most respected producers on the worldwide metal scene. Anubis Gate will be playing as second band of the night on Friday October 31st.

Cloudscape from Sweden will be opening the show on the second day, Saturday November 1st. Their music is that of a highly melodic metal band with a dark feeling to it (that is very typical of Swedish bands) and some progressive touches here and there. Their 3rd album "Global Drama" will be released in 2008. Having performed earlier on to great response at both ProgPower UK and ProgPower Europe, it was clear to us that we needed this band to be present at ProgPower Scandinavia as well.

At the same time we're also very proud to be able to welcome two futher sponsors to our list of great companies we're working with on making ProgPower Scandinavia the best metal festival in Denmark:

Carlsberg Beer
Coca-Cola

www.progpowerscandinavia.com
www.myspace.com/progpowerscandinavia

Kind regards,
Claus Jensen
managing director
ProgPower Scandinavia / Intromental Management

pollution · February 1st, 2008, 06:03 AM

Very cool news Claus, two very steady and talented bands as the first announcements. Can't wait to hear what else you have planned for it (I know you have most already confirmed, tell us dammit! hehe) - Hopefully this year I have better luck and will be able to come, really sucked to miss it last year especially with the great lineup you had. Those are some impressive signings as sponsors btw, good job

Pyramaze51 · February 1st, 2008, 06:06 AM

Okay now you are tempting me, I will defiently have to make plans to attend this year.

Diamond45 · February 1st, 2008, 07:15 AM

Commercial sponsorship? Is this something new or have you had this at previous PP Scandinavias?

Claus / Intromental · February 1st, 2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond45

Commercial sponsorship? Is this something new or have you had this at previous PP Scandinavias?

Yeah, also had it at the previous PP Scandinavia. It pays for the advertising/posters/flyers and gives us enough booze at the backstage bar to make sure the musicians are having a great time :-)

c.

PurpleCrayonWriter · February 1st, 2008, 07:39 AM

Hey, that sounds like a great line-up of bands. And it's only the first two announced!

Anubis Gate -- as the thread on this Forum can attest -- is a favorite around here. We have our fingers crossed they'll make an appearance at PPUSA one of these years.

Cloudscape is a very cool band as well.

If more bands of this caliber are chosen, ProgPower Scandanavia ought to be one killer fest!

Bill

freakchylde · February 1st, 2008, 07:58 AM

See, told you that you knew more bands than I did.

Can't wait!!!!!

AMBR · February 1st, 2008, 08:50 AM

Excellent first two choices! I've been dying to see these two for some time now. Still kicking myself for missing Cloudscape two years ago at Sweden Rock. This fest is already shaping up to be killer. Congrats.

Dolamite S. Biffle · February 1st, 2008, 08:54 AM

I dont know if can go due to the fact that fall is my last semester of school, but great choices and hopefully I can go.

guardian26 · February 1st, 2008, 12:38 PM

Ahhh Anubis Gate!! Excellent choice!!

Wayniac · February 1st, 2008, 02:10 PM

I have got to get out there one of these days - will be nice to be a fan and not have to work ! lol
Congrats , man !

February 1st, 2008, 05:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Claus / Intromental I've found her! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 497	ProgPower Scandinavia 2008 We're extremely happy to announce the first two bands for ProgPower Scandinavia 2008. Anubis Gate from Denmark is a band that should appeal to both the power metal and the progressive metal audience with their mixture of old school heavy metal riffs, big melodies and sci-fi conceptual lyrics. ProgPower Scandinavia 2008 is the first confirmed show for this band in their current line-up, featuring new vocalist Jacob Hansen (ex-Invocator, Beyond Twilight), also known as one of the most respected producers on the worldwide metal scene. Anubis Gate will be playing as second band of the night on Friday October 31st. Cloudscape from Sweden will be opening the show on the second day, Saturday November 1st. Their music is that of a highly melodic metal band with a dark feeling to it (that is very typical of Swedish bands) and some progressive touches here and there. Their 3rd album "Global Drama" will be released in 2008. Having performed earlier on to great response at both ProgPower UK and ProgPower Europe, it was clear to us that we needed this band to be present at ProgPower Scandinavia as well. At the same time we're also very proud to be able to welcome two futher sponsors to our list of great companies we're working with on making ProgPower Scandinavia the best metal festival in Denmark: Carlsberg Beer Coca-Cola www.progpowerscandinavia.com www.myspace.com/progpowerscandinavia Kind regards, Claus Jensen managing director ProgPower Scandinavia / Intromental Management __________________ "There are books of lives and lovers Mine begins and ends with you There between the covers lies a love so many others Only dream to feel but for us it’s real Let the pages crumble, for as long as ink is flowing I will never let you have one regret." Last edited by Claus / Intromental : February 1st, 2008 at 06:03 AM.

February 1st, 2008, 06:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pyramaze51 J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,756	Okay now you are tempting me, I will defiently have to make plans to attend this year. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of REDEMPTION for PPUSAVIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Freak Kitchen for PPUSA VII Proud Co-Sponsor of Mustasch for PPUSA IX Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Owner and President of DREAMCATCHER PROMOTIONS and MANAGEMENT Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties

February 1st, 2008, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Diamond45 Bite worse than my bark Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia USA Posts: 635	Commercial sponsorship? Is this something new or have you had this at previous PP Scandinavias? __________________ "Diamond Dave" You can't spell CRAP without RAP. Got METAL? :-) http://www.dmine.com

February 1st, 2008, 07:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
PurpleCrayonWriter Just a Kid at Heart Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 591	Hey, that sounds like a great line-up of bands. And it's only the first two announced! Anubis Gate -- as the thread on this Forum can attest -- is a favorite around here. We have our fingers crossed they'll make an appearance at PPUSA one of these years. Cloudscape is a very cool band as well. If more bands of this caliber are chosen, ProgPower Scandanavia ought to be one killer fest! Bill __________________ Metal Wyrd MySpace Visit Dark Rhapsody for ProgPower USA VIII Interviews Visit Notes From The Other Side for ProgPower USA VII Interviews Proud Member of the Glenn Harveston ROCKS Fan Club

February 1st, 2008, 07:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
freakchylde Bent but not broken Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 625	See, told you that you knew more bands than I did. Can't wait!!!!! __________________ Come play on The Playground Where am I now? Freak Tour '07 on Myspace

February 1st, 2008, 06:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
pollution Yes,they call me Aki too. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 395	Very cool news Claus, two very steady and talented bands as the first announcements. Can't wait to hear what else you have planned for it (I know you have most already confirmed, tell us dammit! hehe) - Hopefully this year I have better luck and will be able to come, really sucked to miss it last year especially with the great lineup you had. Those are some impressive signings as sponsors btw, good job

February 1st, 2008, 08:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
AMBR Goddess of Chaos Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,121	Excellent first two choices! I've been dying to see these two for some time now. Still kicking myself for missing Cloudscape two years ago at Sweden Rock. This fest is already shaping up to be killer. Congrats. __________________ Sponsor of AMORPHIS for ProgPower IX! http://www.beyondearcandy.com Sponsors of Rob Rock for ProgPower IX and Past sponsors of Kamelot, Angra, Epica and After Forever Blog UPDATED February 1st with PHOTOS from 2008 Winter NAMM. Photos of Ben's homecoming from Iraq posted October 26.

February 1st, 2008, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 2,521	I dont know if can go due to the fact that fall is my last semester of school, but great choices and hopefully I can go. __________________ Visit http://www.metal-temple.com, for the latest album reviews and metal headlines. “Its all about escapism,” says Scott Waldrop, guitarist for Twisted Tower Dire. It’s the antithesis of bands like R.E.M. or Pearl Jam. For me, Power Metal, or traditional Metal, is like a soundtrack for slaying the singer of Creed." "All right, Ian. Can you please shut up for the next 3 minutes and 12 seconds, so I can play the last song." - Jon Oliva

February 1st, 2008, 12:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
guardian26 MTC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 630	Ahhh Anubis Gate!! Excellent choice!! __________________ "No, we are a serious metal band, we are evil and we are serious!!" - Tobias Sammet

February 1st, 2008, 02:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wayniac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 404	I have got to get out there one of these days - will be nice to be a fan and not have to work ! lol Congrats , man !