Uriah Heep for PPX Headliner!

Comic Book Dude · June 22nd, 2008, 12:09 PM

Holy Cow, I would love it if THAT could happen! Unfortunately, the house would probably empty out faster than it did for Rage, and that would be VERY sad.

TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER · June 22nd, 2008, 12:16 PM

That wouldn't be bad. I could snag an unoccupied Gold seat and enjoy the show

PurpleCrayonWriter · June 22nd, 2008, 02:24 PM

You know, I could actually get behind a choice like this. Uriah Heep hasn't played the States in a while. They're definitely legends. And their songs kick butt. Plus, it's a left-field choice.

Yeah. Heep!

esa · June 22nd, 2008, 03:21 PM

Whoa, awesome to see Heep getting respect here. My favorite band of all time. The new CD is very good; I agree with folks who say it is reminiscent of Look At Yourself in terms of energy and mix (nothing acoustic or very progressive -- just great hard rock Heep-style.)

According to a press release, the band "intends to tour the United States in early 2009"

If those plans get delayed by a few months, it could happen. Need to email Glenn...

Palabra de Dios · June 22nd, 2008, 05:04 PM

I do not support this. Heep is kind of a progressive band, but moreso progressive rock. It's the same reason I don't entirely support Enchant coming in the ProgPower. Both bands might have metal elements at times but are more rock than metal. On the main page of ProgPowerUSA.com, the fest is called "America's Premier Metal Festival", and I couldn't agree more. To allow the fest to just include any legendary prog rock band as a headliner would certainly include aging bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, or IQ as eligible to be seen at PP. While I actually own material from these bands and enjoy them all very much, I say absolutely not to a spot at the premier metal festival in the USA.

Cheiron · June 22nd, 2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Palabra de Dios

I do not support this. Heep is kind of a progressive band, but moreso progressive rock. It's the same reason I don't entirely support Enchant coming in the ProgPower. Both bands might have metal elements at times but are more rock than metal. On the main page of ProgPowerUSA.com, the fest is called "America's Premier Metal Festival", and I couldn't agree more. To allow the fest to just include any legendary prog rock band as a headliner would certainly include aging bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, or IQ as eligible to be seen at PP. While I actually own material from these bands and enjoy them all very much, I say absolutely not to a spot at the premier metal festival in the USA.

I think it could be coheadliner though 4th out of 5.. or 5th out of 6 kind of thing on a night.

TheWhisper · June 22nd, 2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Palabra de Dios

I do not support this. Heep is kind of a progressive band, but moreso progressive rock. It's the same reason I don't entirely support Enchant coming in the ProgPower. Both bands might have metal elements at times but are more rock than metal. On the main page of ProgPowerUSA.com, the fest is called "America's Premier Metal Festival", and I couldn't agree more. To allow the fest to just include any legendary prog rock band as a headliner would certainly include aging bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, or IQ as eligible to be seen at PP. While I actually own material from these bands and enjoy them all very much, I say absolutely not to a spot at the premier metal festival in the USA.

Cause Jorn and PC 69 are so metal with & not hard rock at all.

adaher · June 22nd, 2008, 11:54 PM

I agree with the earlier poster. It would be worse than what happened to Rage.

Besides, if we're going to go prog rock for a headliner, Jethro Tull strikes me as a better choice.

Pellaz · June 22nd, 2008, 11:59 PM

Brrrr. Not with Ian Anderson's attitude.

the rhythm · June 23rd, 2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Palabra de Dios

I do not support this. Heep is kind of a progressive band, but moreso progressive rock. It's the same reason I don't entirely support Enchant coming in the ProgPower. Both bands might have metal elements at times but are more rock than metal. On the main page of ProgPowerUSA.com, the fest is called "America's Premier Metal Festival", and I couldn't agree more. To allow the fest to just include any legendary prog rock band as a headliner would certainly include aging bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, or IQ as eligible to be seen at PP. While I actually own material from these bands and enjoy them all very much, I say absolutely not to a spot at the premier metal festival in the USA.

Out of curiosity, do you support Riverside playing this year? I wouldn't consider them metal at all. I think that ProgPower is an excellent venue for a band like Uriah Heep to perform. I don't think they will be able to tour the whole country, but a one night performance for a bunch of die hard fans would be ideal.

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PurpleCrayonWriter Just a Kid at Heart Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 712	You know, I could actually get behind a choice like this. Uriah Heep hasn't played the States in a while. They're definitely legends. And their songs kick butt. Plus, it's a left-field choice. Yeah. Heep! __________________ Visit Metal-Zen for ProgPower USA IX (2008) Interviews Visit Dark Rhapsody for ProgPower USA VIII (2007) Interviews Visit Notes From The Other Side for ProgPower USA VII (2006) Interviews Proud Member of the Glenn Harveston ROCKS Fan Club MySpace MetalWyrd

June 22nd, 2008, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
esa Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 158	Whoa, awesome to see Heep getting respect here. My favorite band of all time. The new CD is very good; I agree with folks who say it is reminiscent of Look At Yourself in terms of energy and mix (nothing acoustic or very progressive -- just great hard rock Heep-style.) According to a press release, the band "intends to tour the United States in early 2009" If those plans get delayed by a few months, it could happen. Need to email Glenn... __________________ http://photopit.ning.com

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Palabra de Dios Deep South Metal Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Starkville, Mississippi Posts: 681	I do not support this. Heep is kind of a progressive band, but moreso progressive rock. It's the same reason I don't entirely support Enchant coming in the ProgPower. Both bands might have metal elements at times but are more rock than metal. On the main page of ProgPowerUSA.com, the fest is called "America's Premier Metal Festival", and I couldn't agree more. To allow the fest to just include any legendary prog rock band as a headliner would certainly include aging bands like Rush, Yes, Kansas, or IQ as eligible to be seen at PP. While I actually own material from these bands and enjoy them all very much, I say absolutely not to a spot at the premier metal festival in the USA. __________________ But still we are certain Of what we know is truth The only truth We're building our temples taller -- Kamelot, "Nothing Ever Dies"

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Comic Book Dude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 87	Holy Cow, I would love it if THAT could happen! Unfortunately, the house would probably empty out faster than it did for Rage, and that would be VERY sad.

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adaher Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,393	I agree with the earlier poster. It would be worse than what happened to Rage. Besides, if we're going to go prog rock for a headliner, Jethro Tull strikes me as a better choice.

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