When you saw the PP USA X video the first time...

[J-Dubya 777]

Just recently got into Sabaton, a couple months or so before the fest....They are bumped to the top of my "to buy" list.
Intrigued by Tomorrow's Eve, will sample a bit of them before deciding. Been a huge fan of Brainstorm since the debut. Already familiar with DSO, as they tick my weird music gene quite nicely, much the same way Volbeat & Freak Kitchen do. PM & CM are already in my usual rotation , so, nothing made me sprint to the vendor room, as I was on a limited budget this year, and I desperately needed to pick up the new Evergrey, and a couple of Morglbl cds, as well as Sister Sin. My budget was met at this point. Looking forward to working with & hearing ALL the bands next year. I will be sonically prepared! It's gonna slay!

[SavaNanny]

Tomorrow's Eve - Listened, bought and inquired about sponsorship

I was familiar with the rest.


Ma

[PurpleCrayonWriter]

The answer is a little of both...although I rarely "play it cool." I always cannonball my way through life. So I immediately bought all the CDs from Sabaton, Orphaned Land, Power Quest, and DSO -- the four bands with which I was less familiar. They made the biggest impact on me.

Regarding Sabaton, it wasn't necessarily the video announcement that spurred me on. It was when you (Glenn) wrote this: "Furthermore, my PERSONAL opinion is that Sabaton's The Art of War is the power metal album of the year. Period. It's not even close."

I've learned over the years that when you're passionate about a band it behooves me to pay attention. So the first CD of the bunch I listened to is The Art of War.

I agree with you. The Art of War is an ass kicker. For me, Sabaton is the band that, as of this moment, I'm the most jazzed to see.

Orphaned Land fascinates me. I listened to as much of their music online as I could, intrigued by all of it. Then I ordered their back catalog (which was difficult because their CDs aren't easy to find). The same thing happened with Power Quest. I previewed their CDs online, then sought them out and bought them.

So far, DSO is a "meh" band for me, although Ken Golden tells me "I think they will blow everyone's mind. You will love them." (I've learned to listen to Ken, too. He knows his shit.) When DSO's CD arrives, I'll pop it in...and hope that Glenn and Ken are correct about DSO.

I was familiar with all other bands and have most of their CDs.

So the four bands that I was most intrigued by and immediately bought CDs for are Sabaton, Orphaned Land, Power Quest, and DSO. Two of those purchases (Sabaton and DSO) were more because of Glenn and Ken than they were because of the announcement video. Sometimes I'll hear a band and not really hear it until someone who's more familiar with it shares his/her passion about it. Then I get into it, too. You know what I mean?

Bill

[LunaTEKKE]

I always buy at least one CD from the bands I don't know. So I loved the overall video presentation...but the big decision factors for me in the vendor room on Saturday were (1) me actually remembering the band's names and (2) the vendors having CDs in stock.

If we have an announcement again next year on Friday, I think the vendors next year could sell a boatload of CDs on Saturday if they separated out the CDs from all the newly announced bands so that they were easy to find.

[No Username]

Originally Posted by Harvester

I have to admit this one puzzles me in regards to Sabaton. I know you like Brainstorm and Oliva. Sabaton fits right in that groove. "Attero Dominatus" (the one on the PPX video) is a faster tune, but they have some monster catchy mid-tempo tunes as well.

"Cliffs of Gallipoli" is a prime example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOCe2Y7iVF8

Why is it so easy to imagine a female lead singer in there and suddenly they become a lot like Nightwish?

Sabaton==Number one band for Friday night, IMO.

[TheLongshot]

Power Quest and DSO were the ones that made an impression on me. I did pick up the PQ cd and tho I find it a bit cheesy, there are some good songs on there.

Jason

[Pellaz]

For me, Sabaton, and Andre Matos' SoM cover.

I didn't buy any CDs but I will buy some Sabaton, Tomorrow's Eve, DSO and Matos solo before next year, most likely.

[booB]

Originally Posted by Dolamite S. Biffle

DSO aka Dinner and Socializing Outside. I cant stand swing music.

DSO was the biggest impact on me... they are my #1 most anticipated band on next year's roster, and it was specifically because of the minute or two from the video. And for the record, swing is my favorite type of non-metal music these days.

To a lesser extent, Sabaton also piqued my curiosity, having never heard them before. Sound like some HEAVY stuff! I haven't had time to research either band yet on my own, though.

Tomorrow's Eve had a similar impact to Sabaton, for me, but it was from the 1-2 minutes I heard on Krusty's Zune about a month ago, before ever seeing the video.

[Empress]

Oh that reminds me by reading above ^

I didn't write exactly what was asked. I was already a Sabaton fan before the announcement.

What I should've said was....

My big "interest" is Diablo Swing Orchestra. When I saw them on the video, I thought that's gonna kick ass!! Never heard them before. Just the name, and apparently keep forgetting they are performing next year. As soon as I heard the tunes on the video I was very intrigued. I look forward to them very much!

[Diamond45]

Definately Tomorrow's Eve and Andre Matos.

I didn't know of Andre, but I know of Angra and Shaaman - so I had a feeling of what the music was like, but had not heard his solo work.

Most everyone else I either at least knew of them already, or I know them very well.

[King Lek]

First time I actually knew all of them, though had not heard anything from Power Quest, Royal Hunt and Matos. Unfortunately none of those three really grabbed me from clips played (that I remember) and have not had much time to do any checking out since returning due to the PP anti-vacation.

My son Trav on the other hand had not heard of a few and immediately inquired about DSO (right up his alley) and will be ordering as we do not have.

We were both thrilled seeing Tomorrows Eve in the line up...killer band.

[DarkOne]

Unlike Bill/PurpleCrayonWriter, I *always* play it cool. I doubt there was a band that you could have put up for 90 seconds on a noisy video screen that would have made me rush to the table and buy CDs, if I had never heard them before. I always go home and check them out first. However:

* PP has led me to TONS of purchases, and I almost always wind up buying CDs to prep for the fest (not many have disappointed me). I think the only completely blind buy stemming from a PP announcement was Circus Maximus (which wound up being an astoundingly great choice).

* I love the Friday night announcement. I know it is more work for you to confirm all the bands before the show, but it is a very cool moment to hear the announcement along with 1000 other people. It definitely brings continuity to the fest, making it more of a yearly return, rather than a one time event.

Steve in Philly

[JenniferLynn]

I'm with everyone else about Sabaton - HOLY freakin HELL!!!! I went to buy their disc on Saturday to find all were gone... So when I get some $$$ I'll be pickin' up what I can find on them...

I've also been ordered by Fabio to get the newest Orphaned Land as well... so I must do as I am told...

I will say as far as the announcement as a whole - watching that place go absolutely f'n NUTS when Fates Warning was announced was KILLER... I thought the roof was comin' down!!!!

[Bryan316]

Sabaton and Diablo Swing Orchestra. I already know I'm gonna LOVE it next year!

[cavegirl]

Well I love 80% of the bill lol but as for bands that grabbed me that I hadn't heard of before I'd have to say Tomorrow's Eve and Royal Hunt look pretty good to me...

I can't believe hardly anyone seems to have heard of Sabaton before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing...you're all gonna cream when you see them live, seriously, they're fookin amazing! Brainstorm too and OBVIOUSLY Power Quest

I'm saving like a mofo for this trip!

[Azrael LenGraden]

Originally Posted by Harvester

I have to admit this one puzzles me in regards to Sabaton. I know you like Brainstorm and Oliva. Sabaton fits right in that groove. "Attero Dominatus" (the one on the PPX video) is a faster tune, but they have some monster catchy mid-tempo tunes as well.

"Cliffs of Gallipoli" is a prime example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOCe2Y7iVF8

It's his voice... it does nothing for me, I like the music, well structured and catchy.... his voice just does nothing for me...Much like I never cared for Nightwish with Tarja, She has an excellent voice but for me it just rubs me the wrong way, I love Nightwish's music, just not with Tarja, I prefer Anette. I wasn't crazy about John West singing for Royal Hunt, but now that Mark Boals is singing I am looking forward to seeing them!
Back to Sabaton, I am curious to see them after looking into them some more and who knows maybe they will win me over live but initially they did nothing for me.

After hearing more DSO, they intrigue me just because of their diversity...Diversity is good...Not saying I am going to run out and by their CDs, but it's good to shake things up.

[jaimek]

I saw the video on the ppusa site. I'd already gone to check out Sabaton on youtube when I first got word on who was playing, but while I was watching the video, it was DSO that made me go "huh, that's interesting" and nose up a few more samples.

[BlindPanzer]

Diablo Swing Orchestra. Hadn't heard of them and now I like them a lot.

[Bear]

I had previously heard of Sabaton but never listened to them, so that was an interesting choice. I will have to do some much needed investigation.

As for Tomorrow's Eve, they are going to completely kick ass!!!! Mirror of Creation I & II are awesome!!!!I need to fin the new album that is supposed to be released this week.tales from Serpentia!

Bear

[spag]

Sabaton was the one that rocked me the hardest. I already had a couple of their albums after getting my hands on Art Of War a few months ago, but knowing they were going to be there was the rush for me. Probably the key band for next year. I've always wanted to see Royal Hunt as well and never had the chance. A couple of others are new to me so I'll be checking them out.

[7thSaviour]

Originally Posted by Harvester

Which bands that you had never heard before made an immediate impact on you within the 1-2 minutes they were on the screen? Did you rush out and by the disc in the vendor room the next day? Or play it cool and investigate them further once you got home?

Andre Matos and Tomorrow's Eve.

[7thSaviour]

Originally Posted by spag

Sabaton was the one that rocked me the hardest. I already had a couple of their albums after getting my hands on Art Of War a few months ago, but knowing they were going to be there was the rush for me. Probably the key band for next year. I've always wanted to see Royal Hunt as well and never had the chance. A couple of others are new to me so I'll be checking them out.

I was most excited to learn that Sabaton and PowerQuest will be there next year!

[MetalRose]

I would have rushed and bought disks had I had the cash with me- but I've got DSO slated on my list. I love operatic vocals and really like the music. I just hope that her vocals can grow on me as I'm not big on them right now. BUT I am looking forward to seeing them.

And Sabaton! LOVE LOVE LOVE the heavier vocals so they hit for me.

-Metal

[VenomGA]

Powerquest-did not know them. looked them up with I got home. they are ok, so far they do not sound anything special.
Tomorrow's Eve-Same as Powerquest.
Diablo Swing Orchestra-did not know them. looked them up with I got home. They do ZERO for me. Most likely will check out a song or 2 from the band live then duck out.
Sabaton-I have all 4 of their albums. I have been telling all of my crew about this band. Was so frigging happy and surprised when they were announced. Told all of my posse to go buy The Art of War cd while they could.
Royal Hunt-Own all their cds. Really hoping that GLenn is able to pull off having DC Cooper sing some with the band too.
Andre Matos-Owned all the Angra cds, Matos solo albums, and Shaman cds. have not heard the Viper album he did.

Circus Maximus-Own and Love both albums, hoping they will have a new album out before next year's PP.
Orphaned Land-Own all their albums, plus EP's and a few other goodies by the band. Hoping their new album will be out before next year's PP.
Pagan's Mind-Own all their albums, especially God's Equation. Hoping they will have a new album will be out before next year's PP.
Brainstorm-Own all their albums! Hoping they will have a new album will be out before next year's PP.
Fates Warning-Own all their albums! Hoping they will have a new album will be out before next year's PP. Really hoping Glenn can pull off having John Arch join the band on stage to sing material from the first 3 albums. Talk about special and truly memorable.

BTW, can you seen a theme running with the Saturday night bands?? LOL

[longshot9]

Tomorrow's Eve was the only band I wasn't familiar with, and i like what i've heard so far.