Crimson Glory Press Release

Harvester · July 15th, 2009, 08:03 AM

"We are proud to announce that Crimson Glory have been asked by ProgPower USA
founder/promoter Glenn Harveston to headline the ProgPower USA tenth anniversary
festival on Friday, September 11th, 2009 in Atlanta, GA.
It is both a privilege and an honor to perform at this this well-established and
highly respected American metal
fest, and we see this as a beautifully serendipitous opportunity to pay a final and
meaningful tribute to Midnight in a truly special manner by including the fans, as
well as a stretching of our collective wings in anticipation of a new era of Crimson
Glory.

Initially we had only intended to come to ProgPower as a band to commemorate
Midnight by presenting a memorial dedicated to his life and his work with Crimson
Glory.
We had of course hoped for the chance to play the festival at some point in the
future, but from the ashes of circumstances beyond Glenn's control, this opportunity
arose for Crimson Glory to perform sooner rather than later.

This was totally unexpected, but after much deliberation between all members of the
band, we feel that it is absolutely the "right" thing to do.

We see this as the perfect scenario for us to reconnect with the many fans who have
followed Crimson Glory over the years, as well as to present our music to those fans
who have never seen the band play live.
Indeed, we plan to use this performance as a bridge between the past and future of
Crimson Glory. As one door closes, another opens; as one chapter ends, another is
begun; this promises to be a very intimate, magical and memorable event for us as
well as for the fest.

Wade Black will be the main vocalist for the show, but we are making plans to have
several guest singers performing the classic Crimson Glory songs and honoring
Midnight's legendary legacy in their own personal and unique ways.

John Zahner (Savatage/Crimson Glory/Jon Oliva's Pain) will also be joining the band
for this performance and we feel very fortunate to have him sharing his talent with
us again.

We plan to film the performance in its entirety for a DVD release later next year as
part of the 25th anniversary of Crimson Glory.

While we had remained hopeful to write and perform again with Midnight, the cosmic
powers-that-be clearly had other plans, both for our departed brother traversing the
stars, as well as for the rest of us still here, surviving together on this
beautiful little blue planet.

However, it does not mean the end...it never really ends."

--The members of Crimson Glory

esa · July 15th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

this now-infamous American metal fest

I don't think they meant "infamous."

Great news, irregardless.

TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER · July 15th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Astronomica!

J-Dubya 777 · July 15th, 2009, 09:04 AM

REALLY looking forward to this...

nailz · July 15th, 2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esa

I don't think they meant "infamous."

Great news, irregardless.

I lol'd.

edgeofthorns · July 15th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Could there possibly be an appearance by the "Mountain King" himself?????? Pretty Pleeeeease?????

~Brian~

Dolamite S. Biffle · July 15th, 2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by edgeofthorns

Could there possibly be an appearance by the "Mountain King" himself?????? Pretty Pleeeeease?????

~Brian~

I predict Oliva doing the new version of Painted Skies and him consuming a lot of jager.......... maybe with the Biffle

Prog_Muse · July 15th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Infamous? Where does it say infamous?
I think you guys have been hittin' Midnight's bottle or something...
;-)

esa · July 15th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prog_Muse

Infamous? Where does it say infamous?
I think you guys have been hittin' Midnight's bottle or something...
;-)

"Last edited by Harvester : Today at 11:21 AM. "

We're an online proofreading service for Glenn and the bands.

Prog_Muse · July 15th, 2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by esa

"Last edited by Harvester : Today at 11:21 AM. "

We're an online proofreading service for Glenn and the bands.

Dude, I know.
Believe me, we're glad you're here. *grin*
I will say no more on the subject.

SeaStorm · July 16th, 2009, 12:27 AM

Doh. Why, oh why, does my friend have to be getting married Saturday morning??? This is so wrong that I'm going to miss this

Creeps · July 16th, 2009, 01:19 AM

I'd be surprised if a lot of Florida metal performers weren't there. Crimson Glory, Savatage, Kamelot, Iced Earth and were everywhere down here back then. What a time.

Azrael LenGraden · July 16th, 2009, 09:49 AM

As BUMMED as I am about not seeing Vanden Plas...This REALLY has me excited!!! If I get to hear Wade Black scream out "New World Machine" I will be a happy man!!!

DeathDevil · July 16th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Any chance of Wild Steel making an appearance?

RagePSV · July 16th, 2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER

Astronomica!

Yes please.

metalmusic · July 16th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edgeofthorns

Could there possibly be an appearance by the "Mountain King" himself?????? Pretty Pleeeeease?????

~Brian~

They were invited, but can't-pressing deadline with new album. Per Mr. Kinder on Jon's board.

Damn, I was so looking forward to a potential appearance and the subsequent YouTube video!

Prog_Please · July 16th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

We plan to film the performance in its entirety for a DVD release later next year as
part of the 25th anniversary of Crimson Glory.

Gosh, now I need to pack a suit and tie. I wanna look good if I'm gonna be on a DVD!

Prog_Muse · July 17th, 2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prog_Please

Gosh, now I need to pack a suit and tie. I wanna look good if I'm gonna be on a DVD!

Don't forget to shave and trim your fingernails, sir.

booB · July 18th, 2009, 01:31 AM

*ahempedicureahem*

batmura · July 18th, 2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

John Zahner (Savatage/Crimson Glory/Jon Oliva's Pain) will also be joining the band

I didn't know Zahner ever played on CG disc. Which one is it?

DemonOfTheWoods · July 18th, 2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by batmura

I didn't know Zahner ever played on CG disc. Which one is it?

Transcendence. he has writing credits on Lonely. I don't know if he did anything on the s/t album.

BlackRoseMetalHeart · July 18th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Looking forward to finally catching Crimson Glory!

Prog_Muse, hoping we will get to see you up there as one of the "guest vocalists."

I've been looking forward to seeing/hearing you sing live for sometime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by esa

I don't think they meant "infamous."

Great news, irregardless.

As long as you're playing grammer/spelling/context nazi

, I hope you won't mind me noting that irregardless isn't actually a real word. It is enough to say simply "regardless." (I'm guilty of this too. My friends have to constantly remind me that irregardless is not a word.)

esa · July 18th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRoseMetalHeart

As long as you're playing grammer/spelling/context nazi

, I hope you won't mind me noting that irregardless isn't actually a real word.

It was part of the joke. Think about it.

booB · July 18th, 2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRoseMetalHeart

Prog_Muse, hoping we will get to see you up there as one of the "guest vocalists."

I've been looking forward to seeing/hearing you sing live for sometime.

I second that! And third it, because I have two hands!

Prog_Muse · July 19th, 2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackRoseMetalHeart

Looking forward to finally catching Crimson Glory!

Prog_Muse, hoping we will get to see you up there as one of the "guest vocalists."

I've been looking forward to seeing/hearing you sing live for sometime.

July 15th, 2009, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harvester The Promoter Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,136	Crimson Glory Press Release "We are proud to announce that Crimson Glory have been asked by ProgPower USA founder/promoter Glenn Harveston to headline the ProgPower USA tenth anniversary festival on Friday, September 11th, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. It is both a privilege and an honor to perform at this this well-established and highly respected American metal fest, and we see this as a beautifully serendipitous opportunity to pay a final and meaningful tribute to Midnight in a truly special manner by including the fans, as well as a stretching of our collective wings in anticipation of a new era of Crimson Glory. Initially we had only intended to come to ProgPower as a band to commemorate Midnight by presenting a memorial dedicated to his life and his work with Crimson Glory. We had of course hoped for the chance to play the festival at some point in the future, but from the ashes of circumstances beyond Glenn's control, this opportunity arose for Crimson Glory to perform sooner rather than later. This was totally unexpected, but after much deliberation between all members of the band, we feel that it is absolutely the "right" thing to do. We see this as the perfect scenario for us to reconnect with the many fans who have followed Crimson Glory over the years, as well as to present our music to those fans who have never seen the band play live. Indeed, we plan to use this performance as a bridge between the past and future of Crimson Glory. As one door closes, another opens; as one chapter ends, another is begun; this promises to be a very intimate, magical and memorable event for us as well as for the fest. Wade Black will be the main vocalist for the show, but we are making plans to have several guest singers performing the classic Crimson Glory songs and honoring Midnight's legendary legacy in their own personal and unique ways. John Zahner (Savatage/Crimson Glory/Jon Oliva's Pain) will also be joining the band for this performance and we feel very fortunate to have him sharing his talent with us again. We plan to film the performance in its entirety for a DVD release later next year as part of the 25th anniversary of Crimson Glory. While we had remained hopeful to write and perform again with Midnight, the cosmic powers-that-be clearly had other plans, both for our departed brother traversing the stars, as well as for the rest of us still here, surviving together on this beautiful little blue planet. However, it does not mean the end...it never really ends." --The members of Crimson Glory Last edited by Harvester : July 15th, 2009 at 11:21 AM.

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TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,173	Astronomica! __________________ 2010 Shows Alice In Chains Megadeth - Complete RIP

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Creeps JustSomeMetalGuy Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,657	I'd be surprised if a lot of Florida metal performers weren't there. Crimson Glory, Savatage, Kamelot, Iced Earth and were everywhere down here back then. What a time. __________________ "When I close my eyes I can't see at all" -Lord Tracy

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