Above Symmetry Cancel PP USA XIII Appearance

Harvester · March 15th, 2012, 07:09 AM

Above Symmetry notified me yesterday that they are cancelling their appearance with deep regret, blah, blah. I'll defer to the band for the "official" explanation. Honestly, I'm not surprised. Make your own assumptions.

That said, I have already confirmed their replacement. Announcement coming in a few hours once the left coast drags their ass out of bed.

We replace prog with prog....

Berek2000 · March 15th, 2012, 07:12 AM

What a friggin bummer! cant wait to hear your replacement. usually just as good if not better!

AMBR · March 15th, 2012, 07:15 AM

There always seems to be one. Really like to hear their excuse. Hope it's not one of those typical ambiguous explanations. On the flip, I'm confident the replacement will be excellent. You always come through despite the BS you are handed. Don't know how you do it.

mattbrood · March 15th, 2012, 07:15 AM

Bummer, but I have a feeling I know who the replacement might be! *crosses fingers*

Cheiron · March 15th, 2012, 07:33 AM

Sorry you have to go through more of the same old shit form bands. I'm sure the replacement will ... make some people happy and some people mad

AngraRULES · March 15th, 2012, 07:43 AM

Have to admit I am not too upset over this band not making. Looking forward to the announcement.

Burke · March 15th, 2012, 07:48 AM

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

VenomGA · March 15th, 2012, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngraRULES

Have to admit I am not too upset over this band not making. Looking forward to the announcement.

Same here....

imaskinbeater · March 15th, 2012, 07:55 AM

I'm really not surprised given the limited feedback from them. I'm bummed but excited to find out who the replacement is. I guess it's time to change my signature

Bear · March 15th, 2012, 07:58 AM

well that sucks!

Fizrider · March 15th, 2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harvester

That said, I have already confirmed their replacement. Announcement coming in a few hours once the left coast drags their ass out of bed.

We replace prog with prog....

It is almost as though you had this planned from the get go, mwah hah hah hah.

In all seriousness, I liked what I heard from Above Symmetry, had purchased their latest, and thought they were going to be a fun kickoff for Saturday. Prior Saturday openers: Haken, Stormwarrior, Circus Maximus, Saint Daemon, there've been some good ones.

What is it with avant garde/progressive Norwegian bands? Do you think they'll be hibernating in the same cave Arcturus used last year?

DADRocks · March 15th, 2012, 08:24 AM

I was really looking forward to see them. Their debut cd is really good. Their loss. Here's hoping Vangough. Though I'm sure whoever the replacement is will be a good one.

Formerly known as Chris F5 · March 15th, 2012, 08:25 AM

As long as you don't let our friend Russ pick the replacement.

jhallum · March 15th, 2012, 08:26 AM

Bummer! I was looking forward to seeing them!

dionysus11 · March 15th, 2012, 08:36 AM

this sounds like good news to me, i don't really like them very much.

srosenblatt · March 15th, 2012, 08:37 AM

It's a bummer, but I'd always prefer every band to be actively excited about playing at PPUSA. Thanks, Glenn, for all your hard work! Can't wait to hear the replacement.

Quite frankly, yes, it's about who's there, but no matter who Glenn picks, I'd be there anyway. There are always surprises in the lineup.

Bear · March 15th, 2012, 08:38 AM

So there is another band that fits with Aspera/Above Symmetry that I have been listening to alot.. Anthriel is pretty damn good!!!

Bear

espz · March 15th, 2012, 08:58 AM

This just means to me that I'll have to buy another cd and be introduced to some other amazing band!

LuvMyProg · March 15th, 2012, 09:14 AM

Not a loss in the tragic sense... I have no doubt that the replacement will be an improvement for me at least... just a hunch but Above Symmetry were a lesser light from my perspective... PP Rules!

Oblivion Ocean · March 15th, 2012, 09:23 AM

Hmmm. Just for fun, let me start some unsubstantiated, irresponsible, out-of-my-ass speculation. Perhaps Kamelot has chosen Atle Pettersen as their new vocalist and that is why they have to cancel. He was one of the vocalist that performed with them.

As I said, I have no actual information to base this on, just some fun speculation

Mosquito · March 15th, 2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizrider

What is it with avant garde/progressive Norwegian bands? Do you think they'll be hibernating in the same cave Arcturus used last year?

What? I think that logic is unfounded. So Arcturus canceled last year and Above Symmetry cancels this year and they both happen to be Norwegian. I'm going to assume you're just making a jab at them for this, but in case you actually believe your statement, here is a list of Norwegian bands that have not canceled:

Ihsahn
Leprous
Pagan's Mind
Circus Maximus
Spiral Architect
Conception
Jørn Lande
Illusion Suite

And then members of Ark/Kamelot/Leaves Eyes/Saint Deamon

I'm sure if I thought about other countries canceling for a moment, I could say the same thing about a few other countries.

hoodaman · March 15th, 2012, 10:08 AM

didn't they back out of progpower europe a couple years back as well?

AngraRULES · March 15th, 2012, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fizrider

In all seriousness, I liked what I heard from Above Symmetry, had purchased their latest, and thought they were going to be a fun kickoff for Saturday. Prior Saturday openers: Haken, Stormwarrior, Circus Maximus, Saint Daemon, there've been some good ones.

What is it with avant garde/progressive Norwegian bands? Do you think they'll be hibernating in the same cave Arcturus used last year?

I don't know if you heard, but some obscure avant-garde/prog guy who nobody has evern heard of named Ihsahn played ProgPower USA last year...

And by the way, do you realize you mentioned a Norwegian prog opener in your post? LOLOLOL

DamaginDave · March 15th, 2012, 12:45 PM

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I was really looking forward to seeing these guys.

As for a replacement, I'm crossing my fingers for Arch/Matheos… Sympathetic Resonance is brilliant and would LOVE to see it performed live!!

Harvester · March 15th, 2012, 12:51 PM

Hey DD,

Welcome to the forum. It's impossible to replace an opening band with a rare appearance from a headline caliber band. The finances/logistics just don't work.

March 15th, 2012, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Harvester The Promoter Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,472	Above Symmetry Cancel PP USA XIII Appearance Above Symmetry notified me yesterday that they are cancelling their appearance with deep regret, blah, blah. I'll defer to the band for the "official" explanation. Honestly, I'm not surprised. Make your own assumptions. That said, I have already confirmed their replacement. Announcement coming in a few hours once the left coast drags their ass out of bed. We replace prog with prog....

March 15th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Berek2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 250	What a friggin bummer! cant wait to hear your replacement. usually just as good if not better! __________________ Berek2000 "Oh gravity, thou art a heartless bitch." https://twitter.com/#!/21Rushfan12

March 15th, 2012, 07:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
AMBR Goddess of Chaos Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,758	There always seems to be one. Really like to hear their excuse. Hope it's not one of those typical ambiguous explanations. On the flip, I'm confident the replacement will be excellent. You always come through despite the BS you are handed. Don't know how you do it. __________________ Co-sponsor of Heaven's Cry for PPXIV (YAY!) Check out my updated photo website at ambrphoto.com http://www.beyondearcandy.com Past sponsors of Kamelot, Angra, Epica, After Forever, Amorphis, Rob Rock, Crimson Glory, Brainstorm, Nocturnal Rites, Tarot and Mob Rules, Amaranth

March 15th, 2012, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
mattbrood Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 929	Bummer, but I have a feeling I know who the replacement might be! crosses fingers __________________ Proud Co-sponsor of Epica for ProgPower XIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Sanctuary for ProgPower XII Co-Admin for Official ProgPower USA Facebook page Editor for Lady Obscure Music Magazine Last edited by mattbrood : March 15th, 2012 at 07:49 AM.

March 15th, 2012, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cheiron Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,605	Sorry you have to go through more of the same old shit form bands. I'm sure the replacement will ... make some people happy and some people mad __________________ Cheiron

March 15th, 2012, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
AngraRULES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 12,128	Have to admit I am not too upset over this band not making. Looking forward to the announcement.

March 15th, 2012, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
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March 15th, 2012, 07:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
imaskinbeater clinically insane drumnut Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 625	I'm really not surprised given the limited feedback from them. I'm bummed but excited to find out who the replacement is. I guess it's time to change my signature __________________ -Andy "Drifting in and out his mind never rests lying in shadows replaying a thousand regrets" Facebook- www.facebook.com/andy.selden Proud co-sponsor of Myrath for ProgPower USA XIV Past sponsor of Solution .45 for ProgPower USA XIII

March 15th, 2012, 07:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bear Got Shred?? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 3,458	well that sucks!

March 15th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
DADRocks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 563	I was really looking forward to see them. Their debut cd is really good. Their loss. Here's hoping Vangough. Though I'm sure whoever the replacement is will be a good one.

March 15th, 2012, 08:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
Formerly known as Chris F5 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 985	As long as you don't let our friend Russ pick the replacement. __________________ Chris Rifkin-photographer/musician/songwriter/storm chaser/world famous internet troll,the order of which fluctuates on a daily basis.

March 15th, 2012, 08:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
jhallum Computer guy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 233	Bummer! I was looking forward to seeing them! __________________ Co-Sponsor Haken -- PP XII MaYaN -- PP XIII

March 15th, 2012, 08:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
dionysus11 MSTmike3K Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 547	this sounds like good news to me, i don't really like them very much. __________________ MSTmike3K

March 15th, 2012, 08:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
srosenblatt Metal Matriarch Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 84	It's a bummer, but I'd always prefer every band to be actively excited about playing at PPUSA. Thanks, Glenn, for all your hard work! Can't wait to hear the replacement. Quite frankly, yes, it's about who's there, but no matter who Glenn picks, I'd be there anyway. There are always surprises in the lineup. __________________ PROUD SPONSOR of ASHES OF ARES for ProgPowerUSA XIV Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Co-Founder and Director of Operations Metal Matriarch - http://metalmatriarch.com A heavy metal magazine run by women

March 15th, 2012, 08:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
Bear Got Shred?? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 3,458	So there is another band that fits with Aspera/Above Symmetry that I have been listening to alot.. Anthriel is pretty damn good!!! Bear

March 15th, 2012, 08:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
espz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 303	This just means to me that I'll have to buy another cd and be introduced to some other amazing band!

March 15th, 2012, 09:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
LuvMyProg Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton/AB/Canada Posts: 26	A MINOR CASUALTY! Not a loss in the tragic sense... I have no doubt that the replacement will be an improvement for me at least... just a hunch but Above Symmetry were a lesser light from my perspective... PP Rules!

March 15th, 2012, 09:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
Oblivion Ocean Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 172	Hmmm. Just for fun, let me start some unsubstantiated, irresponsible, out-of-my-ass speculation. Perhaps Kamelot has chosen Atle Pettersen as their new vocalist and that is why they have to cancel. He was one of the vocalist that performed with them. As I said, I have no actual information to base this on, just some fun speculation

March 15th, 2012, 10:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
hoodaman Is it live or is it Dave? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 608	didn't they back out of progpower europe a couple years back as well? __________________ It is possible to not understand without being confused. It is possible to be inaccessible without hiding. It is possible to be aware without being awake.

March 15th, 2012, 12:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
DamaginDave Ambassador of Metal Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2	I guess I'm in the minority here, but I was really looking forward to seeing these guys. As for a replacement, I'm crossing my fingers for Arch/Matheos… Sympathetic Resonance is brilliant and would LOVE to see it performed live!!

March 15th, 2012, 12:51 PM	#25 (permalink)
Harvester The Promoter Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,472	Hey DD, Welcome to the forum. It's impossible to replace an opening band with a rare appearance from a headline caliber band. The finances/logistics just don't work.