Who do you want to see?

sh0kr0k · October 8th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Okay, let's have it. Now that PPUSA has announced the contenders for IX, tell me who else you want to see in 2008. Think as big or as small as you'd like...

TheWhisper · October 8th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Galactic Cowboys...do the guys still live in the Houston area? Shouldn't be too hard to pull off.

TX Metal Cowboy · October 8th, 2007, 11:14 PM

Vesperian Sorrow
Shadow Reichenstein
Lyzanxia
Galactic Cowboys would be kinda cool
Krucible again!!
One of Sixx
Evergrey
Zero Hour

Just to name a few...

Dolamite S. Biffle · October 9th, 2007, 10:47 AM

I decided just to go through my itunes and pick bands that I really wanted to see after releasing a new album this past year.

Anubis Gate
Nocturnal Rites
Susperia
Vintersorg/borknagar
Vainglory
Agent Steel
Battlelore
Cage
Darkwater
Dream Evil
Eldritch
Ensiferum
Heaven Shall Burn
Lion's Share
Metalium
Moonsorrow
Nightingale
Norther
Persefone
Quo Vadis
Seventh Wonder
Tyr

FataMorgana · October 9th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Zero Hour

Freak Kitchen

Fates Warning

(I can dream can't I?)
To-Mera
Cloudscape
Darkwater
Oceans of Sadness
Vainglory
Ignitor
Cea Serin

TheWhisper · October 9th, 2007, 09:06 PM

Dimension
Sacred Reich...Surf Nicaragua

happytimes · October 10th, 2007, 07:13 PM

How about the likes of:
Adagio
Stride
Blotted Science
Redemption
Stormental
Thessera
Mind's Eye

Suspyre
to name just a few that would be worthy!
Franky

sh0kr0k · October 10th, 2007, 07:16 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I'm making notes!
Please keep them coming! Some of these might be more possible than you realize!

If only I can get the venue squared away...

TheWhisper · October 10th, 2007, 08:11 PM

Rob Rock

J-Man · October 11th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I'm making notes!
Please keep them coming! Some of these might be more possible than you realize!

If only I can get the venue squared away...

Where are you planning on having your show in 2008?

sh0kr0k · October 11th, 2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyramaze51

Where are you planning on having your show in 2008?

Well, F.B.I. 1 is always an option of course, but I'm waiting on another financial source to come through before I make a commitment to a venue. I may be able to move to Meridian or Engine Room. Then again, I may stay at FBI because they are good to us. It won't be a problem to get a venue, I suppose I should have said I'm waiting to see what kind of budget I will have so I can make a venue decision. Clear as mud, huh?

FataMorgana · October 11th, 2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

Well, F.B.I. 1 is always an option of course, but I'm waiting on another financial source to come through before I make a commitment to a venue. I may be able to move to Meridian or Engine Room. Then again, I may stay at FBI because they are good to us. It won't be a problem to get a venue, I suppose I should have said I'm waiting to see what kind of budget I will have so I can make a venue decision. Clear as mud, huh?

Have you been to either of these venues? Of the two, my opinion is that the Meridian is a better venue than the Engine Room. Meridian's "red room" is small and does have a tiny stage...I wouldn't even call it a stage, it's a riser.

The "blue room" is much nicer...larger overall area and higher, larger stage.

Can't give you a comparison to FBI though since I never seem to make it there...

Stacy

sh0kr0k · October 12th, 2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FataMorgana

Have you been to either of these venues? Of the two, my opinion is that the Meridian is a better venue than the Engine Room. Meridian's "red room" is small and does have a tiny stage...I wouldn't even call it a stage, it's a riser.

The "blue room" is much nicer...larger overall area and higher, larger stage.

Can't give you a comparison to FBI though since I never seem to make it there...

Stacy

I've been to the Meridian but not the Engine Room. FBI 1 is about half the size of the Meridian blue room's (the main room right?) standing room but with a stage that is nearly the same size. It has no second room like Meridian does (red room), and only a small area on either side of the stage for gear and band space. FBI 1 is open during the day for regular bar patrons, whereas Meridian is basically just open during shows. FBI 1 has pool tables, video games, air hockey, and video poker, Meridian does not but has the nice second lounge room (red room) and a better VIP area (I think). FBI 1 is great and so is Meridian. I've heard only good things about the Engine Room, but haven't been there.

FataMorgana · October 12th, 2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

I've been to the Meridian but not the Engine Room. FBI 1 is about half the size of the Meridian blue room's (the main room right?) standing room but with a stage that is nearly the same size. It has no second room like Meridian does (red room), and only a small area on either side of the stage for gear and band space. FBI 1 is open during the day for regular bar patrons, whereas Meridian is basically just open during shows. FBI 1 has pool tables, video games, air hockey, and video poker, Meridian does not but has the nice second lounge room (red room) and a better VIP area (I think). FBI 1 is great and so is Meridian. I've heard only good things about the Engine Room, but haven't been there.

Yes, the blue room is the main room. The only really bad thing about the Meridian is the freakin' metal and cement stairs necessary to get in and out of the place. I always feel like I'm on a fire escape.

Having been to the Engine Room, I don't ever plan to go back unless someone can tell me it's 100% different than it used to be.

I seriously felt like I was in a deathtrap....and couldn't see the bands on stage at all either.

halcyonwayband@aol.com · October 12th, 2007, 12:11 PM

If you get GC to play that show, I will PAY to be on the bill. End of story. GC are my fave band ever besides Queensryche.

TX Metal Cowboy · October 12th, 2007, 02:47 PM

I really think you should stick with FBI for the second year. Just my opinion. Parking sux at the Engine Room. I am completely biased on this, but I think Frankie is the heart and soul of the Houston scene right now.

As for another band...

Suidakra!!!

sh0kr0k · October 12th, 2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FataMorgana

Yes, the blue room is the main room. The only really bad thing about the Meridian is the freakin' metal and cement stairs necessary to get in and out of the place. I always feel like I'm on a fire escape.

Having been to the Engine Room, I don't ever plan to go back unless someone can tell me it's 100% different than it used to be.

I seriously felt like I was in a deathtrap....and couldn't see the bands on stage at all either.

Noted about the Engine Room. Thanks! And I agree about the steps at Meridian, but it's not a big enough concern of mine to prevent me ever working with them.

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Originally Posted by halcyonwayband@aol.com

If you get GC to play that show, I will PAY to be on the bill. End of story. GC are my fave band ever besides Queensryche.

TOTALLY.NOTED. !! Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX Metal Cowboy

I really think you should stick with FBI for the second year. Just my opinion. Parking sux at the Engine Room. I am completely biased on this, but I think Frankie is the heart and soul of the Houston scene right now.

As for another band...

Suidakra!!!

Yeah I like FBI 1 and I'd like to keep it there too, but I do have to keep my ear to the ground about other options... And yeah, Frankie AND The Bossman are rockin' it in Houston!

TheWhisper · October 15th, 2007, 07:21 PM

Poisonblack

sh0kr0k · October 15th, 2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWhisper

Poisonblack

Hell yeah, I dig Poisonblack a LOT! That's one import I'd LOVE to make happen! These guys would SO tear it up in Houston!

For those unfamiliar...

TheWhisper · October 16th, 2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sh0kr0k

Hell yeah, I dig Poisonblack a LOT! That's one import I'd LOVE to make happen! These guys would SO tear it up in Houston!

They would be my first choice, but there are some other Finns that would be sweet, as well imo.
Charon
For My Pain...are they still active?
Entwine
Malpractice
End Of You

sh0kr0k · October 16th, 2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWhisper

They would be my first choice, but there are some other Finns that would be sweet, as well imo.
Charon
For My Pain...are they still active?
Entwine
Malpractice
End Of You

I don't know about any of these except Entwine, whom I enjoy QUITE a bit!

Mitsouko · November 7th, 2007, 02:24 PM

Nightwish, first and foremost. I've really gotten to dig Anette after seeing them live when I was in Detroit to see friends.

To-mera! It would be great to see them live. I loved Julie Kiss when she was in Without Face... but I don't think they ever played the US or if they did I never heard about it.

After Forever. Two words. "Floor Jansen". Two more words. "Is Amazing". 'nuff said!

Leaves' Eyes. Liv Kristine can do no wrong. Literally.

Opeth. I always seem to miss them!

Dendura. From Michigan... and I'm still waiting for them to play Chicago. Again, remarkable vocals really make a band's sound shine.

(Can you tell I tend to like strong vocals? lol)

Mitsouko · November 7th, 2007, 02:27 PM

I'm surprised anyone even suggested Vainglory... the singer's got powerful vocals, but is waaaaaaaaay too raspy & masculine for my taste.

A little roughness is sexy, but she's a bit much.

Just my opinion.

FataMorgana · November 7th, 2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitsouko

I'm surprised anyone even suggested Vainglory... the singer's got powerful vocals, but is waaaaaaaaay too raspy & masculine for my taste.

A little roughness is sexy, but she's a bit much.

Just my opinion.

Surprised?? Do you assume that because YOU don't like a band no one else could possibly enjoy them?

TheWhisper · November 7th, 2007, 08:47 PM

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TheWhisper Cobra Kai Never Dies Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 2,396	Galactic Cowboys...do the guys still live in the Houston area? Shouldn't be too hard to pull off. __________________ You can have my heart Though it isn't new It's been used and broken And only comes in blue So beyond repair Nothing I could do I tried to fix it myself But it was only worse when I got through You can have my heart If you don't mind broken things -Julie Miller 'Broken Things'

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Dolamite S. Biffle Biffliest Person Ever Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlantis Posts: 3,360	I decided just to go through my itunes and pick bands that I really wanted to see after releasing a new album this past year. Anubis Gate Nocturnal Rites Susperia Vintersorg/borknagar Vainglory Agent Steel Battlelore Cage Darkwater Dream Evil Eldritch Ensiferum Heaven Shall Burn Lion's Share Metalium Moonsorrow Nightingale Norther Persefone Quo Vadis Seventh Wonder Tyr __________________ One of the mofo's helping to bring Nocturnal Rites to ProgPower USA XI “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." "Dude, can you shut the fuck up for the next 3min and 12 seconds so I can play the next fucking song?!?" - Jon Oliva Last edited by Dolamite S. Biffle : October 9th, 2007 at 10:54 AM.

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sh0kr0k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 4,708	Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I'm making notes! Please keep them coming! Some of these might be more possible than you realize! If only I can get the venue squared away... __________________ last.fm : twitter : ZillowZollo blog

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TX Metal Cowboy Picture Boy Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 419	I really think you should stick with FBI for the second year. Just my opinion. Parking sux at the Engine Room. I am completely biased on this, but I think Frankie is the heart and soul of the Houston scene right now. As for another band... Suidakra!!! __________________ You'll never force me to denounce...

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TheWhisper Cobra Kai Never Dies Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 2,396	Poisonblack __________________ You can have my heart Though it isn't new It's been used and broken And only comes in blue So beyond repair Nothing I could do I tried to fix it myself But it was only worse when I got through You can have my heart If you don't mind broken things -Julie Miller 'Broken Things'

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Mitsouko Mistress of Spreadsheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 23	my two cents! Nightwish, first and foremost. I've really gotten to dig Anette after seeing them live when I was in Detroit to see friends. To-mera! It would be great to see them live. I loved Julie Kiss when she was in Without Face... but I don't think they ever played the US or if they did I never heard about it. After Forever. Two words. "Floor Jansen". Two more words. "Is Amazing". 'nuff said! Leaves' Eyes. Liv Kristine can do no wrong. Literally. Opeth. I always seem to miss them! Dendura. From Michigan... and I'm still waiting for them to play Chicago. Again, remarkable vocals really make a band's sound shine. (Can you tell I tend to like strong vocals? lol)

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Mitsouko Mistress of Spreadsheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 23	I'm surprised anyone even suggested Vainglory... the singer's got powerful vocals, but is waaaaaaaaay too raspy & masculine for my taste. A little roughness is sexy, but she's a bit much. Just my opinion.

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TheWhisper Cobra Kai Never Dies Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brandon, FL USA Posts: 2,396	Me. __________________ You can have my heart Though it isn't new It's been used and broken And only comes in blue So beyond repair Nothing I could do I tried to fix it myself But it was only worse when I got through You can have my heart If you don't mind broken things -Julie Miller 'Broken Things'