Gates of Winter should play ProgPower!!!

[David Gold]

http://www.bravewords.com/news/81403

ProgPower USA - Line-Up Completed By Headlining AMORPHIS
Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 21:36:11 EST

Been ages since AMORPHIS played on these shores, now the Finns are confirmed as the final act of the two-day ProgPower USA festival. ProgPower USA IX, America’s premiere metal festival, returns to Center Stage in Atlanta on Sept 26 & 27.

“Amorphis may not fit the stereotypical profile, but they truly are a progressive giant in this scene. From their death metal roots to the current moody atmosphere, they have done it all. Any band that can survive for sixteen years by doing it their own way deserves to be a headliner,” said promoter Glenn Harveston.

Amorphis's last performance in the US was in 2003.

Joining the band are festival headliner ICED EARTH, Florida’s JON OLIVA'S PAIN, Poland’s RIVERSIDE, Germany’s IRON SAVIOR, Denmark’s VOLBEAT, Sweden’s ANDROMEDA, Florida’s ROB ROCK, Italy’s ELVENKING, France’s SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE, Austria’s SERENITY, and Italy’s PATHOSRAY.

Tickets for ProgPower USA IX go on sale March 1st and limited to 900 tickets.Advance gold badges are sold-out for the seventh consecutive year. For further information including advertisement and sponsorship details, visit www.progpowerusa.com.

ESPECIALLY because Amorphis will be there!!!

Contact the good folks there and see if it's possible. You guys can be the new band that everyone gets into! www.progpowerusa.com

 

[zekeyou]

What's funny is that yesterday afternoon I sent the promoter "Lux Aeterna", about 5 hours before the Amorphis announcement was made-- on about my 10th listen a few weeks back, I thought "Damn, he just might dig this band".

Also odd was the arrival of "Silent Waters" yesterday in the mail....

 

[stevenfurgiuele]

I read this last night at 3am and was like.. man it would be cool to one day play that lol
Thanks zekeyou!! Hopefully good things may come of it next year!

 

[MetalAges]

Hey guys!

Unfortunately the show is completely booked now

 

[yourinnerfear]

im going to try to go to this
it would be amazing to see iced earth, something ive wanted to do for a while!

 

[HemlockForTheGods]

hey kat!


and yeah - barlow is back!

 

[yourinnerfear]

heyy
i got the cd's yesterday
everything is amazing, and the artwork goes with the music perfectly
i should have these sold fairly quick, if i have any left though, ill bring them up in april!

 

[dcowboys311]

Hey guys!

Unfortunately the show is completely booked now

Does that include the showcase?

 

[David Gold]

Unfortunately the show is completely booked now

Booked now - schmooked now. There's always a way! If they play, I'll go to this!!!

 

[HemlockForTheGods]

if you did you would have to come up for a song!

 

[David Gold]

Phht! You got a deal!

 

[zekeyou]

Booked now - schmooked now. There's always a way! If they play, I'll go to this!!!

The Showcase...formerly known as the "Pre-Party".

 

[HemlockForTheGods]

we should assassinate one of the bands and take their place... thats metal right?

 

[David Gold]

we should assassinate one of the bands and take their place... thats metal right?

Nathan Explosion - "Why didn't we think of this before?"

 

[HemlockForTheGods]

hahahah

 

[Kenneth R.]

Wow, that would be incredibly metal.

 

[GoW_Holmes]

Blacker than the blackest black, times infinity!!!

 

[HemlockForTheGods]

we need a space helicopter

 

[zekeyou]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/progpower-usa/375742-serenity-cancels-pp-usa-ix-appearance.html

Serenity Cancels PP USA IX Appearance
I have just recieved notification that Serenity have been forced to cancel their performance due to reasons beyond their control. I will have no further comment on the situation other to say that those wishing to see the band in the future should probably book a flight to Europe.


So........

I obviously have a list of bands that have expressed interest in performing on file. I also have a list of bands that have impressed me since I made the roster decision many months ago. I could tap a replacement within 24 hrs. However, I have decided to just open it wide open and see what happens. Let's have some fun and get the fans involved as well.

So do you know any bands that want the opening slot & the chance to elevate their career? This is your chance to tell every band you know that is willing to take the opening slot by the balls and run with it.

Have them (band member or manager only) email me at and ONLY at opener@progpowerusa.com with a link to their website/myspace page . They will recieve an automatic reply stating that we recieved their email and appreciate their interest in the festival. Due to the large volume of emails that I anticipate, I will not respond to each email personally. There is no deadline or firm announcment date. I will simply name the band when I find the one that kicks my ass and agrees to terms. Please remember that this is an OPENING SLOT and probably geared towards newer bands that are hungry as opposed to veterans that expect certain requirements to be met.

I will not accept emails from fans on behalf of bands. I will not accept emails at any address other than the one listed above.

Get busy folks and get the word out.

Glenn
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*cough cough*

 

[stevenfurgiuele]

applied!!