GLenn, it's ok, just tell them you booked me as the headliner on Saturday.
I realize I'm awesome- everyone else will know it soon enough
I realize I'm awesome- everyone else will know it soon enough
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KaptainKrude
Your Psychotic Companion
If it's not built on faulty logic and the inane supposition that his absence and that of five others could possibly qualify the lineup as weak, then yes.
I really don't understand all this whining. All I have to say is that last years PPVII line up was less than appealing to me. Honestly, I was not really looking forward to progpower as much as I had been in the past. However, on the 7 hour car trip home, my fellow progpower travelers and I all agreed that it was one of the best festivals ever. I was DEAD WRONG about Freak Kitchen. I thought their set would be a good time for a break to eat or whatever. But, my buddy Joel went to this show for one reason only, to see Matias and the Boys, so the rest of us stayed in the arena for the show to "pretend" to like them to support our buddy. I am thrilled to say there was NO "pretending" required! I am now a HUGE Freak Kitchen fan, as are all of us!! This goes for Mercenary, Zero Hour, and Vision Divine as well.
This year, so far, their has only been one band announced that I am unfamiliar with.(raintime) I must say that for me personally, this is a dream line up come true. Yes, even though the second headliner (Nocturnal Rites I am really hoping for) has yet to be announced. I have several friends who will be attending for the first time this year just because they are so blown away by this line up. This is in addition to our usual 8 man caravan from Kentucky. I think this show will sell out, and fairly quickly at that.
Troy
This year, so far, their has only been one band announced that I am unfamiliar with.(raintime) I must say that for me personally, this is a dream line up come true. Yes, even though the second headliner (Nocturnal Rites I am really hoping for) has yet to be announced. I have several friends who will be attending for the first time this year just because they are so blown away by this line up. This is in addition to our usual 8 man caravan from Kentucky. I think this show will sell out, and fairly quickly at that.
Troy
Contrary to what you and many fellow forum members think, the views expressed in this forum do not necessarily reflect what the audience at large feels or believes. I have stated before "This board's enthusiasm and expectations are usually far higher than the general audience's." Therefore when someone who posts relatively infrequently makes a post contrary to the board's overall opinion, they might actually be on to something your infallable logic may have overlooked.
Last year there were more than a few nay sayers who had their opinions rammed down their throats. As a matter of fact, on the first day of ticket sales Glenn declared a record breaking sales pace and that "The nay sayers can kiss our ass!" Well, the rest is history.
Those that disagree have always been free to do so as long as they are civil about it. There's no reason a perfectly civil differing opinion should be answered with personal attacks or condescending remarks.
SoNofBitcH
Member
Andy Laudano
Member
Those are all some great points. Thanks again for the Redemption reccomendation about a year ago. Love that album and I'm looking forward to seeing them play live. I think this will be an easy sell out. Not a record breaker, but well in advance of the fest.
I'm excited to get to see Primal Fear, Sonata Arctica, Firewind, Redemption, Vanden Plas and Freak Kitchen. I don't know much about Virgin Steele, Threshhold, Communic or Pagan's Mind but I'm sure that like previous years most will make a fan out of me. That's "The ProgPower Effect" - always going home a fan of more bands than when you started!
Put me down as another one hoping for Nocturnal Rites or Brainstorm for the final roster addition. My gut says Glenn has something else in mind but I can still hope.
AMBR
Metal Grandma
Happy now, gonna be happier later. This is all highly amsusing. Many quality bands mentioned, but I like nearly all suggested. Nothing to complain about; it's just gonna get better!
KingsGene
God of Thunder
Really hoping for Nocturnal Rites, but can't imagine they would jump right to the top spot for their first ProgPower appearance when other returning bands have not elevated to true headline status. Since I think Glenn's a POS fanboy, I'm assuming they'll be the pick, especially with a new 2007 release.
Orphaned Land? Hmmm....here's one hoping Steven Wilson's production on the new CD will tone down the vocal growling, which to this point ruins this great band for me, IMO.
Orphaned Land? Hmmm....here's one hoping Steven Wilson's production on the new CD will tone down the vocal growling, which to this point ruins this great band for me, IMO.
booB
Señor Member
PowerFreak
Jizz Master Zero
OH HELL YEAH!!
Glen, you and Sean have booked 5, count them 5 of my wishlist!! I feel like I just won the lottery!Sonata Arctica, Pagan's Mind, Vanden Plas, Redemption & Threshold. And I'm looking forward to the others too. This line up is fantastic!
This year it's all about the music if you ask me... You have booked some amazing bands and this year will be a huge success no doubt...
I'm still hoping for a FFB! (Female Fronted Band) - After Forever or Within Temptation maybe? Don't know if either is headline material but I think they are worthy of Co-Headline statusBut it seems unlikely...
You mean Shane bro. Sean does jack and shit except setting up tables.
I bring nothing to the table... except setting up tables.
Zilla
jaq
You ain't seen nothin'
All I can say is, if some people don't want to go, then I'm happy it will give me a better chance of getting tickets It's such an awesome lineup that I was quite worried I will miss out in the rush.
Actually I'd already decided that when you announced Redemption. You could just stick Ray on a stage all day and I'd buy a ticket.
It's such an awesome lineup that I was quite worried I will miss out in the rush.Actually I'd already decided that when you announced Redemption. You could just stick Ray on a stage all day and I'd buy a ticket.
Me neither. Hell Im only into Firewind and Pagans Mind for the actual fest (Vanden Plas for the showcase). Thats 2 out of 9 bands.
However I know that because I lean on the "power" side, Im not gonna get alot of bands I like. Like stated it has to be a good mix or else Glenn risks the chance of alienating a chunk of fans.
Another thing, if people dont like it heres an idea. Invest in another festival. Believe it or not before Pagans Mind was announced I was seriously debatting possibly going to ProgPower UK instead (a big "maybe" though as I also go to PPUSA to mingle with friends). And having already been to PPUK believe it or not expense wise its not much more $$$.
This where you and I disagree completely. I'm not going to argue "popularity" but were you at III or IV and witness the crowd reactions to either band?
I wasn't, but it is a good point. If you're marketing to regulars, then obviously bringing back our favorites makes sense. And I really, really want to see both bands.
That's why I ready to start creating headliners instead of booking them.
Seems to me that you've done an amazing job of getting some bands over to the point where the PP crowd would love to see them in higher slots. But making a headliner seems like a tall order. It'll be interesting to see if you can pull it off.
I wasn't, but it is a good point. If you're marketing to regulars, then obviously bringing back our favorites makes sense. And I really, really want to see both bands.
That's why I ready to start creating headliners instead of booking them.
Seems to me that you've done an amazing job of getting some bands over to the point where the PP crowd would love to see them in higher slots. But making a headliner seems like a tall order. It'll be interesting to see if you can pull it off.
Glenn -- now is your chance to get Kiuas. You want to create a headliner?
Or you can get Elvenking. Tom Naumann (guitarist for Primal Fear) and I agree. And I'm willing to wager that it sells out if you do (okay it will if you don't too), and if I lose the wager, I'll buy all the rest of the available tickets at the door, and I'll wear them all. And then I'll go watch one of my favorite bands.
Oh yeah and I hear Dark Empire is available.
Or you can get Elvenking. Tom Naumann (guitarist for Primal Fear) and I agree. And I'm willing to wager that it sells out if you do (okay it will if you don't too), and if I lose the wager, I'll buy all the rest of the available tickets at the door, and I'll wear them all. And then I'll go watch one of my favorite bands.
Oh yeah and I hear Dark Empire is available.
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
Hmmm.... perhaps I am wrong about the timing, but I thought for sure a new album was in the works to be released next year? (That's actually one of the reasons I thought they would be an intriguing possibility, along with the reception they received at PPVI).
Jason
dcowboys311
Member
Agreed!
Has there been any word on how their next release is going? I was excited to hear that Steven Wilson was producing it.
I liked Secret Sphere
I didn't think they were that bad either. They were the young ones from Italy right?
Now I sound old (ha ha).
Evil
Drunken Bastard
They came across better on stage at ProgPower UK in march than they did at PPIV
i could stop laughing at the print spandex he was wearing
i could stop laughing at the print spandex he was wearing
rockyracoon
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Since the Friday headlining spot it filled, I'm wondering if that makes it more difficult for Glenn to fill the Saturday headlining spot. In other words, is the Sat. night slot a "tougher sell" and a potential deal-breaker for some potential candidates who would prefer to be playing on Friday?
