BenMech
student of the d'eh
It is still pretty awesome in 2010.
Q4T
Also the Far Far North ep and the albums AFTER Odin Owns Ye All (I still love that title)
It is still pretty awesome in 2010.
They will follow Tyr on Friday. Stormwarrior will move to Saturday. Full details to come.
And I have already read one post on the ATL metal forum from a person who confirms they are now attending.
Bands like Einherjer and Thyrfing don't get noticed over here because they never tour over here (hell does Einherjer even play out in Europe?).
I believe you are one of the most intelligent armchair quarterbacks on this forum when it comes to your critique. However, I also feel that no matter what I book or stretch the boundaries, you are still not going to attend for whatever reason. I could book Manilla Road, Cathedral, and five of your other favorite bands that wouldn't draw 100 on their own...and you still would not attend.
I think some of you might be missing my point.
Yes, of course with ANY genre of metal, there will be originators that get overlooked.
Also, of course there is nothing wrong with Pagan Fest being folks first exposure to certain bands. I am sure Prog Power was many power metal fan's exposure to prog bands and vice versa.
Look, I understand that Turisas came to Glen.
And from a business perspective, it would have been foolish to not consider it.
It comes down to this for me. I have always had a TON of respect for Prog Power because they were one festival that helped bring amazing bands who were underexposed in the states, in addition to developing newer bands. I am a business man myself, so I can certainly understand and appreciate that with declining CD and ticket sales, the fest has to branch out to reach new audiences. Just seems to me that this goes against what made the fest special to begin with . That's all I am really saying.
Sorry if I seemed to have attacked or insult anyone personally, because that was not my intent.
I believe you are one of the most intelligent armchair quarterbacks on this forum when it comes to your critique. However, I also feel that no matter what I book or stretch the boundaries, you are still not going to attend for whatever reason. I could book Manilla Road, Cathedral, and five of your other favorite bands that wouldn't draw 100 on their own...and you still would not attend.
So while I respect your opinion totally, I put a lot less emphasis on pleasing this type of fan given the conditions that are already affecting ticket sales that I have no say over.
I'd also still point out the number of bands making their U.S. debut on the roster this year to counter your feelings.
Complaining because there are too many awesome bands is akin to bitching you have too much money or juggling too many women. Nothing wrong in my book with an excess of riches!!!
Keep 'em coming, Glenn. I'll have plenty of time to sleep when I am dead.
Complaining because there are too many awesome bands is akin to bitching you have too much money or juggling too many women. Nothing wrong in my book with an excess of riches!!!
Keep 'em coming, Glenn. I'll have plenty of time to sleep when I am dead.