The annual roster clue (PP USA IX):

[Harvester]

Even though I'm breaking with tradition with the early roster announcement, I wanted to continue this one. My plan is the following:

*6 U.S. debuts
*2 bands that have been to the States only once before (via tour or one-off)
*2 returning bands.

I am 60% done with my plan.

 

[shaq]

cmonnnnn Riverside!

 

[Curufin]

Still leaves room for Iron Savior, Persuader, Sieges Even, and Nocturnal Rites!

 

[shaq]

and Andromeda!

 

[swayn3rd]

O GOD!!! ANTICIPATION NOW :[ mystery

 

[Met-Al]

Let's see...


U.S. debuts: Andromeda, Labyrinth, Hubi Meisel, Metalium, Spheric Universe Experience, To-Mera (I'm being hopeful with all of these)

Bands that have played the States once: Eidolon, Falconer (again, being hopeful)

Returning bands: Angra, Brainstorm (I'm only allowing myself to guess two, and these are the most deserving in my book)


Let's see how wrong I am this time!


Stay metal. Never rust.
Met-Al

 

[rms]

Cellador im guessing as a 2nd/3rd slot maybe

 

[urinalcakemix]

Orphaned Land.
Orphaned Land.
Orphaned Land.

 

[longshot9]

Still leaves room for Iron Savior, Persuader, Sieges Even, and Nocturnal Rites!

 

[The Invisible Guest]

Even though I'm breaking with tradition with the early roster announcement, I wanted to continue this one. My plan is the following:

*6 U.S. debuts

I'll go with Riverside, Mystic Prophecy, DGM, Labyrinth, Astral Doors, and Poverty's No Crime

*2 bands that have been to the States only once before (via tour or one-off)

Amorphis, and Nocturnal Rites


*2 returning bands.

Circus Maximus, and Nightwish

It think that would make for a hell of a lineup, but I couldn't come up with sure fire headliner types outside of Nightwish. With them on the bill I think there would be yet another sellout.

Britt

 

[Torn2Shreds]

The two returning bands...

Symphony x and Edguy

My .02

 

[mëtålspëd]

I would be a liar if I said I wasnt really happy with these hints!

 

[dtfanatic]

and Andromeda!

Yes please.

 

[shaq]

guess i can give up hope for Slough Feg now too

 

[TwizstedJesus]

Sieges Even please...There are few bands left thst I really want to see and Sieeges Even is one of them...they deserve a chance to conquer America.

 

[adaher]

Hey, that means we need a Progpower prediction thread!

 

[skeksis]

Hmmm... Kamelot and Circus Maximus as the returnees would be killer.

6 US debuts, there's a mighty monkey wrench to chew on. Excalion, Iron Savior, Wintersun, and Kiuas would all be excellent choices.

As far as Symphony X... wouldn't it just be poetic justice for them to headline Progpower X?

 

[TheWhisper]

As far as Symphony X... wouldn't it just be poetic justice for them to headline Progpower X?

Along with...
X
Eternity X
Static X
Planet X
King's X
XTC
X-Japan
Xymox
King's X
Brand X
Generation X
Racer X
Madame X

...and Evergrey

 

[FatesFan]

SYMPHONY X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[J-Dubya 777]

Triosphere!!!