Expect a few changes next year

[Wishmaster]

In/out privledges will remain. This year will be the final test as to the camera question. I will leave it up to you to report bootleggers. If I have as many problems next time as this year, then I will ban all but disposable cameras.

We'll just have to bring out the Brute Squad next year.

--Mike

 

[metalmaiden]

Glenn. That sucks how people bootlegged the shows and disrepected you. You were kind enough to trust everyone to bring in their back packs and stuff (which is greatly appreciated) cause it's easier to carry merch that everyone buys and bringing in camera's so everyone can take pictures of the bands playing, hanging out with them for autorgraphs and of course photos of friends hanging out. I have video capability on my digital camera but have never used it. I have too much respect for people's requests and bands for that part.

I thought the way your had everything set up was awesome. As a non-smoker going outside to get some fresh air once in a while was great. Hopefully next year you will keep everything the same but understandable if you change it because of those people who disrespected your trust.

 

[PowerFreak]

Another thing that couldn't hurt is to have someone, like the guy announcing, come out and remind the crowd that it's not allowed. There weren't any signs that I saw, and I'm sure not everyone that attends hangs out here. The good thing about someone being in the crowd bootlegging is there's ALWAYS someone next to them. Come out in the middle of a set if you have to and remind people that if they are bootlegging that they'll be lynched. I like the idea of having signs up as well EVERYWHERE reminding people if you see someone recording to report them.

As the guy announcing, I fully agree and think this will be something we will do next year.

Do you think it needs to be done after/before every band or just once at the beginning, each day? I'm easy (please tell your female friends), so will be doing what Glenn tells me. I'd like to know what you guys think though.

How many times saying, "Just a reminder, not that anyone here is being naughty and bootlegging this here shindig, if you are caught bootlegging any portion of ProgPower, you will be escorted from the building, probably with 1000 feet kicking your lilly ass. Thank you. Now, let's here it again for BRAINSTOOOORRRMMMMMMMM!"

Zilly

 

[Pellaz]

As the guy announcing, I fully agree and think this will be something we will do next year.

Do you think it needs to be done after/before every band or just once at the beginning, each day? I'm easy (please tell your female friends), so will be doing what Glenn tells me. I'd like to know what you guys think though.

Maybe once before the first band, and again after the third band, each night. BUT there should be good-sized signs in the entrance spelling out what is and isn't allowed:

• NO video recording! Camcorders will be confiscated!
• Still photography IS allowed
• In-and-out IS allowed -- keep your ticket!
• Worshipping Glenn IS allowed
• Limit of three items per person for autograph lines
• Keep yer hands OFF the lady bartender!
• All bags are subject to search

etc.

How many times saying, "Just a reminder, not that anyone here is being naughty and bootlegging this here shindig, if you are caught bootlegging any portion of ProgPower, you will be escorted from the building, probably with 1000 feet kicking your lilly ass. Thank you. Now, let's here it again for BRAINSTOOOORRRMMMMMMMM!"
Zilly

Hahaha... "You will be evicted from the building and thrown into West Peachtree Street. No, not by security, but by several dozen fans. Yes, as a matter of fact, we ARE the Brute Squad."

 

[13ShadesofGray]

Maybe once before the first band, and again after the third band, each night. BUT there should be good-sized signs in the entrance spelling out what is and isn't allowed:

• NO video recording! Camcorders will be confiscated!
• Still photography IS allowed
• In-and-out IS allowed -- keep your ticket!
• Worshipping Glenn IS allowed
• Limit of three items per person for autograph lines
• Keep yer hands OFF the lady bartender!
• All bags are subject to search

etc.

Hahaha... "You will be evicted from the building and thrown into West Peachtree Street. No, not by security, but by several dozen fans. Yes, as a matter of fact, we ARE the Brute Squad."

How 'bout a big poster with a pic of our lovely deceased rodent friend. Caption underneath reads "THIS is what happened to the last bootlegger. You've been warned. Management"

 

[AMBR]

Hmmm, I could have shirts made up.
Bootlegger Brute Squad
We'll KICK you ASS!

I bet a couple dozen guys walking around with that on might make 'em at least think twice.

edit: Ok, Babs, I'm an idiot, what the hell do they mean by bodily passing? More than one thing comes to mind.

 

[BABS]

I think it refers to crowd surfing, must be spoken in Wisconsinese (lol).

 

[Metalmilitia2000]

Hmmm, I could have shirts made up.
Bootlegger Brute Squad
We'll KICK you ASS!

I bet a couple dozen guys walking around with that on might make 'em at least think twice.

edit: Ok, Babs, I'm an idiot, what the hell do they mean by bodily passing? More than one thing comes to mind.

That "We'll KICK your ASS" line reminds me of that old Flotsam and Jetsam song from No Place For Disgrace. Eric AK's singing on that song is hysterical.

Brent

 

[MetalRose]

"Just a reminder, not that anyone here is being naughty and bootlegging this here shindig, if you are caught bootlegging any portion of ProgPower, you will be escorted from the building, probably with 1000 feet so MetalRose can kick your lilly ass with in inches of your pathetic existance."

Zilly

I like the way you think Zilla!

-MetalRose

 

[Burke]

In/out privledges will remain. This year will be the final test as to the camera question. I will leave it up to you to report bootleggers. If I have as many problems next time as this year, then I will ban all but disposable cameras.

I'm going to make the effort to leave things as is, but I need your help.

Glenn H

You GOT it bro - and there is a whole YEAR for the word to be disseminated. Trust me, you have a loyal army here - you say the word, it will be done.
Between your 'enforcers' and a sign on the way in, it'll be handled. And THANKS for maintaining the In-Out privledges!!

(Wait - did I just type it will be a whole year till the next show? A YEAR?..... Aww man..... Geez... I think I need a minute of quiet time.... I got something in my eye....)

 

[Evil]

I like the way you think Zilla!

-MetalRose

youd enjoy every second of it too!!

 

[MetalRose]

youd enjoy every second of it too!!

Yes I do!


-MetalRose

 

[ae]

And security didn't stop him? He wasn't concealing it, but they let him in anyway? Was the guy the problem, or lax security the problem? I'm not saying he was right for bringing it, but maybe there should one sign saying what you can't bring in, or have it on the ticket like other shows do.

In addition to the ones on stage filming, there were two people who were authorized to videotape the event. For those who claim to have seen the bootlegger, you probably saw one of us, as we were shooting all over the venue, even occasionally from seats when our legs gave out. I ran into no other filmers during the event, so the bootlegger most likely sat in the back concealed by the same darkness that made me stumble a few times, and probably was not as obvious about it as believed. This bootlegging thing has incensed the mob and I'm just afraid that some photo of me lying in the gutter all bruised up will be floating around the forum after PP6, just like the one of the rat!!!


- ae -
Angry Woodchuck Productions

 

[Krusty/Antithesis]

What was that smell I caught a few times when I was down on the floor? I thought the person next to me just let out a nasty fart but this happened several times during bands' sets ...Is the sewer system somehow connected to Earthlink??Maybe somethin' you should look into Glenn..Some people mentioned the same thing happened last year as well..And if people were farting,be polite!!Get on yer ass & light the farts
Krusty,the notorious fart lighter as well:hotjump:

P.S.Thanx again Glenn!!Kick ass job bro!!

 

[MetalRose]

In addition to the ones on stage filming, there were two people who were authorized to videotape the event. For those who claim to have seen the bootlegger, you probably saw one of us, as we were shooting all over the venue, even occasionally from seats when our legs gave out. I ran into no other filmers during the event, so the bootlegger most likely sat in the back concealed by the same darkness that made me stumble a few times, and probably was not as obvious about it as believed. This bootlegging thing has incensed the mob and I'm just afraid that some photo of me lying in the gutter all bruised up will be floating around the forum after PP6, just like the one of the rat!!!


- ae -
Angry Woodchuck Productions

Like I mentioned before, people authorized should have a special pass. Like a pink pass with a video camera on the front. That way we wouldn't beat your ass down!

-MetalRose

 

[MetalVideoKing]

Hey AE,

If you get this message, would you mind contacting me? I'm curious to know what all you guys shot. Didn't get an opportunity to talk with your crew. You can e-mail me at kip@tapouttvandfilm.com

Thanks bro!

 

[ae]

Like I mentioned before, people authorized should have a special pass. Like a pink pass with a video camera on the front. That way we wouldn't beat your ass down!

-MetalRose

I guess it depends on who's doing the beating, and if we will be allowed to film that.

-ae-
Angry Woodchuck Productions

 

[MetalRose]

I guess it depends on who's doing the beating, and if we will be allowed to film that.

-ae-
Angry Woodchuck Productions

"ProgPower Girls Gone Primal! :Shedevil: Watch these girls beat bootlegging brats! See fist fights and hair pulling as these girls wait in line to meet Midnight! You think you've seen it all! You haven't seen anything until you've seen a metalhead being pulled "cave-man style" throught the club! By his girlfriend! Shocking never before seen footage of girls in corsets! Order yours today! BONUS! Each month a NEW video will be sent to you! Will will charge your credit card $5.95 per video, pluse $75.90 s/h. If you are not satisified with your purchase, you may return it for a full refund, minus s/h charges! Don't delay act today!"


-MetalRose

 

[Bryan316]

You GOT it bro - and there is a whole YEAR for the word to be disseminated. Trust me, you have a loyal army here - you say the word, it will be done.

LMFAO!!!


Sheeeit! Let's just call Glenn Emperor Palpatine! I could see it.... walking around the festival next year, with a posse of evil henchmen wearing Brute Squad shirts and matching steel-toed spiked combat boots with wicked-awesome blades sticking everywhere, one carrying a huge cleaving axe and another carrying a wooden block just tall enough to support a head when someone is kneeling, and he's wearing an evil black robe, can't see his face, just hear his kickass Georgian accent... "You shall surrender your video cameras, or suffer my wrath! Now, git yer ass on outta here, b'fore I git me mah shotgun an' blast ya!"


Try it out this year for Halloween, Glenn! Come on! All youz guyz just go to Office Depot or Guitar Center or something, and march around like that. All great men should bask in their power every once in a while. It's..... good for the soul! Like... Chicken soup for the... metal? Mind failing.... need..... more.... coffee... TPS reports..... weight too great.... must....escape....to.... concert.... tonight..... Shadows Fall..... six... more........hours.......

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

Hell...I saw someone with an Laptop Apple computer?!?!?!?! thought is was ok since he got in with it? In and out is a must with a festival that long so what ever you have to do to insure that privalige is a must!
It's the best fest in the U.S. hands down!