Every year, I try to figure out who Glenn will book for the show. Every year, I'm off by about nine bands. Maybe I'm just thinking too hard about it. Here goes:
Evergrey (Glenn's boys. They must play every other year, or he'll go through withdrawal)
Rob Rock (I would think his band is affordable, especially considering they're from Florida. I think he would be interested in playing after visiting this year)
Kotipelto (Reality check: Stratovarius will not happen. That's okay, because Kotipelto is better. Timo had an incredible response when he visited this year, so why not play next year?)
Sonata Arctica (Even with a U.S. tour ahead of them, a headlining slot at next year's show will still be a hit with 95% of the attendees)
Redemption (With Ray Alder on vocals and a new album on the way, they could make a bigger splash than they did last time)
Eidolon (I'll admit that this is more of a wish on my part, but the Drovers have made appearances at the past two shows. They should have a new album out with Nils K. Rue on vocals before the show, so they've got that going for them)
Circle II Circle (New album on the way, not to mention the fact that Zachary Stevens owes us a show)
Angel Dust (Though Bernd Aufermann opened his big mouth before anything was really considered, Glenn knows these guys would attract quite a crowd--especially yours truly)
Angra (Another big hope of mine, but I can't see Glenn not offering them a chance to play. It will have been three years since their last appearance in this country, and they have a new album that seems to slip from the hands of every vendor with which I deal.)
Zero Hour (Another band who's gone three years without a ProgPower appearance. They have another album on the way, and they're considerably more affordable than the importable options. Besides, they always work well on the bill)
Alright, Glenn! Prove me wrong again! I hope you offer VIP Badges to anyone who can guess all ten again. That way, we won't feel bad when everybody loses.
Stay metal. Never rust.
Met-Al
