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    Joel Gregoire's (of Stride) new band - Rev Skelton

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmK0dyKasHCnP4jbC9lcwKQ Sounds and looks like a cross between Alice In Chains (grunge) and Alice Cooper (with the comical creepy vibe). Pretty good band live.
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    Wasaya - Syrian Progressive Metal

    I am surprised no one has mentioned this guy, Tarek Shehabi and his new project. Pretty good progressive music with some guitar chops. You got to love his influences from Roger Waters, Pain of Salvation, Ayreon, Evergrey and Redemption. Damn fine music and recording made all the more...
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    Whitesnake's Purple Surprise in May

    This could be an interesting album and tour ... if David's voice holds up. His vocal limitations are kind of like Geddy Lee's nowadays. They can loose a lot of their range late in the tours. So best to see them earlier than later...
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    220 Volt - Walking In Starlight

    I really love this new album. It’s nothing progressive or power but a hell of a good melodic hard rock/metal album. And with their new vocalist, Anders Engberg, it sounds great. If you are fan of his old band, Lion’s Share and love their album, Falling From Grace, you’ll...
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    Anybody remember the exact price for Kick-off and Midweek Mayhem?

    I purchased several tickets for friends and time to provide receipts. This includes the discount for the kick-off show with early purchase and key word. Also all the service charges. Thanks
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    Weather in Atlanta

    Its looks more and more like rain on Friday and Saturday. So bring your ducky outfit. :lol: Still, nothing like the year Hurricane Ivan came to town.
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    For those attending the Progressive Nation cruise

    I highly recommend Eumeria. Last Saturday was their warm-up show in Houston. It was a short but great 45 minute set. Jonny Tatum is a little shy in person but has a great voice. While Reece Fullwood was an animal on guitar. It was so tight, it's hard to believe it was their first ever...
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    Dream Theater Xmas gift - legal torrent from the band

    http://www.dreamtheater.net/news/happy-holidays-dream-theater-88331
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    Hell - The Greatest Show on Earth DVD

    If you haven't already picked up the new Hell album, Curse & Chapter, I recommend buying the European edition with a bonus DVD. The disc has footage from two of their shows in 2013. Eight songs and 52 minutes of mayhem and fun. Good picture and sound (even though only Dolby stereo). The...
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    New Presto Ballet

    And once again, a new vocalist. But listening to the samples, I think they have the right combination with music and voice. Here's the official statement: With the release of the new album "Relic Of The Modern World" Presto Ballet welcomes new lead vocalist Chuck Campbell. Chuck brings a...
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    Imminent Sonic Destruction

    I have very mixed feelings about this band. From what I have heard, I like it musically. Likewise, the musicianship is high. But I am not wild about death vocal bits and on a rare occasion the Seattle sound elements. Yet after listening to the trailer samples and three of the full songs, I...
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    OhioProg ... who's thinking of going?

    http://www.ohioprog.com/ It will be the weekend before ProgPower USA, so no competition there (other than expenses). Certainly not a competition by musical taste. This will be the lighter and traditional side of prog-rock. I missed Arena the last time they came to the US, so I don't...
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    For fans of Seventh Wonder

    I introduce you to "When The Empire Falls". A little known but talented Finish metal band with two CDs. Metal crunch with melodic vocals. IMO these guys deserve a shot at ProgPower and Laser's Edge. After listening, what do you think? http://www.hitlantis.com/#/when-the-empire-falls...
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    Dio Disciples and Magica II information

    from interview with Simon Wright at http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/interviewSIMONWRIGHT.htm
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    BarFest opportunity

    Not that I am encouraging festival wars, but ProgPower XII has failed to satisfy many prog fans in 2011. Glenn is gambling on a lineup of new and unfamilar bands. Nows the opportunity for BarFest to fill the void with any number of quality bands such as Cloudscape, Darkwater (the return)...
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    Y&T on tour - I highly recommend

    These guys are touring again and on broad nationwide tour with the release of their first new album in thirteen years, Facemelter. One of their best albums since In Rock We Trust. After all these years, they still sound damn good. Dave's voice remains as strong today as it was in the eighties...
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    Van Canto - Will Laser's Edge be selling to the first two CDs?

    They appear to be reissued with bonus multimedia videos. I'd rather give Ken my business than some ebay seller.
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    Why does Europe have more hard rock and metal bands than the USA?

    I thought I'd start this tread before the TSO tread got too far off topic. There sure seem like a plethora of such bands throughout Europe. Especially Scandinavia. Is it because they are more socialist as Cherion would state. People looking for independence from the repressive government...
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    How about a Marcel Jacob/Talisman tribute for the Showcase?

    Since Glenn has already booked Crimson Glory for a Midnight tribute, wouldn't it be cool to book Jeff Scott Soto and some Talisman members to perform a similar tribute to Marcel Jacob? At least JSS is American (so no visa issues) and it'd be great to finally get him to PP. Might also be real...
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    Venue and festival questions

    Last year, when did the festival end? Approxiately what time? And is this year expected to run the same time length? Is there seating inside the venue or standing room only? Thanks