2008 Powerfest prediction thread

[booB]

I'm not a big "Prog" person to begin with, so spending a shitload of money to go to Atlanta just hasn't seemed worth it to me. Things change though, so ya never know.

Well, there's usually slightly more or higher-profile power metal than prog at ProgPower. Plus, it's definitely worth going at least once, just for the experience... it's definitely not like any other metal festival in the states. Most years, I'm only interested in about half of the bands, but I've gone to every single one so far. Hell, even John Frank goes every few years, and he's not into prog or power in general (for the most part).

I don't know that I'd recommend it over any other festival -- if you have limited options, you should go to whichever fests are most important to you, and the ProgPower trip is often quite expensive -- but if you can swing it, definitely attend at least one ProgPower, even if the lineup isn't your favorite.

 

[wildfyr]

I'm still holding out for a Solitude Aeturnus repeat.

Other than that how about Spiritual Beggars? Oh wait, ummm, ok maybe Carcass!

 

[Jasonic]

I'm still holding out for a Solitude Aeturnus repeat.

I would be very pleased with this, since I was not able to go on Friday.
SA one night, with Candlemass headlining the other would be ace!

How about another Wino-era Saint Vitus reunion?

 

[Jasonic]

enough of the reunited bands. Sadus and Forbidden wouldnt draw much.

Just a prediction, not a wish on my part.

Seems like almost every fest goes after a reunited band.
It does possess a certain draw.

I mean I certainly committed ball gravy when Vio-Lence were booked in 2002 for Milwaukee Metalfest. (Though I agree it didn't do too much for the draw)

 

[Diabolik]

Vio-Lence had more of a fan base for the re-union than Sadus or Forbidden. It is like they are going, well everyone else is doing it, we might as well too.

 

[Srontgorrth]

We need some black metal

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

I would like see Vintersorg perform in some respect.

 

[Jasonic]

We need some black metal

Depends on the band.
Who would you recommend?

 

[Srontgorrth]

LOL

Well theres a local band who I saw last night and they were really enjoyable and not one of those "OMG HAIL SATAN" bands"
http://www.myspace.com/velniascult (try listening to the first song) but maybe a band like Wolves in the Throne Room

 

[GateXII]

Maybe they can get Vanden Plas since they canceled at ProgPower. I know there were lots of people that came and really wanted to see them, but were let down. I would come to Powerfest just for VP.

Even if we were interested, because of what happened last week, the members won't be allowed into the US under any circumstances for at least 7 years. So, ask us about them again in 2014.

 

[Jasonic]

*waits for Chase to namedrop the kvltest bands in existance*

I didn't know baby face Chase was so cold grim and frost bitten!!!

Yeah, I guess that's my very incorrect perception of black metal.
I have a hard time getting past the low quality of most recordings and the xeroxed CDR covers. I do respect how many BM bands adopt the DIY thing.

While I do enjoy some BM bands, it's not really my thing.

 

[Jasonic]

Even if we were interested, because of what happened last week, the members won't be allowed into the US under any circumstances for at least 7 years. So, ask us about them again in 2014.

This post is causing quite a stir amongst the Prog Power faithful!!!!

 

[Diabolik]

This post is causing quite a stir amongst the Prog Power faithful!!!!

funny, go to the progpower board to see how this 7 year thing is false.

 

[booB]

We need some black metal

Keep of Kalessin would be amazing.

 

[Jasonic]

You want black metal, you got it!

 

[Srontgorrth]

Well if we were gonna mention black metal bands out of the US I woulda gotten my list

 

[Srontgorrth]

They'd definitely be a great addition to the show :O

 

[Diabolik]

i agree, along with Turisas

 

[Jasonic]

i agree, along with Turisas

*inbefodaputyourmoneywhereyourmouthis*

 

[Diabolik]

if I was going to drop 1,000 bucks, I would fly to see Elvenking.