That would be awesome.Wonder if Budgie is the proto band.
Ironically, I've never seen that happen but I've seen 2 bands go the other way (Borrowed Time and Seax).that is the plan. I think every year a second stage band should move up.
Speaking of proto-metal (I guess they count?), I saw Wishbone Ash last week. Man, what a show. They blew away most younger bands. I had to leave during the intermission but that first set was jawdropping.
it is funny how so many old bands can play long great sets and some younger bands are tired out after a 30 minute set where they are just standing.
Good luck with those flights from Japan.
Yeah, like SCANNER.