So I've been after this for a while, but I think it's time to really sit down and think about some facts for having this band at ProgPower VII.
1. They've been in existence since 1981 and haven't played the USA for over 15 years.
2. They have 13+ cds, each of top notch caliber.
3. They are known the world over by fans of old metal AND fans of current metal.
4. They are a perfect mix of heavy and melodic.
5. They are annually one of the top billings of festivals in Europe. Mainstage. Right before the headliners.
6. Their classic songs are covered by many other current acts.
7. They single handedly represent their country when one thinks of metal. I don't know a band from their homeland that won't acknowledge this.
8. They feature one of the most distinguishable voices in metal.
9. The buzz on this board has increased each year to see this band.
Who is it?
None other than PRETTY MAIDS. By the time of the next festival they should, I presume, have a brand new cd out and be in the process of touring. We've had 2 Danish bands already and none have the resume of Pretty Maids. None have the longevity. None have the recognition factor of their name. And quite frankly, it is possible that neither of those previous ProgPower bands would even exist if the Pretty Maids hadn't broken down Denmark's barriers for heavy melodic metal.
I've been told in the past that "Fanbase" for Pretty Maids is primarily overseas. Well, I think we've all seen that name on many "wishlists" on this board. "Fanbase" arguments are out the window now that we've had bands such as Superior, Spiral Architect, and Manticora among others who've played PP and have been well received. We're now looking at metal history in the here and now with Pretty Maids. This isn't some "has-been" band reforming for a gig. This isn't "old school" stuff that is being trotted out for a walk down memory lane. This is one of those quality bands that could legitimately fill ANY slot on PPVII because they continue to release killer cds. It's time to finally add the Maids to the list for ProgPower and I'm willing to wager quite a bit of money that they will please the majority of the PPVII fans as well as the entirety of the melodic/power fanbase.
1. They've been in existence since 1981 and haven't played the USA for over 15 years.
2. They have 13+ cds, each of top notch caliber.
3. They are known the world over by fans of old metal AND fans of current metal.
4. They are a perfect mix of heavy and melodic.
5. They are annually one of the top billings of festivals in Europe. Mainstage. Right before the headliners.
6. Their classic songs are covered by many other current acts.
7. They single handedly represent their country when one thinks of metal. I don't know a band from their homeland that won't acknowledge this.
8. They feature one of the most distinguishable voices in metal.
9. The buzz on this board has increased each year to see this band.
Who is it?
None other than PRETTY MAIDS. By the time of the next festival they should, I presume, have a brand new cd out and be in the process of touring. We've had 2 Danish bands already and none have the resume of Pretty Maids. None have the longevity. None have the recognition factor of their name. And quite frankly, it is possible that neither of those previous ProgPower bands would even exist if the Pretty Maids hadn't broken down Denmark's barriers for heavy melodic metal.
I've been told in the past that "Fanbase" for Pretty Maids is primarily overseas. Well, I think we've all seen that name on many "wishlists" on this board. "Fanbase" arguments are out the window now that we've had bands such as Superior, Spiral Architect, and Manticora among others who've played PP and have been well received. We're now looking at metal history in the here and now with Pretty Maids. This isn't some "has-been" band reforming for a gig. This isn't "old school" stuff that is being trotted out for a walk down memory lane. This is one of those quality bands that could legitimately fill ANY slot on PPVII because they continue to release killer cds. It's time to finally add the Maids to the list for ProgPower and I'm willing to wager quite a bit of money that they will please the majority of the PPVII fans as well as the entirety of the melodic/power fanbase.
