bands you would love to see at Powerfest

[Diabolik]

for one I would love to see any of these bands

- Acid Witch
- Omen
- Heathen (they had people going nuts at the Destruction show)
- Twisted Tower Dire
- Amulance
- Oct 31st
- Merciless Death
- Overkill
- Hallows Eve
- Iron Cross (FL)

who else would be cool to see at an eventual Powerfest?

 

[Jasonic]

I could go on forever......

HELL (UK)
DoomSword
Wolf
Manilla Road
Ghost
Electric Wizard

I will come up with a zillion more eventually.

 

[Diabolik]

I wuld love to see the focus stay on US bands right now to keep it cheaper for the promoters....not saying a band like Overkill is cheap but I think with VISA's, international flights, and other cost it would be better to keep it from getting to elaborate right off the bat.

 

[nomisofsiman]

I could go on forever......

HELL (UK)
DoomSword
Wolf
Manilla Road
Ghost
Electric Wizard

I will come up with a zillion more eventually.

What a shock. Jason put Manilla Road. I so would love to see Wolf and Ghost, though obviously if this was US based those wouldn't work.

As for me I would love to see:

Voivod
Jag Panzer
Operatika
Believer
Armored Saint
Neurosis

 

[Diabolik]

the fest isnt US based only....I was just putting it out there to save on the money side and risk of VISA issues. I think bands like Ghost, Portrait, and Grand Magus would be big draws and bring all sorts of metal fans from all over to the fest.

 

[nomisofsiman]

the fest isnt US based only....I was just putting it out there to save on the money side and risk of VISA issues. I think bands like Ghost, Portrait, and Grand Magus would be big draws and bring all sorts of metal fans from all over to the fest.

Oh I know. But if that were to be the case for the initial comeback of the fest, that's what I would choose.

You'd have no complaints from me in terms of those other bands, well at least Ghost and Grand Magus. Portrait I'm not familiar with.

As for non-US bands I would also include:

Wolf
Coroner
Hell
Sodom
Draconian
My Dying Bride

 

[Diabolik]

Sodom is planning on touring with Kreator and Destruction next year in the US actually. At the Destruction show Schmier was saying that it was in the works for next year.

 

[Vegetaman]

I would love Ghost and Grand Magus... And Dream Evil...

Personally I would love to see a return from doomsters Solitude Aeturnus... Or any good band from the doom scene, like Candlemass or Electric Wizard.

Realistically? Maybe a showing from Jag Panzer, with their new album out and all that.

Oh, and definitely Armored Saint. They never make it out of the coasts it seems, and they have a newish album out.

 

[nomisofsiman]

Sodom is planning on touring with Kreator and Destruction next year in the US actually. At the Destruction show Schmier was saying that it was in the works for next year.

That's awesome. Looking very forward to that.

 

[Rycher]

US:

Novembers Doom
Jag Panzer
Radakka reunion
Sanctuary


International:

Candlemass
Poisonblack
Bloodbath
Pyramaze
Dark Age
Draconian
Inmoria

 

[Jasonic]

I would fully support Jag Panzer.
I actually think that is the perfect headlining band to help Chicago Powerfest get back on the map.

1) They are from the US, so no visa issues.
2) Per #1, should not be TOO costly (Though I don't know their guarantee)
3) They haven't toured the US since 2003!
4) New album is VERY solid

I would fully support many other mentions here. Lots of diversity...

Rycher...Radakka reunion? Seriously????
At least you didn't say Sphynx!!!!:

I would love a Squadron reunion.

Actually, what might be more realistic, and equally killer,would be a Laceration reunion.

 

[Jasonic]

What a shock. Jason put Manilla Road.

Well, based on Bob's keeing it US criteria to help get things going, they would be a perfect fit, no???

Don't worry, you can catch up on their discography whenever Glen books them.

 

[Diabolik]

Well, based on Bob's keeing it US criteria to help get things going, they would be a perfect fit, no???

Don't worry, you can catch up on their discography whenever Glen books them.

hahahah zing.

Manilla Road would not be a draw at all. As the Kansas City fest a few years back and Alehorn Fest.....we know thier drawing power....sure they were influencial but they would bring out like 20 people I think.

 

[Diabolik]

I would fully support Jag Panzer.
I actually think that is the perfect headlining band to help Chicago Powerfest get back on the map.

1) They are from the US, so no visa issues.
2) Per #1, should not be TOO costly (Though I don't know their guarantee)
3) They haven't toured the US since 2003!
4) New album is VERY solid

I would fully support many other mentions here. Lots of diversity...

Rycher...Radakka reunion? Seriously????
At least you didn't say Sphynx!!!!:

I would love a Squadron reunion.

Actually, what might be more realistic, and equally killer,would be a Laceration reunion.

while not a fan....this would be a decent draw for out of towners I think. Jag Panzer that is.

 

[Jasonic]

hahahah zing.

Manilla Road would not be a draw at all. As the Kansas City fest a few years back and Alehorn Fest.....we know thier drawing power....sure they were influencial but they would bring out like 20 people I think.

Yes, but interest in the band has grown quite a bit over the past 5 years I would say. I mean, compare Manilla Road to your original list, if we are going based solely on how that band would draw alone.

Furthermore dude, when has a festival been about just ONE band????

Bands like Omen, Panzer, Manilla Road, etc have never been solid draws, which is why they have been festival bands for the past 15 years or so.

 

[Jasonic]

while not a fan....this would be a decent draw for out of towners I think. Jag Panzer that is.

You are doing yourself a MAJOR disservice by not checking out AMPLE DESTRUCTION. Remember, there was a time when you wouldn't check out OMEN either, but aren't you glad you did???????????

 

[Will Bozarth]

US only:

Solitude Aeturnus
Pentagram
Helstar
Warrel Dane's solo band
perhaps try to reunite Dark Angel again
Neurosis
Pale Divine
Earthen Grave
Goddamn Zombie works for cheap, I hear.



My vision for one of the nights:
My Dying Bride
Anathema
Paradise Lost
Novembers Doom

 

[Jasonic]

My vision for one of the nights:
My Dying Bride
Novembers Doom

Make the fest in January and it could happen!

 

[Diabolik]

Make the fest in January and it could happen!

very true....that is a good point. Imagine if it was in January...lots of the bands will be looking for shows in the US right after the cruise. Look at all the shows last year after it....Gamma Ray, Raven and a few others happened right after it.

 

[nomisofsiman]

US only:

Solitude Aeturnus
Pentagram
Helstar
Warrel Dane's solo band
perhaps try to reunite Dark Angel again
Neurosis
Pale Divine
Earthen Grave
Goddamn Zombie works for cheap, I hear.



My vision for one of the nights:
My Dying Bride
Anathema
Paradise Lost
Novembers Doom

Helstar is another one that would work very well I think.

That night would be absolutely killer; however, I don't think Anathema fits that lineup anymore.