Rider of Theli
The Hellequin
I think what the naysayers are forgetting is that this can be classified as an Iced Earth REUNION. The classic lineup with Barlow as the frontman. That is why many of us are saying that this sucker is gonna sell out within hours. Glenn did a great job landing this. Now, the only question remains is how can he top this? With IE, the PPUSA name has been cemented. Now, who does Friday night?
and let us not forget Brent Smedley on drums - the reason that the Alive in Athens recording sounded so damn good. Jon said so himself. Now if they could just get McDonough back on bass, we'd be set.
Damn fine job Glenn. Generic? I think not. Truthfully, I'm no Riverside or Andromeda fan by any stretch of the imagination. But I know that each band appeals to many people. Between those two bands, Jon Oliva's Pain, and Iced Earth... plus now Rob Rock!... this will be a sellout, no-brainer. All of the other bands are just icing on the cake for me. Curious about Serenity, Elvenking and Volbeat in particular. And S.U.E. is great on disc! Can't wait to see them perform that material on stage.
Generic? hardly.
Strongest.Lineup.Ever. ...and I don't even like every band.
This is the most excited I've been about ProgPower since Therion was announced for PPUSAVI!!!