I have nothing to do at work right now, so here I go:
PPII:
Balance of Power: 7/10. Not my favorite band, but they did a pretty good job onpening PPII. Some sound problems, but overall played professionally.
Nightingale: 1/10 Boring, boring, boring!!!!! And the guy had to read his own lyrics?!?!?!?!
Angel Dust: 10/10 They fucking kicked ass!!Lots of energy, great sound, and a kick ass setlist. Too bad they split upDirk Thurish had a great stage presence! Hope they will re-from soon and release another Enlighten the Darkness type album.
Ark: 8/10. Not the biggest Ark fan in the world, but they really impressed me by their skills in delivering their music. Jorn Lande was perfect (I am so happy he is in Masterplan now!!!), drummer killed, bassist was amaizing in his solo, Tore wsa excellent (despite sound problems), and keyboardist I could not hear at all. Strong showing.
Symphony X: 10/10. Killer live band!!! Michael Romeo rules!!! Russell Allen is great live singer, and the rest of the band did hell of a job as well. Great set-list as well!!! Man, I can't wait to see them for the third time!!!
Superior: 5/10. I found their show a bit boring and their music is not my favorite either. They played well, but nothing special.
Spiral Architect: 6/10. Great musicians, but there just isn't any "feeling" in the music. Did not get much excitement out of me, but they were definitely interesting to watch.
Steel Prophet: 7/10. Lots of energy, but somehow disappointed me. They were going crazy on stage, but the delivery was not the best and their sound did not help them either. It was entertaining and funny nonetheless, and worthwile witnessing.
Evergrey: 10/10. They ruled!!! Sound was killer too!!! One of the best live sets I have seen in my life. Great stage presence as well. Can't wait to see them again!!!
Kamelot: 9/10. Great live band when it comes to delivery, and great set-list too. The one negative aspect was their weak stage presence. Very static, and Khan looked more like a singer from Backstreet Boys than from a metal band. But what a voice!!! Great band!!!
PPIII:
Zero Hour: 8/10. Not my favorite style of metal, but there guys are complete pros when it comes to playing their complex music, and they did a great job starting this hyped-up festival. Very nice people as well.
Silent Force: 6/10. Started strong, but turned boring very quickly. I am not a big DC Cooper fan, although I admit he is great live singer. Somehow this band does not grab my attention and interest.
Edguy: 10/10. Great show!!! I am not biggest Edguy fan, but they were by far the most entertaining power metal band I have ever seen live. Tobias is a great frontman. Very funny as well. I had a blast watching these guys. Hope to see them again in future!
Blind Guardian: 9/10. They are the best power metal band of all times. They were obviously not in their best form, but who cares, they are Blind Guardian and they rule! They played a much better show when I saw them in Chicago. They had a great sound, but stage presence and Hansi's voice were not in best shape, but it was still worth every penny to see these legends of metal.
Pain of Salvation: 7/10. I do not care much about them. I admit they are very professional band, and that is why I give them 7/10, but their music just bores me.
Reading Zero: 5/10. Not really my type of metal. Not much to sya about it.
Threshold: 8/10. Very strong live band. The drummer was cool, and the singer was very solid as well!!! It was fun.
Devin Townsend: 0/10. Terrible sound!!!! Could not hear anything except for Devin's guitar. I don't like his music in the first place, but that show was horrible IMO.
Gamma Ray: 10/10. Wow!!! What energy!!! Kai Hansen is a great, great, great metal frontman. Great show, energy, sound, musicianship, etc. The only bad thing was the drum solo (should have played another song instead). Still they deserve a 10 out of 10!!!
Angra: 9/10. I love this band!!! The best twin guitars duo in the world, great drummer, unbelievably gifted bassist, and a superb singer (Andre-who?) They were great to watch and a worthy headliner!!! Stage presence could be a bit better (therefore 9 intead of 10 out of 10) but I loved every minute of their show. The Brazilian percussion was a great addition to show! And closing with Number of the Beast was a great idea!
PPII:
Balance of Power: 7/10. Not my favorite band, but they did a pretty good job onpening PPII. Some sound problems, but overall played professionally.
Nightingale: 1/10 Boring, boring, boring!!!!! And the guy had to read his own lyrics?!?!?!?!
Angel Dust: 10/10 They fucking kicked ass!!Lots of energy, great sound, and a kick ass setlist. Too bad they split upDirk Thurish had a great stage presence! Hope they will re-from soon and release another Enlighten the Darkness type album.
Ark: 8/10. Not the biggest Ark fan in the world, but they really impressed me by their skills in delivering their music. Jorn Lande was perfect (I am so happy he is in Masterplan now!!!), drummer killed, bassist was amaizing in his solo, Tore wsa excellent (despite sound problems), and keyboardist I could not hear at all. Strong showing.
Symphony X: 10/10. Killer live band!!! Michael Romeo rules!!! Russell Allen is great live singer, and the rest of the band did hell of a job as well. Great set-list as well!!! Man, I can't wait to see them for the third time!!!
Superior: 5/10. I found their show a bit boring and their music is not my favorite either. They played well, but nothing special.
Spiral Architect: 6/10. Great musicians, but there just isn't any "feeling" in the music. Did not get much excitement out of me, but they were definitely interesting to watch.
Steel Prophet: 7/10. Lots of energy, but somehow disappointed me. They were going crazy on stage, but the delivery was not the best and their sound did not help them either. It was entertaining and funny nonetheless, and worthwile witnessing.
Evergrey: 10/10. They ruled!!! Sound was killer too!!! One of the best live sets I have seen in my life. Great stage presence as well. Can't wait to see them again!!!
Kamelot: 9/10. Great live band when it comes to delivery, and great set-list too. The one negative aspect was their weak stage presence. Very static, and Khan looked more like a singer from Backstreet Boys than from a metal band. But what a voice!!! Great band!!!
PPIII:
Zero Hour: 8/10. Not my favorite style of metal, but there guys are complete pros when it comes to playing their complex music, and they did a great job starting this hyped-up festival. Very nice people as well.
Silent Force: 6/10. Started strong, but turned boring very quickly. I am not a big DC Cooper fan, although I admit he is great live singer. Somehow this band does not grab my attention and interest.
Edguy: 10/10. Great show!!! I am not biggest Edguy fan, but they were by far the most entertaining power metal band I have ever seen live. Tobias is a great frontman. Very funny as well. I had a blast watching these guys. Hope to see them again in future!
Blind Guardian: 9/10. They are the best power metal band of all times. They were obviously not in their best form, but who cares, they are Blind Guardian and they rule! They played a much better show when I saw them in Chicago. They had a great sound, but stage presence and Hansi's voice were not in best shape, but it was still worth every penny to see these legends of metal.
Pain of Salvation: 7/10. I do not care much about them. I admit they are very professional band, and that is why I give them 7/10, but their music just bores me.
Reading Zero: 5/10. Not really my type of metal. Not much to sya about it.
Threshold: 8/10. Very strong live band. The drummer was cool, and the singer was very solid as well!!! It was fun.
Devin Townsend: 0/10. Terrible sound!!!! Could not hear anything except for Devin's guitar. I don't like his music in the first place, but that show was horrible IMO.
Gamma Ray: 10/10. Wow!!! What energy!!! Kai Hansen is a great, great, great metal frontman. Great show, energy, sound, musicianship, etc. The only bad thing was the drum solo (should have played another song instead). Still they deserve a 10 out of 10!!!
Angra: 9/10. I love this band!!! The best twin guitars duo in the world, great drummer, unbelievably gifted bassist, and a superb singer (Andre-who?) They were great to watch and a worthy headliner!!! Stage presence could be a bit better (therefore 9 intead of 10 out of 10) but I loved every minute of their show. The Brazilian percussion was a great addition to show! And closing with Number of the Beast was a great idea!
