I do hope im wrong, but it is my first immpression.
Just to throw in my opinion, I also was a bit disappointed in this years lineup. I DID expect this years lineup to be rather PROG heavy, but I also thought that this would be the year that PROGPOWER, busted out, so to say, with a line-up that would make people stand up and take notice.
Although I think it will be a good show, I think Glenn had a real opportunity to REALLY get this festival noticed this year. and i dont see that happening, but then, thats just my opinion.
I have heard Glenn say on a few occasions that he thinks he can finally make some money this year, and I am all for that, I hope he can make a damn good living someday doing this, but I also hope that he doesnt try and cut a few corners here and there to try and make a bit more.
With that being said, I will enjoy seeing
RAGE - Unity kicks major ass
CIRCLE II CIRCLE - I havent heard any of their material yet, but with
Zakk on vocals, It can only be good!!
EVERGREY - I can get into them as well.
The rest, well..........just not any of my favorites. (im trying to be diplomatic here)
Just to throw in my opinion, I also was a bit disappointed in this years lineup. I DID expect this years lineup to be rather PROG heavy, but I also thought that this would be the year that PROGPOWER, busted out, so to say, with a line-up that would make people stand up and take notice.
Although I think it will be a good show, I think Glenn had a real opportunity to REALLY get this festival noticed this year. and i dont see that happening, but then, thats just my opinion.
I have heard Glenn say on a few occasions that he thinks he can finally make some money this year, and I am all for that, I hope he can make a damn good living someday doing this, but I also hope that he doesnt try and cut a few corners here and there to try and make a bit more.
With that being said, I will enjoy seeing
RAGE - Unity kicks major ass
CIRCLE II CIRCLE - I havent heard any of their material yet, but with
Zakk on vocals, It can only be good!!
EVERGREY - I can get into them as well.
The rest, well..........just not any of my favorites. (im trying to be diplomatic here)
. For me as a fan, I am psyched! Nightwish!? Never thought I would get the chance to see that happen! You realize this is their "year off" as well, so Glenn really made it happen with that. Rage!? how many albums do they have now , like 20? FIRST appearance ever in the USA. That's a big deal. Evergrey and Symphony X return for good reasons, people love em and request it out the ying yang. These 2 bands are hotter than ever as well. Circle II Circle! You think we're gonna get the chance to see this band on a big stage anywhere else in the USA anytime soon? Think not, Glenn took a chance on this one, one I am GLAD he did. The material (in case you didn't realize it's Zak, Ex-Savatage singer) is like Edge of Thorns era Savatage! Pagan's Mind!! This is on eof the mot hyped bands right now, and personally it's one of my top albums of 2002. Redemption! I won't give away any surprises on this one, but the album kcisk butt and it has some top notch players, definitely an up and coming band to watch. Secret Sphere!? Again, who else would ever give these guys a big stage to come over and play on. This is one of the hotter Italian bands out there. I personally love em. Mercenary! This band will appeal to the more aggressive loving crowd. HEAVY.
to me this seems like a trend from III-IV, because I didn't think Devin fit the "format" last year. I think it's a cool idea to have a band like this at every PP. Just one though.. before all you people start wishing for the ultimate Darkane/Soilwork/Terror 2000/Defaced PP super lineup.
