Still, from what i've seen he gets very pissy when a band backs out, and rightfully so. But again, it happens ALL THE TIME in this business. Look at any given year for Wacken open air... bands are added, dropped off, scrambles happen at the last second (i went to one Wacken where they had to find a replacement band literally the day before the performance AFTER the festival had begun because one of the bands scheduled to play kicked a member out the day before they played). It's part of the business, and it's just business, nothing.
Well, one thing to take into account w/Wacken is that at least any replacement band is on the same continent, but, a scramble is a scramble.
I just think it's easier for a much bigger fest like Wacken to find replacements, especially when both fests are culling bands from the same geographic area.
You brought up Nevermore and i'm glad you did, because that's a perfect example of what i mean. He's basically blacklisted the band from ever playing progpower, which is fine. I highly doubt Nevermore needs the exposure so much as Glenn needs them to bring asses to the seats. Again, i know he sells out or gets close every year and has got a very devoted following, but notice that Nevermore dropped off that year, Jorn replaced him and that was the first year in a long time that didn't sell out (got close, but close isn't selling out).
In Nevermore's case it's been 3 times. IMO, that's enough chances to have some random "oppertunity" cause them to bail on Glenn's fest. As far as who needs who more, I'd say it's a moot point since Nevermore tours throughout the US on a regular basis. Yeah, they are a big name, but they don't have that unique factor, at least for me, that might draw in someone sitting on the fence deciding whether or not to attend PP. It may bring in the casual metal fan, but that's a different demographic...The special Jorn set was pretty cool, and I didn't miss Nevermore one bit. (I DO like them!). Having Sy-X replace Nevermore @ the first PP was a huge blessing in disguise for everyone involved, IMO. Glenn was only 6 tickets (IIRC) away from a sell out. I think he could make that lost revenue back in T-Shirt sales, and I'm fairly certain that those 6 seats didn't have more than a sentimental "sell out" value.
Also, i should point out that if Glenn is, in fact, getting pissy at CM for changing plans... well, that's just silly because he's part of Intromental Management who manages CM... that company should be happy that their bands are making progress........ right? Both Nevermore and CM are cases of should a band play to their already established fans or should they go for a broader spectrum and try to get more fans so they have bigger opportunities. But i can empathize with Glenn and the rest of Intromental... it's a tough blow to take.
I agree that CM's success should still be pleasing to their mgmt company, but this was kind of a self contained tour. It's all intromental bands. There weren't other people with their hand in the pie, like you would have if CM went out on the road with say a DT or a Metallica, or something. I don't know the finances behind any of this, so, since the bands & their managements do, I'll just have to be disappointed that I won't have a chance to see this, and leave it to the band and management to make the right decisions.
Anyway, again i really don't care about this. Just some interesting observations which could all very possibly be completely off base. I'm also very gassy this evening.
Yeah you do,
and let me send you some zip-loc bags for that "problem"
You know what? I say that someone should just call whoever put together the Sym X/Into Eternity/Epicfail tour and be like "What the fuck is Epica doing on this tour and not CM?"
I'd LOVE to see CM & Sy-X on the same tour.
Well...I did find it odd to be on the recieving end of a ban when basically all I did was offer a scenario/solution that should have happened when CIIC withdrew. I didn't mean it as an insult or slight in any way. Anybody that is involved in chaotic environments knows you have to have alternative plans of action in case a salvage job has to be done. Most times you have to think "outside the box". Apparently, Intromentals box is just a little too tight...and they felt the situation was just not worth saving. I would think anything worth starting is worth saving especially when it may reflect on reputation...but that's me. As far as the people involved in Intromental...a suit of armor may be needed. In business, if you take things too personal...alot of butthurt is on the way. It's just business. Was I insensitive? LOL...what am I known for? But, in this case...my rep preceded me. Oh well...
Actually I can't find anything to disagree with you about here. I just wonder if the CM bailage was something internal, that just twisted Glenn the wrong way. Still though, I do believe banning you was inappropriate, and I thought your reponse there was pretty neutral, and non-aggressive.
