I can't say that I hate this year's lineup, but it's certainly my least favorite since the start of this fest. I was really hoping for different headliners. I figured Glenn was jonesing for Evergrey, and though I don't care for them, it's cool that they're doing something special for their fans. I absolutely can't stand Nevermore, though. Isn't one dark metal headliner enough? Glenn, I know that it's getting harder to book headlining bands, but haven't you forgotten about one particular band that could sell this show out just as easily as Nevermore? A band who, mind you, has only performed about two shows in this country since its inception? A band who everybody on this forum and their mother has been begging to see? That band is Primal Fear. I know that this year's show will still be fun, and I shit my pants when Freak Kitchen was announced, but I was really hoping to like at least one of the top four bands on the roster. I just don't feel right knowing that I'll be leaving the venue after the third band each night. Here's to hoping that the lineup for the kick-off party makes up for it.
Stay metal. Never rust.
Met-Al
