1. Pyramaze : Amazing, sounded almost like the CD
2. Mercenary: Great showmanship, Great overall sound, Cowboys from Hell,etc.
3. Epica: It's Epica.. what else needs to be said.
4. Savage Circus: I was a little disapointed, If I had to judge the bands by their CDs I think Savage Circus would be at #1, but Jens' performance was somewhat lackluster.. I think he may have been a little nervous this being probably his first time playing in the USA. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Piet was awesome and he really makes the band, and was doing his best to put on a good show, much respect.
Everyone else pretty much is on the same level for me, I wouldn't come out just to see them play but don't mind seeing them if I'm already there. The top 4 I'd play over and over again, everyone else on the roster I'd maybe play once or twice and forget about them. Sorry I'm just not an Evergray or Freak Kitchen fan. To each his own.
Last on my list Zero Hour, just not my cup of tea and as this is an opiniated thread, thats my point of view. All things considered it's great that they played and helped fill out the canceled bands slot, and they have my respect for coming to do that.
