The oddest of the odd ball slot suggestions

[zinescene]

Dol Ammad would get my vote for a great oddball band. They bill themselves as Electronicartmetal.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Z8WmUagh4&feature=related[/ame]

 

[hoodaman]

Dol Ammad are hard to listen to imo. I have to sit down and tell myself I'm going to try to pay attention to what's going on, even then I tend to space out. no pun intended.

 

[OrbWeaver]

I don't think most people understand what is meant by "oddball", as it relates to ProgPower...

Oddball:
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈäd-ˌbȯl
: a method for disguising a band that utilizes a harsh vocal as somehow being progressive, without pissing off Prog Metal purist.
Example: This year's oddball band will be Mercenary (Into Eternity, Raintime, etc.).

Zod

That sounds about right.


I don't think Lordi would ever be asked to play ProgPower. Also, they aren't very progressive. Amusing? Sure! But they get tiring after awhile. Every song sounds more or less the same, and the singer is a one-note wonder. I watched about three songs of their set for their tour with Lizzy Borden and Stolen Babies, before I gave up and left. Lizzy Borden, however, was pretty amazing.

 

[Cheiron]

I'd rather have Gwar.

 

[mëtålspëd]

edit: Ulver now performs live gigs. Check teh youtubes. Perfect answer.

This x ∞

 

[7thSaviour]

Dol Ammad would get my vote for a great oddball band. They bill themselves as Electronicartmetal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Z8WmUagh4&feature=related

+1 I'd love to see them there! Electronica Art Metal!

 

[mëtålspëd]

I don't think most people understand what is meant by "oddball", as it relates to ProgPower...

Oddball:
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈäd-ˌbȯl
: a method for disguising a band that utilizes a harsh vocal as somehow being progressive, without pissing off Prog Metal purist.
Example: This year's oddball band will be Mercenary (Into Eternity, Raintime, etc.).

Zod

Agalloch would fit this pretty well IMO...

 

[General Zod]

Agalloch would fit this pretty well IMO...

Don't see that happening, but I'd be thrilled if they were announced.

Zod

 

[fatesmiles]

Aggaloch would be amazing but doubtful this is the venue for them even as an oddball.

 

[Diamond45]

was this post even remotely inspired by Sabaton?

I don't see Sabaton as an "odd ball" band. Sure they have a theme with most of their songs based upon famous battles. But they're definitely a power metal band, just based upon a single theme.

 

[TribunalRecords]

So when did a band have to be "progressive" to play prog-power? i can think of PLENTY of bands over the years that weren't progressive but rather just powerful metal and i would have to consider LORDI both powerful in sound and imagery. Yes, they are ripping off GWAR but they are both good at what they do.

 

[Jasonic]

I think people are on the right track with a band like Agalloch.
Not just saying this because I am a fan boy, but Novembers Doom too.
The whole dark metal genre spawns a lot more "progressive" music than prog metal.

 

[Diabolik]

I think people are on the right track with a band like Agalloch.
Not just saying this because I am a fan boy, but Novembers Doom too.
The whole dark metal genre spawns a lot more "progressive" music than prog metal.

really??? Agalloch?

good band but not a band that would go over well at ProgPower.

 

[Burnout]

Don't see that happening, but I'd be thrilled if they were announced.

Zod

Augury would be a nice oddball too.

 

[TENTH DREAMER DECEIVER]

Judas Priest playing a full theatrical version of Nostradamus. It would be odd if it came true.

btw: I thought Nostradamus was great! Maybe not as great as the guy who broke some sore of Guiness World record but it is a fine album.

 

[Pellaz]

I don't think most people understand what is meant by "oddball", as it relates to ProgPower...

Oddball:
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈäd-ˌbȯl
: a method for disguising a band that utilizes a harsh vocal as somehow being progressive, without pissing off Prog Metal purist.
Example: This year's oddball band will be Mercenary (Into Eternity, Raintime, etc.).

Hmm, not always the case. I hazily recall that Glenn tagged PC69 as the "oddball" (or one of them) that particular year.

I think "oddball" in PPUSA's case means either a blackened-vocal band as you describe above, or a truly different avant-garde metal project like DSO, or a band that's actually lighter than the norm in prog- and power-metal.

 

[General Zod]

Hmm, not always the case. I hazily recall that Glenn tagged PC69 as the "oddball" (or one of them) that particular year.

You are correct. My comment was intended mostly as a joke.

I think "oddball" in PPUSA's case means either a blackened-vocal band as you describe above...

Perhaps it's not important, but there's a different between Death Metal style vocals and Black Metal style vocals. ProgPower has never had the latter.

...or a truly different avant-garde metal project like DSO, or a band that's actually lighter than the norm in prog- and power-metal.

The wild card spot is probably the festival's only misstep. It's a great concept, but its usage has been lacking.

Zod

 

[mëtålspëd]

The wild card spot is probably the festival's only misstep. It's a great concept, but its usage has been lacking.

Zod

Its a real PITA when most "progressive" fans, want nothing to do with progression..




/waits for the tomatoes to come flying

 

[Matt Crooks]

Me too, but I think Glenn hates this type of music for the most part. (shrugs)

~Brian~

Unless your joking, and I don't get it, I think you're wrong here.

 

[Jasonic]

really??? Agalloch?

good band but not a band that would go over well at ProgPower.

Well, if Orphaned Land is being invited for a second time, why would a band like Agalloch NOT go over well?????