The Offical "I'm new here" thread
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O hai, im n00b here. plz dont pwn me.
First for me, shan't be the last. I'm a Wacken veteran, and I even went to two of the notorious old Powermad festivals up here in Bmore back in the day. Of course, PPUSA is a huge improvement... and not just because it's not in Baltimore.
Cheers to the few of you I did get to meet, and with Elvenking and Iron Savior on the lineup, I'll definitely be back for next year's Grogpower.
Yeah, you heard me.
First for me, shan't be the last. I'm a Wacken veteran, and I even went to two of the notorious old Powermad festivals up here in Bmore back in the day. Of course, PPUSA is a huge improvement... and not just because it's not in Baltimore.
Cheers to the few of you I did get to meet, and with Elvenking and Iron Savior on the lineup, I'll definitely be back for next year's Grogpower.
Yeah, you heard me.
Photino Decay
Quantum Superposition
New here, too. I had an awesome time. Made some good friends and saw some great bands. So, I'll see you all next year! 
AngraRULES
Member
I'm new here too...
Ehh... shit, I forgot, you guys can look at my post count and see I'm lying.
Dammit.
Ehh... shit, I forgot, you guys can look at my post count and see I'm lying.
Dammit.
Drusillus
Widow's Walk Keyboards
New to the forum too, hi everybody My wife Angie and I have been to ProgPowers IV V VI and VIII -- had to skip last year because we were getting married Will definitely be back for next year, I screamed like a 12 year old girl at a Shakira concert when they announced Andromeda and Riverside!!!
My wife Angie and I have been to ProgPowers IV V VI and VIII -- had to skip last year because we were getting married Will definitely be back for next year, I screamed like a 12 year old girl at a Shakira concert when they announced Andromeda and Riverside!!!i'm new here. First year progpowerer from orlando, fl. Had a great time, best performances from Freak Kitchen, Pagan's Mind, and After Forever. Will definitly be back here next year.
You know, the fact that people were screaming for bands I'd never heard of tells me I've got a lot of homework to do.
LunaTEKKE
Madness Reigns
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New to the forum too, hi everybody
Welcome to the boards! I met y'all at Houlihan's on Saturday. (Kimberly from Phoenix).
And for everyone's reference, we also met a minister / ProgPower attendee at lunch that day, so getting married is NOT a valid excuse for anyone to miss a future ProgPower.
Diamond45
Terminate Bad Music
Hahaha....
I liked last year.. I went to a wedding proposal and an Evergrey concert broke out
And that was the second time it happened. It happened at Jaxx in DC, and then again at ProgPower VII.
I liked last year.. I went to a wedding proposal and an Evergrey concert broke out
And that was the second time it happened. It happened at Jaxx in DC, and then again at ProgPower VII.
sh0kr0k
Active Member
Welcome the family!
Please get involved in the threads, especially in the off-months (around Dec-July usually), you'll get to know a lot of great people and hear about many bands you might not otherwise know. That's how I already know Elvenking, Riverside, Astral Doors, and Pathosray.
Anyway, good to see ya'll here! Bring your friends, and don't be strangers!
Please get involved in the threads, especially in the off-months (around Dec-July usually), you'll get to know a lot of great people and hear about many bands you might not otherwise know. That's how I already know Elvenking, Riverside, Astral Doors, and Pathosray.
Anyway, good to see ya'll here! Bring your friends, and don't be strangers!
I just joined up, Was shunned on another thread for praising a band with only a few posts to my credit but what the hell. I hope not all members are like that on here. Got to start somewhere right? Loved progpower, Can't wait until next year.
WarriorOfMetal
Shroud of Bereavement
LadyK
MetalBellydancer
Okay, confession: This was my first ProgPower. Being a bit more versed in mainstream alt metal, I am such a n00b to prog metal in general it's not even funny. But after last weekend, you have a believer 
Originally I came out, of course, to support the Halcyon Way crew! I get a voicemail from Ernie at around 1:30 that Thursday, saying " Ummm, I hope you're free this evening, because, we need your services to, uh, dance, in front of about 1000 people, cause we just got asked to play ProgPower, so if you could give me a call back, that would be cool. Uh, yeah....." in this slightly dazed voice. So I'm thinking "okay, this'll be fun, etc. etc." Then I get to Center Stage and I'm floored by the sheer number of people and the energy buzzing around the place. It's only when I was on stage and actually turned and faced everyone who made it out for the very 1st band that I realized just how cool this event was going to be. Sometimes you just know.
I may be biased, but IMHO Halcyon Way kicked off the festivities in fine style! I'm very proud of them and their professionalism and it's awesome to see the faith that Hoyt & their management team has in their boys.
Then, during Krucible's and Cellador's sets, I'm like "what IS that?! this sh*t sound KEWL! I wanna dance, it's making me move!" So yes, while not helping with merch I got some room in the photographers' moat and danced my heart out. Couldn't help it. Made it for Redemption and Pagan's Mind the next night (day job took up the earlier slots, sigh). EVERYONE was totally cool and I had so much fun, ladies and gents. You'd better believe I'm coming back next year. MUCH MUCH thanks to Halcyon Way for inviting me to be part of such an awesome event!
Originally I came out, of course, to support the Halcyon Way crew! I get a voicemail from Ernie at around 1:30 that Thursday, saying " Ummm, I hope you're free this evening, because, we need your services to, uh, dance, in front of about 1000 people, cause we just got asked to play ProgPower, so if you could give me a call back, that would be cool. Uh, yeah....." in this slightly dazed voice. So I'm thinking "okay, this'll be fun, etc. etc." Then I get to Center Stage and I'm floored by the sheer number of people and the energy buzzing around the place. It's only when I was on stage and actually turned and faced everyone who made it out for the very 1st band that I realized just how cool this event was going to be. Sometimes you just know.
I may be biased, but IMHO Halcyon Way kicked off the festivities in fine style!
I'm very proud of them and their professionalism and it's awesome to see the faith that Hoyt & their management team has in their boys. Then, during Krucible's and Cellador's sets, I'm like "what IS that?! this sh*t sound KEWL! I wanna dance, it's making me move!" So yes, while not helping with merch I got some room in the photographers' moat and danced my heart out. Couldn't help it. Made it for Redemption and Pagan's Mind the next night (day job took up the earlier slots, sigh). EVERYONE was totally cool and I had so much fun, ladies and gents. You'd better believe I'm coming back next year. MUCH MUCH thanks to Halcyon Way for inviting me to be part of such an awesome event!
sh0kr0k
Active Member
Okay, confession: This was my first ProgPower. Being a bit more versed in mainstream alt metal, I am such a n00b to prog metal in general it's not even funny. But after last weekend, you have a believer
Originally I came out, of course, to support the Halcyon Way crew! I get a voicemail from Ernie at around 1:30 that Thursday, saying " Ummm, I hope you're free this evening, because, we need your services to, uh, dance, in front of about 1000 people, cause we just got asked to play ProgPower, so if you could give me a call back, that would be cool. Uh, yeah....." in this slightly dazed voice. So I'm thinking "okay, this'll be fun, etc. etc." Then I get to Center Stage and I'm floored by the sheer number of people and the energy buzzing around the place. It's only when I was on stage and actually turned and faced everyone who made it out for the very 1st band that I realized just how cool this event was going to be. Sometimes you just know.
I may be biased, but IMHO Halcyon Way kicked off the festivities in fine style!
Then, during Krucible's and Cellador's sets, I'm like "what IS that?! this sh*t sound KEWL! I wanna dance, it's making me move!" So yes, I got some room in the photographers' moat and danced my heart out. Couldn't help it. Made it for Redemption and Pagan's Mind the next night (day job took up the earlier slots, sigh). EVERYONE was totally cool and I had so much fun, ladies and gents. You'd better believe I'm coming back next year. MUCH MUCH thanks to Halcyon Way for inviting me to be part of such an awesome event!
Wow, glad to have a new convert in the ranks! Nothing like being thrown in the deep end, right? haha! I'm sure Ernie and the HW crew will help with your band homework, and stick around the forum for some good times!
Pellaz
Tigron of Immanion
Welcome to the forum, new-people! 
LadyK, I think I spoke to you a bit about drum-circles at one point. Hmm, maybe next year I'll bring down my djembes and doumbek.
LadyK, I think I spoke to you a bit about drum-circles at one point. Hmm, maybe next year I'll bring down my djembes and doumbek.
Prog_Muse
Look Who The Cat Dragged In
I am t3h n00bzorz to the PPUSA intar-netz omgwtfbbqpwnt!!!1(one)
Heh.
Thanks for the welcoming thread.
*looks around*
Nice digs.
Heh.
Thanks for the welcoming thread.
*looks around*
Nice digs.
FTD
New Metal Member
I've been kinda browin' the forums since April or May, but I've finally decided to go ahead and register. This year was my first ProgPower, and it was a complete blast. I can't wait for next year (But first I need to find a kilt...).
This was my first ProgPower. Had a great time and enjoyed meeting some great people. The music was awesome.
I have to admit that Halcyon Way blew me away. I had never heard them before the show and they made a huge impression on me. They also introduced me to the PP concept of musician accessibility. I was amazed when I walked into the venue on Friday, wearing a Halcyon Way tee shirt, only to be stopped by Glen (the bassist) saying "Hey, that band sucks." At first I didn't recognize him, but then he laughed and showed me his HW tattoo. That was awesome. I continued to meet other members of HW and other bands throughout the weekend. It was an amazing time.
I may be biased, but IMHO Halcyon Way kicked off the festivities in fine style!
I have to admit that Halcyon Way blew me away. I had never heard them before the show and they made a huge impression on me. They also introduced me to the PP concept of musician accessibility. I was amazed when I walked into the venue on Friday, wearing a Halcyon Way tee shirt, only to be stopped by Glen (the bassist) saying "Hey, that band sucks." At first I didn't recognize him, but then he laughed and showed me his HW tattoo. That was awesome. I continued to meet other members of HW and other bands throughout the weekend. It was an amazing time.
