Me & my friends coming (3 of us for our 1st PP last year, and one newly converted \m/ ) only new a handful of bands on this lineup. But after doing the famous "metallus researchus" All of us are looking forward to seeing every band save Redemption. They just didn't do anything for us. Although, it would be cool if they whip out Silent Cries live with Ray (hint hint). We're mostly power fans but are open to give every band a shot.
Last year I was only interested in seeing 5 bands; Silent Force, Edguy, Angra, Blind Guardian and Gamma Ray... this year I'm looking forward to 9 bands. In a way, this year's lineup will be better for me than last year's, but seeing those 5 bands last year was mind-blowing. I'll be the first to push for the return of Silent Force next PP if possible (hint hint #2).
First off, let me saythat we were all going no matter the lineup cos the experience and fun factor is very high. When the lineup was posted I was stoked about Synphony X, Nightwish, Evergrey and Secret Sphere. Rage is ok, I've never been a major fan of, but I do like them. Then I found out that Circle II Circle was Zakk's new band (album kicks ass by the way), from there went to Mercenary (new #1 fans coming from Florida, the everblack album is \m/).. Vanden Plas I picked up a promo cd of their latest release off ebay (sorry guys, wanted to try it out cheaply) and I was really into it and plan on buying the actual releases in Atlanta
And from everyone's ramblings about Pagan's Mind I ordered their debut CD from The End Records and really like it, everyone says the new CD is better, but I haven't found it yet.
Hats off to Glen for a job well done and the 4 of us might be 5 by showtime if my other bud can make up his mind about finding a ticket through here or ebay, if not, he'll make PPV for sure.
From all the events and concerts I've been to, Glenn has the class to pull off a great show and the balls to not take sh*t from anyone. He does it his way and his way works well \m/ .. don't ever change man, this is a new yearly pilgrimage for us in Florida !!