This is just totally awesome! I went to PP last year for the first time. I knew essentially none of the bands, but had the joy of finding some new ones that I love and meeting all the cool PP fans (what a great bonding experience). So, I had already commited to going again this year. Pyramaze was the one band I knew before this annoucement. Now I get to see Theocracy and Circus Maximus (my fav band from last year's PP)!!!
Words cannot describe how happy I am at this development. This is HUGE for the band to get in front of this crowd.
I'm sure we've all noticed that the boys have been laying low recently (as far as these boards go). If the reason is a feverish attempt to have the album DONE and available before PP, then that is awesome. Nothing is more important in my mind that having that new album available for sale in the PP merch room. You will win A TON of new fans at the pre-party and they have to be able to buy the new CD or you may well lose them. So even if it means we don't hear a word from y'all for 6 months, then so be it!
Oh, and Theandromedastrain, love the Rob Rock avatar. I bought Holy Hell without knowing a thing about him. I had heard lots of people recommend him for Christian metal fans and when I saw that AWESOME album cover, I plopped down my $17 without having heard a note. And boy did I hit the jackpot! This album is unreal. Just unreal.