ProgPower USA twitter feature!

In what is believed to be a metal scene first, the promoter of ProgPower USA is officially inviting the general public to follow the festival’s unique mode of operations. Readers will learn what goes on behind the scenes before, during, and after the festival. Updates will include advance practical preparation such as gear, stage logistics, travel notes, and current negotiations/hints for the 2010 roster. Expect live updates from soundchecks, crew updates from the stage during the show, band reactions as they step off stage, backstage gossip, and a post show commentary. To sign up, please visit: http://twitter.com/ProgPowerUSA

ProgPower USA is a 4 day progressive and power metal festival scheduled for Sept 9th-12th in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s 10th anniversary show features the following acts

Fates Warning, Andre Matos (U.S. exclusive), Brainstorm (U.S. exclusive), Royal Hunt (U.S. exclusive), Sabaton (U.S. exclusive), Pagan’s Mind, Orphaned Land (U.S. exclusive), Circus Maximus (U.S. exclusive), Diablo Swing Orchestra (U.S. exclusive), Tomorrow’s Eve (U.S. exclusive), and Power Quest (U.S. exclusive).

The annual Thursday night Showcase presents Primal Fear, Vanden Plas (U.S. exclusive), Suspyre, and Future’s End.

The Mid-Week Mayhem on Wednesday features a unique acoustic performance from Pagan Maximus (featuring the combined members of Pagan’s Mind & Circus Maximus), the Queensryche tribute band Mindcrime (with Chris Salinas from Zero Hour on vocals) performing Operation: Mindcrime in its entirety. Also announced is a short set from Krucible with live Queensrcyhe karaoke to follow.

Tickets for all shows are still available. Please click here to purchase your ProgPower USA X tickets.

ProgPower USA Showcase tickets now on sale!

ProgPower USA Showcase tickets are now available via Ticketmaster.com! Don’t miss out on your chance to see Primal Fear, Vanden Plas, Suspyre and Future’s End on Thursday night, leading into the Friday/Saturday main event! Order your tickets today! Purchase ProgPower USA... 

Mid Week Mayhem tickets now available

Mid Week Mayhem tickets are now available for purchase! Don’t miss this exciting show featuring Pagan Maximus (acoustic show featuring combined members of Pagan’s Mind & Circus Maximus), Mindcrime (Queensryche tribute band featuring Chris Salinas of Zero Hour on vocals)... 

Mid Week Mayhem announced

ProgPower USA’s “Mid-Week Mayhem” will return to The Loft on September 9th to commence the week’s traditional festivities. Pagan Maximus will kick off the show with an acoustic jam. The set will feature members of both Pagan’s Mind and Circus Maximus...