Crimson Glory Announces More Special Guest Singers

Crimson Glory is pleased to confirm the addition of Urban Breed (Tad Morose), Rob Rock (Rob Rock), Mark Boals (Royal Hunt), Clay Barton (Suspyre) and Kelly Sundown (Beyond Twilight/Darkology) to perform with them as special guest singers during their headlining set at ProgPowerUSA X.

The aforementioned singers will be joining the previously announced group of vocalists: Wade Black (Crimson Glory/Leatherwolf), Zak Stevens (Savatage/Circle II Circle), Lance King (Pyramaze/Balance of Power), Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind), Chris Salinas (Zero Hour/Power of Omens), Ronny Monroe (Metal Church), Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm/Symphorce/Ivanhoe), Sean Peck (Cage), Danilo Herbert (Mindflow), Joakim Brodén (Sabaton), Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus) and David Vanlanding (Crimson Glory/Michael Schenker Group).

Crimson Glory lead guitarist, Jon Drenning, commented on the new lineup, stating, “With the addition of these four extraordinarily talented singers, along with original bassist/founding member, Jeff Lords, this show promises to be nothing short of spectacular; it will go down in history as one of the greatest and most unique power/progressive metal performances of all time. One for the Progpower Festival history books”

Individual Day Tickets Now Available!

We’re happy to announce that individual day tickets have been made available for purchase. Please us the links below if you wish to only purchase tickets for either Friday or Saturday.

FRIDAY ONLY tickets please click here.

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And remember, 2 day tickets can still be purchased using this link.

Crimson Glory details revealed

Crimson Glory is pleased to announce that they have confirmed the following special guest vocalists to perform with them during their headlining set at ProgPower USA X:

Wade Black (Crimson Glory/Leatherwolf)
Zak Stevens (Savatage/Circle II Circle)
Lance King (Pyramaze/Balance of Power)
Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind)
Chris Salinas (Zero Hour/Power of Omens)
Ronny Monroe (Metal Church)
Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm/Symphorce/Ivanhoe)
Sean Peck (Cage)
Danilo Herbert (Mindflow)
Joakim Brodén (Sabaton)
Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus)
David Vanlanding (Crimson Glory/Michael Schenker Group)

Additional guest singers will be announced as they are confirmed.

Also performing alongside the band will be guitarist Matt LaPorte (Jon Oliva’s Pain/Circle II Circle/Midnight) and keyboardist John Zahner (Crimson Glory/Savatage/Circle II Circle/Jon Oliva’s Pain), as well as bassist Nolen Strong and vocalist Danaë Saree. Read more

PP USA X: Major roster changes

After nine shows, I think I have earned everyone’s trust and the right to speak brutally honest. In fact, I think this is what most fans want to hear: the truth. Nobody wants to hear another lame two sentence explanation about “visa problems.” I will not hide behind anything.

I have been doing my own visa applications since ProgPower USA IV for 75% of the roster. Hiring a professional company to do the visas for a single performance is prohibitive due to costs. Imagine paying $36,000 just for visas up front before any other expense is incurred. The process has become so convoluted and intricate that it pushes me to insanity’s edge at times. However, I have had no choice but to suck it up and deal with it in order to maintain the festival. I have never had a problem prior to this year with obtaining visas for bands that I have applied for myself. Think of how many bands that is over the last six years. This is the same model used by other successful festivals such as NEARfest. However, this year has left me questioning whether or not to continue with the festival after 2010.
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Mid-Week Mayhem Show: Roster change

We just received word that due to the time commitments involved with the Stratovarious tour, Pagan’s Mind will not be arriving to Atlanta until Friday afternoon.

The acoustic Pagan’s Maximus show has been changed as a result. Circus Maximus will now play a full electric set consisting of cover tunes and Circus Maximus songs that they will NOT be performing on the main stage for Saturday.

Both Pagan’s Mind and ProgPower USA apologize for the change in plans.

Exclusive USA show for Fates Warning

While other shows have seemingly been announced in addition to the ProgPower USA appearance…

…we would like to confirm that the ProgPower USA show will be Fates Warning’s only 2009 USA show, an exclusive!

Purchase ProgPower USA tickets now while there are still some left!

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 showcase tickets.

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.

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) who will perform the classic “Operation: Mindcrime” in its entirety, and then live Queensryche karaoke to follow!

You can purchase your tickets for a low $20 via Ticket Alternative by clicking this link.

Limited to 500 tickets so order now!

PPUSA X Tickets now available!

We’re pleased to announce that tickets for ProgPower USA X are now available!

You may purchase your tickets by clicking here (please use our link as it helps to support our show, thanks!)

We look forward to seeing you all in September!

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