ProgPower USA XX, Sept 4-7 2019 - Pretty Maids-Evergrey-Seventh Wonder-Dem&Wiz+

[cramx3]

And let's see if my ProgPower 2018 Day 3 video can stay up.  Since the copyright claim I got from Sons of Apollo took my entire original video down, the whole reason for re-editting and releasing as separate videos, I had to make some significant cuts to SOA's ProgPower set.  Essentially I snipped the set's balls off and it's really not very interesting to watch.  I tried to keep as much that wouldn't trigger some automated copy right claim, but we will see.  If I get another claim, I just cut them out completely which sucks.  They were not only amazing that night, I had plenty of video to prove it.  Oh well, no ant bites in this one though    My time release plan is working nicely, seeing The Who tonight so I'll have those videos up tomorrow and then Day 4 goes up Tuesday before ProgPower 20 begins.

[ProfessorPeart]

Considering that YouTube recently took down MP's own drum cam video for SOA, I'd be surprised if it stayed up. It is kind of funny. MP called out the record company over it. Not sure if he got it resolved or not.

[cramx3]

Others are still up. My theory is if the audio is really spot on itll trigger it, the parts I kept are well, the parts where they arent playing their songs exactly, hard to explain but I just cut a lot besides solos, me yelling, and them talking. We shall see, otherwise I cut them out completely. This video is easily the worst of the 4, but bloodbound and manimal were pretty good so I want to keep them up even if it means cutting this more. Sucks  first time I've really had an issue with youtube and copy rights.

[The Walrus]

Bloodbound and Manimal were SO fun. Never really heard of them in all my years of listening to power metal, and they were a hugely pleasant surprise for me last year. I should've picked up some CDs.

[cramx3]

My friend gave me bloodbounds live album a few years ago and it's really solid power metal, buy they are pretty standard so never got into them more, but their live show was very similar to that live album and I loved it. Also Manimal never heard of and really enjoyed. Got an awesome picture with them too 

[Ben_Jamin]

I found one band. Labyrinth are amazing. They kicked ass

[Lethean]

Labyrinth and Redemption were the highlights of day 3 for me.  The absolute highlight was Ray Alder's surprise appearance with Redemption.  Probably the best surprise in the history of the festival for me.

[The Walrus]

I enjoyed Labyrinth's acoustic set even more than the main set. But that's no surprise since they did Piece of Time and Purple Rain... and Lady Lost In Time

Almost everything is packed, just waiting for my buddy to show up this evening and then the road trip begins. My exhaust literally fell off my car last week but I got it repaired. Hoping it doesn't explode before I get to St. Louis.   



Chad, I'll be sure to keep your bed warm until you arrive. 

[jingle.boy]

[The Walrus]

 

[cramx3]

 

Labyrinth and Redemption were the highlights of day 3 for me.  The absolute highlight was Ray Alder's surprise appearance with Redemption.  Probably the best surprise in the history of the festival for me.

I think I was more surprised and excited for Chris Poland's appearance, since someone had spoiled me about Ray Alder being backstage.  Also, I really liked Labyrinth, but didn't get to see too much of their set since I was on the SOA signing line.

[Lethean]

Labyrinth and Redemption were the highlights of day 3 for me.  The absolute highlight was Ray Alder's surprise appearance with Redemption.  Probably the best surprise in the history of the festival for me.

I think I was more surprised and excited for Chris Poland's appearance, since someone had spoiled me about Ray Alder being backstage. 

That sucks!  Who would do that?  I talked to Ray later that night and he said he wasn't allowed to leave his hotel room to avoid being seen.

Also, I really liked Labyrinth, but didn't get to see too much of their set since I was on the SOA signing line.

Really?  I hope you didn't crush any of the poor people who were standing in line to get an autograph...

[Ben_Jamin]

Labyrinth and Redemption were the highlights of day 3 for me.  The absolute highlight was Ray Alder's surprise appearance with Redemption.  Probably the best surprise in the history of the festival for me.

I think I was more surprised and excited for Chris Poland's appearance, since someone had spoiled me about Ray Alder being backstage.  Also, I really liked Labyrinth, but didn't get to see too much of their set since I was on the SOA signing line.

I still remember MP's sudden change of mood and face when you mentioned DTF. 

[cramx3]

  and I won't forget Derek not even looking at me

also, I know exactly who spoiled Ray for me, this person was also pretty vocal about not liking Tom in Redemption at all.  It wasn't a huge deal to me honestly, but it did take some of the surprise away.

[Lethean]

Did you meet them backstage? Or at the signing table? Just curious about the DTF incident.

[cramx3]

Signing table, and no incident.  MP's response was great and it was my first time meeting him, but I always heard he was really nice in person and I can only confirm that.  He just asked for me to defend him more here since he feels he gets ripped on here.  JSS/BF/BS were all nice and solid to meet as well, DS was the only one who just wasn't interested, had nothing to say back, and didn't even move his head up to look at who's ticket he was signing.  Kind of just confirmed the negative things I've heard about meeting him. 

[The Walrus]

Holy freaking crap, dude. The odyssey with my car just doesn't end. Think I'm seriously legit no-really-this-time 100% making it now. WHAT A DAY 

[cramx3]

Safe travels and see you soon 

[cramx3]

I'm all packed, checked into my flight (moved my seat slightly further back to get the whole row to myself  ), set my alarm for 6am, and uploaded ProgPower 2018 Day 4 which of course featured Ducky, and in going back to make a youtube icon for the video, I clipped this screenshot from the video:



SO FUCKING EPIC R.I.P. 

[Lethean]

Signing table, and no incident.  MP's response was great and it was my first time meeting him, but I always heard he was really nice in person and I can only confirm that.  He just asked for me to defend him more here since he feels he gets ripped on here.  JSS/BF/BS were all nice and solid to meet as well, DS was the only one who just wasn't interested, had nothing to say back, and didn't even move his head up to look at who's ticket he was signing.  Kind of just confirmed the negative things I've heard about meeting him.

MP was always nice to me whenever I met him.  I think he usually is - I've heard some negative fan encounters, but most people have said that he was nice or at least polite.
 I've never met DS and don't really have a desire to.

[The Walrus]

Dawn of the First Day. 

[Ben_Jamin]

I'll be following along through the FB page.   

Guys have fun. Hopefully everyone finally got the deodorant hint. 

[cramx3]

First band down, pretty solid.  Being so close to the venue, I may be able to get youtube videos up really quick except the internet here is super slow for uploads.  Another hour before While Heaven Wept is up 

[TAC]

Cram, watching Theocracy-Absolution Day now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-fJ6ysgBjs

Thank you so much!  I hope you liked them.

[jingle.boy]

Theocracy was awesome.  The played the three songs that I was really hoping for them to do (Master Storyteller, Ghost Ship an they closed with I Am)



Matt Smith is my new favorite vocal crush.  Damn he was fucking spectacular.

[TAC]

Awesome Chad. Welcome aboard!!


Please tell me K-lox wasn't out combing his hair during their set.

[jingle.boy]

Please tell me K-lox wasn't out combing his hair during their set.

 

Literally, 10 minutes after the set, he was. 

[TAC]

 

[TAC]

Cram, your channel is so awesome, that chick should pay you $27.

[cramx3]

 

good times tonight, theocracy stole the show

[The Walrus]

Please tell me K-lox wasn't out combing his hair during their set.

 

Literally, 10 minutes after the set, he was. 

That line had me roaring with laughter

I ran into Chris Petersen from Cellador aaaand he was in a very strange dark place and all he wanted was cocaine and titty bars

[TAC]

That last Cellador album was great!

[lonestar]

Please tell me K-lox wasn't out combing his hair during their set.

 

Literally, 10 minutes after the set, he was. 

That line had me roaring with laughter

I ran into Chris Petersen from Cellador aaaand he was in a very strange dark place and all he wanted was cocaine and titty bars

No shortage of either 8n Atlanta

[jingle.boy]

Dude... you have no idea how much I'm praying for IQ to be in the roster announcement tomorrow!

[Ben_Jamin]

Dude... you have no idea how much I'm praying for IQ to be in the roster announcement tomorrow!

If they're announced. It's an official buy for me.