POWER TO THE PROG!

 

ProgPower USA XI Lineup Finalized

 

The full lineup for the 11th annual installment of ProgPower USA -- the largest alignment of progressive, classic and power metal bands on American soil -- has been finalized for this September's festivities.

 

As always, the massive event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, will include a plethora of both stateside and European acts, including headlining acts Kamelot, Accept and Hammerfall, along with Turisas, Nocturnal Rites and more. This year's festival will also mark the first American appearances from Paradox, Leprous, Delain, Tarot (featuring Marcto Hietala of Nightwish), Seventh Wonder and many more international acts.

 

In addition to the main two days of the event, there will be two days of pre-fest shows and activities based around ProgPower, including a Mid-Week Mayhem show on Wednesday, September 8th, and a Fest Kick-Off Show on Thursday, September 9th.

 

There are actually only approximately 300 tickets still available for the fest, so don't wait! View the full lineup below, and check out the official website for ProgPower USA for full details, ticket info, the history of the fest and more: http://www.progpowerusa.com

 

 

PROGPOWER USA XI ITINERARY:

 

9/08/2010 ProgPower USA XI Mid-Week Mayhem

 

Ross the Boss (New York) - "A Night of Manowar Classics" with Scott Columbus
Vangough (Oklahoma)
Seven Kingdoms (Florida)

 

 

9/09/2010 ProgPower USA XI Kick-Off

 

Accept (Germany) 10:45 - close
Leprous (Norway)* 9:15 - 10:15
Borealis (Canada) 8:00 - 8:45
Six Minute Century (Texas, USA) 6:45 - 7:30

 

 

9/10/2010 ProgPower USA Day 1

 

Kamelot (US/Norway)
Nocturnal Rites (Sweden)
Turisas (Finland)
Tyr (Faroe Islands)
Seventh Wonder (Sweden) *
Leaves' Eyes (Norway/Germany)
Illusion Suite (Norway) *

 

 

9/11/2010 ProgPower USA Day 2
 

Hammerfall (Sweden)
Tarot (Finland) *
Delain (The Netherlands) *
DGM (Italy) *
Oceans of Sadness (Belgium) *
Stormwarrior (Germany) *
Paradox (Germany) *

 

* = first ever performance on American soil

 

http://www.progpowerusa.com

 

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DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT.

New artists and titles available for press coverage from Candlelight USA...

Ross The Boss - New Metal Leader

Twenty years after the release of Manowar’s classic Kings Of Metal album, Ross continues his legacy with an album that displays his charismatic writing style. Fist-pounding, foot-stomping metal a-la "Battle Hymns" and "Hail To England," New Metal Leaders is a record that will satisfy old and new fans alike. Album was produced by Tarek Maghary (Majesty) and mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler (Primal Fear).

Performing since the early 70’s Ross has seen music through its changing cycles. Originally as a member of The Dictators, he is best known for his work as co-founder of Manowar. As the band’s main songwriter and guitarist, his work can be found on the band’s first six albums. While New Metal Leaders does feature his name in the billing, Ross confirms it is a full band and one that is dedicated and determined to satisfy their immediate fan base.

http://www.rosstheboss.com

Sinner - Crash & Burn

Its been a few years since this popular German metal band have released new material. A staple on the scene going back to 1983, with the release of their debut Fast Decision, the quartet have established a sizeable and loyal worldwide audience. Band leader Mat Sinner calls the album “pure energy with real hard rock roots.” Album engineered by Dennis Ward (Angra) & mixed by Achim Köhler (Amon Amarth).

Sinner have shared the stage with Deep Purple, Savatage, Mr. Big. The band have had European chart entries (The Nature of Evil debuting on the German charts at position 63). Already available in Europe, Crash & Burn has found much support and positive reaction. The band, currently featuring guitarists Henny Wolter and Christof Leim, drummer Klaus Sperling with vocalist/bassist Mat Sinner, have already hit the road in Europe in support of the record.

http://www.myspace.com/sinnerofficial

Dimension Zero - He Who Shall Not Bleed

Its not merely the pedigree or experience of the members that makes Dimension Zero a stand out in the metal world. With this, their fourth album, the band continues to challenge themselves musically all while delivering the quality songwriting their fans have to expect. Additional guitar work coming from Annihilator’s Jeff Waters, the album contains 11 new blistering tunes that will appeal to their core audience as well those of the band members other projects.

Formed in 1996 as a side project between In Flames Jesper Stromblad & Glenn Ljungstrom, from the get-go Dimension Zero wanted to take a more aggressive lean with their songwriting. The band would record their first three records for Sweden’s Regain Records (with licenses for the US). He Who Shall Not Bleed was recorded at In Flames Studio (formerly Studio Fredmann). While less thrasier then their previous albums it is another metal gem from this regarded and diverse band.

http://www.dimensionzero.se

Lethargy - Purification

The second release from the newly formed Powerage Rock label, Purification is a great example of solid riff-driven hard rock and impeccable musicianship. The Wales-based quartet take classic as well modern musical influences to craft eleven catchy and melodic songs that are sure to quickly find a passionate US fan base. Produced by David Prater (Dream Theater), it is an impressive start for a promising band.

A brief chat with the members of Lethargy will reveal influences as far ranging as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Manic Street Preachers, Dream Theater, Radiohead and Alice In Chains, to name but a few of the diverse sounds the band take into creating their own material. Far ahead of their years (with all members in their late teens/early twenties), when noted journalist Geoff Barton (Classic Rock Magazine) got a hold of their self-financed 2005 album he was immediately impressed; the album later went on land in the magazine’s Top 20 albums of the year.

http://www.myspace.com/lethargymusic

Other releases on the way from Candlelight USA include new Absu, Throne of Katarsis, Blut Aus Nord, IXXI and more. Get in touch with Earsplit with any press requests.

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