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[thegooglepublishers]

ProgPower USA XXI Day Three Recap: Entering into its third quarter, Atlanta’s cabaret of development and energy continued to hit pay dust.Advertisement. Scroll to proceed studying.The enthralled plenty of rock and steel shoppers that had descended upon Center Stage Atlanta on June 1st for the two years within the making ProgPowerUSA XXI occasion had already obtained a veritable smorgasbord of excessive grade artwork earlier than festivities reached the third day. But if previous installments of this extravaganza of virtuoso showmanship have been any indication, issues have been certain to develop into much more fascinating as this 4 day competition commenced its second half. True to kind, the bands slated to take the stage introduced a extremely various array of stylistic expressions, although apparently sufficient for an occasion that's typically famous for its inclusion of outstanding European acts, the lion's share of the expertise that may arrive to wow the awaiting throngs have been of a decidedly American pedigree, at the least by way of their respective locations of origin.Kicking issues off within the earlier afternoon, the just lately birthed Chicago progressive rock quartet The Cyberiam introduced an fascinating mix of retro Nineteen Seventies nuance and current day practices to the desk. Such famous pioneers of the fashion reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis and Rush have been among the many influences that formed the prolonged jams that made up the set listing of those bold up-and-comers, whereas the fashionable punch of the guitar work and the graceful, virtually pop-like sensibilities of the vocals offered by entrance man Keith Semple accounted for the distinctive aptitude that gave the songs their very own identification. In holding with the aforementioned greats of the previous, superior musicianship was paramount in how these prolonged epics stored the viewers's consideration, with keyboardist Frank Lucas typically channeling the spirit of Jon Lord, whereas the noodling bass work of Brian Kovacs and the jazzy, free flowing equipment work of drummer Tommy Murray additional augmented the elongated solo and interlude segments that adorned every music.Things would take a fairly jolting left flip with the entry of the virtually neighbors, good previous boys and folk-infused melodic loss of life steel craftsmen Aether Realm. Often accused up to now of being Finnish as a result of their stylistic similarity to such famous bands of their adopted Northern European fashion as Ensiferum, Wintersun and Frosttide, this band of raucous brothers from different moms really hold their hats in Greenville, North Carolina, a incontrovertible fact that needs to be cleared up by the title observe of their newest LP Redneck Vikings From Hell, which additionally kicked off their extremely animated set. Though in no way slouches in the technical division, extremely infectious melodic hooks have been what sealed the deal for the group, notably on spotlight moments such because the riveting velocity thrashing blaster "Tarot" and the gargantuan beast of a better "The Sun, The Moon, The Stars". They would likewise show their versatility with the charming balladry of "Guardian," which noticed the frostbitten shouts and grows traded out for a cleaner reduce vocal show, and would show masters of showmanship by taking some tech points that precipitated their extremely catchy center entry "The Chariot" to be reduce quick in stride.The temper abruptly shifted from a triumphant air following a profitable wild hunt to a contemporary one in all melancholy and cynicism when L.A.'s Witherfall took the stage, however the streak of sonic greatness remained fixed and even kicked up a notch. Often seen because the non secular successors to progressive groove/thrash icons Nevermore, their set can be dominated by technically charged compositions that bridged the hole between the showmanship of conventional 80s heavy steel and the melodrama of darker facet of the 90s progressive steel scene, centering upon the vocal prowess and flexibility of Ronnie James Dio's a lot youthful cousin Joseph Michael Furney. De facto wars of virtuosity raged all through prolonged anthems of fatalism reminiscent of "Portrait," "Ode To Despair," and the huge 11 minute nearer "Vintage," with guitarist Jake Dreyer rivaling Jeff Loomis' signature combination of elaborate bottom-heavy riffing and lightning quick shred work, whereas the unrelenting battery of the rhythm part shook Center Stage to its very core.This occasion's capability to shift tone in as jolting a style because it does stylistic mode got here to forward as afternoon gave solution to night and Saigon Kick famed guitarist grabbed the reins. Flying underneath the banner of Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra, stated impresario would stroll the road between early 90s nostalgia and fashionable rocking grit with an excellent natured and sometimes comical demeanor, replete with self-deprecating jokes between songs about random matters from his selection of stage apparel (overalls being an oddly Hillbilly method to wooing the plenty at ProgPower) to his oddball standing as an unwitting onerous rock chameleon turned pop ballad star through his 1992 hit music "Love Is On The Way," which capped off their set. Be this as it could, of the choices consisted of tunes from this mission's just lately launched debut Songs For The Apocalypse that introduced an up to date model of the signature collage of rock influences that typified Saigon Kick and gained them frequent comparisons to Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Probably probably the most auspicious component in play have been haunting but lighter toned vocal concord work courtesy of Bieler and lead guitarist Andee Blacksugar harking back to Staley and Cantrell, with Blacksugar extremely achieved array of guitar wizardry being a detailed second.A contest of kinds may have been gleaned from the duel headliners of this night, although within the case of veteran onerous rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, his efficiency would elevate the concept of crowd interplay to an artwork kind. Opting to spend his prolonged 90 minute set primarily masking basic choices from onerous rock trailblazers Queen; Soto would mix a trustworthy replication of the stage persona of one in all rock's most beloved fallen heroes together with his personal huskier but equally dexterous voice. Numerous events have been taken to interrupt with the custom of the entire band working as one steady unit, with Jeff manning the stage alone to placed on a superb show of vocal gymnastics and self-harmonization throughout his efficiency of "Now I'm Here" and a stripped down and heartfelt efficiency with a lone acoustic guitar accompaniment on "Love Of My Life". Sing-along romps with a rocking edge like "Fat Bottom Girls" and proto-metal crushers "Stone Cold Crazy" and "I Want it All" introduced down the home in stellar style, and the efficiency turned in its grand finale on a bittersweet be aware with "The Show Must Go On," culminating in a lofty ship off to Freddy Mercury, arguably one in all godfathers of the artwork that may make ProgPower USA potential.In full distinction to the glorification of rock's previous conquests, second headliner and Norwegian progressive energy pioneers Conception let their music do nearly all of the speaking and displayed how their distinctive sound typified the very occasion itself. Led by the ultra-smooth to the purpose of crooning lead offered by Roy Khan, the hour and a half set that may begin through this enigmatic quartet's handiwork would quantity to an elaborate dance between the darkish modernity of their current post-reformation materials and the lighter, nuanced classicism of their 90s materials. Highlight moments from the latter period would come with the Queensrÿche meets spacey aesthetics of "A Virtual Love Story" and "Gethsemane" off their 1997 magnum opus Flow, with the prolonged tribal jam with a plethora of transferring elements "A Million Gods" off 1995's In Your Multitude additionally stealing a lot of the present. Their newer materials noticed these Scandinavian surgeons of sound persevering with to shine, with the concise mid-paced banger "No Rewind" and the techno-tinged cruiser "She Dragoon" being notably spellbinding moments in a veritable gallery of excessive artwork set to music.As the festivities but once more drew to their inevitable shut, the sense of victory that had been achieved over the scourge of the COVID lockdowns hung over the viewers and the performers even after the applause had ceased. In their very own distinctive methods, every band conveyed to the throngs of onlookers their elation at having the ability to escape from their domiciles turned jail cells to as soon as once more ship the products through a stage and PA system, with Jeff Scott Soto arguably doing so in probably the most eloquent of fashions with a easy "I fucking missed this!". Universally talking, even those that solely know of what went down this night through a printed article or a handful of small samples through on-line video had a stake in its success, as not a single one in all these bands had any intention of slowing down their touring schedule after killing it throughout a late spring afternoon/night in Atlanta. Much like the topic of continuous immortalization current this night in Freddy Mercury, although sooner or later ProgPower USA (or any energetic musical occasion) might shut tent perpetually, however when it does, will probably be defiantly with its head held excessive.Want More Metal? Subscribe To Our Daily NewsletterEnter your e-mail beneath to get a each day replace with all of our headlines.

[nuclearblastuk]

Last month, Swedish-American power metal supergroup NORTHTALE played two concerts in Japan as part of the Evoken Fest. Between these shows, they had no time to rest, but also recorded their first-ever music video in the Tokyo metropolis. Watch 'Everyone's A Star', which was shot, edited and directed by Jason McNamara, over on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1gX6t66RH4 In addition, NORTHTALE are happy to announce that they're confirmed for next year's edition of ProgPower USA. At the renowned festival, taking place in Atlanta, GA (September 9-12, 2020), the band will be sharing the stage with their label mates BEAST IN BLACK, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA, Turilli/Lione RHAPSODY among others. NORTHTALE comment, "We're happy and honored to announce that we will be performing at ProgPower USA in 2020. Thanks Milton, Glenn and Nathan for having us! It'll be great to see our friends and make new ones! To celebrate this, we're releasing our first music video, for the song 'Everyone’s A Star'! It was shot in Tokyo, Japan during our recent visit for two shows at the Evoken Fest 2019. It was shot in the studios of our Japanese label, King Records, at the ESP Guitars Shop BIG BOSS and literally outside on the streets of Tokyo! Special thanks Ryo at King Records, Makoto Suzuki at ESP Guitars and director and producer Jason McNamara for his amazing work!" Get an impression of NORTHTALE's live shows by watching their very first live gig, here: https://www.facebook.com/NorthtaleOfficial/videos/884347471930138/ Order 'Welcome To Paradise' now, here: http://nblast.de/NorthtaleWTP More on 'Welcome To Paradise':  'Higher' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0Bh4xKrC5k 'Shape Your Reality' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_eXrfdrWYs 'Sirens' Fall' OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxulHqM4_QE 'Sirens' Fall' OFFICIAL GUITAR PLAYTHROUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxngpECcgus 'Bring Down The Mountain' OFFICIAL GUITAR PLAYTHROUGH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZeqWRx_LRI NORTHTALE - behind this illustrious name lies nothing less than a Swedish-American power metal supergroup! Formed by guitarist Bill Hudson (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, I AM MORBID, ex-U.D.O./DIRKSCHNEIDER), vocalist Christian Eriksson (ex-TWILIGHT FORCE), and drummer Patrick Johansson (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-W.A.S.P. etc.) in late 2017, the line-up was quickly completed by Mikael Planefeldt (bass) as well as keyboardist Jimmy Pitts. Delivering a load of (largely) fast-paced anthems, imbued with Eriksson's soaring vocals, the band's 13-song debut album 'Welcome To Paradise' will not only please fans of titans such as HELLOWEEN, SONATA ARCTICA, GAMMA RAY, STRATOVARIUS among others, but draw new fans to the genre too. The record was produced by NORTHTALE themselves, whilst Jonas Kjellgren (Blacklounge Studios, Sweden) took care of mixing and mastering duties. Its artwork was designed by renowned rock/metal artist Felipe Machado (BLIND GUARDIAN, IRON SAVIOR, BRAINSTORM, KAMBRIUM etc.). The group is set to conquer not only your audio systems, but also the world's stages, with their very first gig set to take place at their label mates SABATON's very own open-air festival (Aug 14-17), shortly later heading into two concerts in Tokyo, Japan for the Evoken Festival (Aug 30 & Sep 1).

NORTHTALE live:

10.09.2020 USA Atlanta, GA - ProgPower USA *NEW*

NORTHTALE is:

Christian Eriksson | vocals

Bill Hudson | guitars

Mikael Planefeldt | bass

Jimmy Pitts | keyboard

Patrick Johansson | drums

www.facebook.com/northtaleofficial www.northtale.bigcartel.com www.instagram.com/northtaleofficial www.twitter.com/northtaleonline www.nuclearblast.de/northtale

[pqleyr]

Atlanta - after a brief unscheduled stay in Boston @ptempling and I have arrived at your weird airport, prepare yourselves . . . . #gloryhammer #progpowerusa (at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnToF2oBZEa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o4d381mnvawu

[nuclearblastusa]

The new MaYaN​ album 'Dhyana' will be out TOMORROW! You can still jump on it and pre-order your copy in several formats: nuclearblast.com/mayan-dhyana or pre-save it on Spotify: nblast.de/MAYANdhyanaPreSave The band recently got announced for @progpowerusa 2019 and you can bet they'll be performing some songs from 'Dhyana'! Labelmates THRESHOLD will also be performing! Might as well start practicing your air guitar moves and lyrics now so you won't be left out! @MayanBand @markepica @thresholdofficial #MaYaN #MaYaNBand #Threshold #ThresholdUK #Thresholdband #ProgPower #ProgPowerUSA #ProgPower2019 #PP2019 #SymphonicDeathMetal #SymphonicMetal #ProgressiveMetal #ProgMetal #Prog #HeavyMetal #MelodicMetal #Metal #NuclearBlast https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9w8TFgEvk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1desb8fnp6yzz

[raylouiephotography]

Like I have said before in this series of pics from Tarja headlining concert at ProgPower USA XIX. She is stunningly beautiful and incredibly photogenic. Shot on a Sony A7R3, Sony 85 mm f.18 with a tad of Lightroom CC. All photos are available to share on social media. Just credit me please. High res files and prints from ProgPower USA XIX are available for purchase. DM for more information. . . . . . . @tarjaofficial @progpowerusa @female_metal_singers @tarjasdaughterofthedarkness @tarjas.oceansoul @tarja_opera_queen @nightwish_usa @nightwishband @rivers_of_tarja @tarjaturunenusa @tarja.turunen_fans . . . #tarja #symphonicmetal #headliner #concertshots #concertshot #liveconcert #ppusa #liveconcertphotography #bringingthebesttotheus #progpowerusa #dayfour #actiireleaseshows #atlanta #headliners #closingthenight #heavymetal #centerstage #musicfestival #htbarp #concertphoto #concertphotographer #musicphotography #gigphotography #livemusicphotography #bestmusicshots #liveauthentic #musiclover @audioloveofficial #audioloveofficial #finishmetal #nightwishfans (at ProgPower USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQXkmfgOUV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iayj7a6eocdy

[therionsymphonicmetalmasters]

Therion en Atlanta 2011 #Therion #Therionband #ProgPowerUsa #Therion2011 #LoriLewis #SnowyShaw #ThomasVikstrom #NallePahlsson #LinneaVikstrom https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBVwbjA1fV/?igshid=8zr1153dzb0s

[stargazedmagazine]

It’s Time To Rise for Northtale As previously reported here at Stargazed Magazine, Swedish-American power metal supergroup Northtale has released their long-awaited debut album ... - Read more: http://rviv.ly/U6g8CT

[metalby]

Neo Prophet “Horizons” from [T.I.M.E.] 2015 ベルギーのプログメタルバンドによる2ndアルバム． ProgPowerUSAのGlenn Harvestonか，Power QuestのSteve Williamsがツイートしていて気になった作品(のはず). メンバー構成は以下のような4人組で2005年に結成されたHans Six (Vo, Ba)を中心とするバンド． Vo, Ba : Hans Six Key : Pete Mush Ds : Wesley Jaques Gt : Tom Tas

Neo-Prophet [T.I.M.E.] 2015 (Spotify) キーボードオリエンテッドなプログレハード作．雰囲気的にはKnight AreaやカナダのMysteryなどに近い作風で，派手さはないものの分厚いキーボードのメロディとコーラスが印象的．ポンプ系，ネオプログ系が好きな人にオススメ． キーボードのPete MushはQuantum Fantasyで活動中． ----- 2015 [T.I.M.E.] (Spotify) 2009 [Monsters] (Spotify) ----- http://www.neoprophet.com/ Facebook

Neo Prophet [T.I.M.E.]

[fabioartworks]

Some guitar shredding impro to my band @_thundersoulsofficial during one of the recording sessions of the first EP - The Tima Machine - coming soon!!! #timemachine #metal #guitar #heavymetal #metalbr #thundersouls #powermetal #heelloweentributebr #progpowerusa #speedmetal #fabiosimao #icedearth #arpeggio #neoclassical #music #brazilmetal

[firegardenmusic]

Look for Fire Garden promo in @progpowerusa program booklet #prog #progrock #jordanrudess #jimmykeegan #brucesoord #firegarden #crossoverband #progpowerusa

[tarjaturunenworldnews]

#Repost @tarjaofficial (@get_repost) via Instagram

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This cowboy girl is ready to rock you @progpowerusa !!! #actiireleaseshows #atlanta #usa #progpowerusa

[metalshockfinland]

BILL HUDSON Joining DORO Shows in UK Supporting MICHAEL SCHENKER

BILL HUDSON Joining DORO Shows in UK Supporting MICHAEL SCHENKER

Photo #ProgPowerUSA 2018 by Stephanie Corcino Guitarist/songwriter Bill Hudson (NORTHTALE) has announced that he will be joining the Metal Queen DORO for 4 shows in the UK supporting MICHAEL SCHENKER, kicking off on October 28th in Leeds! Bill stated:“After over a year sitting at home, I’m very happy to say that I’m finally going back out and joining the Metal Queen, DORO, and my brothers in…

[johnnybmorbid]

@progpowerusa DVDs today / tonight on the #CovidConcertSeries #Metal #HeavyMetal #PowerMetal #ProgressiveMetal #ProgMetal (at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLc_Lq6jO1E/?igshid=12wre01sfivjz

[twilight-force-official-fan-blog]

Aerendir is flying to you, Japan and the USA! See more photos on our website! (Link in the bio) See @twilight_force live in 2017: > Evoken Fest 2017 [Japan] > @progpowerusa > European tour with Dragonforce __________ #TwilightForce #トワイライトフォース #photography #artist #band #guitarist #photo #music #live #show #concert #音楽 #elf #fantasy #ファンタジー #cosplay #コスプレ #メロスピ #metal #powermetal #パワーメタル #entertainment #celebrity #metalfan #ocean #festival #travel #hug /Milena

[nuclearblastusa]

The new MaYaN​ album 'Dhyana' will be out TOMORROW! You can still jump on it and pre-order your copy in several formats: nuclearblast.com/mayan-dhyana or pre-save it on Spotify: nblast.de/MAYANdhyanaPreSave The band recently got announced for @progpowerusa 2019 and you can bet they'll be performing some songs from 'Dhyana'! Labelmates THRESHOLD will also be performing! Might as well start practicing your air guitar moves and lyrics now so you won't be left out! @MayanBand @markepica @thresholdofficial #MaYaN #MaYaNBand #Threshold #ThresholdUK #Thresholdband #ProgPower #ProgPowerUSA #ProgPower2019 #PP2019 #SymphonicDeathMetal #SymphonicMetal #ProgressiveMetal #ProgMetal #Prog #HeavyMetal #MelodicMetal #Metal #NuclearBlast https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9w8TFgEvk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1desb8fnp6yzz

[raylouiephotography]

Every year going to ProgPower USA, there are always one band I have looked forward to seeing since their first album. The band for ProgPower USA XX was Orden Organ. Just fun a German power pirate metal band. Hope to see an Order Organ tour in North America in the future. Shot on a Sony AR3 with a 50mm f1.8 with Lightroom CC editing. ©︎2019 Ray Louie Photography All rights reserved. All photos are available to share on social media. Please credit me and don’t crop or edit pictures when sharing. . . . . . . . . . @progpowerusa #progpowerusa @ordenoganofficial @seeb.ordenogan.greenmanstudios #ordenogan #ppusa @decibeltouring @afm.records #powermetal #germanmetal #germanpowermetal #metalmusic #progpowerusa2019 #centrestagetheatre #atlanta #Gunmen #MadCowboys #Festival #ProgressiveMetal #MelodicRock #CenterStage #BringingTheBestToTheUS #ppusa2019 #powermetql #decibeltouring #afmrecords #powermetalmusic #powermetalband #powermetalsymphonic #metal #htbarpinsta #BestMusicShots #ChasingTheLightArt #MusicPhotographer #MetalPhotographer (at ProgPower USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/B25r-GSgoVl/?igshid=ume6gxdt90cx