BraveWords.com has received the following press release:

Swordlord Productions and Intromental Management have announced that the Wednesday September 8, 2010 pre-pre-party show for ProgPower USA, also known as Midweek Mayhem, will be a three-band concert featuring the most exciting bands on the US metal scene. The show will be held at The Loft, Atlanta, GA.

Headlining the event will be none other than New York band ROSS THE BOSS. Master guitarist and founding member of MANOWAR, Ross The Boss along with the legendary Manowar drummer Scott Columbus will take the stage at the Loft on Wednesday, September 8, for a very special performance of classic Manowar songs along with material off of Ross’ debut New Metal Leader. September 8 will be the first day of music in a four day event known as ProgPower USA. Ross and company will officially kick-off the event followed by a showcase performance of other acts on the 9th and the mainstage event on the 10th and 11th. Columbus and Ross have not shared the stage together in nearly 22 years. This will be a one-of-a-kind evening of music for fans of hard-driving, face-melting heavy metal. Ross The Boss has rarely played in the United States. Previously he has mostly played on festivals throughout Europe. These performances were enthusiastically received and featured an energized and triumphant Ross playing in top form.

“I am overjoyed to be producing this very special show for ProgPower fans and the east coast metal scene,” says Promoter, Nathan Block of SwordLord Productions. “I have been a Manowar fan for many years but I never had the opportunity to see Ross play until last year. I cannot wait to share this unforgettable experience with the ProgPower community!”

In the middle-slot of the night we have Oklahoma’s progressive metal band VANGOUGH. Following hot on the heals of their well-received debut album, Manikin Parade, the Oklahoma band are now working on their second and third album. With the second disc, Game On, being a self-financed and self-released intermediate release of progressive metal versions of classic '80’s video/arcade game soundtracks to be released on vinyl in February 2010, the band has already begun recording their third, as of yet untitled disc, which will be made available worldwide through a still undisclosed record label right in time for ProgPower USA. The combination of progressive metal, symphonic rock, huge atmospheric parts and a nod to the '80's computer game soundtracks all blends together into on unique sound that can only be described as that of Vangough. Without a doubt, Vangough should appeal to all fans of the intricate sounds of PAIN OF SALVATION or the sheer force of EVERGREY.

Opener of the show will be Florida power metal act SEVEN KINGDOMS. Although only three years into their career, the band have already performed more than 50 shows in the south east, including prestigious support gigs for bands such as SOILWORK and CIRCLE II CIRCLE. Their second album, simply titled Seven Kingdoms, has been released by themselves (only at their homepage) in November 09. Fronted by the charismatic Sabrina Valentine, Florida-based power metallers Seven Kingdoms impresses with a slab of extremely versatile high-octane-metal and big sing-along-anthems. Musically Seven Kingdoms is a must for any fan of BLIND GUARDIAN or ICED EARTH.

We’re also thrilled to announce that we have entered into a co-operation with the globally respected metal publication Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles (www.BraveWords.com) for the promotion of this show. Please visit their homepage for all the latest news from the metal world.

Ticket sales will be announced in the upcoming month. In the meantime, check out more information on Twitter and connect with other fans.