PARADOX Cancel ProgPower USA Appearance, Organizers Not Seeking Replacement Band
July 26, 2010, 14 years ago
Germany's PARADOX have cancelled their ProgPower USA appearance, scheduled for the weekend of September 10th - 11th in Atlanta, GA. Reports from the band's web pages indicate that they have broken up. Guitarist Charly Steinhauer comments:
"Paradox is forced to cancel all live activities in the future. I´m still writing new material to release one more record for my loyal fans in 2011 via AFM-Records."ProgPower organizer Glenn Harveston has since issued the following update:
"I have always been brutally honest with everyone so here goes….There will be no replacement band. My rationale:
-- There are still 13 bands. That remains one more than the number announced when tickets were placed on sale. If there had only been twelve bands and we lost one, I would have replaced the band.-- I lost money on the Paradox visas. I have no financial incentive to book a new band. Are there quality bands out there that would do it for free? Absolutely! However, I do not think a new opening band will sell additional tickets based on their appearance alone. Sure, this could be debated. However, I’m not willing to gamble further.
-- My crew needs a breather. This is our first and last year with seven bands on the day. They work their ass off and giving them an extra hour to break and actually shower for a change…will make a world of difference in the smell backstage.
-- The fans can now sleep in a bit longer on Saturday and enjoy a late lunch. This can only help with fatigue on Saturday evening when Marco is kicking your ass.
-- The Seventh Wonder Gold Badge/VIP show will remain as scheduled at 1pm. This will give those attending a chance to break instead of heading straight downstairs to grab their chairs.
I do not expect everyone to agree with my decision. However, I do ask that you respect it, as I’m trying to look at the big picture."
The following schedule for the 11th edition of North America’s premier progressive and power metal festival is set:
Mid-Week Mayhem Party - Wednesday, September 8th: ROSS THE BOSS (with special guest Scott Columbus): A Night of MANOWAR Classics, VANGOUGH, SEVEN KINGDOMS.
ProgPower USA Kick-Off - Thursday, September 9th: ACCEPT, LEPROUS, BOREALIS, SIX MINUTE CENTURY.
ProgPower USA Day 1 - Friday, September 10th: KAMELOT, NOCTURNAL RITES, TÝR, SEVENTH WONDER, LEAVES' EYES, BLACKGUARD, ILLUSION SUITE.
ProgPower USA Day 2 - Saturday, September 11th: HAMMERFALL, TAROT, DELAIN, DGM, OCEANS OF SADNESS.
