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The ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, which takes place every September, is a veritable progressive rock/metal dream come true! This was my 2nd trip to Atlanta, and I loved every minute of it! I will be there next year as well.....
I went to see Saxon --a band I waited 36 years to see live-- and it was well worth it. Great show! The venue itself is good. Small enough to the point where no matter where you are sitting, you will have a great view of the stage. The crowd was fine. No funnny "scents" in the air, no fights, no violence of any kind. To me, that is important. I am too old to deal with that crap. The line up was very good and all 4 bands played great shows. I will be back next year.
I wasn't sure if I was still alive after the festival was over. My first time at ProgPower was fantastic! Bands we're great, you can be anywhere in the stage area and still see the stage well. I wasn't sure how the festival was going to be as it was my first time at a festival. (Not my first time traveling to see some bands though) Got to say I was really impressed. Just about everyone I met were very nice and informed me on different things I should consider including the after party, where to get merch signed, etc. Atlanta is also a great place far as I saw. using the Uber app made it 10x easier and possible for me to explore the different attractions the city has to offer. My reason for going was mainly Stratovarius. Everyone including bands I never heard of before were fantastic, and I shall hope to be going again next year with my brother.
Best showcase of progressive music and power metal in the world.
Large list of fantastic prog and power metal bands every year! Stage and sound quality is also amazing! Whether you're on the floor or in the seats, you'll usually get a great view!
We had a great time at ProgPower USA. No other concert lets you get one on one time with the talent like you can at this festival. There are no prima donnas at this concert, I walked up to the bar and stood next to Sean Tibbets from Kamelot, who was deep in conversation with another fan. All these performers are so down to earth and the music was outstanding.
From the great bands to the awesome people attending and the phenominal people who put this event on it is the greatest metal festival in North America. The venue is also one of the best places to see a show I have ever been.
I went for one band only and still enjoyed the entire show. Great way to see bands that don't often tour the US or even different sets from bands that do. The crowd that attends is always great as well with a large group of regulars who have been going for years.
I don't even know where to begin - they do this every year at this time in Atlanta, and this is the first time I was able to attend. All the bands were just spectacular! I also met some of the musicians playing the festival - some of the nicest people I've met! I will be there again next year for sure!
Easily the best musical event I have ever been to! The lineup was awesome, and everyone had a great set. Only two bands out of 15 that I didn't care for. Truly an amazing experience! I will be going back again!
Thoroughly enjoyed this event. Very well put together. Very excited to purchase tickets and attend the 2015 event next year. The promoter did a fabulous job putting this together.
Decent performance from an excellent band to start things off form Draekon. DGM was outstanding in every way Pagan's mind played an over 3 hour masterpiece!
If you area fan of progressive music you owe it to yourself to come to Prog Power. You will see amazing bands in an intimate setting, discover new music, have a full-blown music store in the same building that sells cds, vinyl, dvds, shirts' etc., and best of all... The opportunity to meet every artist you see on stage, and then some! I have dozens of pictures and autographs from this year's festival and I didn't miss and of the performances in order to get them. I'm already looking forward to 2015!
I've wanted to make it out to this festival for years. Now that I have, I'm definitely going back every year. Wonderful venue, wonderful people, and amazing bands. Couldnt ask for more!
It was an amazing night. Nothing against the opening bands, which were good, but Pagan's Mind put on an EPIC show. It was wonderful on so many levels. DGM was also a great show. I enjoyed seeing them for the first time live. The only weak spot at the seats themselves at the venue. Many of them are in need of repair to be comfortable.
Attended the Pre show concert on Thursday night and was blown away. DGM gave a tremendous performance and held back nothing!!! Great Show Guys!!! Pagans Mind was the best show I have seen all year! They played 2002 Celestial Entrance from front to back then took 15 minute break (well deserved) They then crushed the newer material and gave another stellar performance. Well worth the drive to ATL for a great show!!! Cant wait until next year! My only disappointment if you call it that was Nils K. Rue looked ridiculous. But more than made up for that with the vocal performance! He gets a pass!
It was a show of a life time and I mean that. Being Pagan's Mind is from Norway, I never in a million years would have thought I would get the chance to see them play. progpower is to thank for this for sure, thanks guys. As far as the show goes, it was the best. can't say who had a better time, the fans or the band! its nice to see a band play without all the attitude and contempt that a lot of US bands show. Pagan's Mind just came out like they were in my living room and jammed. interacted with us like we were old friends. something not seen much these days.
Luca Turilli's Rhapsody soared to heights unimagined this night thanks to super vocalist Allesandro Conti, one of the best metal vocalists in the business. With a set list primarily from their debut album Ascending To Infinity, yet picking a few gems from Luca Turilli's early solo albums and Rhapsody of Fire. Luca Turilli's Rhapsody's brand of symphonic power metal had the crowd rockin'. They were flawless in execution although short 1 guitarist due to injury.
I've been going for nine years now, and this is the best festival experience you will get in the United States. If you're on the fence about going in the future, just go. If you enjoy power and prog metal, you won't beat the lineup, the atmosphere, or the venue (especially the venue). The venue is the perfect size, giving you the choice to sit down and watch or stand 5 feet from the stage. You won't regret it.
Writing this review in advance of this year's show (the 14th in its history,) but as an annual attendee since 2006 I hope you will grant me some latitude based on previous experience. Year after year, Glenn (along with Jen, his wife and and his extremely dedicated and talented crew ) organize and run this festival all out of the sheer love and appreciation of the music. It is truly a labor of love and one that I appreciate more than words can express. I should point out here that I write this review not as a paid employee and have no link to Glenn other than as a fan of his festival. The real attraction here is the family atmosphere he has built with many fans returning year over year as VIP Sponsors or on his limited "Gold Badge" list - both which come with added perks over the standard festival ticket. The fest is comprised of both the two-day main festival (Fri & Sat) and a Kickoff Show (Thurs.) In recent years a smaller "Midweek Mayhem" show has been added to Wednesday night to accommodate all of the early arriving fans. Let's not forget the bands... Bands that appear here are ones you are not likely to see on tour in the US if not for ProgPower USA. Many are exclusive US appearances simply because they haven't achieved a following or couldn't justify trying to make it on their own. Bands like Symphony X, Evergrey, Nightwish, Kamelot, Epica, Sabaton (to name a few) have all broken into the US bigger thanks to this little festival in Atlanta. Other European/Scandinavian bands are getting their first shot at an American audience. It's not just about going to the show and watching excellent performances in a relatively intimate 1200 capacity theater known as Center Stage. The social interaction and access to the bands themselves is second to none. Meet and Greets are scheduled, but you'll be as likely to find band members mingling/drinking/chatting with attendees in the lobby or in the courtyard of the nearby hotel. There is a vendor room set up where you can buy the latest CDs (and some hard-to-find rarities) that puts the "fest" in festival atmosphere. Don't be surprised if you engage in long conversations about Heavy Metal or just about any topic under the sun. The attendees are all massive fans - traveling from all four corners of the globe - but you will not find any "attitude" amongst them. This truly feels like a family reunion year after year, and we welcome new family members all the time. Do yourself a favor and take a chance on Visiting Atlanta for ProgPower USA - I guarantee you won't regret it!
