[toby]

Well, my guess date is past and I will take the "L". Any announcement or faint heartbeat from 70K would be welcome at this point.
Maybe an announcement of an alternative port destination?

I can't see a port change announcement happening before September. Labadee may be back on the table by that point.

That being said, I'm thinking the logistics for 2026 are going to be more complicated. Hopefully the travel situation is more stable and predictable by then. Even though performance visas aren't required for 70K, I think the struggles some artists are having with festivals like ProgPower are going to affect their decision making about 70K. I don't envy the extra planning involved for Andy, and I'm always one of the people who get frustrated with his ways.

Chicago area's November's Doom just announced ProgPower inclusion. Slightly Prog, but 100% awesome.

Were they added to day 1, 2, 3, or 4? Days 3 and 4 were the ones where they had multiple visa issues.

[aleyeahed]

November's Doom will be playing Day 2.

PPUSA has had visa issues for all days I believe except Day 2. Fabio's Dawn of Victory was day 1's headliner, had to replaced by Visions of Atlantis. Iron Savior pulled out of day 2 on their own accord.

[aleyeahed]

More days ticked off the calendar; more heads littering the poop deck; woe is the sailor's life.

With April quickly disappearing from the ledger, May our suffering end soon.


Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquillity
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquillity
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May20th sfheadbangerHelloween
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower

[Godflesh]

More guesses, most excellent. Somebody kick Carlos' cage and tell him to submit his most wizened guess. This room could use a little more salt.

Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquility
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquility
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May 23rd Godflesh Testament
June 12th Zed3 Paradise Lost
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower

In that timeline, my vote existed. So did Zed3’s.
I’m starting to fear this whole affair is poorly administered.

[aleyeahed]

More guesses, most excellent. Somebody kick Carlos' cage and tell him to submit his most wizened guess. This room could use a little more salt.

Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquility
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquility
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May 23rd Godflesh Testament
June 12th Zed3 Paradise Lost
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower

In that timeline, my vote existed. So did Zed3’s.
I’m starting to fear this whole affair is poorly administered.

You passed the test! Oops, I copy pasta'd the code so I wouldn't have to recreate it each time from a previous entry. My B. Amends have been made. I think. Check it before you wreck me.

Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquillity
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquillity
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May20th sfheadbanger Helloween
May 23rd Godflesh Testament
June 12th Zed3 Paradise Lost
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower

[caddee313]

I can't see a port change announcement happening before September. Labadee may be back on the table by that point.

That being said, I'm thinking the logistics for 2026 are going to be more complicated. Hopefully the travel situation is more stable and predictable by then. Even though performance visas aren't required for 70K, I think the struggles some artists are having with festivals like ProgPower are going to affect their decision making about 70K. I don't envy the extra planning involved for Andy, and I'm always one of the people who get frustrated with his ways.

Chicago area's November's Doom just announced ProgPower inclusion. Slightly Prog, but 100% awesome.

Were they added to day 1, 2, 3, or 4? Days 3 and 4 were the ones where they had multiple visa issues.

From PP Milton:
*Day 2 Roster News*
I am pleased to welcome Novembers Doom to the ProgPower USA family. The band will be performing on Thursday, Day 2 of the festival.
Although grounded in Death/Doom, the band has evolved their sound throughout their career to a unique style that’s instantly recognizable and transcends genres. They’ve been on my radar for the festival for over a decade now and I’m happy that we can finally make it happen. I personally want to thank Paul and the rest of the band for such a quick confirmation.
Worth mentioning: I am posting a second video in the comments below, so that you folks can get a taste for both ends of the spectrum of Novembers Doom’s music.
This was a longer process than I anticipated, so I thank all of you for your patience and your support. And if you’re still on the fence about Day 2, please consider getting your tickets sooner than later. Makes a huge difference, especially as we move forward with our 2026 roster.
-Milton

[toby]

Chicago area's November's Doom just announced ProgPower inclusion. Slightly Prog, but 100% awesome.

Were they added to day 1, 2, 3, or 4? Days 3 and 4 were the ones where they had multiple visa issues.

From PP Milton:
*Day 2 Roster News*
I am pleased to welcome Novembers Doom to the ProgPower USA family. The band will be performing on Thursday, Day 2 of the festival.
Although grounded in Death/Doom, the band has evolved their sound throughout their career to a unique style that’s instantly recognizable and transcends genres. They’ve been on my radar for the festival for over a decade now and I’m happy that we can finally make it happen. I personally want to thank Paul and the rest of the band for such a quick confirmation.
Worth mentioning: I am posting a second video in the comments below, so that you folks can get a taste for both ends of the spectrum of Novembers Doom’s music.
This was a longer process than I anticipated, so I thank all of you for your patience and your support. And if you’re still on the fence about Day 2, please consider getting your tickets sooner than later. Makes a huge difference, especially as we move forward with our 2026 roster.
-Milton

Yeah, I think we're in for a lot of "Strategic Uncertainty" for a while to come.

[BoltThrower]

I just realized I never picked the first band with my January 28 prediction. If it’s not too late, let’s make it Bolt Thrower. Why not?

[MedolicVaralin]

My guess will be Devin Townsend May 18

[caddee313]

My guess will be Devin Townsend May 18

Please Andy...Make it happen before his extended hiatus from touring.

Milwaukee Metal Fest may be your last chance to catch him live for a while.

This month's remaining tour dates:
May 6 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ Bogart's
May 7 - Raleigh, N.C. @ The Ritz
May 9 - New York, N.Y. @ Palladium Times Square
May 10 - Silver Spring, Md. @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
May 11 - Boston, Mass. @ House of Blues
May 13 - Montreal, Quebec @ MTELUS
May 14 - Toronto, Ontario @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 16 - Detroit, Mich. @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre
May 17 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 19 - Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theater
May 21 - Denver, Colo. @ Ogden Theatre
May 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Wiltern

I hope to make the Detroit Masonic Cathedral show.

[toby]

My guess will be Devin Townsend May 18

Please Andy...Make it happen before his extended hiatus from touring.

Milwaukee Metal Fest may be your last chance to catch him live for a while.

This month's remaining tour dates:
May 6 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ Bogart's
May 7 - Raleigh, N.C. @ The Ritz
May 9 - New York, N.Y. @ Palladium Times Square
May 10 - Silver Spring, Md. @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
May 11 - Boston, Mass. @ House of Blues
May 13 - Montreal, Quebec @ MTELUS
May 14 - Toronto, Ontario @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 16 - Detroit, Mich. @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre
May 17 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 19 - Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theater
May 21 - Denver, Colo. @ Ogden Theatre
May 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Wiltern

I hope to make the Detroit Masonic Cathedral show.

Devy has said that before, though. And then proceeded to announce dates in Australia. lol Maybe he's serious this time, maybe not.

[SonataForever]

Well, I'll take a swing, why not?!

May 22 Dark Tranquillity.

Hopefully we get some sweet announcements in the coming weeks.

[aleyeahed]

A few updates, sadly none featuring actual bands, yet we sailor on. The fear of scurvy is setting in, anybody got eyes on spare citrus?

GrannyElaine is visible on the slaughterhouse floor. Come on Skipper, don't kill our 'Nana!


Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquillity
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquillity
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May 18th MelodicVaralin Devin Townsend
May 20th sfheadbanger Helloween
May 22nd SonataForever Dark Tranquillity
May 23rd Godflesh Testament
June 12th Zed3 Paradise Lost
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower Bolt Thrower

[cegr80]

All right, I'll play!

May 27th - Dimmu Borgir

[aleyeahed]

All right, I'll play!

My man

[toby]

All right, I'll play!

My man

I hear this as if coming from Denzel.

[cegr80]

All right, I'll play!

My man

I hear this as if coming from Denzel.

Didn't Denzel use the n-word there?

[aleyeahed]

My man

I hear this as if coming from Denzel.

Didn't Denzel use the n-word there?

No

[toby]

My man

I hear this as if coming from Denzel.

Didn't Denzel use the n-word there?

Not as part of that phrase. But it was American Gangster, so probably at some point. lol

[cegr80]

I hear this as if coming from Denzel.

Didn't Denzel use the n-word there?

Not as part of that phrase. But it was American Gangster, so probably at some point. lol

He did use the N-word in Training Day, in the car scene. "My n****!"

[cegr80]

In any case, @aleyeahed ... put me in that list!

[toby]

Didn't Denzel use the n-word there?

Not as part of that phrase. But it was American Gangster, so probably at some point. lol

He did use the N-word in Training Day, in the car scene. "My n****!"

I haven't seen that one in a while, but he says it a LOT in AG. "My man" that is.

[GrannyElaine]

Well I've been chopped. Both Skipper and new granddaughter were late, but granddaughter only late by 1 day. Arrived today, 7lb 11oz, perfectly healthy. Still waiting for the Skipper...

[aleyeahed]

Saturday, May 10; morale is low, there hasn't been a drop of rain, a break in the scorching sun, nor a band announcement to assuage the crew's increasingly hostile mood. Granny Elaine was lost at sea to the cruelty of the Kraken, may her memory live on in perpetuity. Cegr80 awakened from his coma, providing the only sliver of hope we've seen in a nautical mile, but even that was fleeting as Jabberwock slipped on a lemon peel, breaking their neck in the ensuing fall. MelodicVaralin has begun sweating profusely, waking in the night with screaming fits, stoking fears of a mystery illness contracted while on shore leave. Hope seems astern.

Eliminated
On the chopping block clock

March 20th Metalhead_80s Helloween
March 28th MuzakMakerThree Inches of Blood
April 4th AverageMetalDrummer Gaerea
April 17th toby Dark Tranquillity
April 18th aleyeahed Dark Tranquillity
April 24th DrinkMoxie The Halo Effect
April 24th caddee313 Arch Enemy
April 25th DeadPoet Testament
May 2nd MMatti Wintersun
May 8th GrannyElaine Old Man's Child
May 9th Jabberwock Dimmu Borgir
May 18th MelodicVaralin Devin Townsend
May 20th sfheadbangerHelloween
May 22nd SonataForever Dark Tranquillity
May 27th cegr80 Dimmu Borgir
May 23rd GodfleshTestament
June 12th Zed3Paradise Lost
June 16th metalforever Insomnium
June 29th Metaltrout Havukruunu
January 28th BoltThrower Bolt Thrower

[aleyeahed]

Well I've been chopped. Both Skipper and new granddaughter were late, but granddaughter only late by 1 day. Arrived today, 7lb 11oz, perfectly healthy. Still waiting for the Skipper...

Congratulations!

(sorry about the Kraken dragging you to it's briny depths)

[caddee313]

Well I've been chopped. Both Skipper and new granddaughter were late, but granddaughter only late by 1 day. Arrived today, 7lb 11oz, perfectly healthy. Still waiting for the Skipper...

Congratulations!!!

[AverageMetalDrummer]

Well I've been chopped. Both Skipper and new granddaughter were late, but granddaughter only late by 1 day. Arrived today, 7lb 11oz, perfectly healthy. Still waiting for the Skipper...

Another little metal head is born! Congrats!

She has no concept of time, so being a day late is certainly excusable. What is Skipper’s excuse?

[Swiss Jack]

This week has to be THE week...

[toby]

This week has to be THE week...

I think we all know that it doesn't HAVE to be. lol

[MedolicVaralin]

Gosh, May 18 is coming close! I can feel the eyes of the crew, begging for mutiny and to make me walk the plank for my Devin Townsend miracle prophecy . Especially since we also didn't find that buried treasure either, because APPARENTLY, not all X's mean treasure... Now I am going to sweat bullets for a week. I hope you all have much more fun this week!

[toby]

I'm already dead for this game, so it's just pure entertainment for me.

[MuzakMaker]

This week has to be THE week...

I think we all know that it doesn't HAVE to be. lol

buh... buh... Andy promised that things would go smoother this year

[aleyeahed]

It's May 14, not October 14

[Metalhead_80s]

My guess will be Devin Townsend May 18

Please Andy...Make it happen before his extended hiatus from touring.

Milwaukee Metal Fest may be your last chance to catch him live for a while.

This month's remaining tour dates:
May 6 - Cincinnati, Ohio @ Bogart's
May 7 - Raleigh, N.C. @ The Ritz
May 9 - New York, N.Y. @ Palladium Times Square
May 10 - Silver Spring, Md. @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
May 11 - Boston, Mass. @ House of Blues
May 13 - Montreal, Quebec @ MTELUS
May 14 - Toronto, Ontario @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 16 - Detroit, Mich. @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre
May 17 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
May 19 - Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theater
May 21 - Denver, Colo. @ Ogden Theatre
May 23 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Wiltern

I hope to make the Detroit Masonic Cathedral show.

I hope so. It would make my decision much easier!

[Swiss Jack]

Next update, May 29

- 8 months


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